Kimi wa Petto

Kimi wa Petto was one of those fast-paced dramas I’ve ever watched. There’s just no stopping with its interesting plot and refreshing craziness from Momo.

I love Momo (Matsumoto Jun) as much as I love Enrique (Shin Yoo Shin) of Flower Boy Next Door. They’re so refreshing and a source of good vibes, but only next to Nakatsu Shuichi (Ikuta Toma) of Hana Kimi. Still, I’d like to have a pet like Momo. If only that’s sensible and possible.

The plot was definitely unusual and sort of unbelievable. However, as I watched each episode I’ve realized that there might be people in such “feeling,” not necessarily situation or circumstance. Real life situations just have another face to it. Perhaps there really is a relationship like that. People just don’t have the “pet” label.

Iwaya Sumire (Koyuki) was a character I could relate to, minus the very high achievements and position. Not saying I am like her but I understood her. Besides, there were things she did that I wouldn’t do, e.g. consultation with a Psychologist and sharing secrets with Shirotae Yuri (Suzuki Sarina). I’m not the type who would do such things. Anyway, Iwaya’s icy countenance and character were just a tip of the iceberg.

See? I told you I could relate to her.

Sumire-chan was exactly the kind of person whom she is when with Momo/Goda Takeshi. I loved that truthfulness, so I hated it when she was all nervous and prone to lying when around her senpai Hasumi Shigehito (Tanabe Seiichi). I’d understand it if she’d hide Momo from him but she just lost her real self as their relationship went on. Am I already spoiling? Well, I haven’t given the details.

Before I talk about Momo and Goda Takeshi, I’d like to make a special mention on Ishida Yuta (Sato Ryuta) or simply just his hair. It was, I don’t know how to put it. It looked like a lion’s mane! My goodness. That was just too much.

It made me wonder if they really let people with such hairdo. Yes, it’s Japan, the land of Manga and Anime, but it’s still a corporate environment. There should be obvious bounderies.

I don’t know how to begin talking about Momo. I just adore him. I guess I have to thank Matsumoto for portraying the character very well. Like Ikuta Toma as Nakastu, I can’t imagine anyone playing Momo except Matsumoto Jun.

There were a lot of Momo scenes that I loved. I think it was so cute and adorable how Momo told Sumire-chan that he’s hungry for breakfast on episode 2. His reactions during bath time were also cute.

And whenever he’d go all-out as a pet dog, I’d die of cuteness inside that I wanted to hug our dogs.
They just haven’t had their baths yet so I restrained. I kind of envied Sumire when Momo becomes Momo.

At the same time, I admire how Momo tried to keep his composure for the sake of Sumire, his master. It made me wonder how I might’ve hurt our dogs.

Like some, or most, pets that tend to catch a master’s attention, Momo had also done crazy stuff. I’m glad I wasn’t his master because I’d really punish him for what he did. I just can’t imagine Momo soaking my favourite books. But because I wasn’t his master, I just laughed it off.

As Matsumoto Jun as Momo was really kawaii, he was as Goda Takeshi, the dancer, sugoi. Hontou ni! I haven’t been impressed with Matsumoto as a dancer until I saw him danced in Kimi wa Petto. I think modern dance suits him. I was just impressed. I think I’d prefer to watch him perform as “Goda Takeshi” than watch an Arashi concert. Of course, I won’t refuse a free tix to the latter.

Albeit a romantic-comedy series, watching Kimi wa Petto was also like having a visit to the shrink. I was happy for Sumire for being brave enough to talk to people, although just to the resident psychologist and her friend Yuri, regarding her situation. Speaking of Yuri, I like how she gets along and not get along with Momo.

Things I have forgotten about my own psyche have been reminded to me. I’ve also learned new things. The Shrink even said, “There is a train of thought that modern women only need a lifelong friendship with a pet.” Still, I will never yield to looking “cute and dummy” in front of men. To quote Iwaya Sumire, “I’d rather die than…”

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Originally posted on: 3 May 2013
Reblogged on: 3 August 2013