Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter 38

Sitting back to back under a shared umbrella behind the supermarket, Sasaki shares his thoughts with Miss Tayama while enjoying a cigarette. He mentions reading an interview about her and feeling concerned after noticing she seemed unusually down and overly self-critical lately. Listening to his earnest worry and kind words brings a blush and tears of deep relief to Miss Tayama's face, as she realizes how much she cherishes his presence. Meanwhile, Mr. Obata notices the strange mood and briefly checks in on them, wondering what is wrong before leaving them alone as Sasaki heads back out into the rainy evening.