Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter 21.5

Sasaki arrives behind the supermarket for another smoke break with Tayama, who greets him while enjoying a relaxing foot bath in the summer heat. They share lighthearted banter about their habits and middle-aged expressions before transitioning into a series of short comedic moments. The narrative highlights various light interactions, including office cats wandering around to provide a refreshing break from work, and Yamada reacting fondly to Sasaki leaving his commuter pass behind. Through these gentle interludes, Sasaki continues to find comfort in his routine encounters, completely unaware of the double life his favorite cashier leads.