あせとせっけん 1

By Kintetsu Yamada

Book Overview

In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward... and that line is where Asako -- a woman who sweats copiusly -- met Koutarou -- a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other

HEAVEN SCENT

Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Liliadrop. But she has a secret: The reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that's ever helped her. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified--but could it be that he likes it? That he likes her? And most surprising of all, she might just like him back...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632369702
• ISBN13: 9781632369703
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Kodansha Comics
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 16 years and up

Customer Reviews

This is top tier comedy/romance manga.

Asako Is a sweet and shy office worker at Lily Drop, a toiletry company, who sweats copiously, causing her to be extra introverted so people don't notice. Until one day when the bloodhound (my nickname for) Koutarou smells her from across the crowded entry way of their work. But instead of being repulsed, Koutarou was invigorated by Asako's scent, and ask her to let him study her aroma as inspiration for the new line of soaps he is in charge of creating. Yes, another one of those, "it only makes sense in manga" plots. However, it strangely works, and feels almost natural! Koutarou is a sweet man and makes sure that Asako is okay with him smelling her, for the most part, occasionally he surprises her in comedic way and/or awkward way, but it's clear he is a gentleman who has feelings for her. The art gives a clean (pun intended,) bubbly, and chill vibe while keeping the air natural giving way to the hilarity of new couple awkwardness and realisms of "first times" for couples. I absolutely love this series, it had me laughing from the beginning to end, and it's nice to see a mature couple hit it off in a unique way. This is definitely for fans of romance, comedy, and those who like seeing mature couples in manga. But if given the chance, I think anyone could fall for this series!