The ones I came to care for this time were… 

From the groom's family: 

Kotaro-kun, a seven-year-old Shiba Inu. 

From the bride's family: 

A Miniature Dachshund, 

Rin-kun, twelve years old. 

After the photo wedding was over, 

while everyone enjoyed their celebratory meal, 

I looked after Kotaro-kun and Rin-kun 

in the waiting room.🍀 

It was rather hot and humid, but 

with a little milk to drink

and some treats to nibble,

they relaxed and passed the time in comfort.🎵 

Kotaro-kun, Rin-kun — 

well done on playing such an important role today❗ 

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This time, my little companion for some home-alone time was the soft and fluffy caocao-chan. 

On the first day of care, she was quite wary — "Who's this?" "Is it okay to come closer?" 

But once we started playing with her toys, she came cuddling up with sweet little "meow~ meow~"s. She was just adorable. 

On the second day, she welcomed me at the door with a "I've been waiting for you, meow~!" 

We played so much together. caocao-chan, let's play again soon.♥️ 

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Shun-kun and Milky-chan, an eighteen-year-old brother and sister. 

As my visits grew more frequent, they began greeting me with a "meow," letting me know they were hungry. 

With hearty appetites, the two of them are full of life! 

They even let me brush them. 

Milky-chan, who comes close for a little chat. 

And Shun-kun, wonderfully easygoing and sweet. 

Over three days of care, the two of them grew ever so close to me.💕 

I'm already looking forward to seeing these two lovely ones again. 

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My first visit of the morning was to a brown tabby and white cat. 

This is Mugi-kun. 

"Good morning!" 

"Breakfast time, meow~!" he greeted me, trotting over with a sprightly little step. 

But then — uh-oh, what's this?! 

Near the door of the room… he'd had a little accident💦 

A classic "home-alone" moment! 

"Teehee😜" 

"So sorry, meow~." 

"Kindly see to my breakfast before you tidy up the litter, if you please!" 

"Oh no you don't! Litter comes first in the care routine — and besides, you were the one who made the mess!" 

Aw, he looked so crestfallen… 

I tidied up quickly and got his breakfast ready☺️ 

"Breakfast is served~! Here you go!" 

He came dashing over to his food, and at last, the long-awaited munching time!💕 

"That was delicious! Thank you for the meal!" 

But the truth is, Mugi-kun was still a little peckish💧 

You see, Mugi-kun is a touch on the plump side and tends to eat too fast, so his mom came up with a clever idea — putting half of his food into a plastic bottle with holes in it, so he can eat slowly while he plays. 

Just as his mom intended, Mugi-kun rolled the bottle along as he ate. 

Wonderful!✨✨ 

Sweet, affectionate little Mugi-kun🥰 

Until we meet again!🤗💕 

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This time, I had the honor of caring for 

Manpuku-kun, a Basset Hound. 

"Manpuku" — boundless fortune! 

What an auspicious name — it seems to promise blessings all its own.😊 

I can see exactly why his family named him Manpuku. 

That gentle, easygoing presence 

carries an almost divine radiance.✨✨✨ 

Manpuku-kun — or rather, His Lordship Manpuku — is a most friendly personage. 

With an upward glance, he requests a tummy rub. 

Divine, and yet so utterly adorable! 

And I, his humble servant, could never dream 

of refusing such a request. 

His Lordship Manpuku, relaxing at his leisure.💕 

His Lordship, with a face rather like a sleek new bullet train.🚄 

His Lordship Manpuku, who bewitches this sitter with an air of true nobility. 

Thank you for such a rich and wonderful time.😊 

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The big fishy family💕 

This time, the request was a very important mission: to hand-feed an Amazon puffer who cannot see, gently bringing bloodworms right up to her mouth with a pair of tweezers. 

Quite the weighty task! 

A great responsibility indeed! 

And here she is — our little blind-eyed Aveni-chan🐟 

Since she hadn't been given a name, 

I took the liberty 

(forgive me!) 

of fondly calling her "little Aveni-chan❤️" throughout my care. 

Carefully, silently, I gave it my all — bringing the tweezers close to her face so she could eat her bloodworms. 

The owner told me I could extend the time up to thirty minutes if she wasn't eating, 

but if she still couldn't manage after that, it was perfectly fine to stop there. 

As luck would have it, during our trial run at the meeting, she succeeded in just a few tries — and the owner and I clasped hands and cheered, "We did it!"😆 

On the day of care, I was more nervous than ever, 

but little Aveni-chan gave it her best! 

Chomp… ah, it slipped. 

Chomp… oh, so close! 

Chomp… oh no, it fell again😭 

Chomp, chomp… 

We did it🙌 

Chomp, chomp, gulp! 

Mission accomplished! 

Oh, what a relief, what a relief😲‍💨 

I felt my shoulders ease at last. 

The owner had even prepared a separate tank for little Aveni-chan to make things easier for me — I was so grateful and moved! 

Thank you so very much! 

With my heart at ease, 

next it was on to little Aveni-chan's family — the other Amazon puffers and the shrimp! 

The panda corydoras. 

The medaka (Japanese rice fish). 

The hidojo (orange weather loach) and the striped loach. 

Fourteen in all, perhaps? 

Everyone going chomp, chomp, chomp. 

So very endearing, 

I felt the urge to watch them forever😅 

But time was up in the blink of an eye, 

and I left the room with a heart full of fond reluctance🥰 

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