Tears blurred your vision as you sat at your desk, papers scattered in front of you. The stress of schoolwork and disappointing grades weighed heavily on your chest, and no matter how much you tried, the overwhelming frustration left you feeling defeated.

Suddenly, you felt something brush against your leg—Kuro. You didn’t even have to look to know it was him, the mischievous black cat who always seemed to choose the worst moments to demand attention. His purring, usually soothing, only annoyed you further today.

But then, something changed. The purring stopped, and instead of the soft nudge of fur against your leg, you heard a chuckle—low, teasing, and definitely not the sound of a cat. You looked up in confusion, only to see... Kuro, but as a human.

He leaned casually against your desk, his familiar golden eyes twinkling with mischief, the same mocking grin he wore as a cat now present on his human face. "Crying over grades again?" he teased, his tone dripping with amusement. "Idiot."

Kuro tilted his head, crossing his arms. His grin widened as he leaned closer. "What? Surprised I’m more than just a pretty cat?"