Lily stealthily hid in the corner of the corridor and tried to pick up any distant sounds from the room. A hint of unease appeared on her furry face.3

What are they talking about? Can Monster Sister really cheer Mr. Charles up?0

As Lily debated whether to edge closer to eavesdrop, she felt a sensation akin to a stiff brush stroking forcefully against her fur. Startled, she whirled around in surprise to see a large, fluffy face looming before her—the very creature was licking her affectionately.1

"Ah! Blackie! I can't believe you still recognize me after all this time! This is wonderful!" Lily exclaimed and joyfully lunged toward the black cat.0

Meow~0

Blackie was one of the two cats Lily had adopted and cared for just before her death. It...0