Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Chapter 61

A strict corporate manager named Noma arrives at the supermarket to oversee a new campaign, immediately placing the staff on edge with his intense scrutiny and demands. As Noma inspects various departments and points out minor flaws, Yamada and her coworkers struggle to cope with the sudden pressure. Later, in the break room, the staff discuss Noma's intimidating demeanor and shared history with the store, while Yamada has a tense brief encounter with him in the hallway. The chapter ends as the staff return to their duties, and a weather report foreshadows a sudden drop in temperature with the arrival of winter.