Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter 25.5

At the supermarket, Ono chats with her coworkers about Sasaki being single and shares that he grew up in Mie Prefecture, prompting gentle amusement about his dialect. Later, during a smoke break behind the building, Miss Tayama playfully teases Sasaki about his accent and background, causing him to blush and stumble over his words. The conversation shifts to the freezing weather as Sasaki mentions struggling with frequent sneezes and occasionally waking up early for a morning smoke around six. Inspired by this routine, Miss Tayama sets a very early alarm for the next day, challenging them both to wake up. The chapter ends on a chilly morning when Miss Tayama successfully rises at 5:30 to enjoy a quiet smoke alone, while Sasaki remains fast asleep past his alarm on his rare day off.