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豪雨の一夜に垣間見えた田山の“憧れ”。佐々木はその想いを自らの山田への気持ちと重ねながらも、おじさんの余計なお節介かも…と自らの発言を自戒する。互いの想いに気づきながらも、大事な存在には気づかぬまま。世間は師走に向かい、予想だにしない佐々木の既婚疑惑やら、個性強めな新店員との聖夜の邂逅など、慌ただしく年は暮れていく。そして、年明けの佐々木に届くある一報に、ふたりの関係は揺れ動く――。

204 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2023

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2,804 reviews270 followers
September 6, 2024
Yamada and Sasaki smoke into the new year, now with a slightly expanded cast and another romantic entanglement.

There’s nothing here you won’t like if you enjoyed the first two volumes. It continues to be interesting and sweet with minimal changes of scenery and only a couple hoary cliches.

Similarly, it won’t wow you if you didn’t like the first two volumes. The novelty has definitely dropped a bit and I’d be remiss if I didn’t continue to point out that this story glamorizes smoking in a way that Joe Camel wishes he could pull off.

There are at least two sequences where I thought the story sold me on the appeal of smoking, at least in fiction, and I’m a health professional. So, maybe don’t let anybody impressionable see this one.

I like that this is a story about communication and connection. This time out we get the brief possibility that Sasaki is married, which really grinds Yamada’s gears (not because she’s attracted to him, of course, no no).

Naturally this turns out to be a misunderstanding, one borne from assumptions. Talking clears everything up and, at the same time, it shows the way that deepening bonds open you up to being hurt. Which makes talking things out even more important.

So, minus the needless deception at the heart of the series, this shows people getting closer to one another and the problems that causes them, in addition to all the joys.

Lots of slow movement there makes for a reasonably good volume, but we get a ton more from the other employees at the store this time, including the hapless Obata.

He’s an awkward giant with a crush on the manager and, while I didn’t love his introduction, the way that he tries to put himself out there despite his anxiety really made me warm to him (and relate to him).

His presence also sets off Yamada when he smokes with Sasaki, and it’s become very, very clear that Yamada’s tough exterior is a defence mechanism against being easily hurt. It makes her such a good match with Sasaki being such a thoughtful pushover. He worries about what he’s doing, in a good way.

Not the best volume, but still good. It definitely needed an expanded cast and they make themselves known without getting in the way of the main plot (which pretty much everybody is aware of, amusingly).

As a final aside, you really would be surprised how much easier it is to swallow a questionable romance with a massive age gap when the people in question are at least adults well above the age of consent. What a wild idea.

3.5 stars - very much enjoyable, but I worry that it might run out of ways to iterate on the central conceit and get stale. Still, a problem for subsequent volumes, not this one.
Profile Image for Robin.
26 reviews
May 30, 2024
Not as good as the previous volume, still enjoy it! This story is so comforting, I am in desperately need of more sasaki and yamada moments :(
They are so adorable SASAKI MAKE A MOVE YOU STUPID OLD MAN
Profile Image for Rod Brown.
7,367 reviews282 followers
September 11, 2024
Despite the smoking and the age gap, this remains an anticipated, warm and fuzzy comfort read for me.

All the moments in this slow burn are little, but you can feel the heat building with every chapter.


FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Smoke 25 -- Smoke 25, Interlude 1 -- Smoke 25, Interlude 2 -- Smoke 26 -- Bonus Smoke: Waiting for That Day -- Smoke 26, Interlude 1 -- Smoke 26, Interlude 2 -- Smoke 27 -- Smoke 27, Interlude 1 -- Smoke 27, Interlude 2 -- Smoke 28 -- Afterword -- Back-Page Cosplay #3 -- This Is the Supermarket Managers's Dream -- Sneak Peek at Volume 4
Profile Image for Anna  Quilter.
1,679 reviews51 followers
May 6, 2025
creator afterword:
"it's great when a relationship reaches a place where it's clear that you're a couple, or friends, or close friends etc. But I think it's worthwhile spending time together when you aren't quite sure what you are to each other too"

the whole point of this marvellous magna us to see where Yamada and Sasaki end up...so the plot can wander if it wants to.
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226 reviews
July 5, 2024
Smoking is very bad for your lungs. Millions of young Americans lose their future to smoking a year. Do not smoke. Do not smoke when narcotics are an option. Why eat at McDonald’s when there’s a Cracker Barrel right down the road? Live, laugh, love. Live strong, live fast, die hard. Nothing in life is worth your lungs’ safety.
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1,274 reviews57 followers
July 26, 2025
Vol. 1 ★★★★☆
Vol. 2 ★★★★☆

Perhaps the novelty has finally worn off, as this volume isn't as strong as the previous two. Still, it's a pleasant read. I enjoy seeing the impact Sasaki and Yamada have on each other.
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1,183 reviews189 followers
May 2, 2025
Искреният усмихнат, позитивен японизъм, за който споменах при по-първите томове, продължава :)
Сасаки се откроява малко повече тук като че ли, докато Ямада все още ми е героиня в сянка. Или е така просто защото той е прозрачен като цяло и не е трудно да го разбереш с всичките му нелепици, които понякога бълва :D Наред с това обаче живее в реалността, осъзнавайки напълно идиотиите, които могат да ти се стоварят на главата, благодарение на ежедневието. Никак не е трудно да се повярва, че е човек от реалността.
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136 reviews8 followers
January 9, 2025
lost a star because the chapter with obata didn't have enough sasaki in it for me

i totally thought obata had a crush on sasaki tho which wouldve been hilarious i think. wouldve gained the star back
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115 reviews
June 16, 2025
dynamic between them both is almost perfect, i also love the art style it’s very unique compared to 90% of the other romance i read
Profile Image for Audrey ✨.
244 reviews10 followers
September 19, 2024
Every single character is lovable. I’m obsessed with this manga
Profile Image for AB.
634 reviews157 followers
November 23, 2023
I've read up to Chapter 31. This is so much fun and heart warming to read.
Profile Image for jules ୨୧.
63 reviews18 followers
November 15, 2025
3,5 ★
format ──📱

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manager gotou GIVE ME ONE CHANCE I BEG THIS IS A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

(i adore representation of cool older women)
Profile Image for Sandra.
739 reviews7 followers
June 2, 2024
Immer noch sehr süß <3, und es kommen neue Charaktere vor, yay.
Einen Stern Abzug, weil wir ein wiiiiiirklich ausgenudeltes Missverständnis-Trope benutzt haben.
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1,427 reviews15 followers
May 1, 2025
I can't help but smile from ear to ear. absolutely adorable and heartwarming in every way.
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596 reviews
August 20, 2025
I liked this one more than the last one, this is such a comfort read of a story
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651 reviews18 followers
November 5, 2025
I love this slice of life manga, OK! It’s so refreshing somehow.
Profile Image for Heather D-G.
643 reviews3 followers
October 3, 2025
Another fantastic volume. I like that we’re starting to learn more about the characters (except Ms. Yamada—she’s still a mystery!) and we’re meeting new ones too. The romance-loving store manager is great, but the adorable produce guy is also fun to read about.
The smoking world expands!
Profile Image for Josh J.
68 reviews
May 6, 2025
Such a delightful series. I usually tend towards more action or horror Shonen but this is such a fun breath of fresh air I can’t recommend it enough!
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91 reviews
July 13, 2025
lo q necesitaba leer este domingo la vdd
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81 reviews8 followers
May 2, 2025
This manga is so fun and good 🥹 I'm so grateful my library carries it!
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