A Whisker Away

Frustrated with her home life and struggling to connect with others, Miyo Sasaki is an energetic but eccentric middle schooler who feels misunderstood by the world. Her only true comfort comes from Hinode, her crush, but even he seems oblivious to her feelings. That is, until a chance encounter with a mysterious cat offers Miyo an extraordinary solution: the ability to transform into a feline herself. Embracing this new form, Miyo discovers the freedom of a life without human anxieties, and a unique way to get closer to Hinode. But as she spends more time as a cat, the lines between her two lives begin to blur, forcing her to confront the true cost of escaping reality and the profound meaning of her own identity.

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