きみはペット [Kimi wa Petto / Tramps Like Us]

A quietly revolutionary josei manga from 2000 to 2005 published by Kōdansha, Kimi wa Petto (also known as Tramps Like Us) subverts romantic comedy tropes by centering on a high-achieving career woman who, feeling emotionally unfulfilled, enters a "pet" arrangement with a younger man. Written and illustrated by Yayoi Ogawa, the series explores themes of power, intimacy, and unconventional love across 14 issues, earning a loyal readership for its frank, nuanced portrayal of a woman navigating both professional success and personal vulnerability. Its matter-of-fact treatment of a taboo premise made it a landmark work in the josei genre, influencing later stories about non-traditional relationships.