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スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり [Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari] #6
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You 06
An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy!
Summer arrives, and the slow burn continues… When Sasaki’s subordinate wins a work award, the downtrodden salesman must choose whether to confront his fear of visiting the company’s head office. Meanwhile, Yamada attends the local summer festival with her supermarket coworkers, but she can’t get Sasaki off her mind. Then, Yamada's jealous coworker friend, Kawakami, issues a challenge to Sasaki! If he loses, he’ll never get to smoke with Tayama again.
Summer arrives, and the slow burn continues… When Sasaki’s subordinate wins a work award, the downtrodden salesman must choose whether to confront his fear of visiting the company’s head office. Meanwhile, Yamada attends the local summer festival with her supermarket coworkers, but she can’t get Sasaki off her mind. Then, Yamada's jealous coworker friend, Kawakami, issues a challenge to Sasaki! If he loses, he’ll never get to smoke with Tayama again.
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First published January 24, 2025
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January 31, 2026
i love this series but lord, they need to stop dragging their feet about either 1) the reveal of yamada/tayama or 2) the relationship between tayama and mr sasaki…. there is only so much smoking behind the supermarket i can take before someone makes a move
January 29, 2026
Whether intentional or not, this volume did something it desperately needed to do and pivoted away from the usual narrative beats in favour of something new. Or at least new-adjacent.
We don’t get a lot of Sasaki being utterly oblivious and instead see a lot more of him wrestling with his growing feelings for Yamada. In her gruffer, actual persona, of course.
Further, we get a lot more of Kawakami, the new employee who wants to be super tight with Yamada and is jealous of Sasaki’s relationship with her. This originally seemed like a negative, but sometimes I get to be surprised.
Now, I wouldn’t say that I love Kawakami’s character, but I sure do think her presence in the story is infinitely more justified than it was previously. Sometimes you get a flashback that really does the job and this one steps up so much that it should have come sooner.
It turns out that Kawakami was transferred after some unpleasantness at her previous store, which further turns out to be due to her being incredibly smart and capable of far more than her position might indicate.
Except some people get the wrong idea and it spreads and, as happens with gatherings of people, gossip turns to truth turns to animosity. So Kawakami comes to this new store and basically buries her talents.
She finds a sympathetic ear in Yamada and becomes super attached as a result. But Kawakami ends up being very down on herself after the trauma of her old store and even lashes out a little.
So her dislike of Sasaki, who can seemingly relate to Yamada without issue, and is her favorite, now makes infinitely more sense. It’s a really interesting turn, not just because she and Sasaki turn out to have a lot in common.
Sasaki is also dealing with a lot this volume and is forced to go back to the place that he was banished from as well. It’s all really neatly done and I liked all the stuff between our leads as they encourage and step around one another.
Especially because Yamada is clearly not dealing with things of her own. I appreciate that she’s not just there to be an object of affection; there are issues under the surface for her too.
This definitely leads to the awkward, yet heartfelt, romance that is definitely not, yet definitely is, happening. This certainly is an age gap romance, but it also certainly hits so much differently when the two people are grown-ass adults who can make their own choices.
If this falls down, I think it kind of does so at the end, which manages to be a little over the top (it does still manage some character work that I would deem effective at the same time, mind). It also leans into the ridiculous dual identity conceit that has been at the heart of the story for, frankly, too long.
Still, I was really a bit tired of this last volume and this left me very content. It’s not the heights of the series at its best, but there was a lot more here than there has been for a while. It was well done and I appreciate that.
3.5 stars - solid for the most part, but let down by a climax that is a bit iffy in its design. Definitely worth rounding up though; such a welcome improvement deserves it.
We don’t get a lot of Sasaki being utterly oblivious and instead see a lot more of him wrestling with his growing feelings for Yamada. In her gruffer, actual persona, of course.
Further, we get a lot more of Kawakami, the new employee who wants to be super tight with Yamada and is jealous of Sasaki’s relationship with her. This originally seemed like a negative, but sometimes I get to be surprised.
Now, I wouldn’t say that I love Kawakami’s character, but I sure do think her presence in the story is infinitely more justified than it was previously. Sometimes you get a flashback that really does the job and this one steps up so much that it should have come sooner.
It turns out that Kawakami was transferred after some unpleasantness at her previous store, which further turns out to be due to her being incredibly smart and capable of far more than her position might indicate.
Except some people get the wrong idea and it spreads and, as happens with gatherings of people, gossip turns to truth turns to animosity. So Kawakami comes to this new store and basically buries her talents.
She finds a sympathetic ear in Yamada and becomes super attached as a result. But Kawakami ends up being very down on herself after the trauma of her old store and even lashes out a little.
So her dislike of Sasaki, who can seemingly relate to Yamada without issue, and is her favorite, now makes infinitely more sense. It’s a really interesting turn, not just because she and Sasaki turn out to have a lot in common.
Sasaki is also dealing with a lot this volume and is forced to go back to the place that he was banished from as well. It’s all really neatly done and I liked all the stuff between our leads as they encourage and step around one another.
Especially because Yamada is clearly not dealing with things of her own. I appreciate that she’s not just there to be an object of affection; there are issues under the surface for her too.
This definitely leads to the awkward, yet heartfelt, romance that is definitely not, yet definitely is, happening. This certainly is an age gap romance, but it also certainly hits so much differently when the two people are grown-ass adults who can make their own choices.
If this falls down, I think it kind of does so at the end, which manages to be a little over the top (it does still manage some character work that I would deem effective at the same time, mind). It also leans into the ridiculous dual identity conceit that has been at the heart of the story for, frankly, too long.
Still, I was really a bit tired of this last volume and this left me very content. It’s not the heights of the series at its best, but there was a lot more here than there has been for a while. It was well done and I appreciate that.
3.5 stars - solid for the most part, but let down by a climax that is a bit iffy in its design. Definitely worth rounding up though; such a welcome improvement deserves it.
February 13, 2026
still doesn’t know that tayama and yamada are the same person btw
February 8, 2026
This is such a slow burn that the cherry on the cigarette is barely visible anymore when i started this volume. With how this one ended, I am hopeful that we will be smoking better in the next.
January 24, 2026
A sweet but unfortunately disappointing issue. The plot has taken on the qualities of manga/anime that are going on too long: each "problem" or misunderstanding ends with one character saying or doing something that makes the other party almost realize their feelings for them. Nothing advanced and nothing really happens between them. The issue of work and dealing with the actions of one's past is novel, but it isn't presented well and relies on sudden exclamations of emotions (sometimes when drunk) for people to share feelings, instead of characters overcoming themselves and moving forward. Much of it seems contrived, not natural, which is a bit unfortunate for a manga that is usually so well-written.
May 17, 2025
Things are moving forward... a little. But to the point where we can begin to imagine that the series should be concluded in 2 or 3 volumes.
Sasaki and Yamada both realise that their relationship has changed over time, and so have their feelings. But Yamada is stubborn and Sasaki is dense so...
Sasaki and Yamada both realise that their relationship has changed over time, and so have their feelings. But Yamada is stubborn and Sasaki is dense so...
February 26, 2026
Este tomo no solo ha servido para conocer —y reconciliarme— un personaje que no soportaba, sino ver, además de escenas realmente bonitas y tiernas, ver como, a su ritmo, tanto Sasaki como Yamada van dándose cuenta de lo importante que es el otro, y como quieren ser una fuente de apoyo. De verdad que los japoneses tienen un don para este tipo de cosas, y Jinushi no es menos.
Creo que es el tomo que me ha dejado con más ganas de continuar con el siguiente, afortunadamente acaba de salir el 7 y espero pronto poder tener el placer de leerlo.
Creo que es el tomo que me ha dejado con más ganas de continuar con el siguiente, afortunadamente acaba de salir el 7 y espero pronto poder tener el placer de leerlo.
January 19, 2026
I was hoping for some more progression but I guess I shouldn't have expected anything as a seasoned shoujo reader. There was plenty to see here as the volume was longer than average. Still a lot of focus on the past and not the future. I'd still recommend it
January 31, 2026
This continues to be the very slowest of slow burns, but there’s something just so compelling and relatable about It. Yamada and Sasaki move closer together, and within that movement are so many little important moments, so many details that just draw you in. Love it.
February 20, 2026
oh my!!!! next volume ASAP please!
March 3, 2026
Sobbing frfr
October 24, 2025
de verdad que el slow burn de estos dos idiotas está haciendo que me vuelva loca
February 19, 2026
Eher, 3,5 Sterne, aber okay, ich runde mal auf.
Band 6 startet extrem stark, endlich wieder was zwischen Tayama und Sasaki und dazu auch noch wirklich mega süß, mit teils wirklich schönen, wichtigen Lebensweisheiten, die jetzt nichts mit deren (Slow Burn) Romanze zu tun haben, sondern wo es generell ums Leben, Ängste usw. geht. Mega gut.
Nur leider taucht ab der MItte Kawakami wieder auf und ich hasse, hasssssseeee diesen Charakter SO DERMASSEN. Ugh. Ich brauch kein scheiß Drama in dieser Serie, nur wiel sich diese dumme Kuh überall einmischen muss, weil sie meint es besser zu wissen.
Einzig gute ist, dass Sasaki das überhaupt nicht so aufnimmt und Kawas dummes, nerviges Gefrotzel total an ihm vorbeigeht.
Und das Sonderkapitel über ihre OH SO TRAURIGE SOB-Vergangenheit ging mir am Arsch vorbei, interessiert mich nicht.
Zum Ende hab ich ein apar Seiten auch einfach überflogen, weil ehrlich, es ist mir egal, was mit dem Mädel ist *augenroll*.
Wenigstens das Ende von dem band war dann weider süß. ich will einfach mehr von Yamada und Sasaki haben, und nicht diese dämlichen Einmischungen.
Band 6 startet extrem stark, endlich wieder was zwischen Tayama und Sasaki und dazu auch noch wirklich mega süß, mit teils wirklich schönen, wichtigen Lebensweisheiten, die jetzt nichts mit deren (Slow Burn) Romanze zu tun haben, sondern wo es generell ums Leben, Ängste usw. geht. Mega gut.
Nur leider taucht ab der MItte Kawakami wieder auf und ich hasse, hasssssseeee diesen Charakter SO DERMASSEN. Ugh. Ich brauch kein scheiß Drama in dieser Serie, nur wiel sich diese dumme Kuh überall einmischen muss, weil sie meint es besser zu wissen.
Einzig gute ist, dass Sasaki das überhaupt nicht so aufnimmt und Kawas dummes, nerviges Gefrotzel total an ihm vorbeigeht.
Und das Sonderkapitel über ihre OH SO TRAURIGE SOB-Vergangenheit ging mir am Arsch vorbei, interessiert mich nicht.
Zum Ende hab ich ein apar Seiten auch einfach überflogen, weil ehrlich, es ist mir egal, was mit dem Mädel ist *augenroll*.
Wenigstens das Ende von dem band war dann weider süß. ich will einfach mehr von Yamada und Sasaki haben, und nicht diese dämlichen Einmischungen.
August 1, 2025
Eccoci siamo in pariii
Abbiamo un po' di relazioni tra i due ma soprattutto.
Sasaki un giorno mentre parla con Suzuki scopre che la sua sottoposta ha vinto un premio e deve andare alla filia centrale dove ce una voce con sasaki.
Quindi sasaki va al supermercato ed parla con Tamaya ma ad un certo punto lei urla contro di lui perché lui non ha detto ancora che cosa vuole fare ma sta rimuginando di quello che pensano i colleghi ma dopo questa lavata da parte di lei va.
Passa un po' di tempo e arriviamo al festival dei fuochi d'artificio ed ad un centro punto lui va al supermercato ma e chiuso ed lei arriva con il Kimono ed qui succede qualcosa.
Poi vediamo anche la storia di Kawakami.
Posso dire che e stato una bellissima lettura fino a qui.
Quando si sono visti al supermercato bellissimi😍
Non vedo l'ora di vedere i prossimi volumi
Abbiamo un po' di relazioni tra i due ma soprattutto.
Sasaki un giorno mentre parla con Suzuki scopre che la sua sottoposta ha vinto un premio e deve andare alla filia centrale dove ce una voce con sasaki.
Quindi sasaki va al supermercato ed parla con Tamaya ma ad un certo punto lei urla contro di lui perché lui non ha detto ancora che cosa vuole fare ma sta rimuginando di quello che pensano i colleghi ma dopo questa lavata da parte di lei va.
Passa un po' di tempo e arriviamo al festival dei fuochi d'artificio ed ad un centro punto lui va al supermercato ma e chiuso ed lei arriva con il Kimono ed qui succede qualcosa.
Poi vediamo anche la storia di Kawakami.
Posso dire che e stato una bellissima lettura fino a qui.
Quando si sono visti al supermercato bellissimi😍
Non vedo l'ora di vedere i prossimi volumi
August 13, 2025
Sasaki en este tomo está... más hot?👀
qué decir? aguante el romance sáfico de señoras 👩❤️👩
(resta puntos la historia de Kawakami que meh ... pero los suma porque nos dio un glimpse de una backstory de Sasaki que parece va interesante)
no se va a entender, pero creo que si en esta historia los protagonistas no terminan juntos, that's fine by me and it would make so much sense. peeeeeeero en realidad ¿si? me gustaría que pase?
qué decir? aguante el romance sáfico de señoras 👩❤️👩
(resta puntos la historia de Kawakami que meh ... pero los suma porque nos dio un glimpse de una backstory de Sasaki que parece va interesante)
no se va a entender, pero creo que si en esta historia los protagonistas no terminan juntos, that's fine by me and it would make so much sense. peeeeeeero en realidad ¿si? me gustaría que pase?
March 5, 2026
At 6 volumes in, I think I would typically be annoyed at this slow burn but we got some admitting to self of growing feelings. I love how Yamada is not sexualized, his slowly developing romantic feelings do not feel skevvy or chikan-ish. I kind of relate to Yamada (not the young part) but the older guy who took way too long to make a move. The ending of this volume was amazing and I want more now.
September 16, 2025
La historia de Kami hizo que apreciara un poquito mas al personaje, pero aun así se siente como un plato de segunda a comparación con el plato principal que son Yamada y Sasaki. De a poco van avanzando en su relación, y hay momentos muy lindos en este tomo, pero aún así me gustaría que apuren un poco el ritmo.
Review of advance copy
I was so mad at the Royal Mail for having this book rattling around their system for five days because I love this series so much. It touches me deeply and I cannot wait for each successive volume. The tiniest gesture between the pair lights a fire in my chest and I just need them to finally get on the same page. It’d be worth the series ending to have them happy together.
January 18, 2026
This volume felt a little disjointed in the beginning but I liked Kami's story. Satsuki I relate greatly as I am preparing myself for my middle aged phase, but man, he said that phrase too much in this volume. No series is pitch perfect and this volume reflects that, but I'm forever engaged with this small supermarket and my favorite smoking buddies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2026
3.5
Really wish this would progress a little faster. I love all the characters involved, and although I see them growing it’s taking SO long to get to the point.
I noticed this is still set as “ongoing” by the author, I really hope we conclude soon. I’d hate for this to go on past the point of being entertaining and turning into a chore.
Really wish this would progress a little faster. I love all the characters involved, and although I see them growing it’s taking SO long to get to the point.
I noticed this is still set as “ongoing” by the author, I really hope we conclude soon. I’d hate for this to go on past the point of being entertaining and turning into a chore.
January 28, 2026
well I think we are finally on some proper track even though it's not there yet. Maybe they realized that dragging this story for much longer would start getting annoying. still loved it, but the slow burn is getting way too slow
March 2, 2026
5/5 stars!
This is so charming and wholesome! Sasaki and Yamada/Tayama was so adorable! It made me think about being an adult having a job and finding comfort and peace with an understanding person. This definitely showed an excellent age gap relationship between two adults.
This is so charming and wholesome! Sasaki and Yamada/Tayama was so adorable! It made me think about being an adult having a job and finding comfort and peace with an understanding person. This definitely showed an excellent age gap relationship between two adults.
April 21, 2025
I didn't realise this was an ongoing manga when I started it! Now I'm caught up and I'm furious that I have to wait for the next chapter! 😭😭😭😭😭
July 9, 2025
5 stars
November 13, 2025
3,75/5⭐
November 16, 2025
4.5 manga che va assolutamente in crescendo!
January 25, 2026
My favorite slow burn ever I need them to kiss already
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January 26, 2026WE'RE GETTING SOMEWHERE JFJFHF
January 27, 2026
A continuous delight of people with no confidence in themselves fumbling through life, one cigarette at a time.
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February 1, 20264,5 ⭐️
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