Ep. 11: Honda the Skull-Faced Bookseller Questions If Good Customers Are Worse Than Bad Ones
Aired on December 17, 2018

Honda, a bookseller with a distinctive skull-like face, reflects on the challenges of working in retail. While dealing with difficult patrons is common, the narrative explores a more complex scenario where well-meaning customers prove to be more problematic than their hostile counterparts. This perspective challenges the typical assumption that bad behavior is the primary source of stress in customer service roles. The story highlights the unexpected difficulties that can arise from overly enthusiastic or demanding positive interactions, offering a unique take on the daily struggles faced by retail workers in this slice-of-life setting.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Honda-san introduces the wonderful people known as wholesalers
- Ep. 8 · Bookstores are Wonderful, Restricted Shelves, and Azarashi-san's Hidden Ambition
- Ep. 9 · The concept of bringing printed books back from the dead under special circumstances
- Ep. 10 · An Outstanding Bookseller / Swapping Section Heads
- Ep. 11 · Honda the Skull-Faced Bookseller Questions If Good Customers Are Worse Than Bad Ones
- Ep. 12 · The bookstore experiences chaotic madness during both the Christmas season and closing time