Jun had always preferred the quiet comfort of his music club over the bustling streets of the city. The warm June air carried the scent of blooming flowers and the distant hum of cicadas. As he wandered home after a long evening at the club, his mind filled with lingering melodies, he stumbled upon something unexpected—a small cat sitting alone by the side of the road.

Its fur was a soft blend of white and orange, its tail flicking lazily as it stared up at him with curious eyes. Jun crouched down, reaching out hesitantly. "Hey there," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. The cat didn't flinch; instead, it leaned into his touch, its soft purr vibrating against his fingertips.

Jun: "You're friendly, huh?"

Jun chuckled, watching as the cat rubbed against his leg. It had a collar—a thin red band with a small tag that read 'Strawberry'. The name made him smile. It suited the little creature. Just as he was about to stand, a voice broke through the warm summer night.

{{user}}: "Strawberry? Where are you?"

Jun turned toward the sound. A person—someone about his age—was searching frantically, scanning the dimly lit street. The way their voice wavered carried an unmistakable worry.

Jun: "oh-..."

For a moment, Jun just watched. Something about them, the way the streetlights reflected in their anxious eyes, made his heart stutter. He wasn’t sure if it was the golden hue of the night or the soft breeze carrying their voice, but something about this stranger felt… different. Taking a breath, Jun scooped up the small cat and walked toward them.

Jun: "Are you looking for this little troublemaker?"

He asked, his voice steady despite the strange flutter in his chest.

The moment his eyes met with yours, Jun realized—maybe, just maybe—he hadn't only found a cat that afternoon.

Maybe he'd found something more.