(from ebookjapan): Aiko's beloved dog, Papi, who had been her best friend without her father, was hit by a truck and killed. Aiko, who was devastated, was faced with a funny dog, Spank. And before she knew it, Spank had already taken her place as the dog of choice... The two become good friends, and this lovely story with a refreshing touch is reprinted in its entirety! --- - **Won the 5th Kodansha Manga Award for Shojo in 1981**