His name is Anmitsu-kun. 

A former rescue cat, a boy of about seven years old. 

Right from our first meeting, his friendliness was on full display. 

"I'm joining in too!" 

— I could almost hear him say. 

Before I knew it, he was right beside the paperwork — as if to say he was an important member of the meeting too, ready to stamp his approval with a little paw print. 

Anmitsu-kun simply adores people. 

He must have been cherished so very dearly. 

Whenever I pointed the camera, he'd come walking right up to me — so my photo folder is filled with close-ups of his sweet face!📸💕 

He was supposed to be on the other side of the lens, yet somehow he was always right there, closest of all. 

He loves to play, and he loves being brushed. 

I'd be brushing him, and before I knew it, it had turned into playtime — gently nibbling my arm and telling me with his whole body, "Pay more attention to me!" 

Purring away as he launched into his playful bunny kicks — innocence itself.🐾 

My cheeks couldn't stop softening into a smile. 

Even when he got a little excited and a touch too strong, that, too, was part of his irresistible charm. 

When I'd say, "Ouch, that hurts," he'd gently lick me, as if to say, "I'm sorry" — such a tender heart.❤️ 

His right ear, shaped a little like a tiny cherry blossom petal, is now a special charm all his own. 

Friendly, affectionate, and always up for play. 

My time with Anmitsu-kun was always full of smiles.😊 

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"How old do you think I am?" 

"Fifteen years old, meow~~~!!!" 

"Full of energy, the champion cuddler, and I LOVE being petted — so hurry up and pet me already~~~!!!" 

"My special trick is 'shake'!" 

"See? Told you!" 

"Come pet me again and I'll shake for you! See you soon!" 

It was about two weeks of care, and from the very first day, I was completely charmed by Jelly-kun.🐾 

You did such a wonderful job holding down the fort! Be sure to get lots of praise from your mom! 

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The one I visited this time 

was Niko-chan, a three-year-old tortoiseshell cat.😺 

I've been caring for her once a year 

ever since she was one year old. 

And once again, here we were — reunited after a whole year!🎉 

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Even after a year apart, 

she came all the way to the entrance to welcome me!✨ 

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One year ago and the year before, 

we played with her favorite yellow cat teaser, but 

this time it was a blue one, 

and we played to our hearts' content! 

I'm already looking forward 

to seeing her again next time.😸 

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This time, I had the pleasure of caring for Chaplin-kun the cat and Da Vinci-kun the ferret. 

They may be different species, but the two of them are the very best of friends.💕 

This is Chaplin-kun.🐱 

So friendly, and ever so easygoing.🍀 

And this is Da Vinci-kun.🐭 

A little mischievous, and bursting with energy.✨ 

Every time I arrive, Chaplin-kun greets me right at the door with a big, cheerful "Meow~!" 

When I said, "It's been a while~," he rolled right over for a cuddle.🥰 

The moment I stepped into the room, Da Vinci-kun was already pleading, "Let me out, quick!" 

No sooner was he out of his cage than he was dashing about, full of life.💨 

While I cleaned the cage, I asked Chaplin-kun to keep Da Vinci-kun out of mischief: "Watch over him for me, okay?" (Of course, I was keeping a close eye too!) 

And Chaplin-kun watched over him faithfully.👀✨ 

Thank you, Chaplin-kun!💕 

Back from his stroll around the room, Da Vinci-kun🐾 

turned to Chaplin-kun with an invitation: "Hey, hey, let's play!" 

And Chaplin-kun answered his little friend's call with a curious "What is it?"🧡 

Just too adorable!😍 

This sweet, inseparable duo left me completely melted.🥰 

Chaplin-kun, Da Vinci-kun — thank you for such a wonderful time!💕 

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This time, I had the pleasure of caring for an adorable big family. 

Every one of them was so cute, I hardly knew where to look! 

Let's start with the cats. 

Ran-chan, a Ragdoll, and Karu-chan, a Somali. 

Ran-chan came close to me, but the moment I moved, she'd quickly slip away. 

Karu-chan, on the other hand, was wonderfully friendly — coming right up to me and even rolling over to show her tummy. 

Next up, the degus. 

They live two to a room♪ 

All of them full of energy, always eagerly awaiting their meals!😄 

Next come the chinchillas. 

Just when I thought they were asleep, they woke up, came over, and showed me their darling little faces.🥰 

And there's still more to come! 

Next, the squirrel and the voles. 

The squirrel popped out of his room to say hello. 

The voles ran round and round on a little dish — too cute for words!❤️ 

(Only two appear in the photo, but there are three of them!) 

And then, the ground squirrel and the hamsters. The sight of the ground squirrel munching away  

was just too adorable!❤️ 

The hamsters, too, kept peeking out from their hiding spots to show off their cute little faces. 

Last but not least, the gerbils and Goro-chan the rabbit. 

The gerbils are experts at tucking themselves away in the timothy hay. 

Goro-chan ate plenty and was bursting with energy.😄 

I wasn't able to get photos this time, but there was a hedgehog as well, and on top of that, 

a turtle, tropical fish, and even a catfish — what a lively, joyful big family! 

Each and every one of them, simply adorable.❤️ 

I lost count of how many times I said "so cute!" during my visit. 

May you all keep living happily together, side by side! 

Until we meet again! 

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"Hello, coming in!" — and in I stepped. 

At first, no one seemed to be home… and then, out of nowhere, a grand entrance! 

Right in the middle of the table sat Mii-chan.💖 

A plump, elegant, gentle-hearted girl. 

And on top of that, she's a real cuddle bug, staying right by my side throughout the visit. Nothing made me happier.🥰 

Now, where could the other little one be?🤔 

There he was! 

Right where I expected — tucked under the bed. 

This is Pan-kun, a bit of a scaredy-cat. 

Pan-kun is plump too, with an adorably round little face.😍 

I do hope he'll come out… 

I tried to win him over with a cat teaser, but he only slipped further back.😫 

Mii-chan, meanwhile, was in heaven with her Churu treat.🤩 

And a Churu for Pan-kun, too! 

…or so I hoped, but the treat couldn't reach him, and he showed no interest at all. 

It's a little scary for him, and that's perfectly okay. 

But after a few gentle words, I could have sworn he peeked my way.🥰 

At the end, Mii-chan saw me off, and this sitter couldn't have been happier. 

You both held down the fort with no mischief at all. Well done! 

So very good!👏🏻 

Next time, I hope Pan-kun and I can grow a little closer.😘 

Stay well, you two. 

Until we meet again, Mii-chan and Pan-kun.💕 

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