No Touching at All
DramaRomancedepressionhomophobiabossalcoholismbased on mangaheartbreakmental illnesslgbtemployer employee relationshipolder man younger man relationshipnew joblong distance relationship
A melancholic romance between a traumatized young man and his older boss, exploring emotional vulnerability, workplace power dynamics, and the struggle to overcome past wounds.
Toshiaki is a young gay man. On the first day of work, he meets Yosuke in the elevator. Yosuke is Toshiaki's new boss. Toshiaki is attracted to Yosuke. Toshiaki can't be honest with his feelings about it due to a traumatic incident from his past.
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