A Meadow Where Fluffy Things Gather

Nikako
Haah~...today's maths quiz was a tough opponent...I have no confidence at all...

Nikako's Classmate
Me neither...I want to erase the memory of that test from my head...

Nikako's Classmate
I wanna change the mood, so should we go hang out somewhere?

Nikako
Sorry! I have rehearsal today.

Nikako's Classmate
Oh, that's too bad!

Nikako
Sorry for turning you down when you invited me...

Nikako's Classmate
Then wanna walk partway together?

Nikako
Ugh...sorry about that too! I'm planning to go with Irurun~.

Nikako's Classmate
Welp, can't be helped then. Let's walk home together another time then.

Nikako
Thanks! See you tomorrow!

Nikako
I wonder if Irurun...isn't here yet. I'll wait around here.

Cat
Meow.

Nikako
...Huh, that voice.

Cat
Mnyaa~.

Nikako
Ah, I knew it! It's the brown tabby boss cat~. You were taking a walk around here today too.

Cat
Umya~.

Nikako
Oh, did you greet me? I wonder if you're in a good mood? Maybe today you'll let me pet you.

Nikako
Come on, come here come here. Let's play, just for a bit?

Cat
Nya nyan.

Nikako
...Ah, he went up on the wall.

Cat
Nyaa~.

Nikako
He turned away and started sleeping...

Nikako
We're not getting any closer.

Iruru
Nikako, sorry for the wait.

Nikako
Ah, Irurun. Good work!

Iruru
Sorry. Cleaning duty took longer than expected.

Nikako
Don't worry about it. I just got here too.

Nikako
Still though...no luck again today...

Iruru
Hm? What are you talking about?

Nikako
That cat sleeping on the wall. I see him often, but he won't play with me.

Iruru
Ah, so that's what it is.

Nikako
I try calling out to him whenever I see him, but...he never pays attention to me.

Cat
Meow...

Iruru
Oh...I thought he got up, but he went off somewhere right away. That's one cool cat.

Nikako
He's kind of cool, right!

Iruru
Well, since the cat left. Let's head to Eden Hall ourselves.

Nikako
Okay!

Iruru
Speaking of which, about that cat earlier...it's rare for Nikako to have trouble with an animal.

Nikako
That cat is a community cat being taken care of near school, and apparently he's the boss around here.

Nikako
Maybe he's showing with his attitude that he won't easily warm up to humans.

Iruru
A proud boss cat, huh. Sounds like something out of a story.

Iruru
Maybe that cat actually likes you, Nikako?

Nikako
You think so...? He always ignores me when I talk to him though?

Iruru
But the fact that he shows himself often could mean he likes you, right?

Nikako
I see...

Iruru
It's just a possibility though. It'd be great if we could ask him directly, but I don't understand cat language.

Nikako
...Alright! I've decided! I'll definitely become better friends with him!

Nikako
Even if we don't understand the words, our feelings might get through!

Iruru
Yeah yeah. Being positive is one of your good points, Nikako. I'm rooting for you.

Cat Voice
Meow~...

Nikako
Huh, was that just now...

Iruru
A cat's voice. Today's a day with lots of cat encounters.

Nikako
That meow...it's definitely him.

Iruru
Him...you mean the boss cat that just went somewhere?

Iruru
That's amazing, recognising him just from the voice. I wonder if he's going in the same direction as us?

Cat Voice
Meow~...

Nikako
...!

Iruru
Ah, I heard it again. Where is he? Maybe he's watching us from somewhere far away?

Nikako
Irurun, I'm sorry. Can we make a little detour?

Iruru
Huh?

Nikako
That meow, something about it bothers me.

Iruru
That much?

Nikako
Yes.

Iruru
...Got it. We still have time before rehearsal, so let's look for him together.

Nikako
Thank you!

Nikako
The meowing came from that park over there! Let's go check it out right away!

Iruru
I hope nothing's wrong...

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Pub: 03 Oct 2025 14:11 UTC

Edit: 07 Oct 2025 18:39 UTC

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