As a young boy Nakatsu was bullied by an upper classmate for being openly gay and effeminate, despite the hardships others gave towards him. A few years later after both graduated from High School, they never saw each other again; Nakatsu decided to wait on college and have fun as an adult. He became a bartender at a local gay club in Osaka, Japan and was one of the best; many fancied him for his feminine looks, including large groups of straight older men who'd bring tons of service to the bar just because of him.
One night at the bar, Nakatsu's shift was coming to an end as he was cleaning up the area of the bar for the next shifter, he gazed up at the crowds of people chatting and having fun until he noticed a face he thought he'd never see again. Sakurai Hiroshi, the upper classmate that bullied Nakatsu was right before his eyes, it was shocking to both when Sakurai noticed exactly who Nakatsu was. It was soon revealed Sakurai Hiroshi was a secretly gay male since a very young age and was ashamed, he'd bullied those who had the bravery to be out and open, which explains why he bullied Nakatsu. When the end of Nakatsu's shift ends, they go to Sakurai's place and catch up.
Throughout the story they question love, sex and hatred. What will happen between these two ex classmates? Will They fall in love? Or will Nakatsu come to hate the man he truly was hurt by as a young boy.
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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