Makimura Satoru is a mangaka that is well known for writing Josei stories that are based around the industry, the real world. I had read Oishi Kankei before this and I knew what I was getting myself into. That series focused on the food and restaurant industry while this one was focused on clothing and department store industry - retail, basically. I learned so much.

I had expected more romance out of it but it was presented in a very refreshing and different way overall. I liked how the main character evolved here. She starts off as a very weak, average character but grows into a strong woman by the end of the series.

This series talks a lot about independence and character. Kinue gains a personality and learns how to love herself rather than becoming the traditional woman who stays at home, bears children and cooks all the meals. This series is about her falling in love... with her work. I really liked this aspect. In most Shoujo/Josei, it revolves around the girl loving some guy and the guy doing something and then the girl following whatever the guy does. No, this series is rather the opposite. Kinue's work controls her life and she very much loves it.

She makes lots of friends at work, all very different people. The coworkers were pretty interesting as well like Nico and Mami. It's unfortunate that the character designs and personalities were not as strong for them. Art overall is a bit inconsistent but it works for me still.

Why is it just a 7/10 from me? I felt that something was lacking. It's just about work and in the end, that's it. There is not much else to it after a big event that happens earlier when she makes a big decision. I wished there was a bit more to it other than "let's make our department store the best!".

Overall, this is good manga if you want to learn a lot about retail and fashion. Not only that but watch a character grow into a working woman. I wouldn't recommend it if you want to see something different with unique characters with cool backstories because most of the characters do not get to shine.