Takahashi from the Bike Shop Vol. 01

Takahashi from the Bike Shop Vol. 01

From unwanted advances from her boss and work dumped onto her by coworkers, thirty-year-old Tomoko Hanno, or Panko for short, struggles to stand up for herself. But when her rusty bike breaks down, she meets Ryohei Takahashi from the neighborhood bike repair shop. Although he can be a bit overbearing, Panko finds herself relying on his considerate nature and her world begins to shift…

Series Overview: Hanno Tomoko, Panko for short, 30 years old. She’s been worrying for the sexual harassment from the boss and she cannot refuse the invitation from her colleague. Takahashi, who works at a local bicycle shop in her neighbourhood, is always close, and it’s a bit forcible, but… Strangely she doesn’t dislike it. In fact, the true feelings that she can’t usually say she can talk to him.

Biographical Notes:

Arare Matsumushi is best known for being the author & artist of Ringo no Kuni no Jona, Kimusume Renai Kinshirei, and Takahashi from the Bike Shop.

Title Notes:

A pure, slice-of-life josei manga series between an overworked salary woman and the cute delinquent working at the local bike shop.

With minimal drama, this soothing romance manga is perfect for readers that prefer a true-to-life approach when it comes to tackling romantic relationships.

A drama adaptation of Takahashi from the Bike Shop aired in 2022.