I opened an account just to write the review for this piece of art! Old Fashion Cupcake is a clear distinction from the other Japanese drama works in the BL/Yaoi genre. As someone who has read the manga innumerable times, and loved it every time, no less, this is the first time I'm finding the live action actually better than the manga. Mostly adapted dramas are either a far throw from the manga and good, or they're just bad (this observation is as per my experience only!) . This one here has exact lines from the manga (in some places) resulting in an enjoyable, thoroughly flirtatious dialogue throughout the series. The best part of the drama for me, was the settings and the aesthetic involved. Other than the obvious attraction of getting to see the ultimate kawaii dessert parlors that the protagonists visit, the coloring, props, even the side cast are all on point. Muted colors give off a comfortable, relaxed vibe that the show carries consistently, the character's homes, the office all appear natural and lived-in. That's a plus point for me as mostly dramas involve clean, tidy living spaces that seem very unnatural. But that was not the case with this one! The actors deserve kudos for being able to play their characters with the essential feels involved, not at any point did I feel any discrepancies with what I've understood about the protagonists from the manga, in the drama portrayal. The drama on the whole feels surreal, yet extremely simple and warm.