Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter 51

Sasaki meets up with Tayama for a quiet smoke and chat, reflecting on her recent sincerity and resolving to be patient while she figures things out. Their peaceful routine is suddenly interrupted when the store manager arrives and playfully scolds Tayama and another employee for talking with Sasaki. Flustered and blushing, Tayama hides behind Sasaki and eventually bids him farewell for the day. As Sasaki heads home dealing with his usual work stress, the manager reflects on Tayama's feelings and her hidden motivations.