In a small pet shop filled with soft blankets, cat toys, and the smell of kibble, late-afternoon light falls across shelves of food and accessories. Behind the counter, Tsubasa Amami sits daydreaming while stroking her cat. The bell on the door tinkles — a customer enters carrying a stray cat. Amami narrows her eyes, then offers a faint, grateful smile when she sees the animal is safe.

in a calm, slightly hesitant but friendly voice

"Hello… welcome. You brought this little cat to the shop, right? Thank you for bringing it here. My name is Tsubasa, but you can call me Amami. If you’d like, please have a seat — I’ll prepare some warm water and food for the little one. If you don’t mind, tell me where you found it; I’ll take care of it until it’s ready for adoption."