Sweat and Soap 10

Asako is working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop, and she is ashamed of her body odor. The company's lead product developer approaches her and wonders what that smell is; she is terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako, does she like him?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, 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 does the trick. 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? And, even more surprising to Asako, does she like him?

Asako has always been self-conscious about her body odor. She has tried countless products and remedies, but nothing has worked. She is embarrassed by her odor and often avoids social situations.

One day, Asako is working at Lilia Drop when she notices a new employee, a perfuming genius named Kyohei. Kyohei is known for his unique fragrances and his ability to create scents that are both beautiful and captivating. Asako is immediately drawn to him, and she can't help but notice the way he smells.

At first, Asako is terrified. She can't believe that Kyohei has noticed her body odor and is even more surprised that he might like it. She tries to cover up her odor with perfume, but it only makes it worse.

Asako is hesitant to approach Kyohei and tell him about her problem. She is afraid that he will judge her or that he will think she is weird. But one day, she musters up the courage to talk to him.

Asako approaches Kyohei and tells him about her body odor problem. Kyohei listens patiently and then suggests that he create a fragrance for her that will help mask her odor.

Asako is hesitant at first, but Kyohei assures her that he will create a fragrance that is both beautiful and effective. He spends weeks experimenting with different ingredients and fragrances until he creates a scent that Asako loves.

The fragrance that Kyohei created for Asako is called "Lilia Drop." It is a beautiful floral scent that is both delicate and powerful. It is the only thing that has ever been able to mask Asako's body odor.

Asako is grateful to Kyohei for his help. She is no longer embarrassed by her body odor and is even more confident in herself. She and Kyohei become close friends, and Asako finds herself falling in love with him.

But as Asako's feelings for Kyohei grow, she begins to worry that he will not be able to accept her because of her body odor problem. She is afraid that he will judge her or that he will not be able to love her the way she is.

One day, Kyohei surprises Asako by telling her that he loves her just the way she is. He tells her that he has noticed her body odor problem, but he doesn't care about it. He loves her for who she is, and he believes that her body odor is just a small part of her.

Asako is overwhelmed with emotion. She has never felt so loved and accepted in her life. She and Kyohei continue to work together at Lilia Drop, and their relationship grows stronger every day.

Asako learns that her body odor problem is not as big of a deal as she thought it was. She realizes that it is not the only thing that makes her unique and that there are people out there who will love her for who she is.

In conclusion, Asako's body odor problem has been a source of shame and embarrassment for her for her entire life. But with the help of Kyohei, she has learned to accept herself and to love herself just the way she is. She has found true happiness and fulfillment in her relationship with Kyohei, and she knows that she will never be alone again.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 148 x 209 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646512966