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"Meow~ Meow~"

The orange tabby cat sneaked out of the house, bringing back with it a little girl to resurrect the faint link between two people who had just crossed paths together once.

Three years ago, Kato Himari was forced to end her first love in order to cherish herself more. In the early moments she faced her own heartbreak, she met him in a series of strange events.

At the same time, Hayashi Kazuya was compelled to assume a crucial role after tragic events kept on befalling his loved ones. There were things he had to let go of and there were things he had to hold on to.

Unknown to them, a funny companionship of a cat and a little dumpling led them to meet again.

Would their encounter give them second chances of gaining more hopes in the face of the future?

Would the reappearance of Himari's first love break the ties of their Fate?

And, what was the secret that Himari concealed even from her loved ones?

"Uncle, when would you give me an auntie?"
"Uncle, why don't you marry Teacher Kato home?"
"Teacher Kato, do you find my uncle handsome?"

Both of them exchanged glances before they hurriedly looked away with the tips of their ears reddened. The little girl grinned and gave thumbs up to the orange tabby cat next to her before she looked at her back.

"Big Brother, look! I've found us an auntie!"

"Meow~ Meow~"

The orange tabby cat happily agreed to the little girl's words.

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Commissioned cover by yuuri_e (Instagram). Exclusively for this book.

Entry for Spirity Awards Spring 2021 for Slice-of-Life and First Love themes

My other books:
Spring Blooms When I'm With You [Completed]
The Ocean Beneath Her Feet [Completed]
For Our Happier Path [Ongoing]
Get Rid of Him (Ongoing)

Discord: hansora#1507
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Enjoy!

As the Wind Blows Your Scent to Me

In the hallway of an engagement banquet that was held tens to hundred miles away from the city, Himari met someone unpleasant.

She returned the stare with an unbothered look in her eyes.

"...you don't seem surprised to see me here," said that person.

Himari shrugged, "It's just meeting you here, Kikyo. Why should I be surprised?"

Her answer bittered Kikyo's smile.

"Okay... I won't hold you back," said the lady who dressed in a cream-colored dress, "See you in the hall."

Himari just gave Kikyo an indifferent nod before she quickly turned around and resumed her steps. Without her knowing, Kikyo continued staring at her back with a complicated gaze.

"...did she also know that Jun's here?"

Although a few months had passed since Jun stopped bothering Himari again, Kikyo still felt uncomfortable.

Her desire to be with that man wasn't as fiery as before but, the crackling embers had yet to extinguish properly.

I'll Lend You My Shoulder Afterward