The adaptation of Jinushi's acclaimed manga Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari reached a pivotal narrative turning point with its tenth episode, titled Hikaru Futari. Broadcast on September 10, 2026, the installment finally integrated the long-awaited new character Obata into the animated continuity, voiced by Rikiya Yasuda, while further exploring the subtle romantic tensions between the weary salaryman Sasaki and the enigmatic cashier Yamada.
Directed by Ririto Suzuki and Aoi Mori with animation production handled by Asahi Production, the series has consistently captured the quiet, smoke-break camaraderie that defines the original Square Enix publication. Episode 10 shifts its initial focus toward Obata, a youthful produce section chief whose chaotic introduction involves scattered mandarins and an endearing lack of composure. His earnest admiration for the store manager, Goto, opens up unexpected character depths that resonated strongly with viewers across social media.
The Manager's Secret
As the episode progresses, the narrative expands upon the stoic store manager Goto, whose penchant for dramatic romance tropes has long amused the audience. Beneath her competent, high-achieving exterior lies a surprisingly vulnerable past marked by an abandoned dream of manga artistry and quiet moments of solitude. When Obata stumbles upon her crying over a book, the ensuing exchange cements Goto's status as one of the season's most compelling authority figures.
Meanwhile, Sasaki and Yamada's dynamic receives its usual dose of humorous friction. Despite limited screen time for their traditional cigarette-sharing ritual, Yamada's palpable jealousy over Sasaki interacting with other colleagues delivers the signature charm fans have come to expect. With the production maintaining its steady pacing under Asahi Production, anticipation is now squarely focused on the upcoming eleventh episode, scheduled for September 17, 2026.
