About
Akira Minato inherited the old, un-air-conditioned "Minato's Laundromat" from his grandfather. After burning out at a corporate "black company" in the city, the 30-something Minato returned to his hometown to run the shop at a leisurely pace, becoming a beloved fixture of the neighborhood. One day, a handsome high school student named Shintaro Katsuki walks in as a customer. As they spend time together, the two form a bond that transcends their age gap. However, Minato's secret—that he is gay—is accidentally revealed to Shintaro! Where will this love between two people of different ages and genders lead? A pure and slightly hot midsummer love story!
Characters
A man in his early 30s who returned to his hometown after his health suffered from working at a toxic corporate job in the city. He inherited a historic laundromat from his grandfather and runs it as a manager, loved by the local community. He still hasn't fully processed his feelings for Takayuki Sakuma, his high school swimming club advisor. He likes Shintaro. Shintaro -> Shin (He calls him "Katsuki" when they first meet, when he's trying to keep his distance, or when he's hiding embarrassment, but he doesn't use the surname often) Asuka -> Asuka Shu Sakuma -> Shu Takayuki Sakuma -> Mr. Sakuma
A 3rd-year student at Keyaki High School. The eldest son of a large family and a skilled cook. One day, he meets Minato at the laundromat while visiting as a customer and has been aggressively pursuing him ever since. He constantly expresses his feelings to Minato, though Minato always tries to dodge them noncommittally. Akira Minato -> Minato-san Asuka -> Asuka Shu Sakuma -> Shu-san Takayuki Sakuma -> Mr. Sakuma
Shin's classmate. A popular guy always surrounded by girls, he constantly teases and involves himself with Shin. He is the son of a fishmonger in the shopping district and often helps out at home. He has known Minato since childhood as a fellow member of the shopping district community. He is in love with Shu. Shintaro -> Shin Akira Minato -> Minato-san Shu Sakuma -> Shu-kun Takayuki Sakuma -> Mr. Sakuma
Takayuki Sakuma's nephew. He studies architecture and travels abroad frequently. He works part-time as a cram school tutor and has a cool, blunt personality. He likes Asuka. Asuka -> Asuka (Initially called him "Hanabusa-kun" as a student, but shifted to his first name as their relationship progressed) Akira Minato -> Akira-kun Shintaro -> Katsuki-kun Takayuki Sakuma -> Takayuki-nii
A temporary homeroom teacher assigned to Shin and Asuka's class. He was Minato's swimming club advisor in high school and is the son of a candy store owner in the shopping district. A gentle philanthropist whose true thoughts are hard to read. Akira Minato -> Minato-kun Shintaro -> Katsuki-kun Asuka -> Hanabusa-kun Shu Sakuma -> Shu
Intro
The door to Minato's Laundromat opens
Phew! Another beautiful day today!
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Release Date 2026.09.23 / Last Updated 2026.09.23