Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You #001 (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter Serials Book 1)

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from all walks of life. While this might suggest I'm framing this from a classist perspective, I'm moreso emphasizing that a large part of what makes this series unique is how it explores its age gap not as a way to alienate but to draw empathy from experience. There's nothing cringe, no fan service, just funny situations and a lot of denseness from the mc who'll get teased a bit. It's because of Sasaki's willingness to listen that Yamada is able to fully express herself freely without the scrutiny of the politeness associated with her image. There are more than two sides to a person and the way these two characters find ways to comfort each other through their shared solace makes for an emotionally cathartic experience with the way these two characters open up to one another.

a b c 地主「スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり」が8月からBGで連載、単行本1巻も発売決定. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 16, 2022. However, even though this manga has adult characters regularly talking about work over a smoke, many of the interactions feel recycled from teenage school year, slice of life manga. Whether it’s the 45 year old man getting teased by the 24 year old “cheeky kouhai” or reacting to a change in Yamada’s appearance, he acts like an inexperienced grade schooler, immediately blushing and stammering his words, rather than behaving as the far more experienced adult that he is. Workplace stress and troubles do play a big part in the story as well, so them being adults is still relevant, but that only makes the embarrassed reactions feel more like they don't belong. Based on how he reacts, you'd think he's renting a girlfriend rather than taking a smoke break.

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Like Parent, Like Spouse: What little we see of Yamada's father, he looks (and acts) very similar to Sasaki, her crush. Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You". global.manga-up.com. Square Enix . Retrieved April 3, 2023.

This manga isn't especially trying to reinvent the wheel, nonetheless let's say that it feels coherent enough on its own, deciding to write a Age-Gap Romance: Tayama/Yamada is in love with Sasaki, despite him being old enough to be her father. Sasaki himself feels something towards Yamada, but it seems much more innocent and is more of an idol-like admiration. There have been occasional hints that he is feeling something stronger and more romantic towards Tayama, however.Loveridge, Lynzee (August 31, 2022). "Medalist, WITCH WATCH, Akane-banashi Win Next Manga Awards 2022 Results". Anime News Network . Retrieved September 16, 2022. a b 「スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり」描き下ろしエピソード入りの1巻発売、BGで連載も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 25, 2022 . Retrieved September 16, 2022. Harding, Daryl (February 2, 2023). "RuriDragon is Japanese Bookstores No. 1 Manga Recommendation of 2023". Crunchyroll . Retrieved February 2, 2023. At a personal level as a former smoker, part of what makes this series so special to me is its depiction of smoking as a form of communion. A way for two strangers to create intimacy through shared relief. As it's been explored multiple times in media, addiction isn't something easily overcome but this manga helped me in a way to stave off that desire. So for me, it felt like this came out at the perfect time in my life to really latch onto.

Smug Smiler: When she's not wearing a stoic poker face, Tayama is usually smirking (and usually at Sasaki's expense). SNSで人気の『スーパーの裏でヤニ吸う話』が『スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり』として書籍化＆連載決定！ ファンから喜びの声があがり話題に【注目ワード】. Animate Times (in Japanese). June 22, 2022 . Retrieved September 16, 2022. Can't Act Perverted Toward a Love Interest: Whether he knows it or not, Sasaki refuses to make any romantic moves towards Yamada or "Tayama," and will even get embarrassed if he (accidentally) gives her an off-color joke.On August 25, 2022, the serialization in the magazine began in Monthly Big Gangan. [3] In this issue, it appeared on the cover and in the opening color. [4] On the same day, the first volume of the book with newly written chapters was also released. [3] [4]