Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

Synopsis

At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking-and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realize he already knows her! (Source: Square Enix) Note: On June 23, 2022 it was announced that the manga got licensed by Square Enix. It started being published in the magazine Big Gangan on August 25, 2022. Winner of the Next Manga Award 2022 in the Web Manga Category.

About

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2022, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is written by Jinushi, with art by Jinushi.

Reception

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You holds an average score of 8.0 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 2,049 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You include: Seinen, Konbini, Heterosexual, Primarily Adult Cast, Urban, Work, Age Gap, Iyashikei. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.