Pupposites Attract 4

正反対なわたしたち [Seihantai na Watashitachi] #4

by Hono Natsuna, Matt Treyvaud (Translator)

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.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Contemporary, Graphic Novels, Slice Of Life, Animals, Young Adult

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2025

Reviews

[DianaRose]

i love the vast personalities for each lil dog 💞 we get some more insight into oliver’s history, and he gives kiyotaka advice regarding his feelings for chiharu!

[annotated by Noi (in & out)]

I just want to hug all of them

[Rod Brown]

This series has fallen into the meh zone.

The primary and secondary romances are slow, bland and predictable. The dogs are cute, but that's really not enough of a gimmick to carry the series.

I don't feel any need to continue with this unless the next volume turns out to be the finale.


FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Chapters 38-47 -- [Character Profiles: Oliver-san and Umeko] -- Special Story -- Bonus Material -- Afterword -- Translation Notes

[Laura A. Grace]

"She's right… who cares what people might think? Making our dogs happy matters more!"

Sooooo cute!!

Precious, sweet, and feel good as always!

However, I did feel my heart deeply aching for Oliver when we saw his backstory! 😭 Never would have imagined that was his story and makes me even more thankful for pets and how they impact our lives in powerful ways! 🥺

I thought the overall volume was SUPER cute! The dog event was so fun and creative, and I deeply enjoyed seeing our leads and their doggos hang out together!

Also, I’m shipping Chako and Takaya so much! I truly hope we see them spend more time together in future volumes!

Very much another wonderful volume that left me feeling so happy! I will definitely continue to recommend this manga if you’re looking for something heartwarming and relaxing!

[Beka]

OUUUUUCHHHHH. Oliverrrrr. T-T MY HEART. 💔

Another wonderful volume in this series. I’d love to see this manga get an anime. (Mostly cuz I want to see who they’d cast to voice Oliver; yes, I’m shameless.)

[Kelli]

just what my cute, slice-of-life romance series needed—a DEVASTATING side story

[Mark]

This read is cozier than a warehouse fire at a blanket factory. Which Kiyotaka would inevitably show up to put out, naturally. It’s a pretty standard romance, yet it is suffused with adorable animals that are impossible to resist.

Seeing Kiyotaka and Chiharu slowly bond is fine, they’re really a typical ‘shy but getting there’ sort of manga coupling. Even with the addition of the not really a rival guy, Oliver, who has his own sad personal drama, the two of them are basically a lock.

Which would make this pretty average except for the vibes. Yes, this survives and thrives on its animal vibes. The dainty Doberman, Tsubu, and the perky Pom, Mon, basically steal the show here.

And, honestly, whatever is left is stolen by the overly person-like, yet still fantastic, Aniki. I’m not one for anthropomorphism in a story like this, but he’s got this wise old man aura that makes me laugh.

For a story about two people brought together by their animals that are nothing like them, this is absolutely better than it should be. Honestly, the romance is arguably secondary to seeing the pups doing pup things.

The side characters and animals are also enjoyable enough and used sparingly enough. I think too much focus elsewhere would cause this to meander more than it could stand, narratively speaking. The balance is good.

4 stars - not a lot to say about this one except it remains strong. It’s a nice way to do a romance and being focused on actual adults is always a welcome change of pace.

[Jess | jadecanread]

Oliver's backstory?! My HEART?!

Recap: Kiyotaka is called away for a fire emergency. Chiharu holds onto their pictures to give him in person. Sweet moment for the innkeeper and the brother. Kiyotaka is back and invites her to a dog event. They go together, have fun, ending with Oliver telling Kiyotaka his love back story and then Chiharu giving him a photo album.

[Cassandra]

Are you looking for a low drama romance manga about two shy people that grow their relationship and romance slowly? With that in mind do you also want to be distracted by the cutest dogs? This is the manga for you. It is so sweet and cute and always makes me smile.

[The_BookAce]

More cuteness with dogs this volume and more information about Oliver. I love you Oliver 🫶🏼

[Nyx]

Como echaba de menos a mis perritos por dios que monada de manga. La backstory de Oliver me dejó muy triste 😭😭

[Kaity ♡]

This was very cute but Oliver’s plot line made me so sad 🥲 The art is so adorable, and I love the bonuses at the end of the book!! 🐶

[Paws & Pages]

It’s been so long since I read the last volume, I forgot how stinkin’ cute this manga is 🤧

[Freddie🏳️‍⚧️🐀]

cuteness overload, cute dogs however the romance is very slowww. Not much happens really besides some developing at the slow burn romance and dog shenagins

[Greyland Reviews]

3.5 stars
Cute but the plot kind of halted in the middle.

[Jo]

Vol 4 and they've accidently bumped into each other? I thought this was a slowburn smh

[K]

Super cute. I'm very surprised to find that I like the rival photographer, Oliver, who turns out to just be a really nice guy...with a sad backstory.

The true love story of this whole series is the dogs with their people, and that's kind of refreshing. While the human bonding is important and there are a couple of really sweet relationships budding, the real source of stability is the dog waiting for each of them back home. It actually takes some of the weight off the romance and allows them to get to know each other at their own pace.

Kiyotaka is funny because he is wildly eligible. Tall, handsome, kind, a firefighter...why he would feel insecure around a pretty lady is beyond me, but that's just part of his personality. I liked him making real attempts to compliment Chiharu and getting flustered when he failed. And then trying to seek advice from the suave Oliver rather than getting jealous of him.

Chiharu has totally fallen for Kiyotaka's charm and is making quiet moves of her own. I liked the little moment when she started to hand the dog photos over to Kiyotaka's brother and then realized if she saved them, she'd have an excuse to meet up again. Sly and sweet.

This is a charming, feel good series.

[Pamela]

Super cute! We’re getting adorable doggies but also progression in the romance. Finally Kiyotaka has admitted to himself that he has feelings for Chiharu. Now we just have to wait for him to actually say something to her…

Seeing Oliver’s backstory was nice, if sad. Hopefully his former girlfriend will turn up at some point and they can reconcile but since it’s been three years, maybe not. 🥲

[Christy Broderick⁷]

I read this volume in just one sitting! It was super cute and the MCs are slowing figuring out their feelings for one another, one chapter at a time. More doggie fun was had, along with the hope for something more teased at the end of the story…now, I have to wait until November for the next volume to release 😩🐾

[Cas ✨]

Aaaaa, that’s all that’s out so far?! 😩 uhhhghhgh. The glacial pace was already killing me but we are now four volumes in and nary a confession or kiss?! Please I know I read a lot of face paced brainrot but have mercy on me. I want the cute pup owners to become a couple and so cute couple shit together.
The dog event was really cute and exactly what I want more of 😭

[Aurora]

Continues to be a very sweet series, even if that bulldog guy's backstory was excessively dramatic.

[nita]

So wholesome! I love the art too.

[Heather]

It took four volumes for Kiyotaka to realize he has feelings for Chiharu... This is some serious slow burn, but the pups keep it light-hearted and entertaining while their humans stumble into love.

[Donna]

Kiyotaka and Chiharu attend a pet festival (with their dogs, of course) and buy matching dog collars.

Just enough substance to keep the fluff adorable.

[baillie]

I'm so mad at myself for not spacing these volumes out enough, now I have to wait 3 months until Volume 5... This is seriously such a cute series, I'm really enjoying every moment!!

[maru ✿]

3.5 ⭐ okkkk me la pasé sonriendo viva el amor

[Emma (littledollreads)]

This series continues to be absolutely adorable and just a good time to read.

[Z ⋆˙⟡]

AHHHH vol 4 was as cute as always omg i love this series so much <3 !!!

i tried to convince my bsf to read this series as well and she doesn’t want to read it because of the dogs like… THATS WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL