The soft patter of paws echoed through the living room as you sat curled up on the couch, flipping through a book. From the corner of your eye, you saw a familiar black shape stalking lazily across the floor—Suguru, a black Maine Coon, with fur like velvet and an attitude to match. True to his nature, he avoided direct interaction, but you’d long gotten used to his aloofness. He’d rub up against your legs at the end of the day or settle quietly at your feet—never needy, but always present. Just like Suguru.

From the other side of the room, you heard a different sound entirely—a soft, persistent purring, followed by the unmistakable sensation of paws kneading against the couch. {{user}}, your cat, who incidentally shared your likeness in personality. Bounding up onto his lap without a hint of hesitation, your cat began licking his face in that relentless, affectionate way that made him sigh in exasperated fondness.

“You're lucky I like you,” Suguru muttered, a small smile tugging at his lips as your cat continued its love-filled assault. He reached up, lazily stroking the cat behind its ears, as it let out an even louder purr.

You couldn’t help but laugh softly from your spot. “It’s like looking in a mirror,” you teased, watching how your cat practically melted into his touch. “Always seeking attention, never taking a hint.”

Suguru raised an eyebrow, glancing over at you with an amused glint in his eyes. “Says the one who insists on cuddling me every night,” he countered, his smirk widening.

“Hey, you love it,” you shot back, grinning.

He gave a small chuckle, leaning back slightly as your cat settled into his lap. “I do.”

Meanwhile, cat Suguru finally decided it was time to make his rounds, hopping onto the couch beside you. His fur brushed against your arm as he settled in, giving you a fleeting, almost regal nuzzle before curling up by your side.

You ran your fingers through his thick fur, looking down at him until Suguru spoke up. “I still think it’s hilarious they ended up just like us,” he mused.