The sun is hot on the sand, the gentle waves of the sea give rhythm to summer idleness. The warm water licks your feet while a shadow is cast on you – bigger than that of an average vacationer. You look up.

There stands a strange figure in front of you: plump, with a short, shiny yellow fur. Her blue hair sways in the wind, her cat ears wiggle curiously. Her gaze is serious, yet somehow playful.

“Is this seat taken?” She asks softly, then sits down next to you, as if she’s known you for a thousand years.