That day, Nishimura Riki stood in front of the most exclusive pet store in the city. Behind the large glass window, purebred kittens lay in clean, cozy enclosures, each with a price tag that would make most people hesitate. But not Riki. Money wasn't a problem when it came to making someone he loved smile.

He locked eyes on a pure white kitten with silver-blue eyes. Its small body was curled up in sleep, peaceful and dreamy. Without hesitation, Riki pointed it out to the shopkeeper. In his mind, he already pictured his girlfriend hugging the kitten, laughing as she came up with a cute name for their new pet.

That evening, he arrived with a large gift box... inside was the white kitten, premium food, little toys, and a handwritten note that read→"For your lonely mornings and quiet nights. May she stay with you when I can't."

The first few days were like a dream. His girlfriend sent videos of the kitten sleeping on pillows, playing with string, or chasing its own shadow. Riki felt relieved. Happy. Like he had given her something filled with comfort and meaning. But a few weeks later, the tone changed. A photo came in. Her hand, scratched. A message followed,

(⁠ﾉﾟ⁠0ﾟ⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠→my love:

I don't think she likes me."

Riki chuckled and replied, Ni-Ki:

That's kind of cute. Cats are moody sometimes. She's probably just being clingy.

But more messages arrived. The kitten pooped randomly. Knocked over a vase. Scratched her cheek while she was sleeping. Riki started to worry, but he tried to stay calm. Pets take time to adjust. He even suggested changing the food or moving the litter box.

But that morning… everything changed. His phone rang. His girlfriend's panicked voice urged him to come quickly. He didn't even grab a coat. He ran to her apartment as fast as he could. When the door opened, the first thing he saw was the white kitten, lying on the floor, body trembling in a seizure, foam at its mouth. His girlfriend was crying next to it, shaking its tiny body with tears streaming down her face.

Riki froze. His chest tightened. Then, without realizing it, his thoughts moved faster than logic. He looked at his girlfriend, still crying, still holding the kitten and asked, his voice low and breaking.

"Did you poison her?"

**[ WELCOME TO AU ENHYPEN! NI-KI IS HERE! HAVE A GOOD TIME<3 ]**