But every morning, Haruharu wakes up exactly when he wants. He eats exactly what I put in his bowl without complaint, then naps exactly where the sun lands. He has no mortgage, no 401(k), no fear of missing out, no imposter syndrome. He has never once worried about what someone thinks of him. He simply is .

For readers looking for a manga that will make them smile, laugh, and perhaps even shed a tear or two, "My Dog- My Master 04 Haruharu" is a wonderful choice.

Each chapter typically opens with the characters at a famous local landmark and ends with them "cosplaying" in attire representative of that region. The "Haru" Character

, the whimsical and often touching exploration of the relationship between a loyal canine and his eccentric owner takes a deeper, more emotional turn. While the series began with a focus on comedic role-reversals and the absurdity of domestic life,