The first to wake up was Ta-chan — whose grand full name, by the way, is Tachimaru. 

Still a little sleepy, I see! 

And here comes Ku-chan, ready to greet the day too. 

After enjoying a Churu dessert, it was time for their morning bath. 

Ta-chan dries himself off so beautifully — every little detail, all on his own. So impressive!👏 

Fresh from the bath, Ku-chan looked simply ethereal — 

Just like a tiny fairy✨️ 

Once the whole routine was complete, the two of them came right over to me, side by side, as if to say, "Play with us!" Honestly, the cuteness was almost too much to bear. Thank you, Ta-chan and Ku-chan, for such a precious morning🥰 

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Caring for three lovely kitties💞 

Meme-chan, a beautiful Bombay, 

and Momo-kun, a sweet mixed-breed boy, 

both a little on the shy side. 

They hadn't joined the Meet & Greet, 

so I arrived wondering 

whether I'd get to see them at all. 

But — 

on this very first visit, 

Meme-chan and Momo-kun 

accidentally let me catch a glimpse of them. 

And here is 

that precious, precious shot✨ 

So adorable! 

The original photo was much darker, 

I brightened it just enough to make them out🔍

I didn't want to startle them, 

so I snapped this from a careful distance. 

Now, was that Momo-kun or Meme-chan? 

Honestly, I couldn't quite tell. 

The two have different builds, 

but to my eyes in that fleeting moment… 

I just couldn't say😰 

To make matters worse, somewhere along the way, 

I'd quietly gotten their sizes mixed up in my head😓🙏 

Later in the visit, 

one of them peeked out again for just a second. 

It was Momo-kun. 

But I had been calling out 

"Meme-chan! Meme-chan!"

a few times before realizing. 

How embarrassing😕 

I'm so sorry, Momo-kun. 

please forgive me!🙏 

And here is Momo-kun, 

who graciously let me capture him one more time. 

And down at the bottom of the stairs, 

with a wonderfully commanding presence, 

sat the magnificent British Shorthair —

TAKAHIRO-kun. 

🐈

When you hear that name, 

you might find yourself 

wondering if there's a certain inspiration behind it… 

and yes, you'd be absolutely right!👍 

A boy, yes — but truly beautiful✨ 

And it isn't only his looks. 

TAKAHIRO-kun turned out 

to be the most reliable little gentleman. 

He had even joined us at the Meet & Greet, 

and during my visit, 

he kept a watchful eye on my work as if to say, 

"Yes, that's just right" 

offering the most lovely assistance☺️ 

Once I'd finished my duties, 

he kindly stayed to play with me too. 

The variety of poses 

that emerged from this magnificent body… 

So… so adorable. 💘

And before long, completely lost in the moment. 

"May I brush you, too?" 

I asked. 

"Sure, go ahead," 

said TAKAHIRO-kun. 

And then suddenly 

"Alright, that's enough now"

he gently rested his round little paw on my hand. 

🗝

The feeling of that paw 

was extraordinarily gentle. 

Not a hint of claw — soft and round, 

just like the paw of a plush toy♬ 

Thank you for such a delightful visit. 

You all did so wonderfully on your own. 

May you always stay this close, dear friends🥰 

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Say hello to Patrol Captain Didi! 

This was Didi-chan's very first solo stay — her big debut!✨ 

Deep down, she was a little nervous, but her curiosity won the day.😺✨️ Didi-chan came right to the entrance to greet me at the door. 

Even at mealtime, beneath that brave little face, her heart was fluttering just a bit — but she still let me give her gentle pets💕 

Playtime must have been nerve-wracking too… right? But a toy flying right in front of her? Impossible to resist. She fell for it every single day!🎣😺 

For Didi-chan, this was her very first time being on her own — and she handled it with such grace and curiosity.✨ With her little ears perked up like antennae, scanning every direction, she truly looked like a patrol captain on duty! 

And to wind down, a quiet moment of grooming in her favorite cozy spot♬ 

Seeing her brave side and her relaxed side, all in one stay — what a joyful visit it was.☺️ 

Sweet, gentle Didi-chan, let's play again soon♬ 

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Happy 14th Birthday, Mahiro-kun!🎂 

Mahiro-kun turns 14 on May 16th. 

Our birthday boy. 

A grand, fluffy gentleman with a long, flowing coat. 

He carries himself with all the elegance of a true Maine Coon — the breed often called the "gentle giant" — with a wonderfully affectionate side to match. 

He absolutely loves being petted, and the blissful look on his face when you stroke him is enough to put a smile on anyone's face💕 

He may look like he's spending his days in peaceful relaxation, but don't be fooled — he loves to play! 

Show him a toy, and he locks on with focus, catching it with surprising power✨ 

That gap between his calm grace and his dependable, athletic side is one of Mahiro-kun's greatest charms. 

And here's what really amazed me — medicine time. 

Place his pill in the palm of your hand, and he takes it himself, calmly and beautifully✨ 

He's the kind of good boy who deserves an award from the vet! 

What an incredibly clever boy. 

Wishing you many more peaceful, joyful days ahead, just the way you love them🍀 

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The moment I opened the door— 

Yama-kun, an American Shorthair, and Umi-kun, a British Shorthair, were right there to greet me. 

And beyond them, little traces of how the two had been spending their free-spirited time. 

A litter box shifted just a bit out of place, with sand scattered just past the edges. 

A clear file folder that had been resting on the desk, now somehow in a completely different spot. 

What kind of time had they been having here— 

The imagination just couldn't help but wander. 

And then, the moment I pulled out a toy. 

Their little world burst into color and motion. 

Yama-kun showed off that classic American Shorthair quickness. 

Leaping lightly, switching direction in a flash, and already off to somewhere new by the next blink. 

So fast, in fact, that even the photos came out a little blurred. 

Umi-kun, on the other hand, carried that calm British Shorthair air—stepping into the play at just the right moments. 

With effortless, unhurried movements, he naturally became the heart of the game before I even realized it. 

That quiet presence is just so beautifully him. 

After plenty of play— 

Yama-kun glided straight over to his water. 

Still carrying the spark of the game, he lapped away contentedly. 

A little while later, it was Umi-kun's turn. 

Walking over with calm, steady steps, he took one quiet sip. 

Even in that small gesture, his gentle elegance shone through. 

Sharing the same space, the same hours, 

yet moving to such different rhythms. 

And yet, side by side, they fit together with this quiet, surprising harmony— 

Before I knew it, 

I was completely wrapped up in that gentle, lively, heart-easing world. 

A quietly special day, indeed. 

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Meow~♪ 

The one who came to greet me at the door was… 

Helina-chan. 

And Shinba-kun came over to say hello too. 

Oh my, what absolute cuties😍😍😍 

Shinba-kun loves his spot by the bay window, but… 

He came down for some snack time🥰 

And Helina-chan joined in for her munching moment too🥰 

After snacks, it was time for toys. 

Time to play. 

Lots of running around. 

And rolling about😄 

Plus some adorable paw-tapping play😄 

Ohhh my heart😍😍😍 

The most adorable paw-pad close-up you'll ever see❣️ 

The hour flew by in the blink of an eye… 

Helina-chan saw me all the way to the door🥰 

Bye-bye, Shinba-kun👋🏻 

Two precious sweethearts💕💕💕 

Thank you for such a healing, heartwarming hour💕💕💕 

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