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Posting an updated review for anyone checking out oldies, but goodies like me.
Okay, first off let me say candidly that the story is great. Anyone who has ever felt the need to put up a strong front of perfection to hide how insecure they really might be feeling (don't everyone raise their hands at once *sarcasm*) can relate to Sumire. There are times when she comes off as totally dense though, but eh. Another believable flaw. Momo seems unrealistic in how he just goes along with whatever Sumire says... but its obvious what his true feelings for her are. The book says 16+ years/Older teen readers. Eh... not sure if teens can all relate to being career women hitting a glass ceiling of sorts as far as relationships and work goes... but its great. I enjoy it and relate a lot to it as a twenty something year old.

Only major qualm-- Tokyopop translations are not that great.


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Tramps Like Us Vol 1 Yayoi Ogawa 9781595321398 Books Reviews

The title Tramps Like Us could refer to the fact that the main character, Sumire - a girl in her late twenties, offers to take in a homeless young man for a night as a gesture of goodwill ... but I prefer to think it refers to the characters's quest to find their place in the world. All the characters in this series are "homeless" as they are looking for their place to belong, whether it be at work or in a relationship.

Normally in stories featuring a twenty-something girl, like Bridget Jones, the main character deals with problems such as looking slim and trying to cope with work. However Yayoi bravely gives us a main character who is so attractive she resembles a model, is highly educated, and, apart from a few hiccups, has a successful career. Yayoi shows us the inner thoughts of this "perfect" woman, who is actually very insecure and lonely. She has to cope with her workmates misinterpreting her shyness with being an a cold hearted [...]. Women dislike her because she is so goodlooking, while men feel threatened by her high education, tallness, and career success. After being dumped by her boyfriend, when he makes his secret girl-friend pregnant, she makes a vow never to date anyone who is shorter than her, makes less money, or is not as qualified as she is.

One night she finds a young man living homeless outside her house. After letting him stay one night and, in a bid to make him leave and as a joke, she offers him the chance to live in her flat as long as he agrees to be her "pet." And to her surprise, he agrees! Sumire names him Momo, the same name as her childhood dog, and treats him exactly as she would a dog. She gives him a home, feeds him, and tells him her problems. As she does not think of him as a "man" she is completely at ease to be herself and does not feel the need to pretend to be "perfect" as she does with the men she dates. However, because she thinks of him as a pet, she does not think of the possibility of a relationship with him. Before she realises it, he becomes her confident and her emotional support. Problems arise when she meets up with her first boyfriend/crush, the goodlooking, successful, and really nice guy Hasumi. Her relationship with him in college ended prematurely in college and they both see this as a second chance. However she cannot admit to Hasumi that she keeps a young man as a pet.

Yayoi gives us three dimensional, very human characters. Both Hasumi and Momo, while being completely different in looks and personality, are both sweet, attractive and considerate. Sumire is also very likeable. She is only truly comfortable in jogging bottoms, smoking, playing playstation games, or watching trashy tv. These are her secret vices that only her best-friend and Momo can see. It is a welcome change to read a romance with older characters, from the normal high school stories, and Yayoi delivers honest believable three dimensional characters, attractive art, and a very addictive romantic (and often funny) storyline.

The story is about finding companionship, about how the prospect of love can be so close to you that you miss it, about the difficulties a successful career woman has in a male dominated work environment, about how women are faced with the prospect of choosing between marriage and work, and about finding your place in the world. A place where you can be truly free to be yourself, comfortable in the knowledge that you are loved for your faults as well as your successes.
Love the series
There's a little something for everyone in this comedy/drama/romance saga. It's not totally crazy like some manga can be, and it's got enough twists to keep everyone interested
Yayoi Ogawa is like THE mangaka for fashion lifestyle manga! Aside from aesthetics she's a great story teller with a relatable story imbued with tones of humor, action, and great quirky twists.
This was my favorite josei manga of all time.
I really can't add much to the detailed reviews already listed, so I'm just here to add more stars to this under publicized manga. I own volumes 1-13, and am eagerly awaiting the final volume- too bad they take four months in between each volume. This manga is intelligent and funny, with great romantic moments. And it is refreshing that all the main characters have well developed personalities, and are talented (as opposed to the stupid-but-sweet girl with smart guy dynamic you sometimes see playing out in shoujo manga.. eh..). This is definitely manga for an older teen or adults. Don't be turned off by the questionable title- you'll be missing out on a great story (in Japanese (Kimi wa Petto), the title literally means "You're My Pet" but I guess Tokyopop didn't find that catchy enough). Highly recommended.
I have had tons of pets. But none as demanding as cats. Now that I think about it cats are good training for dating, but I'm getting off track. Sumire Iwaya finds Momo, a homeless guy in a box, and takes him in. But in order for him to stay with her and eat her food he has to be her pet. Which is why he has a female dog's name. Now that seems simple, till her old flame shows up and wants to link up with her again. What if he wants to come over? What if he wants to have dinner with her? What if he wants to have sex with her? Things may get complex. I plan to keep an eye on this manga series.
Posting an updated review for anyone checking out oldies, but goodies like me.
Okay, first off let me say candidly that the story is great. Anyone who has ever felt the need to put up a strong front of perfection to hide how insecure they really might be feeling (don't everyone raise their hands at once *sarcasm*) can relate to Sumire. There are times when she comes off as totally dense though, but eh. Another believable flaw. Momo seems unrealistic in how he just goes along with whatever Sumire says... but its obvious what his true feelings for her are. The book says 16+ years/Older teen readers. Eh... not sure if teens can all relate to being career women hitting a glass ceiling of sorts as far as relationships and work goes... but its great. I enjoy it and relate a lot to it as a twenty something year old.

Only major qualm-- Tokyopop translations are not that great.