1. 8.5 out of 10 Someone pointed out that he never was able to get another job in the story and now I can't not think about that so I'll kindly take some points off for leaving that part too ambiguous. However, it was a nice childhood friends to lovers story. Their relationship progression does suffer a little bit from the usual short manga problem, but what the author was able to accomplish is still fine.
2. 9 out of 10 I love chef x chef stories lol. I mean I get a cute gayness and delicious food. Though I wish I could've seen the restaurant they went to, maybe it would've taken more time to draw the food, who knows. I like that the guy apologized for pushing himself onto the apprentice. CONSENT IS KEY FOLKS. Especially if it's a workplace romance. I found the fact that the apprentice was trying to put some effort into their relationship very endearing, even though he probably saw some things he shouldn't have lol.
“I’ve hurt many people and ran back here.” Taishi who has been living in the countryside once again meets his childhood friend Ayase. Moving away when he was an elementary school student, Ayase returned back during the summer in order to look after his grandmother’s home. His childhood friend who was a crybaby when they were younger, has grown into a mature adult. However, once in while a troubled and pained expression appears on his face. With Ayase like this Taishi can’t leave him alone…