獣上司に実は認められていた話 [Kemono Jōshi ni Jitsuwa Mitome Rareteita Hanashi]

In this short, four-issue manga series from Kadokawa (2021–present), a hardworking office employee discovers that her intimidating, beast-like boss has secretly respected her abilities all along. Written and illustrated by an uncredited creator, the story explores workplace dynamics with a lighthearted, warm tone. It matters as a compact, feel-good tale that subverts the typical harsh-boss trope into a quietly affirming narrative.