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Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

This was so cute... but the too real issues with the renting when it's 2 women really makes me so .... angry.......

joined Jul 31, 2022

And we haven't even mentioned just how bloody expensive the cost of living is in Japan

Southern California is much worse, so like, idk.

I currently live in Japan and am from So Cal. You are so right. Honestly, the cost of living in Japan is not bad really. Tokyo apartments can be expensive but for two full-time employees, it's easy peasy. Japan is just still fighting its homophobic and misogynistic mindsets. Women and same-sex couples get treated like garbage

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joined Oct 14, 2014

The stereotype about Japan being expensive is really outdated and stems from when it was under 70 yen to 1 usd. Like, no shit they thought it was pricey, their home currency had low buying power.
The USA is being fucked by oligarchs rn so even if the dollar still was much weaker than the yen, most of America would be more expensive than Tokyo

last edited at Jun 10, 2023 4:26PM

joined Jan 14, 2020

Tokyo is expensive, especially per sqft, but AIUI it has stayed about as expensive, modulo general inflation, since the 1980s. And if you don't have much money you have options like renting a tiny apartment that's a 15 minute walk from your 45 minute subway ride, in a neighborhood where you can probably walk or at least bike to a grocery story.

Meanwhile, cities like Boston and SF have tripled or worse in rent in the past 20 years. Downsized apartments without parking are banned by zoning codes, and living far out means you need to spend thousands of dollars on a car anyway.

Yurinium_replenished
joined Jan 27, 2021

Ah, flat hunting. The current manifestation of my existential nightmares.

Iwaited10yearstocreateanaccount
joined Sep 17, 2022

This is too cute, sort of realistic at times too. A contrast to its prequel :)

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joined Oct 4, 2016

I wish these two the best of luck in finding an apartment that meets all their criteria. The search for one should keep the manga running for at least three more years.

Dynasty Reader
joined Sep 7, 2021

I love this. No drama, just two girls getting it on and getting along. Ah, my back ached from the pressure of the cringe I just dropped. XD

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joined Dec 16, 2022

It's funny how the titles are less explicit each time:
Tonari Sex
Tonari flirt
Tonari kiss
Letter on will be tonari hand holding

Duke
joined Jul 29, 2017

Oh gosh this couple is adorable.

joined Aug 21, 2017

This goes so hard

Rise192_78
joined Aug 22, 2013

The glasses came off … that’s when you know it’s not going to end any time soon lol

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joined Feb 3, 2023

It's funny how the titles are less explicit each time:
Tonari Sex
Tonari flirt
Tonari kiss
Letter on will be tonari hand holding

Tonari getting a cat together (super serious)

Purple Library Guy
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joined Mar 3, 2013

It's funny how the titles are less explicit each time:
Tonari Sex
Tonari flirt
Tonari kiss
Letter on will be tonari hand holding

Probably they were thinking of putting the hand holding one at the front, but the editor decided that was TOO explicit.

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joined Sep 28, 2021

Lowkey obsessed with how this entire story ended up being about communication and shiz.

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joined Mar 26, 2014

Goddamnit! We're so blessed this is amazing! I'm glad they got more stories. I enjoy re-reading the original oneshot so when I was scrolling through the site, and saw the name on the top 5 most popular of freaking course I tapped on it. And I'm so glad I did. This was just so wholesome.
And using her first name to get her attention was so adorable.

last edited at Jul 5, 2023 1:35AM

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joined May 8, 2017

Lowkey obsessed with how this entire story ended up being about communication and shiz.

they should be teaching this manga at those communication seminars

joined Jun 28, 2018

This series makes me so happy sometimes ♥️

Heimyfr
joined Aug 18, 2015

They made a sequel to the series Awaaaa

Norainhere Uploader
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joined Jun 27, 2014

For Some Reason Suddenly I Wanted to Kiss the Coworker Who Sits Next to Me. 2.5 has been updated, featuring cleaner raws and new content from the digital release. Check it out!

Nq9nh0qj
joined Oct 25, 2023

https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/for_some_reason_suddenly_i_wanted_to_with_the_coworker_who_sits_next_to_me_for_some_reason_suddenly_i_wanted_to_kiss_the_coworker_who_sits_next_to_me_2#24

What kind of whack-ass data entry job makes them change into a uniform for work in an office? Is this actually a thing in Japan?

Cute series. Hopefully we'll get an update of them moving in together.

1pixel
joined Dec 3, 2010

Is it possible to rent an apartment or studio that's more likely to be a person staying, but there will be other "roommate" sneaking in and stay together? They still pay the rent together, it's just the person who signs the rent is one person...? Will that work?

Oh, how about an apartment that comes with two or three bedrooms setting? Will that be easy for them to rent it?

And not sure about Japan, but in my place, there's this co-living setting: it's like hostel, and that everyone shares bathroom, living places except that they get their own places to live, a small studio that is. Is it possible to have them stay there?.. But I know it's difficult to share things with people around so..

last edited at Jul 13, 2024 10:15PM

joined Oct 15, 2019

They're just the best! Thanks for the translation.

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