SCP-040-JP appears as an ordinary cat with an unsettling, knowing gaze that induces paralysis and fear. Those who see this cat will begin to see all domestic cats as hairless cat with human eyes that staring at them from everywhere and sensation of being watched. It also has a human form: a pale-skinned woman with snow-white hair, cat ears, and a tail, wearing an office suit. Despite its eerie powers, SCP-040-JP is passive and seeks acceptance and companionship, revealing a deep loneliness