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Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (The After-Dinner Mysteries) manga is verified adaptation of the popular mystery novel series by Tokuya Higashigawa Manga Verification & Details The manga adaptation was illustrated by Aya Kawase and serialized in Shogakukan's josei magazine Petit Comic April 2011 and May 2012 : It consists of two tankōbon volumes : It was published by Shogakukan Core Premise

• Publication verified: Shogakukan’s records and listings (Petit Comic serialization, tankōbon releases in 2011–2012) confirm the manga adaptation by Aya Kawase and two collected volumes.
• Related editions: novel volumes (three original novel volumes published 2010–2012) and the sequel novel series Shin Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (2021–2024) are distinct from the manga but part of the same franchise.
• Adaptations: 2011 TV drama and 2012 special/film exist; an anime adaptation aired in 2025 (Madhouse, Noitamina).

Introduction to Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de

Aya Kawase

The manga adaptation of Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (The Dinner Table Detective) is a two-volume series illustrated by . It follows the humorous and sharp-tongued dynamic between a rookie detective who is a secret billionaire heiress and her brilliant, albeit insulting, butler. Series Overview Original Author: Tokuya Higashigawa. Illustrator (Manga): Aya Kawase. nazotoki wa dinner no ato de manga verified

• Original Novels: Written by Tokuya Higashigawa, published by Shogakukan starting in 2010.
• Plot Summary: The story follows Reiko Hosho, a young police inspector and heiress of the Hosho Group, and her enigmatic butler, Kageyama. While Reiko officially investigates crimes, Kageyama—often condescendingly—solves the mysteries after dinner, beginning his deduction with the famous line: “Allow me to state the obvious: Your eyes are clouded, miss.”
• Notoriety: The series is known for its unique “butler as detective” dynamic, witty dialogue, and social commentary on class and privilege.