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Working Girls Monthly Chapter 9 is a special one. It finally opens up the deeper lore of the world, answering questions that have been bubbl

Working Girls Monthly Chapter 9 is a special one. It finally opens up the deeper lore of the world, answering questions that have been bubbling quietly beneath all the chaos and gags.

I spent a lot of time debating what kind of story Working Girls Monthly should be. As a longtime fan of the Yakuza series, I considered going serious with the Monthly chapters, giving it a weighty main quest, while keeping Working Girls Weekly as the fun, wacky side missions. I agonized over that split for a while. But in the end, I realized this series works best when it leans fully into its own brand of absurdity. Itoya-san at the center of increasingly humorously irrational circumstances he keeps finding himself in through schemes, misunderstandings, and over-the-top drama is what I believe, defines the heart of this series. And that’s what I want to keep building from now on.

What really helped me decide, though, was your feedback during the last poll. Seeing how you responded, what you wanted more of, and how you saw the characters, it gave me clarity and direction. Your input ultimately shaped the direction the story is taking.

So thank you for that. And thank you to everyone who has been supporting the series, reading, commenting, sharing, or even just quietly following along. I genuinely appreciate your time and attention. The community around it means something very real to me.

Chapter 9 is just the beginning. If this chapter is the lid, then the rest of the series is what happens after you open a can of soda that has been violently shaken. The chaos is only going to escalate from here.

Thanks again for being here.

@studionice2011

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arty

oh shit 👀

Wren

Loved this, looking forward to the next one. ❤️

IVdaLikes

I kinda noticed that the flow/pacing is easier to follow for this month’s chapter. I wonder if you did make any cuts or changes in this chapter. It runs very smoothly 👏 Also, I’m glad that we all had a big impact on your writing & the input you received has been put to good use. Personally, I’m glad to see that you found that direction in this story. It’s been a long journey since your early days, but I’m inspired by your work, Sensei 🙇. I’m definitely here to stay and support and learn from you. P.S. I’m very satisfied that the story is opening the “lid” and we’re going to see the chaos of everything on brand for the series. I love the series for its wacky misunderstandings and absurd scenarios but above all I love the dynamics of the characters.

Dnisify

Absolute cinema

CJ

Im hooked all over again! Ayasaki, nooooo!

Dash Kappei

I love where this is going and i can't wait the next issues!

Flynx

Came for the Office Rom Com. Came more for the hard-boiled old farts getting schooled by the power of friendship and love.

Veenomoose

I KNEW IT, this was a great surprise, and really like the development. I feel like Working Girls Monthly can certaintly have a Gintama like atmosphere, though a little less wacky, but all the serious notes.

Grove20

When Itoya learns more about this, he will realize...he's the bottom, and Ayasaki is the top.

Cheeb

Yakuza inspiration? I should’ve known when they sang Bakamitai! Having two separate series that coexist with the same characters in different tones is an excellent way to pay homage to peak, I can’t wait to see what you and this story are capable of