Nobuko Tanaka is a college student working part-time at a supermarket. Due to her shy and plain nature, her name is constantly mistaken for "Mobuko," which has the kanji for "supporting role" (lit: "mob" character). So when she develops feelings for her kind co-worker, Irie, will she be able to gather her courage and grow closer to him? Will this "supporting role" actress finally get a chance in the romantic spotlight?
A Side Character's Love Story is an ongoing manga by Tamura Akane, first published in 2017. It blends romance, comedy, drama and slice of life. You can read all 10 available chapters of A Side Character's Love Story online for free on MangaPulse; the newest is Chapter 9, added 2019-07-26. New chapters appear here shortly after they're released.