Kataomoi Shoten

Oogaki has recently begun a new chapter in her life by taking a job at a local bookstore. Fully aware that the retail industry demands hard work and long hours, she enters the role with realistic expectations, prepared to face the daily challenges of customer service and store operations. She understands from the start that this position will not be easy, yet she remains determined to settle into her new routine and prove her dedication to the workplace. However, her carefully managed expectations are quickly upended when she crosses paths with Serizawa, a fellow employee assigned to the store’s comics department. What initially seems like a standard professional environment soon becomes far more complex as their paths continually intersect among the shelves. The introduction of this particular coworker adds an unexpected layer of tension to Oogaki's everyday responsibilities. As she navigates the aisles and the demands of her new career, she finds that her personal emotions are becoming increasingly difficult to separate from her professional duties, transforming a straightforward job into a complicated test of her heart and resolve.