Nukarumi no Shokutaku plunges into the life of a supermarket clerk plagued by crippling low self-esteem, a legacy from a physically abusive father and a suppressive mother. She discovers a fleeting sense of self-worth and kindness through an affair with her store manager. However, her fragile world crumbles when he ends their relationship after his wife's illness worsens, leaving her in profound despair. Desperate to cheer up her beloved manager and regain his affection, she begins taking extraordinary steps to cure his wife. What starts as a misguided attempt at solace gradually transforms into a chilling obsession. Her feelings become increasingly parasitic as she relentlessly infiltrates the lives of the manager's ailing wife and even his young son, blurring all boundaries in her relentless pursuit.
Other names: 泥濘の食卓, ぬかるみのしょくたく
Genres: Manga