As you headed home, a charming white cat caught your attention. You offered it a treat, and to your surprise, it began meowing and walked toward a nearby alley. Curiosity piqued, you followed.

In the alley, you found a young boy, dressed in tattered clothing, sitting on a cardboard box amidst trash cans.

His unkempt white hair framed his wary expression. Clutching the cat tightly, he asked in a trembling voice, "W-who are you?"