"Home Office Romance" is a charming and lighthearted manga that blends office comedy with sweet romance. The art is adorable, with expressive character designs that perfectly capture the awkward yet endearing moments between the protagonists. The workplace setting adds a fresh twist to the romance genre, and the interactions between the characters are both amusing and heartwarming. Fans of slow-burn romances with a good dose of humor will enjoy this delightful read. I especially appreciated how the story balances professional and personal dynamics in a relatable way. Definitely a fun and cozy read!

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This was a cute story about a love story that happened during the pandemic. I enjoyed the art, the premise, and the characters. There isn't much more to say about it, but the story is aware it's short and doesn't drag it out, so it's a good short read.

cute and short manga, I had a nice time reading this!

thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this e-arc.

This mangaka always know how to write great nuanced love stories, no matter the concept. Even though I did drop her Sweat & Soap, since that was a bit too much lol, I wholeheartedly enjoyed this pandemic romance. It was just so cute and simple in all the best ways: their interactions, slow-burn, chemistry. I like seeing people become their better selves with the aid of another.

Thank you to Kodansha for providing me this E-Arc thru Netgalley!

Acknowledgements and grateful thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics publishing for the opportunity to read and review this e-ARC: 'Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada'. All opinions are my own and are not a reflection of the publishers and/or author, of which I have no association with.

Three out of five stars (3/5 stars).

This was super cute for a straight romance manga/anime. I really enjoyed the characters and the main character's growth throughout the book.

"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." — the blurb from NetGalley's official website.

It wasn't at all hard to read this and I usually struggle remembering to read the opposite way of graphic novels and my usual comic books.

I did put off finishing this due to other responsibilities and preferences, but I do wish I hadn't put it off as long as I did as I quite enjoyed this

Not a lot really happens which isn't my usual taste and outside of NetGalley I don't think I would have ever picked this up and that would have been a shame.

This was a very cute and short manga. The couple was interesting with their interactions and story while the art fight the general atmosphere of the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this arc!

5/5 stars

I really enjoyed this one shot manga. It was really sweet and romantic. It was also a nice change reading a romance between adults, I don't read a lot of those for some reason lol. These characters were very well rounded, and I love how they helped each other grow and become happy together. This was lovely, and I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for other works by Kintetsu Yamada!

Nokoru and Natsu are next-door neighbors working from home in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a time of masks, social distancing and limited human interaction - will they become friends? Or perhaps something more?

We follow Nokoru who is a logical, specific man working a demanding IT Job. He’s very anti-social with a very dry humour and thrives on routine. We watch him slowly fall in love with Natsu, the next door neighbor who is a bubbly and quirky archeology student.
Nokoru narrates the story, but due to his structured personality, I didn’t find it super engaging. I wish we got alternating chapters between him and Natsu, as I loved her quirky and fun personality, and think it would have been a great addition to the storytelling.

Both characters are very neurodivergent coded (this isn’t specified in the story at all, just a personal observation / opinion) and are ultimately an interesting match! This is a quick read, and it’s very interesting to see how lockdown affected different people - especially in other countries from my own.

Disclaimer: this book was read as an ARC for Netgalley. That does not mean this review isn't honest. I would never lie about the books I do or do not like.


I did like the storyline but the format was utterly confusing. I kept being uncertain if I should read from left to right or from right to left.

The storyline is worth a 3 or so stars. But the format wasn't my thing. If you like this format I do suggest it!

Although I didn't manage to get to this one before the publish date, I ended up really enjoying it. I loved the art and the sweet wholesome relatable story

I was 5 pages in when I had to stop reading and ask my local comic shop to order me a copy. I haven't read Sweat and Soap, but my husband really enjoyed it, so I was excited to read this. It is so sweet. I was instantly hooked and rooting for them.

5 stars

This is the type of romance that just gives me exactly what it says it’s gonna give you and nothing more. There’s literally nothing wrong with that, and I actually did enjoy this manga. It’s a simple cozy romance with likeable MCs. I would recommend if you want a quick read and just need a slice of life romance to bring you back to life. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

This was super cute, I really liked it! The chemistry between the leads made it a fun read, and I have to admit I do love the workplace romance trope. I always find it tricky to rate standalone manga since they're so short, but this one was definitely enjoyable!

During a pandemic lock-down Nokoru is advised to work from home. He eventually meets his neighbour Natsu out on their adjacent balconies and they strike up a limited friendship (to begin with).

A light-hearted, wholesome, cutesy romance that will leave you with happy vibes.

I loved it. I mean, we've all read those cute office romances but it's rare to find something about home office! I absolutely loved it. It had everything I want to have in my after work reading – it's wholesome, drama-free and it has romance.

This manga was so adorable! I love an adult romance, especially one shots! I love how they start as like strangers and it's a slow progression. I love all the little things that he falls in love about the FMC! This was a super easy read and finished quite quickly since I wanted to see them end up together! I really loved how the MMC transformed his balcony and had goals to travel around the world. The FMC was funny and had a quirky personality too! I will be looking out for other works by this author since I really loved this book!

This manga feels like a hug. It's gentle, heartwarming, and reassuring. I really Nokoru and Natsu's chemistry and how they can relax around each other. I enjoyed their encounters, their early conversations, and getting to know them more as characters. Nothing's forced at all. I like the realism of their relationship and day to day life, too. This manga is just the perfect length for me, and I'm glad it's a single volume story. The ending is sweet, and I wish there was more to it, but at the same time I'm also satisfied.

This was such a cute and cozy read, I found it fun and adorable. The time period of the height of covid really made the story more relatable and realistic but it was honestly just a cute book that I will recommend

Yamada is a comfort mangaka at this point--I loved Sweat and Soap so I was really excited about this one!

It follows our MMC transitioning into working from home in the midst of the pandemic, and along the way he meets his neighbour which launches a newfound companionship. His narrative was realistic and relatable, and the story line was cute! It was slice-of-life-ish, so it was a fun read with low stakes, but the best reward at the end.

I loved it!