After the Ring's Taken Off

Summary

"Even now, just one look from you is enough to turn my world upside down." A bittersweet and passionate second chance at first love begins for two complicated men. French chef Leo Yamashita reunites with his former university senior, Makoto Mikoshiba, after 20 years. For Leo, who once harbored feelings for Makoto but chose to walk away, their past is a painful memory. But when Makoto reveals that he's gotten divorced, Leo's emotions are thrown into turmoil. "Take off my ring for me, Leo." Unable to resist Makoto's temptation, there's nothing holding them back anymore. As Leo removes Makoto's ring and claims his lips, Makoto's expression melts with longing…