Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! I don’t usually read stand alone webtoons but wanted to give this one a try. While the premise is cute and artwork was super cute, I think because it is a stand alone the pacing is a little off for me. Likewise the humor just isn’t my style so I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Still overall a cute read but just not for everyone try audience!

Couldn’t like the book. Somehow it feels detached and impersonal.
Now where am i supposed to find 100 words for this??

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this story.
SPOILERS TO FOLLOW

I ALMOST CRIED WHILE READING THIS. IT WAS SUCHA GOOD STORY. They were honestly so cute together and I didn't even realize it was more of an adult manga (for whatever reason? it's literally called home office so duh it would be about adults) and I was really pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed watching their relationship progress. Nokoru was so funny and I loved how he was overthinking EVERYTHING when it came to her because SAME. Izumi was really funny too with how hard she was coming onto him and he didn't even realize. They were so damn cute and I WISH THERE WAS MORE!!!!

I absolutely love Sweat and Soap, so this was a must-read for me! This was such a cute and light-hearted story with two lovable characters. I actually liked how this was set during the pandemic and portrayed how we yearned for human connection. It was so nice seeing their relationship blossom and to pursue their dreams together.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC!

I absolutely loved this delightful little grumpy/sunshine romance! I wouldn't usually gravitate towards something set during lockdown but the writer managed to anchor the story in it without it feeling too overbearing. This was so light hearted and sweet. Nokoru is an introverted engineer, whose internal monologue I found both funny and endearing (but totally believable). It's also nice to see acts of service and gift giving played out as love languages. Most of the home office experience was very relatable. And I adored Nokoru's balcony! This could have been twice as long and I would have devoured it.

"Home Office Romance" is sweet and cute but somehow manages to be mature and realistic. The work from home setting was on point. I currently work from home fulltime so it was interesting to see how someone in Japan might experience this lifestyle. I related a lot to Nokoru and his work-life balance (or sometimes lack thereof). Nokoru's personality is adorable to me even though he has a mean resting face. I enjoyed seeing Nokuro and Natsu's relationship thrive during the pandemic. Actually, I don't like reading books set during that time period. However, in this manga, Yamada creates a love story about two lonely people during the pandemic without letting the setting overshadow the story. Love, love, love this.

Also, seeing the Resident Evil game look alike in the panels made me so happy. lol

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

This was such a cute story about two neighbors getting to know each other more and seeing their relationship evolve over time. I love how they communicate very honestly
I appreciated that the characters comforted each other in times of doubt. That they could count on each other.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This one is absolutely delightful.
From the same author as Sweat and Soap, we get another lovely story about two adults falling in love and gently communicating their wants and needs and building a good and healthy relationship.
This is so cute and heartwarming, I loved how these two grew closer and how Nokoru sound the courage to really go for his dreams.

Absolutely recommend it!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC!

This was such a cute, simple romance manga! I’m not really big on stories that are set during covid, but I liked this one. I liked seeing our two main characters find a connection and fall in love. I thought the art style was cute. I also appreciated that the story was able to be told in one volume.

*warning: contains spoilers *

Home Office Romance is a simple manga that captures the essence of love blossoming amidst pandemic. The narrative follows Natsu Izumi and Nokoru Mitsuhashi, two characters whose paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Natsu, navigating graduate school, and Nokoru, working from home as systems engineer, illustrate that love doesn’t require a traditional office set up to bloom. Their relationship feels relatable, perfectly showing modern romance.

Kintetsu Yamada's storytelling shines through in the dynamics between Natsu and Nokoru. Natsu's ability to encourage Nokoru to open up adds depth to their connection. The pacing is just right; the plot progresses smoothly, making it an engaging read.

One of the standout scenes that made me laughed was at page 193 on Nokoru's panel when Natsu said : “We’re going to be up all night.” HAHAHAHAH! It shows both the humor and the tenderness that define their relationship. Natsu's proactive nature in pursuing Nokoru creates a lovely balance, leading to satisfying moments of tension and sweetness. Not to mention, Nokoru was able to explore more about his work life balance because of Natsu.

This standalone story emerges from a one-shot featured in another manga, Day to Day, and offers a refreshing take on romance that readers can relate to. Overall, Home Office Romance is a charming, lighthearted manga that combines humor with a cutesy love story. It’s perfect for anyone looking for page turner and enjoyable read that reflects the realities of love in our modern world. I received an ARC of this manga, read it and finished within the day. Thank you, Kodansha Comics and Kintetsu Yamada!

I saw this cover on NetGalley and I couldn't pass it up! Only disappointed that this wasn't full color
- only a few pages in the beginning.
This was my first Manga and I am hooked! This is the perfect one to pick up if you've never read one before. Story is sweet and wholesome.
Characters are lovable!
I WILL be reading Sweat and Soap!
Many thanks to NetGalley for the Advance Reader's Copy.

This was such a cute story, I read it in one sitting on a train journey. I enjoyed their relationship development, very organic!

Very cute, heartwarming manga about the pamdemic. With a grumpy and sunshine couple and a slow burn.

At an age where over-the-top relationship drama feels exhausting, Home Office Romance was exactly the kind of cosy, slow-burn romance I needed. Mangaka’s portrayal of love in the every day—through shy glances on video calls and small gestures that feel monumental—was refreshingly realistic. It reminded me that sometimes, it’s not the grand gestures but those quiet, intimate moments that make us fall in love. This story beautifully captures the calmness of a genuine connection and shows how romance can be found in the most ordinary spaces. A delightful, comforting read!

Okay this was very cute. I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I started this, but it was a nice palette cleanser, lighthearted and fun.

I enjoyed the pandemic setting. I think we all understand the loneliness that was felt during that time. It definitely let me dive back into old hobbies too. This story was a cute moment in a sad time of a lot of our lives. It'll always be hard for me to think of this time in society, but this still made me chuckle and smile a few times.

Short and sweet story about two absolutely lovable characters. It made me giggle how cute both of the main characters were and I enjoyed how straightforward Natsu san was.

Thank you #NetGalley, author, and publishers for allowing me to read and review this eARC.

“Home Office Romance” by Kintetsu Yamada is a light-hearted romance between an introvert and extrovert who are neighbors. It takes you into the entertaining, yet emotional, world of working remotely at home and finding romance in an unexpected place. Through the daily Zoom calls and home offices, the characters’ quirkiness and the unfolding of romance shows the beauty of office dynamics in a technological age. Yamada’s graphic art creates depth in the light-hearted moments and deeper emotions with such skill that it made this manga a captivating read. It has a perfect blend of humor, romance, and relatable situations.

I liked this manga very much! This is the first manga I have read and I can’t wait to read more. I really enjoyed #HomeOfficeRomance. I enjoyed the romance and quirky elements that transpired between the characters.

Disfruté del arte y fue un buen respiro detoda la poesia que venia leyendo, pero no sucedió mucho. Me gustaría que el romance se hubiera destacado un poco más.

As soon as I saw this arc on NetGalley I knew I had to request it! I love Sweat and Soap and was extremely excited for another story by the same mangaka! This story is soft and sweet, low-drama, and just lovely all around. If you like stories that focus a lot more on internal feelings than external drama, I would absolutely recommend this one (and Yamada's work in general, but I would also say this is typical of a lot of romance manga as well!). Yamada's art is gorgeous, as always!! And I loved getting a whole story in one volume!!! Overall, I just loved all of this!!

This was so funny and really, especially after the pandemic. Lovely artwork and a great story that was so relatable.