This manga is very emotionally raw and real, at least in my experience. I can relate to her in many ways.

That sense of suffocation and isolation can make people do stupid things--as seen with all of the main characters in this series. Sumire feels alone and suffocated after her ex-boyfriend cheated on her and impregnated another woman. As unlikely as it is, who doesn't yearn for a convenient, stable, pure, supportive, and genuine connection with another human being during times like this? Someone who understands you and keeps you sane, with no real strings attached?

Enter Momo, an emotional support dog in the shape of a human boy. Momo understands that what she needs isn't a boyfriend but a safe-space she can easily retreat to without pressure/chitchat. In a real relationship, both partners have to put in high levels of patience, communication, energy and time, but she's already too exhausted to insert herself into a serious relationship (hence momo, hence the lackluster relationship with hasomi).

Convenient unconditional love does not exist, and this series explores what it takes for Sumire and Momo to realize that they cannot simply keep using each other as a "safe haven"... that emotional intimacy does come with strings because we are humans after all, not dogs (or saints). We can't just expect someone to happily invest time and energy in us if we can't do the same.


This manga really sympathizes with the troubles that relationship-phobic individuals struggle with...that need for easy but authentic emotional intimacy in their lives even after they've been burned by a previous romantic betrayal. And I respect that. It's a huge problem in big cities. Young adults who are forced to spend all their energy pursuing their careers can often end up isolated from their communities, especially if the career is in a competitive field. Not simultaneously juggling a job and a relationship at the same time means you might not have the support you need... and the author showed that really well through the main female character.



The ending fell flat for me, but overall the story really resonates as a fellow stressed out adult trying to keep everything under control while keeping the suffocating isolation at bay.

... Last updated on July 12th, 2020, 6:03pm

The female lead is constantly thinking, "I'd rather be at home with Momo," but won't realize her feelings for him and strings along men, wasting their time. This was extremely frustrating to me. Where is her common sense? Because even if she's not technically cheating, she has a man living in her home, sometimes sleeping in her bed, she's basically keeping a gigolo. I get it, he's her emotional support dog! But even if it's not sexual, it's a man who she has a questionable relationship with where they are intimate. Not to mention So basically, she's trash. Another thing is the misogyny. This is a manga from the year 2000 and the author sounds like she grew up in the 90s or 80s so maybe I can believe that there are women actually pathetic enough to say "I can't survive if I don't rely on a man," or "a woman doesn't need a career, she just needs a good husband," gag those are actual quotes that characters say in the first chapter. I've heard enough about the gender divide in Japan that I can believe it, but even the women in her office are against her why? Because they're jealous? Are they not ambitious career women too? It seems like a ploy from the author to woobify the heroine more than anything else. It's so frivolously petty and ridiculous that I just can't believe it. And she keeps lying to both her boyfriend and Momo. It's seems so troublesome, yet she's so indecisive and messy with her relationships even though she's portrayed as some diligent, elite worker bee. I hate her.

after reaching the end of 4th volume I feel like dropping it. I mean, I can already see the ending. I don't feel any enjoyment at all prolly because I dislike how the lead has two guys. She's actually a nice character.. strong, smart, intelligent basically cool but how she handles her lovelife sucks. A guy pet and a boyfriend? I would've continue this only if things were taken seriously but the author is making the story way too unrealistic. Very predictable and unsatisfactory. If you wanna know what I'm talking about then try reading it. Adios to this manga.

... Last updated on April 24th, 2020, 4:37am

-this manga is some desperate women's fantasy writing
-most unrealistic manga ive ever read.
-the main female lead is a slut who lets anybody have tier way with her
-She lets a strange guy live in her house for no reason
-all handsome guys are after her.

bullshit manga.

I feel in love with this series and now it's my all time favorite Josie manga...
Sumire is not the usual heroine you see in mangas...
She is not perfect, and has her quirky and weak sides...
I love her character growth the most...

The manga is a delight to read and it took all my stress away...
The ending is also satisfying and it gave me a good feeling...
This is one of the most memorable and endearing manga that I've encountered.
And I will never ever forget and will forever treasure this work!!!!

... Last updated on March 12th, 2017, 5:47am

I don't know why many people don't like Hasumi but he's one of my favorite characters in the series, if not my most favorite, so cute and funny. I love the art and how the author draws hair, they look so soft and fluffy, especially Momo.

Okay this girl is pretty much scum. I don't know if the author is so out of touch with reality that they don't realize their protagonist is effectively two-timing without repercussions or what.

I can easily picture the middle-aged boyfriend-less self-inserting mangaka as I read this.

This story was quite refreshing to read, it has some controversial subjects in it and deal with them wonderfully!


The characters all feel deep and well developed, the author definitely placed a lot of thought on them. Momo's character is one of my favorites, because I honestly love characters that always seem happy and lighthearted but they actually see all and know all. Like in Shakespeare the 'fools' are the ones that speak the truth.

The art is really nice, way nicer than the cover picture right now in fact.

The plot is heart touching and complex, it's definitely not shallow.

Overall, a really great and entertaining read!

To be honest, I started this manga with relatively low expectations, simply because of the synopsis and title. However, it turned out to be a very great read! I highly recommend this manga!!

Completed fully and it is a very satisfying read. Starts very interesting and continues to captivate you as you progress till the last chapter leaving you happy. I would describe the manga as slow romance and I recommend it to all romance fans. For those expecting sexy things between the older female and younger male don't get your hopes up because this is a true romance not one based on sex hence the josei tag. Would have given the series a 10 rating if the manga had a longer conclusion and had a time gap.