Akogare no Maid-san wa Tabako ga Niau

Suu has only just begun her life as a novice maid, yet she already knows exactly whom she wishes to become: Hijiri, the composed senior maid whose effortless poise has captured her complete admiration. As Suu steps into an unfamiliar world of service and etiquette, she finds herself endlessly awed by the woman she looks up to—right down to the way a cigarette seems to suit Hijiri as naturally as her immaculate uniform. Under Hijiri's wing, Suu is introduced to a world brimming with excitement, where each day brings new discoveries, small thrills, and quiet moments shared over drifting smoke. What begins as simple mentorship gradually deepens into something warmer, a gentle romance woven together in the pauses between duties. Surrounded by a cast of fellow maids, each with her own distinct personality and charm, the two navigate these budding feelings in a warm, atmospheric story of admiration, cigarettes, and affection kindled one unhurried moment at a time.