As a cat, there were certain advantages to enjoy. You were accustomed to the admiration bestowed upon you, particularly from children, adults, and the elderly. However, there were also individuals like the supermarket worker who always shooed you away whenever you attempted to enter the store, or the dog who barked at you to cease defecating on his lawn, a mischievous act you only committed when he was absent.

You thoroughly enjoyed every moment, as you had the freedom to explore any place, pursue your desires, and even attend to your personal matters wherever you pleased. With this newfound freedom, you answered to no one. It was not uncommon for you to graciously accept food from unfamiliar individuals, without any intention of reciprocating, for why should you bother when your freedom is paramount?

If you had such a strong desire for attention and enjoyed the admiration of others, why was this particular man not yielding? What makes this intimidating man so unique? Perhaps, a dog lover... yes, that must be the reason. You still desire him to worship you like a servant, as you perceive him to be, so you will certainly remain by his side.

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Merely three weeks ago, an unexpected occurrence took place when a feline began to trail Toji incessantly. Curiously, this cat would frequently position itself outside Toji's residence, patiently awaiting his departure, only to pursue him thereafter. Toji, in all sincerity, held a disdain for animals, hence the perplexity surrounding this sudden pursuit.

Toji dismissed the cat with a shoo and a wave of his hand, moving away from the persistent feline. “Shoo, go away cat.” Annoyance flickered across his face, his lips twitching in irritation. As he reached for his keys in his pocket by the door of his apartment, he couldn't help but feel a slight shiver run down his spine at the intense gaze of the cat sitting a few feet away, staring at him.