The two have just decided to retire and find other careers when a famous director calls and requests that they audition for his film. They’ve been working in this field for years, trying to make their break into mainstream acting. Iwaki and Katou are both actors in the adult film industry.
He's in love with Ono but is certain such a famous chef could never love someone like him. Kobayakawa is painfully clumsy, although Tachibana tried hard to train him well. He was rescued, but hates sweets to this day.
Tachibana was kidnapped as a child and fed sweets constantly as his abductor tried to win him over. Tachibana and Kobayakawa are two servers at the bakery. Looking for another path, he saw a help wanted sign in the bakery window and thought he’d be a great fit due to his sweet tooth. A boxing coach pulled him off the streets and trained him, but his bad eyes made it impossible for him to box on a truly competitive level. Working for Ono is a young man trying to remake his life. For some reason, whatever boy he’s attracted to finds himself irresistibly attracted to Ono in return. He’s been fired from every job he’s held prior to this one. Ono is the head chef with a troubled past. Antique Bakery follows four men who work in a bakery together.
