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Sep 3, 8:38 AM
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Funny misunderstanding haha. She looks so cute blushing.



Also Tayama looks great with open belly outfits. I might have some kind of fetish ahem.
Sep 3, 9:17 AM
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Tayama looked so adorable when she was blushing. Am glad the misunderstanding was cleared up quickly and not left to linger.
Sep 3, 9:43 AM
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The misunderstanding was fun, and the conversations in general continue to be a very chill watch between Tayama and Sasaki. Sasaki got a nice laugh out of that but Tayama got hers back when teasing him about his Mie dialect later on. Even the bits with them seeing the sunrise in their own homes early morning and smoking were nice little scenes too.
Sep 3, 9:44 AM
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A short misunderstanding arc, to focus Yamada's feeling a little bit.

*cough*
"Boss?"
"It wasn't me. I haven't said a word."

Sunrise at 6:00 AM in winter?
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Sep 3, 9:44 AM
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Well, misunderstandings can make some progress.
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Sep 3, 9:44 AM
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This is what it look like when the misunderstanding plot was handled by experienced adult characters.
Sep 3, 9:51 AM
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I've never seen a more perfect couple than Sasaki and Tayamada, despite being a generation apart.

Am I being too impatient for season 2 announcement already?
Sep 3, 10:20 AM
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Misunderstanding was fun, not drawn out and resolved well within 15 minutes so that works for me. I liked the second half more, I just really like moments of quiet contemplation.
Sep 3, 10:23 AM
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I'm curious to know if anyone has actually picked up smoking from watching this show?
Because scenes like the end where they are both smoking in the morning might look fun and relaxing, but far out is smoking bad for you....each to their own though.

It was cute to see Yamada get so upset about learning that Sasaki had a non-existent wife.
Don't know if I want to see these two end up together or just stay really good friends (weird friendship ngl). Yet it seems like Yamada wants more than just friendship if you ask me ( *︾▽︾)
Sep 3, 10:29 AM
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It was a really funny and enjoyable episode. It's one of my favourite episodes of this anime.

Yamada was having a party and Maezawa told Sasaki was married. Yamada was upset about that.

This misunderstanding was really funny. Sasaki was saying his watch was important to him. But Yamada thought it was about the ring. Then during smoking time, she asked about his wife. But that woman was actually his little sister. It's really nice to see his little sister. Yamada looked so cute when she was embarrassed. I'm happy the misunderstanding cleared up quickly.

Sasaki is from Mie and Yamada wanted to hear that dialect. I enjoyed the dialect. Then Sasaki told about smoking in the morning. Yamada found it interesting and they enjoyed it in the morning.

My favourite dialect is Kansai dialect. I love it a lot. Yusa Koji-san made me fall in love with it through Gin. I was introduced to this dialect while watching BLEACH.
Sep 3, 10:35 AM
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Tayama has it bad for Sasaki. She was so cute when she was upset and jealous.
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Sep 3, 10:44 AM
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that married misunderstanding was too funy.

mad that last scene justice says it all.
Sep 3, 10:47 AM
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They actually think about whether person thinks of them
Sep 3, 10:47 AM
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their dynamic really is great
Sep 3, 11:30 AM
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Adorable moments yet again. Tayama blushing was golden.

I don’t get why they so often translate Kansai dialect to sound like it’s something backwater when it’s meant to be closer to the difference between say how folks in the Midwest might talk vs us New Yorkers.
Sep 3, 11:33 AM

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Smoking Thursdays are back. Thanks to the delay, now Yani Neko and Smoking Behind the Supermarket both have the same number of episodes. So they'll probably end on the same date too. That's kinda cool.

What a way to start the episode by dropping the bomb suggesting Sasaki is married lol.

Now that I think about it, maybe one of the staff actually recognizes that Sasaki is the same guy who once helped Tayama? Ohno perhaps? Maybe she needs to take a closer look at Sasaki to remember. But it's probably a long shot at best.

Yeah, Yamada totally doesn't care about Sasaki's private life. Hard to imagine Sasaki as a divorcee. I bet he probably had a few flings in the past. He was probably very good-looking in his 20s. But those relationships probably didn't go anywhere, let alone anywhere near marriage. His girlfriends were probably disappointed after seeing the real him. And that's how Sasaki learned that he should be happy to see other sides of people. Or I'm just talking outta my ass. But would be cool if something like this happened. But developments like this kinda ruin the chill vibes of shows like these, so I understand why they aren't done often.

Anyway, Yamada's concern turned out to be nothing. Her reactions were so cute. Sasaki is so dense he didn't realize Yamada was Tayama when she was acting out of character at the register. And she believed he had a supermodel wife lol. It was nice how the two shared a cig at the same time in the morning. That was quaint.
Sep 3, 11:55 AM

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As if poor Sasaki didn't have enough things about him that Yamada routinely uses as teasing ammunition, innit? Though I guess it's only fair since he got to laugh at her lol.

And man, Maezawa's energy is infectious.
Sep 3, 12:24 PM
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Sasaki: (mentioned he's having a day off the day after....)
Me: IS TAYAMA GOING TO ASK HIM OUT ON A DATE!!!???? FINALLY!!!????
Sasaki + Tayama: (arrange for a parallel smoking session in the morning instead....)
Me: DAMMITT!!!! SO CLOSE!!!! wwwwwww
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Sep 3, 12:25 PM

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The shortest episode felt yet but it's still 21 minutes and some harm. It was very chill compared to rest, just Zawa-senpai spooking Yamada with Sasaki's "ring", and Tayama making fun of our man's Mie accent. But the scene where both of them light a stick before a very cold dawn was a highlight. Sometimes it's Densesaki panicking in embarassment or Yamada giving you the cold and sweetest face cards will get you going, but this episode...sometimes you just need to smoke some cigarettes on a balcony and take the feel of a quiet and peaceful mornings (as 60 degrees Fahrenheit of wind gusts blows to your whole soul and body).
Sep 3, 12:29 PM

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“Your wife must be waiting on you”

And this is exactly why we never take relationship advice from our single friends because they’ll have you out here looking dumb af 😭 Yamada was so mad about Sasaki showing up with a ring on his finger, she almost broke her wholesome store employee gimmick, lmao.

I’m glad they didn’t draw it out and the two of them communicated like adults, laughed it off and had a nice little intimate moment. Conflict introduced and solved in 5 minutes, that’s how adult relationships should be handled both irl and in anime.

If mommy says get in a corner and smoke, you smoke.
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absolutely love this slow burn romance anime 🫶🏻 !!
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Sep 3, 1:09 PM
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Quite a wholesome and funny episode coming specifically from Yamada's reactions. The way she took Maezawa's misinformation, tried to play it cool and then realized her mistake was so cute that couldn't help but to laugh at the confusion. The chief even knew about her act and didn't tell since she found it amusing as we do.

And in the second part we got something more mellow regarding that lonely yet meditating sensation of taking the winter morning in when no-one's around. I've done it plenty of times only without a cigar in hand and it really clears your head a bit.
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Sep 3, 1:17 PM

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I'm curious to know if anyone has actually picked up smoking from watching this show?
Because scenes like the end where they are both smoking in the morning might look fun and relaxing, but far out is smoking bad for you....each to their own though.

It was cute to see Yamada get so upset about learning that Sasaki had a non-existent wife.
Don't know if I want to see these two end up together or just stay really good friends (weird friendship ngl). Yet it seems like Yamada wants more than just friendship if you ask me ( *︾▽︾)
@Eva_PhoenixAnime If you want a relaxing(?) morning routine there's plenty of things you could do other than to pick up smoking, like take your morning coffee (or energy drink) out to the balcony while watching the rising sun and smelling that fresh morning air.
It doesn't have to be a cigarette, it's the (comforting) ritual-like routine more than anything that gets people hooked.

This show *heavily* romanticizes smoking.
Anyone dumb enough to pick up smoking simply because of this show (or Yani Neko) will quickly realize that. xD
Sep 3, 1:40 PM

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Remind me of my father that would smoke very early in the morning because non of us is awake. (He is just living a bit far from us now because of work stuff)
Sep 3, 1:48 PM
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2:10 Sasaki married? 👀Yamada is interested 🤣🤭

4:30 there’s a BIG misunderstanding happening here 🤭🤣oh boy. Probably a coworker. Yamada so jealous and pissed tho 🤣

6:00 SASAKI SHOWED UP 🫢🤣

9:50 MISUNDERSTANDING CLEARED 🤣 it was his sister

10:30 She’s embarrassed 🤭 really got her fucked up

11:49 YAMADA’S FACE 😳🤣 she found out too! Bruh, now Yamada has two supporters 🤣 manager and coworker

14:20 SHE CAN’T HOLD IN HER LAUGH 🤣

Yamada cute as always 👌🏻
Sep 3, 2:05 PM

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I'm glad that the misunderstanding was cleared up by around the halfway point of the episode and it was funny to see Tayama be embarrassed about it but at least she got to laugh when she asked Sasaki to talk in his native dialect. On a side note I was impressed that Tayama got up early to smoke as recommended by Sasaki and even though she (and him) were cold I think she also enjoyed it as a different experience, and also something else to talk about next time they meet.
Sep 3, 2:05 PM

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Poor Tayama, she was really worried, but it gave us a really nice and cute moment, when she was hiding from Sasaki.

It was quite wholesome to see them now smoking together, even when they're apart.


I've seen in this thread, and some of the others, people "interested" or feeling curious about smoking, and it worries me a little bit. I hope the romanticization of smoking in the show doesn't outweigh the vast amount of information regarding tobacco and smoking xD
Like please, don't start smoking because of a silly anime.

That said, I'm gonna hate when this anime finishes with them still apart instead of together, because japanese people can't seem to like romances ending in a satisfaying way xD
Sep 3, 2:23 PM

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It'll be fun when Yamada realizes she likes Sasaki, and then think back when she thought he was married and got angry lol

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Sep 3, 2:28 PM

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sasaki with his hair down looks like toji from jjk and i can't unsee it
Sep 3, 2:31 PM

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That wife misunderstanding was pretty contrived. Why would the sister put her old wedding ring (couple ring?) on her brother, of all people? And the one time he did that, Zawa-san happened to catch that? AND when Yamada asked him about it, he happened to have a watch that he doesn't wear often?

Tayama feeling uncomfortable and betrayed (?) was fun to watch, though.

The Mie dialect part and the shared morning smoke were indeed "pretty good."
Sep 3, 3:14 PM

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Jealous Yamada was really cute.
Although the misunderstanding involving Sasaki's sister could have been more intense if Yamada herself had been the one to "discover" them.
Sep 3, 3:27 PM
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Maezawa is chaos lol. Haha Yamada thought nobody but Gotou would figure it out.
Sep 3, 4:06 PM
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Two people smoking early in the morning at the same time without knowing it and with no chance of talking to each other = one of the most romantic scenes this anime has pulled off.
Sep 3, 4:15 PM

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They're super cute!

That does seem really relaxing to chill by the window at sunrise with a smoke. Almost made me think for a second I wouldnt mind trying that then I remembered I dont smoke and for good reason. I kinda get the people arguing this is like an ad for smoking. Almost fell for it XD.
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Sep 3, 4:51 PM
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@Eva_PhoenixAnime If you want a relaxing(?) morning routine there's plenty of things you could do other than to pick up smoking, like take your morning coffee (or energy drink) out to the balcony while watching the rising sun and smelling that fresh morning air.
It doesn't have to be a cigarette, it's the (comforting) ritual-like routine more than anything that gets people hooked.

This show *heavily* romanticizes smoking.
Anyone dumb enough to pick up smoking simply because of this show (or Yani Neko) will quickly realize that. xD
@MinscS2 Oh I heavily agree with you, I like a morning gym session or run personally. I was just curious to see how much of an influence this show had on those susceptible to smoking is all, as some of the scenes in this show as you said "*heavily* romanticizes smoking".

I would be more surprised if people actually took up smoking because of Yani Neko, as that show just shows the worst of nicotine addiction compared to this one.
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@MinscS2 Oh I heavily agree with you, I like a morning gym session or run personally. I was just curious to see how much of an influence this show had on those susceptible to smoking is all, as some of the scenes in this show as you said "*heavily* romanticizes smoking".

I would be more surprised if people actually took up smoking because of Yani Neko, as that show just shows the worst of nicotine addiction compared to this one.
Eva_PhoenixAnime said:
Oh I heavily agree with you, I like a morning gym session or run personally. I was just curious to see how much of an influence this show had on those susceptible to smoking is all, as some of the scenes in this show as you said "*heavily* romanticizes smoking".
Based on that logic, the number of drinkers should have gone up last season, considering that two series—Kamiina Botan Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana, and Kami no Shizuku—were, so to speak, about alcohol. I haven’t looked at the statistics, but maybe it really did have an effect. :)
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I'm curious to know if anyone has actually picked up smoking from watching this show?
Because scenes like the end where they are both smoking in the morning might look fun and relaxing, but far out is smoking bad for you....each to their own though.

It was cute to see Yamada get so upset about learning that Sasaki had a non-existent wife.
Don't know if I want to see these two end up together or just stay really good friends (weird friendship ngl). Yet it seems like Yamada wants more than just friendship if you ask me ( *︾▽︾)
@Eva_PhoenixAnime As a former smoker of 20+ years, not a single scene of this anime has inclined me to return to the habit. Anyone who is influenced by media to get into something has problems of their own that have nothing to do with the media itself.

Now, if you were to ask if I never had a thought of returning, the answer would be no. Just like any other addiction, after you kick it you will continue to have the occasional twinge that makes you rose-tint it before moving on to the rest of your day. If you have any kind of will, you'll shoo that kind of thing off and remember why you quit in the first place.

Ah. There's another note though: the urge pops up more regularly when drinking, there was nothing quite like savoring the slow burn as alcohol warms its way through your body.
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there's levels to this intimacy shit.
Sep 3, 8:03 PM
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I was waiting for a reveal where Zawa mistook someone else for Sasaki and that was what caused the misunderstanding. What actually happened was way more convoluted, would have been funnier if we saw it from his perspective first and have it be a classic sitcom misunderstanding.

Sep 3, 10:13 PM

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this was probably my favorite episode so far, super funny but also quite cute. Zawa might be the goat

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Sep 3, 10:19 PM
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Smoking first thing in the morning.......does not sound like a healthy lifestyle choice. Yes, sitting at your balcony/window that early in the morning and feeling the fresh chilly winds IS very refreshing though.

Also dang, the positive light on smoking was apparent here much more than any other episode. It isn't a hobby guys, and it surely isn't a dish that can "taste better".
Sep 3, 10:54 PM

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My heart nearly sank for Yamada when Chief mentioned the ring and the woman. Damnit Sasaki sister, why did you have to mess round like that?! xD

Was also hilariously adorable with the misunderstanding at the smoking area. Sasaki talking about one thing, while Yamada was meaning another. Just glad it was cleared up in an adult manner and addressed rather than the excessive lingering you get in high-school setting shows.
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LOL what a mix up and here i thought sisters were supposed to be great wingwomen ^_^
the older coworker's internal dialogue LOL
Sep 3, 11:33 PM
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I adore this anime. However, as it goes on and on Im increasingly getting worried that I wouldnt wrap it up in the 12 eps; the progress at the beggining called for a concise straight to the point season but now on Ep 9 the story drags throwing the "he is married" hurdle.

I havent been spoiled in anything so far and I hope we get a conclusive trilogy this following weeks.
Also loved how in this ep Yamada cares way more about Sasaki and how he is starting to realizee that he likes Tayama even more than Yamada, but, in a genuine, true connection way.
Sep 3, 11:39 PM
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Well then, it's over. He's married. We can all go home now. Lololol


Other people have rose-tinted glasses. Yamada has smoke-filled mind



Glad there's more people who enjoy the entertainment.


This is such a mood.
Sep 4, 12:28 AM
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Smoking in the winter sounds like a vibe tbh💨
Sep 4, 12:33 AM

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Hikasa, Youko never disappoints, she had me dying this episode. Love her. xD
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That co-worker has a death wish lol.

Sep 4, 3:21 AM

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Poor Tayama, she was really worried, but it gave us a really nice and cute moment, when she was hiding from Sasaki.

It was quite wholesome to see them now smoking together, even when they're apart.


I've seen in this thread, and some of the others, people "interested" or feeling curious about smoking, and it worries me a little bit. I hope the romanticization of smoking in the show doesn't outweigh the vast amount of information regarding tobacco and smoking xD
Like please, don't start smoking because of a silly anime.

That said, I'm gonna hate when this anime finishes with them still apart instead of together, because japanese people can't seem to like romances ending in a satisfaying way xD
MagatsuNimura said:

I've seen in this thread, and some of the others, people "interested" or feeling curious about smoking, and it worries me a little bit. I hope the romanticization of smoking in the show doesn't outweigh the vast amount of information regarding tobacco and smoking xD
Like please, don't start smoking because of a silly anime.

Dont worry, if people want to smoke because of this show, they just need to watch 10 minutes of Yani Neko haha. And to be fair, the show has said time and time again smoking is bad.

Also loving this show, will feel its lost when its over, rare romance with wholesome adult characters. Hope they fully adapt everything and gives it a conclusion and happy ending. Meanwhile, its been fun.
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