Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Characters
Complete character guide — profiles, relationships, and lore for every major and supporting character in Jinushi’s manga series.
About the Characters
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You revolves around a small but deeply memorable cast. Sasaki, the overworked salaryman, finds his only solace in late-night cigarettes behind the supermarket — where Tayama, the cheerful cashier, becomes his unexpected companion. What starts as a simple smoking ritual slowly unfolds into one of the most heartfelt slow-burn romances in modern manga.
This character wiki catalogs every major and supporting character from the series, with detailed guides covering personality, relationships, story arcs, and frequently asked questions. Whether you’re looking for Sasaki’s backstory, Tayama’s hidden depth, or Yamada’s role in the story, you’ll find in-depth profiles below.
Featured Character Guides
Each guide dives deep into a single character. Click any card below to read the full profile — including personality breakdowns, relationship maps, and answers to common questions.
Sasaki Character Guide
→Learn everything about Sasaki in Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, including his personality, appearance, relationship with Tayama, story role, and frequently asked questions.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Main Characters Guide
→Discover the main characters in Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, including Tayama, Sasaki, Yamada, their personalities, relationships, and why they make the series so memorable.
How to Use This Character Wiki
Start with the Main Characters Guide for a broad overview of the full cast and how each character connects to the others. Then dive into individual profiles — like the Sasaki Character Guide — for detailed analysis of personality, motivations, and story significance.
Each guide is updated as new chapters release, so character information stays current through Volume 9 and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main character of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You?
Sasaki is the protagonist — a middle-aged salaryman exhausted by corporate life. His only moment of peace is smoking behind a supermarket, where he meets Tayama, the cheerful cashier who becomes the heart of the story.
What is Tayama's relationship with Sasaki?
Tayama works as a cashier at the supermarket Sasaki frequents. She joins him for late-night cigarettes, and their shared ritual slowly deepens into a tender, slow-burn romance that drives the entire series.
Who is Yamada in Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You?
Yamada is a supporting character and Sasaki's coworker. His interactions with Sasaki provide comic relief and a window into the salaryman life that Sasaki is trying to escape during his evening smoke breaks.
How many characters are in Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You?
The series keeps a tight cast — fewer than ten named characters drive the narrative, which keeps the focus on Sasaki and Tayama's relationship. This character wiki covers every named character with dedicated guides.
Are there character guides for the latest volumes?
Yes. All character profiles are updated through Volume 9 (released June 2026 in Japan). As new chapters and volumes drop, guides are refreshed to reflect the latest developments.