Cig 3 Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You and More
Febreezy
Deodorizer?
Um, Yamada-san?
Do I...
Um, how do I put this?
Actually, never mind.
With the bag, your total comes to 1,563 yen.
Right.
It's not something I can ask someone who's on the clock.
Here's your change and receipt.
Thank you for shopping with us.
Thank you.
Shit Workplace
Shit workplace,
Power-Drunk Boss
shit boss.
Deodorizer
Now, deodorizer.
Question
And a question on the tip of his tongue.
I think I've got it.
Sasaki-san.
Did somebody say you reeked of cigarettes?
Are you a mind reader, Tayama-san?
Compared to you, everybody else is somewhat of a mind reader.
I just saw you picking up deodorizer in there.
From where?
Hey, it's not a lie.
Anyway, you're right. My boss hates the concept of smoking.
He yelled at me, saying, "You reek! Do something about it!"
Wow, I hit the bull's-eye.
Well, it's the fate of all smokers everywhere.
If you brush your teeth after you smoke, you'll get rid of most of the stench.
Then just spray your clothes, and you're good to go.
But sometimes...
you get the whiners like I did the other... day?
You're incredible, Tayama-san!
It's so cool that you know all this!
Eh, I'm just passing on a senpai's advice.
But you're the one who told me.
Sasaki-san, shake.
Huh? O-Okay?
Wait, "shake"? Tayama-san?
For you.
It's the deodorizing mist I use.
It looks expensive. Are you sure?
No biggie. It's half-empty, and I have more at home.
Thank you. This is so fancy.
As long as you don't go overboard, nobody at work will notice the scent.
Do you like how it smells?
What scent is it?
Wanna check?
I usually spray it around here, so feel free.
I'm not going to sniff you!
Aw, I thought you'd go for it.
Tayama-san, do you see me as a dog or something?
A Labrador retriever, maybe?
Huh? Wh-What's that?
A dog breed.
So I was right!
Genki Trading
Now I just spray this.
Wait... She said not to go overboard, but how much is the normal amount?
It's easy to tell with my usual deodorizing sprays.
Wow, somebody's fashionable.
Whoa! Suzuki?
Telling us smokers we reek is basically the chief's way of saying good morning!
Don't take it so seriously, man!
But just think about it.
Brush your teeth after you smoke and apply some of this mist,
and voilà, you've got your scent care down pat, or so I've heard.
Heard? From whom?
No smoking in the restroom
Huh? Uh, well...
Tayama-san [Tayama] (Name) Supermarket worker I smoke with (section unknown). She teases me but is in general very nice.
Just you try introducing me.
Take that.
That's cold! What the hell was that for?!
Wow, that smells great!
If you go home smelling so good,
your wife'll fall in love with you all over again!
Don't be stupid. Keiko-chan's already head over heels for me.
But I don't particularly mind if she moves up to the next stage of love!
Tell me more, buddy.
Like I said, brush your teeth and use a mist.
Just like this.
24-Hour
Supermarket S
Welcome!
Here's your change and receipt.
Thank you.
Huh?
Sasaki-san, you kind of smell like Tayama-chan today.
No! That's just because... Gah! I'm so embarrassed!
Oh, I got this mist from her the other day,
but I didn't get to ask her how much of it to use.
I guess I used too much today.
S-Sorry about that! Thank you!
Yamada-chan, you can clock out.
Are you okay? Did something happen?
No...
I just wanted to tease a little, but...
That reaction actually made me blush, too.
I owe Master Tayama big time.
Etiquette Master
I hope she'll like my return gift.
Tayama-san, good even...
Huh?
What?!
A-A-A different employee?!
Who are you?
U-Uh...
My name is Sasaki.
Yeah? Sasaki-san?
You're trespassing. I'm reporting you.
P-Please wait one moment! I'm a friend of Tayama-san's!
She invited me to smoke here when I was walking around looking for a smoking area.
I've been taking her up on her offer ever since...
puff
Eek!
Who the heck is "Tayama"?
Wait, now that I look at him,
he's that gaffer who always lines up at Yamada's register with a smile.
Pet Dog
Beth
I recognize him because he resembles my family dog, but...
"Tayama"?
Don't you mean Yamada?
Wh-Why would you bring Yamada-san up?
No, I mean Tayama-san!
The responsible girl wearing that cool, flashy jacket.
She says she and Yamada-san are good friends.
Oh, I see. This guy's getting played.
So, you're here to smoke with Ya...
Tayama again?
Oh, no. I just had something to give her.
A gift?
Is she making you simp for her?
It's a token of my appreciation!
Uh-huh...
Tayama should be clocking out soon.
Do you want me to go get her?
Oh, no, don't bother!
I just figured I could hand it over if she was here.
Sorry, could you pass this on to her for me?
That should clear things up.
I apologize for interrupting you during your break.
He really does resemble my family dog.
Beth...
Manager.
If you were going to smoke, you should've invited me.
You're getting a talking-to, Yamada.
Wait, why?
You've been smoking here with a customer without permission.
I would never.
Pull the other one, Yamada!
Don't try to lie your way out of this. Sasaki-kun told me about it.
Wait, he was here?
He just left.
Sheesh. I nearly called the cops on him for trespassing.
He said this was for "Tayama-san."
Called it a token of his appreciation.
You're this Tayama, right?
Tayama and Yamada, though? Talk about half-assed.
He's probably the only one that'd fool.
You'd better not mess with that good-natured gaffer too much.
Hey! Are you listening to me, Yamada...
I told him it was no biggie...
Oho, I get what's going on here.
Boss Gauge
Hint of Romance
Ethics
It's the perfect entertainment for these monotonous night shifts.
I'll let them be for a bit.
I ended up making myself scarce last night.
I hope Tayama-san didn't get chewed out because of me.
Don't bring a gaffer in here!
I'm sorry for bringing a gaffer in here.
I'm confiscating this gift!
Please, have mercy!
No more smoking!
How heartless!
Melons that you cut for me?
I'd eat them every day!
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I didn't think the web of melons would come into play here.
I can't wait for the next volume.
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What's up, Yamada?
Heya.
Aren't you only on for the night shift today?
Chief Maezono seemed to be having a hard time filling shifts,
so I showed up anyway.
You'd better have clocked in.
I did. I totally did.
Okay, good. Attagirl.
Heck, boss. You really stopped smoking cigarettes, huh?
Hmm?
Oh, you have way more rights with these.
And I can't be bothered brushing and using deodorizers.
You're the one who taught me to, though.
Okay, so what're you beating around the bush for?
If you've got a question, spit it out already.
Yamad'oh
It's just, you haven't told me if the smoking is okay yet.
What? Oh, you mean the deal with the gaffer.
Maybe you didn't call the cops but just disposed of him instead.
You didn't bury him behind the store, did you?
Where do you wanna be shot? What'll it be?
A-Anywhere but the lungs, please!
Like heck I did!
It went in one of your ears and out the other,
but I said "don't mess with him too much."
In other words, just keep it low-key.
I'm willing to overlook it because it won't affect anybody's work at that hour.
If I think it's gone past low-key, I'll put a stop to it.
But otherwise, it's fine. There you have it.
Lucky me!
Hey, Yamada.
You'd better tell me ASAP if anything happens.
Okay, but what do you mean by anything?
Isn't that obvious?
Anything that gets the heart racing, of course.
Okay. Be seeing ya.
Maybe I should go in and apologize.
All I wanted was to show my appreciation.
Why'd I have to go and cause problems for her instead?
Hey, trespasser.
Whoa! Please forgive me!
Wait, Tayama-san?
What are you sneaking around for, Sasaki-san?
I ran into another employee here the other night.
Did you get in trouble because of me?
Oh, that was the manager.
The... The manager?!
It was fine. Anyway, come on over here.
Wait, what?
D-Did your manager say I was allowed to smoke here?
She said to keep it low-key, so it's all good.
Low-key?
Is that okay or not?
Also, Sasaki-san.
This is really cute.
I figured you didn't want reimbursement, but I did want to give my thanks.
I'm glad you like it.
I do.
Looking at this thing makes me smile.
Does it, now?
Because I can picture you picking it out at the store.
Wait, why would that make you smile?
I mean, it can't have been easy to find this thing.
They don't sell a lot of cute ashtrays like it.
I can imagine you had to ask people where they were selling these,
and because the trinket sections are always full of women,
you would've felt all awkward as you stood there picking a good one out.
Tayama-san, you really can read minds, can't you?
Anyway, picturing all that puts a smile on my face.
Are you sure you don't just see this geezer as entertainment?
What? I don't. It genuinely makes me feel better.
I can never tell if she's being serious or not.
Thanks.
I'll cherish it.
I guess it's fine either way.
Hey, Sasaki-san.
You should probably ash that.
Oh, you're right.
Go ahead and use this.
Sure is handy, huh? Thanks...
Th-That's kind of close.
We don't want you getting a burn.
So here.
Come on.
U-Uh...
C-Can you just hand it to me?
Okay, go ahead and take it.
What...
A bit more. Almost there.
Tayama-san...
Why are you moving it away?
Oh, sorry about that.
Sasaki-san, you've got some long arms.
Give it to me, Tayama-san.
Before my arm gives out.
Ow... Ouch!
Huh?
A compress?
Don't tell me...
Are you okay?
I'm fine. I just choked a little.
I'm really sorry, okay?
You don't have to apologize, Yamada-san.
Old man cramps last for days, huh?
Forgive me, Sasaki-san.
I-It's okay!
It's all right, Yamada-san!
I'm so sorry.
Don't be! Please don't be!
Please stop apologizing!
No, I must apologize.
You haven't done anything wrong!
Translation: Sriram Gurunathan
Editing & Typesetting: Geoff Mazzolini Subtitle Timing: Krzysztof Kunc
Quality Check: Zachary Carlysle Translation Check: Sho Stifler
Cig 4 Learning Behind the Supermarket with You