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正反対なわたしたち [Seihantai na Watashitachi] #3
Pupposites Attract 3
A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they're like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more?
Kiyotaka musters up the courage and invites Chiharu on a short get-a-way, hoping for some bonding time outside of their usual walks. The two—along with their pups, Tsubu-chan and Monjuro—head to Kominka Inn Asaoka, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in their own neighborhood, and run into yet another familiar face. Chako, a classmate of Kiyotaka's younger brother Takaya, and her family run the inn, aided by their dependable old Shiba, Aniki. Kiyotaka and Chiharu, Chako and Takaya... Each pair takes a step closer together, and makes some new friends, too, on a staycation filled with warm memories for pups and people alike.
Kiyotaka musters up the courage and invites Chiharu on a short get-a-way, hoping for some bonding time outside of their usual walks. The two—along with their pups, Tsubu-chan and Monjuro—head to Kominka Inn Asaoka, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in their own neighborhood, and run into yet another familiar face. Chako, a classmate of Kiyotaka's younger brother Takaya, and her family run the inn, aided by their dependable old Shiba, Aniki. Kiyotaka and Chiharu, Chako and Takaya... Each pair takes a step closer together, and makes some new friends, too, on a staycation filled with warm memories for pups and people alike.
160 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2024
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November 6, 2025
i’ve been waiting forever for vol 3!!! 💖🥰 love all the new characters that are introduced in this volume; such a cutie series
August 29, 2025
YOUTUBE VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/6km-O0QKu4c
Updated Review 1/22/26: "The thing about true friends is you meet them so naturally that you hardly notice until one day you realize they're part of your life."
SOOOOOO CUTEEEEEE!!!
I absolutely adore this manga and very much enjoyed this volume!! The slowburn is slowly being lessened with SO many cute moments between our leads! Plus, Chako maybe having a romance has me excited!! (I can't tell if it will go that way or not because I'm personally so excited she gets to hangout with her fave! LOL!)
Really loved getting Chako and Aniki's backstory, and very excited to see more of the new character because he seems very quirky! LOL!
Can't wait for volume four's release!!
Original Review 8/25/25: Another wonderful volume full of fluff and feel-good vibes!
Though oh my goodness, the story with Aniki and Chako was so fun but also deeply heartfelt! I loved seeing him step on her feet like a human would of, "hey, get your act together!," but also seeing their backstory, which was far more moving than I expected! I'm definitely rooting for her and Kiyotaka's younger brother!
Speaking of Kiyotaka, one of the scenes at the inn was SO cute!! The way he is realizing his feelings!! PLEASE DON'T BE IN DENIAL! LOL! Honestly, even for Chiharu, too! Both of you don't ignore it because you both are such wonderful friends and have such a great respect for each other!
Granted, I loved when they "swapped" dogs for a moment to pet the other's dog, and both had the same thought of them making a "better visual match" with their dogs! LOL! It was a cute moment!
I LOVED that we got a new introduction of a character and their dog! They were nothing like I expected, but I hope we see more of them!
Definitely excited for the next volume and SO thankful it's up for preorder! Granted, the wait will be long, but it's always worth it because this volume brought me so much happiness!
Updated Review 1/22/26: "The thing about true friends is you meet them so naturally that you hardly notice until one day you realize they're part of your life."
SOOOOOO CUTEEEEEE!!!
I absolutely adore this manga and very much enjoyed this volume!! The slowburn is slowly being lessened with SO many cute moments between our leads! Plus, Chako maybe having a romance has me excited!! (I can't tell if it will go that way or not because I'm personally so excited she gets to hangout with her fave! LOL!)
Really loved getting Chako and Aniki's backstory, and very excited to see more of the new character because he seems very quirky! LOL!
Can't wait for volume four's release!!
Original Review 8/25/25: Another wonderful volume full of fluff and feel-good vibes!
Though oh my goodness, the story with Aniki and Chako was so fun but also deeply heartfelt! I loved seeing him step on her feet like a human would of, "hey, get your act together!," but also seeing their backstory, which was far more moving than I expected! I'm definitely rooting for her and Kiyotaka's younger brother!
Speaking of Kiyotaka, one of the scenes at the inn was SO cute!! The way he is realizing his feelings!! PLEASE DON'T BE IN DENIAL! LOL! Honestly, even for Chiharu, too! Both of you don't ignore it because you both are such wonderful friends and have such a great respect for each other!
Granted, I loved when they "swapped" dogs for a moment to pet the other's dog, and both had the same thought of them making a "better visual match" with their dogs! LOL! It was a cute moment!
I LOVED that we got a new introduction of a character and their dog! They were nothing like I expected, but I hope we see more of them!
Definitely excited for the next volume and SO thankful it's up for preorder! Granted, the wait will be long, but it's always worth it because this volume brought me so much happiness!
August 27, 2025
NOOOOO NOT A CLIFFHANGERRR!!!! And the next volume doesn’t officially release in English til next April! 😭😭😭😭
That aside, another beautiful volume. I almost cried at Chako and Aniki’s story. It hit me in a very personal place because, like Chako, I struggled with making and keeping friends, but my dogs have always been there for me throughout the years.
Ugh, gonna tear up again.
Anyways highly recommend this series for dog-lovers looking for a sweet, low stakes cozy, wholesome, slow-burn friends-to-lovers slice-of-life romance. 🥰
That aside, another beautiful volume. I almost cried at Chako and Aniki’s story. It hit me in a very personal place because, like Chako, I struggled with making and keeping friends, but my dogs have always been there for me throughout the years.
Ugh, gonna tear up again.
Anyways highly recommend this series for dog-lovers looking for a sweet, low stakes cozy, wholesome, slow-burn friends-to-lovers slice-of-life romance. 🥰
September 12, 2025
oh we got some drama coming our way
September 1, 2026
Not a satisfactory outing.
Momentum is lost as the story awkwardly introduces a new character who I think we're supposed to believe is a potential romantic rival but does not read that way at all. Also the main characters are sidelined for large chunks of the volume as we delve into the boring backstory of a secondary character and her crush.
And the dogs talk to each other in one chapter! I found this jarring because I don't remember them talking to each other before, but maybe it slipped my mind. Either way, I don't like it.
I have another volume on hand for tomorrow and hope it gets the series back on track.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 26-37 -- Special Story -- Bonus Material [Doggie Gallery -- Character Profiles -- Promotional Illustrations] -- Afterword -- Translation Notes
Momentum is lost as the story awkwardly introduces a new character who I think we're supposed to believe is a potential romantic rival but does not read that way at all. Also the main characters are sidelined for large chunks of the volume as we delve into the boring backstory of a secondary character and her crush.
And the dogs talk to each other in one chapter! I found this jarring because I don't remember them talking to each other before, but maybe it slipped my mind. Either way, I don't like it.
I have another volume on hand for tomorrow and hope it gets the series back on track.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 26-37 -- Special Story -- Bonus Material [Doggie Gallery -- Character Profiles -- Promotional Illustrations] -- Afterword -- Translation Notes
November 18, 2025
IDK if it's cause I'm hormonal right now, but I sobbed reading a few of these chapters. Pets are too pure for this world.
RECAP: the two are at the inn, they spend quality time, her dog is fearful of his owner growing distant but his dog reassures him, they get mistaken as a couple, dog photographer is staying at the inn and talks to them, little brother and innkeeper talk, backstory on aniki aka the crying chapter, they go on a walk, see her and the photographer on a bench together.
RECAP: the two are at the inn, they spend quality time, her dog is fearful of his owner growing distant but his dog reassures him, they get mistaken as a couple, dog photographer is staying at the inn and talks to them, little brother and innkeeper talk, backstory on aniki aka the crying chapter, they go on a walk, see her and the photographer on a bench together.
September 14, 2025
Donnez moi plus de manga romances avec des personnes qui ont des chiens ✨✨✨💸
May 11, 2026
"I mean, even if she drifts away a little bit... she'll definitely come back, right? When Kiyotaka goes to work.... he doesn't come home until the next day. I get super lonely! But if I wait patiently, in the end he always comes back... and gives me a big hug! And then he looks at me with this big smile that says 'I love you!'"
2.5 ⭐
Sparks are flying for the main couple as they enjoy a stay at a neighborhood inn! I was honestly hyped for this because I really love Japanese inns like this, so I really enjoyed that aspect of this book, and I wish that there had been more focus on the aspects of the inn... but I guess that would have detracted from the point of the book, which is the dogs and their humans, so I ultimately understand. 😆
I think that the romantic development in this volume was pretty cute, as Kiyotaka is inching his way towards "like" with Chiharu. As characters, I don't find anyone in this series all that interesting, so when I read about their relationships with each other, it kind of just compels me to go "Aw, that's nice".
A new character, Oliver, is introduced as well, and I found that chapter a bit confusing. Chiharu seems hell-bent on finding him strange and suspicious, but I didn't really think that he did anything weird to warrant that reaction. He just got excited to take pictures of his dog, that's all. He also asks if he can take pictures of their dogs, and Chiharu says with a super suspicious look, "As long as the photos won't be misused". I'm like, what would he even misuse them for?? And if you think he might misuse them, then just say no?? I kinda feel like she was going out of her way to dislike him. The whole thing was weird, in my opinion.
I think that Natsuna's character writing is extremely weak because things just don't click like that. Chako and Aniki also get a backstory in this volume, and I didn't really think it was anything special, just your usual fare. I do think Aniki is the best dog though. So far the only things I really love about this series are Aniki and the inn setting, so maybe I should admit it's just not for me. 😆
September 1, 2025
Dog frolic with a couple of enjoyable romances brewing beneath makes for one of the better reads in a rather underwhelming week. That these pooches continue to entertain my decidedly cat-loving self is a testament to the quality.
Now, they’re a little too anthropomorphic still, if that’s a thing that bothers you. On the scale of ‘being the other animal book I’m reading’, it’s a step above Cat + Gamer in that regard. In that story the cats were decidedly cats. Here? A dog is training somebody on how to run an inn, basically.
But it’s not so bad that I actually mind it. Also, dogs in uniforms are cute, so there’s also that to consider. Just realize that these are some of the best behaved pooches ever and enjoy.
Mainly because there is just so dang much to enjoy here. Kiyotaka and Chiharu are moving slowly with the romance, but their relationship is very sweet. I like the way it’s developing and the date-not-a-date they go on is a great idea.
I also like the way that poor Kiyotaka is clearly having something activated in him when Chiharu brings her dog to heel and he thinks she’s talking to him. That really made me laugh. Similarly when they swap dogs for a moment and realize how the personalities mesh so much better that way. It might be calling out the premise, but it worked.
We get a sort-of rival introduced this time, although he doesn’t seem to be terribly interested. In a move that I appreciate, it turns out that Kiyotaka is the one really into him, while Chiharu isn’t fussed. There’s a BL spin-off in that concept.
We get more development for Chako, who has a crush on Kiyotaka’s brother and also helps run the inn. I like her character a lot, just because of the contrast between her work persona and her regular life. Her backstory, featuring the lovable Leonardo, is also well done.
Romance but with dog antics is a solid enough concept, as it turns out, and even things like Monjuro helping Tsubu feel like the latter isn’t being abandoned by Chiharu as Kiyotaka becomes more important to her? Well, they just kind of work.
It’s all quite terribly charming and, while there’s minimal conflict, it’s not the sort of story that needs much of it anyway. This works because it has two things that it does pretty well. It’ll take a harder heart than mine not to enjoy two dogs exchanging smug looks.
4 stars - oh, it’s very twee, let us be real, but it’s the sort of twee I can get behind. This is a feel good book that has enough strength to its writing that it’s a little better than it probably deserves to be. A good time.
Now, they’re a little too anthropomorphic still, if that’s a thing that bothers you. On the scale of ‘being the other animal book I’m reading’, it’s a step above Cat + Gamer in that regard. In that story the cats were decidedly cats. Here? A dog is training somebody on how to run an inn, basically.
But it’s not so bad that I actually mind it. Also, dogs in uniforms are cute, so there’s also that to consider. Just realize that these are some of the best behaved pooches ever and enjoy.
Mainly because there is just so dang much to enjoy here. Kiyotaka and Chiharu are moving slowly with the romance, but their relationship is very sweet. I like the way it’s developing and the date-not-a-date they go on is a great idea.
I also like the way that poor Kiyotaka is clearly having something activated in him when Chiharu brings her dog to heel and he thinks she’s talking to him. That really made me laugh. Similarly when they swap dogs for a moment and realize how the personalities mesh so much better that way. It might be calling out the premise, but it worked.
We get a sort-of rival introduced this time, although he doesn’t seem to be terribly interested. In a move that I appreciate, it turns out that Kiyotaka is the one really into him, while Chiharu isn’t fussed. There’s a BL spin-off in that concept.
We get more development for Chako, who has a crush on Kiyotaka’s brother and also helps run the inn. I like her character a lot, just because of the contrast between her work persona and her regular life. Her backstory, featuring the lovable Leonardo, is also well done.
Romance but with dog antics is a solid enough concept, as it turns out, and even things like Monjuro helping Tsubu feel like the latter isn’t being abandoned by Chiharu as Kiyotaka becomes more important to her? Well, they just kind of work.
It’s all quite terribly charming and, while there’s minimal conflict, it’s not the sort of story that needs much of it anyway. This works because it has two things that it does pretty well. It’ll take a harder heart than mine not to enjoy two dogs exchanging smug looks.
4 stars - oh, it’s very twee, let us be real, but it’s the sort of twee I can get behind. This is a feel good book that has enough strength to its writing that it’s a little better than it probably deserves to be. A good time.
September 24, 2025
The cliffhanger should be illegal 😭😭😭
November 8, 2025
Wow that ending felt CRIMINAL! But cute dogs with human characteristics and humans in cute relationships what more can I ask for. I can't believe I have to wait so long for the next volume.
November 17, 2025
Continues to be delightful.
February 15, 2026
too cute
November 18, 2025
YES I LOVE A SIDE CHARACTER FOCUS!!!!!
November 9, 2025
FINALLY got the third volume! Tbh it's been a minute, but glad to see this cute series again.
The romance is developing very slowly however it never feels like a drag, I'm kinda not into will they won't they yet I keep reading them for some reason. Anyways theres more to the manga then just the romance, as this volume mostly focuses on Chako and kinda her realtionship with Takaya, idk if they're trying to make them a parallel romance story with the main couple? I wasn't super into Chako becoming the focus at first but by the end... that flashback made me almost tear up. I did not expect to be seeing a tearjerker like that in a dog lover romance manga. Like you assume the tear jerker whould be a dog dying but no. I don't wanna spoil but wow sniffle... Anyways I really like Chako now and I'm pretty interested in her story alongside the main couple. Maybe because she has a hard time making friends and hey man I get it.
I think I won't give it a full 5 because it does that thing in romance manga where it suddenly starts focusing on side characters and pushing the leads to the side. There is some developement in the relationship but its mostly Kiyotaka realizing he might have feelings for Chiharu and them getting mistaken for a couple (HATE that trope). Also the new character Oliver I'm just not into. Idk I'm feeling like Chiharu I don't like his vibe. I just hope he isn't here to be a roadblock to the relationship.
The romance is developing very slowly however it never feels like a drag, I'm kinda not into will they won't they yet I keep reading them for some reason. Anyways theres more to the manga then just the romance, as this volume mostly focuses on Chako and kinda her realtionship with Takaya, idk if they're trying to make them a parallel romance story with the main couple? I wasn't super into Chako becoming the focus at first but by the end... that flashback made me almost tear up. I did not expect to be seeing a tearjerker like that in a dog lover romance manga. Like you assume the tear jerker whould be a dog dying but no. I don't wanna spoil but wow sniffle... Anyways I really like Chako now and I'm pretty interested in her story alongside the main couple. Maybe because she has a hard time making friends and hey man I get it.
I think I won't give it a full 5 because it does that thing in romance manga where it suddenly starts focusing on side characters and pushing the leads to the side. There is some developement in the relationship but its mostly Kiyotaka realizing he might have feelings for Chiharu and them getting mistaken for a couple (HATE that trope). Also the new character Oliver I'm just not into. Idk I'm feeling like Chiharu I don't like his vibe. I just hope he isn't here to be a roadblock to the relationship.
July 30, 2026
When Kiyotaka and Chiharu spend some time at a relaxing and dog friendly bed and breakfast, they manage to make new friends along the way. Is romance in the air, or is that just Kiyotaka and Chiharu starting to fully realize they have feelings for each other? It turns out it’s more than just them because Chako has a longtime crush on Kiyotaka’s brother, and she’s been mistaken as his friend!
I really enjoyed reading this volume. It was cute and fun, but we also got to know Chako and her best doggy bud, Aniki! I really enjoyed learning more about her and how she’s always struggled with making friends. I also liked learning about her relationship with her grandfather and how she and Aniki became so close. While the focus of the volume wasn’t them, I really liked getting to know them better and seeing how they’re going to fit in the story as it continues.
This is such a heartwarming series. It’s really nice to see the series start to really blossom now that we’re three volumes in. If you like slice of life stories with slow burn romances, this will be an excellent series for you. Plus, the artwork is stunning and I love seeing all the dogs! I’m really excited to pick up the next volume and see how all of the characters will continue to develop.
I really enjoyed reading this volume. It was cute and fun, but we also got to know Chako and her best doggy bud, Aniki! I really enjoyed learning more about her and how she’s always struggled with making friends. I also liked learning about her relationship with her grandfather and how she and Aniki became so close. While the focus of the volume wasn’t them, I really liked getting to know them better and seeing how they’re going to fit in the story as it continues.
This is such a heartwarming series. It’s really nice to see the series start to really blossom now that we’re three volumes in. If you like slice of life stories with slow burn romances, this will be an excellent series for you. Plus, the artwork is stunning and I love seeing all the dogs! I’m really excited to pick up the next volume and see how all of the characters will continue to develop.
August 31, 2025
Continues to be a lovely series about family, friendship, slowburn romance, and dogs.
As expected, the possible romance between Takaya and Chako took a bigger portion of this volume. It ended up being mostly about Chako: showing how she and her mother first moved into the inn, and how her grandfather and the family dog made her feel loved and welcome, as a shy little kid who had trouble talking to people.
She still struggles with that a bit as an adult but is able to work up the nerve to ask Takaya on a "walk" with their dogs - which is essentially their first date.
The panels where you see Chako with her grandfather and Aniki, then as an older girl with just the dog were really hard-hitting. It's a subtle way to show grief and loss, but also the continuation of love and all the good memories.
Our main couple doesn't make too much progress in this volume. Kiyotaka is starting to realize that he's romantically interested in Chiharu, but there's already a rival entering the picture, so we end on a big cliffhanger with her hanging out with the new guy and his dog in the park...even after she'd said she planned to meet him with Kiyotaka present...
As expected, the possible romance between Takaya and Chako took a bigger portion of this volume. It ended up being mostly about Chako: showing how she and her mother first moved into the inn, and how her grandfather and the family dog made her feel loved and welcome, as a shy little kid who had trouble talking to people.
She still struggles with that a bit as an adult but is able to work up the nerve to ask Takaya on a "walk" with their dogs - which is essentially their first date.
The panels where you see Chako with her grandfather and Aniki, then as an older girl with just the dog were really hard-hitting. It's a subtle way to show grief and loss, but also the continuation of love and all the good memories.
Our main couple doesn't make too much progress in this volume. Kiyotaka is starting to realize that he's romantically interested in Chiharu, but there's already a rival entering the picture, so we end on a big cliffhanger with her hanging out with the new guy and his dog in the park...even after she'd said she planned to meet him with Kiyotaka present...
August 29, 2025
4.5/5
After a long wait, finally got to read volume 3! It continues to be adorable and see the young couple figure out to their feelings for each other.
I do wish that, since it’s such a long wait between volumes, it was a bit longer - the time spent at the doggy inn was a little short (just one night!) and/or that the relationship would progress a little faster.
I loved seeing Chako and “Aniki’s backstory. Brought a little tear to my eye.
Looking forward to the next volume but I saw the English translation is not out until April 2026 which means even longer for my library to get a copy. 🥲
After a long wait, finally got to read volume 3! It continues to be adorable and see the young couple figure out to their feelings for each other.
I do wish that, since it’s such a long wait between volumes, it was a bit longer - the time spent at the doggy inn was a little short (just one night!) and/or that the relationship would progress a little faster.
I loved seeing Chako and “Aniki’s backstory. Brought a little tear to my eye.
Looking forward to the next volume but I saw the English translation is not out until April 2026 which means even longer for my library to get a copy. 🥲
July 18, 2026
Our MCs enjoy some time together with their pups at an inn, along with our side characters enjoying getting to know one another spontaneously. I’m intrigued to see how the cliffhanger in vol. 3 gets portrayed in vol. 4, so luckily I have that one on hand to start right away 🐶📸💞😲📚 I love how I found this series randomly, but after this next volume, I’ll have to wait a bit until the next one releases 😩
August 29, 2026
Rating: 3.5
Themes / Representation:
Set in a fictional Japanese town
Japanese culture
Dogs
Romance
Friendship
Slice of life
Another cute volume in this series! We follow some new characters and their dogs, as well as our original main characters Kiyotaka and Chiharu plus their dogs Tsubu and Monjuro!
Excited to continue this sweet, slow, slice-of-life manga.
Themes / Representation:
Set in a fictional Japanese town
Japanese culture
Dogs
Romance
Friendship
Slice of life
Another cute volume in this series! We follow some new characters and their dogs, as well as our original main characters Kiyotaka and Chiharu plus their dogs Tsubu and Monjuro!
Excited to continue this sweet, slow, slice-of-life manga.
September 27, 2025
4.25 ⭐️
A wonderful installment to the series. We got to see more of Chako and Aniki and their story was beautiful. I am bummed that the next volume is not out yet as we ended on a bit of a cliffhanger but I can be patient and will distract myself by reading other manga.
A wonderful installment to the series. We got to see more of Chako and Aniki and their story was beautiful. I am bummed that the next volume is not out yet as we ended on a bit of a cliffhanger but I can be patient and will distract myself by reading other manga.
December 13, 2025
This is so sweet and slow going. The second couple female lead's backstory and introduction was nice. I am enjoying this a lot. I don't yet understand the introduction of the photographer, so let's see.
March 19, 2026
uweehh favorite volume so far !!!! 🥹💘 i am weak for backstories like aniki's and chako's ;-;♡
"The thing about true friends is you meet them so naturally that you hardly notice until one day you realize they're part of your life."
"The thing about true friends is you meet them so naturally that you hardly notice until one day you realize they're part of your life."
August 30, 2026
Oh man, who the heck was cutting onions while I was reading this volume? 😩 wasn’t expecting the sudden feels.
Another adorable volume. Sad that the romance is processing so slowly but the vibe is good, the dogs are cute, and the characters are sweet.
Another adorable volume. Sad that the romance is processing so slowly but the vibe is good, the dogs are cute, and the characters are sweet.
September 28, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Four stars
Not me crying in the car because these dogs are just lil angels 🥲
I don’t trust that new guy though. His dog’s fine, but he’s slimy.
But back to the dogs: they’re so cute, and I’m a cat person to my very bones 😽
Not me crying in the car because these dogs are just lil angels 🥲
I don’t trust that new guy though. His dog’s fine, but he’s slimy.
But back to the dogs: they’re so cute, and I’m a cat person to my very bones 😽
September 7, 2025
I can't wait for the next volume!
September 10, 2025
I’m not a dog person—unless….
October 7, 2025
I didn’t expect to cry
October 7, 2025
OMG LOVE TRIANGLE!?
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