Sweat and Soap, Vol. 5

Today’s post is on Sweat and Soap, Vol. 5 by Kintetsu Yamada.  It is 208 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover is an illustration of Asako and Natori. As it is the fifth in the series, you need to have read the first four volumes to understand the story. There is no foul language, mild sexuality, and no violence in this book. The intended reader is someone who likes modern, sweet love stories. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead. 

From the back of the book- Jingle Smells
With great effort, the notorious workaholic Natori has managed to carve out a real holiday break, with time away from the office to spend with his girlfriend Asako. But that doesn’t mean he’s been able to tear himself away long enough to get her a proper present, and by the time he starts looking for a Christmas reservation at the restaurant he’s had his heart set on, they’re full up! For her part, Asako’s been completely swamped- the books have to be closed for the end of the year, so ‘tis the season to log overtime in the accounting department!

Review- Asako and Natori get to spend Christmas and New Year’s together and with family. Natori finally meets Asako’s father and they get along. Then the rest of the volume is about them hunting for an apartment together. Once again this series shines in the characters and their relationships. There are no stupid misunderstands, no love triangle drama, just two people in love and working towards a life together. By working with each other they find a perfect place for them in the future. I look forward to more time with Asako and Natori. 

I give this manga a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.