Had enough of the endless rat race? Forty-five-year-old office worker Sasaki certainly has, finding his only escape in a quiet cigarette break and the gentle, friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. But when a particularly brutal day leaves him utterly drained and Yamada is nowhere to be found, Sasaki’s small solace vanishes into thin air.

Just as despair threatens to consume him, a striking, enigmatic woman appears, extending an unexpected invitation to share a smoke. Despondent yet intrigued, Sasaki finds himself unwinding with the cool, teasing Tayama, convinced he's simply stumbled upon a new, temporary smoking companion.

Little does he know, his world is about to be irrevocably changed! This captivating woman, who seems so fresh and new, isn't a stranger at all. She's someone Sasaki already knows – and the truth will absolutely flip his perception of everything upside down!

Plunge into A Story About Smoking at the Back of the Supermarket, a genuinely heartwarming, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and utterly charming tale where mundane routines give way to unforgettable connections. This isn't just another slice of life; it's a vibrant, award-winning journey of unexpected romance and self-discovery, celebrated with the prestigious Next Manga Award 2022 in the Web Manga Category! Get ready to fall in love with the magic found in the most unassuming corners of everyday life.

Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Office Worker, Midlife Crisis, Supermarket, Smoking, Unexpected Love, Award Winning, Character Driven