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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. 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. Thank God it's mostly the latter who has more romantic interests in the former. I've heard and personally witnessed so many cases in RL where old pervy guys hitting on women young enough to be their daughter. Interestingly, even in her private thoughts and conversations with her coworkers, she will comment on the Yamada persona as separate from herself, almost like a mask or costume.

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. I Have This Friend: Constantly does Yamada play "Tayama" as acting the go-between for Sasaki's idol. Ambiguously Gay: Noshizono has the exact same interest in Oono that Sasaki has towards Yamada, complete with the ambiguously romantic nature of said interest.

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flat. The age gap between the two leads is probably the most interesting selling point here though. 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. The Mentor: Goto, to Yamada and Obata. In his own brief way, a younger Sasaki filled that role for the teenage Yamada.

Loveridge, Lynzee (August 31, 2022). "Medalist, WITCH WATCH, Akane-banashi Win Next Manga Awards 2022 Results". Anime News Network . Retrieved September 16, 2022. When confronted with the possibility that Sasaki might have a wife, her persona becomes even louder and cheerier. Goto notes to the uncomprehending Maezawa that she only gets like this when she's really upset. story about cigarette breaks is kind of a risky bet, but it works and it doesn't get boring at all.

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The best slow burn slice of life and romance series excel with engaging characters, relatable moments, and interesting dialogue, often accompanied with solid comedy. But in Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, none of that exists. The personalities in here are incredibly flat, the conversations are dull, and the chemistry between the characters is one-note. Nov 20 From the U.S. to Japan, You Can Control the Life-Size Moving Gundam from the Comfort of Your Own Home 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. 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.

Harding, Daryl (February 2, 2023). "RuriDragon is Japanese Bookstores No. 1 Manga Recommendation of 2023". Crunchyroll . Retrieved February 2, 2023. Like Parent, Like Spouse: What little we see of Yamada's father, he looks (and acts) very similar to Sasaki, her crush. There's nothing cringe, no fan service, just funny situations and a lot of denseness from the mc who'll get teased a bit.The first volume was actually officially translated/released in my country and it did have some funny extra chapters. One of them reveals that if Sasaki turned out to be a perv, Yamada/Tayama was perfectly ready to beat the shit out of him and drive him away. a b 【漫画】ブラック企業勤めのサラリーマンとスーパーの女性店員。喫煙所仲間のふたりの関係に頬が緩む. WEB The Television (in Japanese). June 3, 2022 . Retrieved September 16, 2022.

A cigarette burns for six minutes at a time. Yet that time is all it takes for an unlikely pair to form a unique Tomboy and Girly Girl: Yamada with herself. From an implied high-pitched voiced, endlessly polite, and always courteous smiling persona to her real, implied low-pitched, snarky, rough-edged, and almost Perky Goth true self.Yeah, good point - seems like a lot of problematic age-gap romance in anime/manga are usually because one of them (almost always the girl) being still in school. Inspired by…: Jinushi based the setting based on his time doing customer service work prior to being a mangaka. Mateo, Alex (April 3, 2023). "Manga Up! Adds When I Tried Strengthening a Rusty Sword, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, More Manga". Anime News Network . Retrieved April 3, 2023. Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You". global.manga-up.com. Square Enix . Retrieved April 3, 2023. Morrissy, Kim (June 23, 2022). "Voting Opens for Next Manga Awards 2022". Anime News Network . Retrieved June 24, 2022.