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The age gap was what the plot was based on. The story was about the differences between Takane's adult world/responsibilities and Hana's school/normal life and how they tackle that problem. I feel like they author already made Takane as young as he can be when the story first started considering his position in the company. Kinda hard to find someone in his position already in their mid 20s. But it all balances out with his childish personality. Also, he never looks at her with lustful eyes or anything like that! So this is definitely one of the mangas where they done age gap right in the modern world!
the story is so lovely. i always come back to it. but the age gap is so unnecessary. it doesn’t even add anything to the plot. she could’ve been 18 and he could’ve been 20 and it would’ve been okay. i don’t know why age gaps that are this big don’t scare people more.