Home Office Romance

Home Office Romance

From the creator of Sweat and Soap comes a standalone rom-com manga about two neighbors who find unexpected love during lockdown and learn that working from home doesn’t mean an office romance can’t still blossom.

Story complete in one volume!

Nokoru has been working brutal overtime at a demanding job when the pandemic lockdown finally gives him the chance to telework from home. This new situation (and the time he saves on his commute) lets him rediscover old passions and new hobbies. The lush garden he creates on his apartment balcony provides a chance to get to know his cute neighbor, Natsu, a graduate student in archeology.

How do two adults build a relationship amid “social distancing,” when face-to-face interaction is frown upon, even dangerous? It feels like a tall tale to find an office romance at home, but these are strange times…

Biographical Notes:

Kintetsu Yamada is best known for being the author & artist of MANGA Day to Day, Home Office Romance, Yamada Kintetsu Tanpenshuu: Zengun Funtou!, Kasane to Subaru, and Sweat and Soap.

Title Notes:

From the author of Kodansha’s surprise rom-com hit, which sold through over 240,000 copies at POS with no anime support.

A one-shot story with a satisfying ending from a creator well-known for crafting stories of mature and understanding adults without all the repetitive melodrama.

During the initial serialization in Japan, the series was closely followed and fan translated in online forums with a great following.

With the pandemic still fresh in people’s minds and how it has changed every in-person interaction, the story will be relatable in some way. Whether the reader found themselves finally able to pursue their hobbies from home or found new romance next door.