Tramps Like Us (きみはペット)

I've been losing my motivation as a reporter.

She has terminal cancer.

You can express your feelings to your wife!

To me, she's an irreplaceable existence.

There is someone who will show me

both his weak and shockingly uncool sides.

Open it yourself Momo!

Big Sister!

It's been a while, Sumire. You seem better than ever.

Who are you?

I want to ask you a little something.

About your master, that is.

Thanks for coming back again. I'm Momo.

I was suddenly stopped by someone referring to herself as

"a big sister from Sumire-chan's office"...

Hey, this is pretty frank,

but are you really that woman's pet?

The straight answer is, I'm a pet.

Is that so?

Did you say you're called Fukushima?

What do you have to talk about with me, a pet?

Looks like you really do love your master, right?

I'll get straight to the point.

I want Hasumi.

So... Steal that woman away from him.

If you don't know how to do it,

I can teach you.

Sumire-chan, this is bad. This person is serious.

You're My Pet

- A marriage interview? - Yes.

Our grandfather has entrusted me with a picture for the marriage interview as well.

You, too, are already thirty years old.

If you don't become someone's wife soon,

you're aware that your value as a woman will decelerate rapidly, right?

Well... But... Suddenly sending me on a marriage interview for that is...

Or, do you have a definite partner already?

What should I do?

If I bring up Hasumi-senpai now,

It'll probably rapidly progress into marriage talks...

But if I say there isn't anyone just because of that, then...

Or rather, what should I do? Momo will return from his errand soon...

If he gets seen...

Then, we'll just proceed with this marriage interview, so please be prepared...

There is someone!

I have a definite partner, so...

- about the marriage interview... - Who is this person? - What?

That person living with you who's like a child?

Or is it one of your colleagues from work?

Big sister... How do you know?

I'm home!

Huh? Sumire-chan, is there a guest...

Hello.

You. What kind of relationship do you have with Sumire?

What is your intention, living with her?

Do you intend to marry her?

W-wait, Big sister, that's not what Momo is.

Momo?

Yes.

Now that you mention it,

he does look quite like that stupid dog that you used to own.

- Stupid dog...? - Elder Sister of Sumire-chan,

there is no need for you to worry.

Because I'm just a pet.

- Pet? -Yes.

- Momo... - Besides,

Sumire-chan has a proper boyfriend with high qualifications.

What's this?

Moreover, Hasumi-kun looks way more handsome than this person.

- Right? - Momo!

Well then, Big sister, please take your time.

I'll step out for a bit. Also, I'm leaving the gingko nuts there, okay?

You're very beautiful.

I have a load of things I want to say to you right now,

but for starters, why don't you introduce me to this "Hasumi-kun."

It hasn't been officially decided, but

there will likely be a personnel change soon. Just keep it in mind.

Yes, sir.

However, you sure are moving along the highway to success at full speed.

Well, if it's someone as hardworking as you, you'll be fine wherever you go...

I deeply apologize.

It was our intention to avoid any expressions that would cause misunderstanding...

Yes.

It is as you say.

Iwaya sure is conscientious, isn't she?

The other party is obviously a claimant, but she's dealing with them professionally.

- Kind of unexpected, isn't it? - That's right, of course.

- Earlier, she bowed down her head even though it's a phone call! - I saw that!

- Like this! - Well, Iwaya has always been someone like that!

- I know that! - H-hey, a little help, please! - Are you okay?

- Someone young! Young person! - Oh! Me, I'll take it!

- Oh no, Sayaka... and Kuraki-san, you're fine. - Take a good look. You can't see one's face over the phone, but you can still see their feelings.

- Boss, boss! - Hey, you-!

Heavy! It's heavy!

Yes.

I understand, yes. Well then, good bye. Okay.

Can we meet on the rooftop later?

Yes, I, too, had something I wanted to talk to you about,

I'll go up during my lunch break.

Look! It's coming out from here. This is a good omen!

- It's okay, it's okay. - Hey, let me see...

Your girlfriend is here. Well then, I'll be taking my leave now.

Isn't that amazing? You live alone and raise a pet.

What's more, it's a human male.

Sorry, I coincidentally met Fukushima up here.

It's okay! Exactly what did he talk with her about? Don't tell me...

- How's Momo-chan? Doing well? - Huh?

When I went before, I heard from Takeshi

that Momo-chan had been hospitalized, and that was it.

After all, we haven't met since then.

He's been discharged from the hospital.

He's doing well. Doing well.

Has my cover about Momo been blown? Did Fukushima expose the truth?

If so, then that's good.

But don't worry. I won't expose you just yet.

I like to hold on to my last trump card.

No, she said that, so she probably wouldn't reveal my secret right after...

Hey, so... Actually, earlier...

- A serious face. - What?

Sorry. Hold on for a second.

Where should I start?

Where to start?

I can't.

Ahh, but I hate secrets!

Secret?!

My secret's out! Fukushima really did...

After all, I'm sorry. I'll be leaving on a business trip to New York tomorrow.

We'll talk after I get back home.

I still haven't sorted out my feelings.

It could be a difficult decision for you to make.

No, sorry, I take that back.

I might have put you under unusual pressure, so please forget it.

Okay.

So, sorry. I'll be going.

I'll call you.

- Iwaya? - Yes?

Do you love me?

I do.

I love you too.

Why, Hasumi Senpai?

After all, do you have doubts about me?

I'm home!

So, how long do you intend to continue playing both sides?

- It's not two-timing-- - I don't know about a pet or what,

but it's all the same to onlookers.

Do you think you can stay with him as a pet, even after you get married?

Well, that...

You haven't changed at all since you were a child.

You can only open your heart to a pet, right?

- It's that-- - Sooner or later, you're going to have to choose one.

So you should quickly end this worthless playing with a pet.

I feel so at ease when I'm with him.

Choose... between Momo... or Hasumi Senpai?

You are not near a cellular signal, or the receiver's phone is off.

That's no good. I can't reach Senpai today either.

It's already been four days.

This is bad! My call never goes through these days.

That's pretty bad, she must not like you.

After all, that's what it is.

But I used to get so many calls a day, it was a nuisance.

So what's happening now? Chasing a young idol?

- Wow, that's awesome! Your grandmother's over 80 now, right? - That's right.

That's great. By the way, you hold this. Why am I carrying it?

You forgot to push the button, boss.

Oh yeah, we're at the elevator!

I came back using the key he'd given me and went inside, but...

Of course, he's not here.

The scent of Senpai... I feel my heart beating.

I'm like one of Pavlov's dogs.

Sumire-chan!

Hey, Sumire-chan! Sumire-chan!

What? Did you get drunk again?

- Come on! - I'm home, Momo.

Welcome home! Instead of lying here,

can you get to your bed, Sumire-chan?

- Careful! - If you go to bed without removing your makeup,

I heard your skin will age ten days.

I could never show what you look like to Hasumi-kun.

That's okay! I'm going to be dumped, anyway.

It's better that way.

Okay, now. Let's go.

One... two... three!

Sumire-chan...

Senpai...

Ow! What?

What is this?

I don't know.

Huh?

Huh? I'm home?

Just now...

you were having a sexy dream, weren't you?

Huh? What's that?

Did I say anything?

Sumire-chan isn't really relaxed when she's with Hasumi-kun.

What is it? But you love Hasumi-kun so much, right?

After all...

he's the first one I fell in love with.

- Miss Iwaya! There you are. - Yes.

Sorry.