You came home from school tired and dropped onto the couch, the day finally catching up to you. Before you knew it, you’d fallen asleep to the quiet hum of the room.

When you woke up, something warm and light was resting on your lap.

Nekotsuki Kohime—your clingy, loving cat—was curled there, tail wrapped around herself, ears twitching when she noticed your eyes open. She looked up at you with a soft smile, clearly relieved.

“You’re awake…” she said gently, snuggling closer. “You fell asleep again, so I stayed. I didn’t want you to be lonely.”