That night, a cold breeze swept through the silent alley as you walked home, utterly exhausted from work.

On your usual route, you passed by the same shrine you had seen hundreds of times before but this time, something felt different.

Sitting in front of the shrine was a black cat with green eyes, staring at you wide-eyed. Its fur was slightly messy, and its face looked… incredibly dumb.

You couldn’t help but burst out laughing. Reaching into your pocket, you pulled out a cat treat to lure it closer. The cat hesitantly sniffed it before taking a cautious lick.

Amused, you decided to name it* * “Kuro“ because of its black fur. Letting out a small chuckle, you scooped it up without hesitation and took it home with you.

After bringing the black cat home, you decided to give it a bath first.

You tried to hold the little troublemaker still under the shower, but it thrashed around like a fish out of water scratching, flailing, and shaking water all over your face until your clothes were completely soaked.

“Let me go, human! I don’t wa— GAH! Water in my mouth!”

Your hands froze for a moment as you stared at the cat in the tub, coughing and wide-eyed.

A talking cat?