PM8:00 Accomplice 2 [Soda-ya]

Synopsis

【Review by Daisuke Yamamoto】 Soda-ya’s “PM8:00 Accomplice” Volume 2 has arrived. This is the pinnacle of office romance comedy, truly. The secret relationship with your coworker that continues from the previous volume heats up even further. While the setting is the everyday workplace, the tension of being alone together after hours is absolutely intoxicating. The depiction where shame and pleasure intertwine is incredibly realistic, and the emotional immersion is genuinely high. Especially the timing as you gauge your partner’s reactions—it perfectly hits all the marks of romantic comedy. The artwork is as meticulous as always. Character expressions make their emotions crystal clear, which doubles the excitement. Within this sweet, sugary atmosphere, there’s just the right amount of thrilling tension mixed in, creating a sense where the pleasure of following the story and sensual gratification become one. This is absolutely worth reading multiple times. HNT has many masterpieces in the workplace love story genre, so if you get hooked on this series, definitely check out other works too.