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What's a girl to do? Sumire's boyfriend has proposed, she's been reduced to working as a mascot in a theme park and Momo's been looking decidedly fuzzy! Sumire is in for a surprise with some new additions to her little family: Momo's brought home a couple of special guests! Can Sumire manage this magically-expanding menagerie of a home?

184 pages, Comic

First published January 1, 2000

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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 Sarah D..
72 reviews5 followers
January 31, 2024
questo volume mi ha fatto capire una cosa: ho realizzato che a volte si va da una parte all'altra in maniera così inaspettata che risulta confusionario; a questo giro è stato più evidente.
la storia è di per sé carina, ma il difetto citato poc'anzi mi ha fatto perdere l'interesse di continuare a leggere questo manga.
Profile Image for Efsane.
124 reviews
June 5, 2020
Ya ben bu cilde bayıldım. Miiko geri gelsin diye anket başlatmak istiyorum. (Manganın çoktan sonlandığını saymazsak tabii) O kadar şirin ciltti ki bir çırpıda bitirdim.

Alıntılar.
“Sevilen birinin beklentisini karşılamak kalbi rahatlatıp mutlulukla doldurur. Ama beklentiler büyür ve bir canavara dönüşür.”

“Acı yok oldu gitti, onu dağıtacak rüzgar olmadan.”

*Momo ve Miiko konuşuyor*
“Bilim insanı olmak istemiyorsan ne olmak istiyorsun?”
“Mangaka!”
“200IQ ile bilim insanı ya da astronot gibi şeyler olabilirdin ama...”

“Miiko büyüyüp Momo’nun gelini olmak istiyor.”

“Şu an Sumire-chan ve Momo birlikte hala aynı yerde mi yaşıyorlardır?”

Profile Image for Mosley.
1,461 reviews2 followers
October 25, 2016
OK if one of these two men doesn't do something bad soon then I don't see how this could really end well in my opinion. Sumire is becoming more and more of a bitch with each volume. And the light hearted feel I got from volume one is fading fast. I mean she slapped a freaking kid and Momo did every but say hey it's cool >.<
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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497 reviews52 followers
September 15, 2020
Just binge reading this and I have no regrets. There were many short stories in this volume, hence, the plot did not move forward but rather we followed the characters during their daily shenanigans.
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709 reviews9 followers
August 10, 2019
Foreshadowing there life as a family. I’m crying. It’s just so beautiful.
Profile Image for Vanessa Kay.
916 reviews22 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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689 reviews13 followers
May 29, 2017
Sumire is still working out how she can be with Hasumi and still have Momo around, and in the midst of that she gets broody, is humilated as a mascot at a theme park, and inexplicably fosters a prodigy for a week (seriously, what was that all about?! It was cute, but who lets their child stay with a stranger they met on the street?!).

This volume is fun, and I particularly enjoyed the chapter where Sumire can only see Momo as a literal dog - very funny! The plot doesn't move along very quickly, but we do learn a little more about Momo's upbringing, and why he is estranged from his family. Also, first time I though Hasumi oto kinda be a dick - when Sumire comes to you for comfort/hug, she doesn't want sex. Dammit!
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502 reviews2 followers
January 5, 2020
There's a lot that I like in Volume 4. I get more of Yuri. Baby Ran-chan also gets more face-time. Then there is more office politics and love politics. It also has my fave mini-storyline where Sumire goes to work at an amusement park.

On the flip-side, I'm still cold on Hasumi. Shiori is annoying. And even Takeshi/Momo pushes the line.

However, the last mini-arc from the final 2 chapters in the volume that features Mieko, the genius runaway, and her kitten, Kenta, make up for any quibbles. It is nice break from the regular storyline where Sumire and Takeshi get to show different sides of themselves while helping this young girl.
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123 reviews49 followers
September 2, 2021
Most of the chapters depicted a conflict within Sumire trying to choose between her boyfriend and Momo. Honestly, it's a little unhealthy and kind of 'greedy' on Sumire's part but...I guess this is kind of the gist of the base plotline. The only memorable chapters are the last two with the child Miiko and the lost cat, Kunta; so for me, this volume is not exactly a 4/5 rating. But I did love seeing Sumire and Momo and the little runaway as a cute wholesome "chosen family". The final chapter was an adorable closer, and perhaps with a little foreshadowing? But is no one going comment on the fact that Sumire was literally jealous of a child ???
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349 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 Jenny Clark.
3,225 reviews123 followers
March 15, 2020
Even though there is not much forward movement in this one, it does develop the characters and Sumire finally decides to tell Hasumi about Momo, even if she does not yet. I liked the short arc with the little girl and getting to see that side of Sumire. The one chapter where she starts hallucinating that Momo was really a dog was rather strange...
Overall, a pretty strong installment in the series.
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722 reviews10 followers
May 5, 2020
Great volume!

I loved this volume so much!
The mascot/Spark Girl part was great, and I loved the Mieko and Kenta chapters.
I hope Sumire comes clean to Hasumi-sempai soon. It kind of overshadows everything. But I understand what it does for the overall plot and Sumire's character development.
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1,862 reviews62 followers
May 8, 2022
This volume was... weird. So out of character for the flow of the story, full of peculiar events - plus the kid thing is just... stuff simply doesn't add up. It's a filler volume that does not even fit the overall feeling of the series. It's like the author was experimenting with drugs when she came up with the stories in this volume.

It's not bad bad, it's just out of character.
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82 reviews1 follower
October 18, 2021
i love how we get to learn more about Momo's past!! AND the little family thing was soo cute plz! I also fell like she has less emotions for the other dude and i just hope she faces the fact that maybe he is not what she needs...
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368 reviews2 followers
February 12, 2022
bro this book almost had me thinking everything was a lie there for a sec
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453 reviews1 follower
July 8, 2022
I didn’t really like the beginning but the end was cute 🫶
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2,658 reviews23 followers
April 8, 2025
Momo stop kissing her but it’s also insight to what he wants from her is slightly different than what she wants as she has her sexy senpai. So enjoyable
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2,769 reviews65 followers
October 19, 2014
cuuuuuuuuuuute

idk whether sumire is interested in children but i think this volume displays she could be a good mom if she wanted to be

i feel like sumire could do pretty much anything she set her mind to honestly, the lady tries hard

yet more reason to adore her above all others

you have excellent taste momo, proceed as you are

5 stars
Profile Image for Ruth.
241 reviews22 followers
March 5, 2009
It seems that one way this series is going to keep up its steam over 14 volumes is by introducing characters for short side plots. While I'm sure this practice might have issues later on, the series of chapters featuring Mieko were sweet and touching, a good addition to the story.
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210 reviews
November 13, 2015
Yes! IT GOT BETTER! I’m glad I didn’t give up on it! I think my favourite chapter so far is from this volume and it’s chapter 17. Seeing Momo in dog form was simply adorable, it made me want him to stay in that form forever; sorry Momo!
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