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Sumire simply can't get over Hasumi, but thankfully Momo's always there for her. Is Sumire starting to fall for Momo? Meanwhile, when Sumire goes away on business, guess who shows up in Tokyo - Hasumi! As Hasumi anxiously awaits Sumire's return, Sumire meets a woman at the Hong Kong office who has a child. And you'll never guess whose child it is...

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176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

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Yayoi Ogawa

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Associated names : 小川弥生

Name (in native language) : 小川彌生

Birth date : December 1

Zodiac : Sagittarius

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Profile Image for Jenny Clark.
3,225 reviews121 followers
March 22, 2020
So now we learn Hasumi is hiding things too... Or is he? That was one heck of a way to end a volume for sure! I am enjoying the work setting and the insecurities all the characters have. It will be interesting to see if Sumire finds out what her pet is up to... How would she react?

"Call me Momo... Just kidding..."
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2,970 reviews15 followers
September 29, 2021
I’m not even a little disappointed in Momo. I didn’t think he was being a sweet angel waiting around for Sumire, while she’s having regular sex with Hasumi. I’m glad that this series is realistic about adult life.

But that ending???? WTF. Who’s this hoebag with this baby who looks like Hasumi? Better be a joke!!!!!
Profile Image for Vanessa Kay.
916 reviews21 followers
January 30, 2022
This review is for the series as a whole with 4 out of 5 stars
You can also read my review here: https://blushinggeek.com/2022/01/mang...

WARNING: This review contains some spoilers so read at your own risk.

I first heard of this story when I stumbled upon a jdrama which was based on this manga a few years ago. I really find the idea of a person being someone else’s pet amusing. I know what you’re thinking, wahahaha. This one isn’t kinky at all, it was actually pretty wholesome.

Kimi wa pet is a story of Sumire who stumbled upon a box containing a young Takeshi. She fed him and found out that he had nowhere to go. Takeshi wants to stay, but he can only stay if he becomes her pet. Thinking that saying such preposterous things would discourage Takeshi, Sumire was surprised he agreed. Both of their lives after that encounter changed forever. Was it for good or bad?

This story started with introducing Sumire who I would say is a perfect example of a “strong independent woman”. That would have been a great thing right? Unfortunately because of it, her boyfriend of 5 years cheated on her and made her feel that it was all because of her that it had happened. She is also not that well liked in their office because she looks really stiff and strict. But her life took a turn after taking in Takeshi whom she’d named Momo, which was her dead pet’s name.

Kimi wa pet is quite a lengthy read for a josei so it includes a lot of scenes not only focusing about the relationship between the main characters but also about some of the side characters as well. And speaking of characters, this story has a lot of them so I find it hard to keep track of them sometimes. Just like most manga that I’ve read, Kimi wa pet has a lot of very funny scenes that left me laughing my heart out. Maannn! I still can’t stop myself from laughing just thinking about those scenes, lol.

Aside from the happy ones, Kimi wa pet had a lot of scenes that I really hated. Unfortunately this story contains one of the things I hate in romance, which is the third party. I just keep on hating the other girl that I also ended up hating the other love interest of Sumire as well. He was actually a pretty ideal guy and I love how he reacts to Sumire. You can really see how he adores her, plus they really look good together. He can be pretty funny too lol, just too bad he wasn’t able to keep that image for me until the end. Although I kind of pity him a little in the end.

As for the main character Sumire, I really liked my first impression of her. She’s a really tough chick and she doesn’t accept b*llsh*t. She can be really harsh at times but I guess that’s just how she is. Little by little, I’ve got to really see the real her and why she’s like that. She looks really tough but she can be fragile too. I really like her character, but I just hated how she can’t always voice out her real feelings and how she always delays informing her boyfriend about her pet, that in the end, I don’t think he ever found out. I also liked Momo’s influence on her, ever since they were living together as master and pet, Sumire was finally able to create connections with other people and express herself. I just find it really interesting getting to know her character in each chapter.

Momo on the other hand is very fun to read. I usually don’t like childish characters, but his childishness is not in an annoying way. He is also very outgoing so it’s hard to imagine those hardships he experienced in the past and in the present too. When he’s with Sumire, he’s very childish and playful which makes him look like a real pet dog, lol. He ran away from home. That’s why he doesn’t have a place of his own, so despite his age you could say that he knows a lot about life. I guess he also has this promiscuous side to him, but I think it was only seen around 2 times while I was reading this story. He’s years younger than Sumire but he taught her a lot of things. I also LOVE how he loves Sumire so much, I just can’t imagine how he’s been feeling all those times while Sumire is still in a relationship with her boyfriend, who is also her first love.

As for the romance, I guess it’s already pretty obvious who’s going to be the main couple right? There were a lot of annoying characters who really irritated me but I guess that just helps Sumire realize whom she really wants to be with. The hint is actually there in its early chapters, but I like how the mangaka transitioned her feelings until she finally realized that she’s in love. Their official relationship started in a long distance romance, but I love how the two of them made it work. I particularly like their virtual date, it was really cute. I also love the fact that the two of them didn’t sacrifice anything in their life just to make their relationship work, even though it could mean that they’ll be in a long distance relationship.

I also love the fact that this manga didn’t just end after the two of them were finally in a relationship but we’ve got to read more! It didn’t just focus on the relationship between the two but also the friendship between Sumire and her best friend. Actually, this manga didn’t just show me romance, but it also gave me life lessons and realizations that we could apply in our daily life. We’ve also got to read about friendships between the characters and work life (especially about relationships between coworkers). Isn’t that nice?

Kimi wa pet is highly recommended for every romance lover. I am certain that this will really entertain you, *wink.

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500 reviews3 followers
January 5, 2020
I give this volume a 5-star purely for Yuri who finally gets some focus. What could be a frustrating mini-arc turns into a mini-play on dealing with pain and pragmatism as well as a focus on the importance of female friendship.

The other highlight is that there is a surprising way that Takeshi/Momo gets Sumire out of a bind by being Takeshi rather than Momo.

Otherwise, it seems like this volume is more filler: Hasumi in Hong Kong, trains passing in the night, Shiori being annoying, and a cliffhanger chapter ending.
Profile Image for Summer Song.
334 reviews8 followers
July 19, 2025
I love love love this series! I wasn't sure what to expect as I began reading but I was soon very pleasantly surprised with the depth of the characters, sweetness of the story, and the originality of this manga. Yes, the premise of the story is unusual and seems a bit weird at first but it's actually very sweet and full of heart. Read this manga series! 5 stars

Do be aware that this series is Josei and is kind of open door. It contains some language and generalizations that are wrong. But. . . overall this is a very sweet, emotionally deep, and cute story that I really enjoyed.
Profile Image for Andreea.
1,846 reviews62 followers
May 9, 2022
Oh, the cliffhanger in this one!!!

I find hard to review each volume separately now because... I already read all of them and kinda lost track of what happened in each volume. But overall I really enjoy this series, it's different, I love the art style and the care for each episodic character is impressive too. I love how complex the characters are and I love to see them grow with each volume.
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2,503 reviews21 followers
April 9, 2025
The ending… wth we got more insight in to all these complicated relationships. In some ways this is just so Japanese that’s makes it a little frustrating and dismissive (her friend’s cheating husband for example).
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2,761 reviews64 followers
July 28, 2017
oh good, i had vague memories of momo getting weird back when i sped through volumes 2-5 but all seems to be well now. also sumire in love is very cute!

3 stars
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709 reviews9 followers
August 13, 2019
The tea. Oh the tea is strong in this. Momo is a dog, hasumi has some shadiness going on. Oo. The tea is hot.
Profile Image for Dennise.
352 reviews53 followers
July 5, 2020
Dropped this cause I felt bad,like she was cheating even if she didn’t see him romantically at all, I just felt bad:(
Profile Image for Brianna Jo♡.
123 reviews49 followers
September 25, 2021
Hasumi has gone and knocked up some Hong Kong ho ! :OOOO
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Profile Image for Mia.
447 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2022
Interesting enough specifically towards the end. Will a serious topic finally be addressed?!? Who knows. Also the beginning felt completely unnecessary like what purpose did it serve 🤨
30 reviews
June 9, 2023
2.9 i don't like how pushy has been momo lately. But i like that her boyfriend also has a hidden support...
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301 reviews
May 9, 2014
This volume was okay. It wasn't as riveting as the others had been. I might take a break for a while and read something else but the story is somewhat interesting but it's being dragged out. I'd rather see a little more resolution. There has been conflict but it's all minor and solved in a mater of pages.
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170 reviews39 followers
March 11, 2016
WHAT THE F*CK KIND OF ENDING WAS THAT OMG AND WHY CAN'T I GIVE THIS SERIES MORE THAN 5 STARS??!!?!

HASUMI ISN'T A CHEATER I KNOW HE ISN'T AAAAAHHHHHHHH
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