Meanwhile, in the peaceful cottage.
Gio was examining the newest member of his family.
“Is this little one fully grown?”
“Gyarrr.”
“How cute.”
It was a cuteness that calmed the heart.
Seeing the Anti-Cat flop onto its back and flutter all four paws, Gio gently held its front paws. Earth’s cats hated having their paws held, but the Anti-Cat did not seem to mind much.
Holding its front paws as if playing with an infant, he waved them around several times.
“Grrrrrr….”
“You don’t seem to dislike it.”
“Myaak.”
“A cat is still a cat.”
“Meumeumeung.”
“You’re incredibly cold.”
The Anti-Cat’s body was as chilly as touching a stalactite in a deserted cavern.
“You are Honey’s complete opposite.”
“Gururuk?”
“You’re warm.”
Perhaps because he had evolved through Rurupu Juice grown under sunlight and moonlight, Honey’s bean-sized body was exceptionally warm. His temperature also seemed higher lately after receiving the Sun God’s boundless affection.
“If you’re this cold, perhaps it will be difficult for you to stay close to Honey….”
He did not know whether it had any scientific basis, but did it not seem as though cold-bodied creatures like fish and frogs might be burned when held in human hands?
“Tell me if being touched is uncomfortable, little one.”
“…….”
“You fall silent as though on cue. Good girl, good girl. How clever.”
Apparently…