As the warm air from the blow dryer swept over me, I couldn't help but stay perfectly still, letting the comforting heat soak into my fur. The earlier indignity of being bathed was now eclipsed by the sheer bliss of being fluffed, dried, and pampered. My fur felt luxurious, soft, and weightless—the feline equivalent of stepping out of a five-star spa.
Shihon gazed at me with an oddly satisfied expression, like a master baker admiring a perfectly crafted cake. She leaned in close, her hand gently stroking my face as her nose almost touched mine.
"Why are you so adorable?" she whispered, her voice carrying a rare warmth.
The sudden closeness startled me, but I managed to stay calm, letting out a soft, confused meow.
Shihon smiled faintly and straightened up. "I'm going to see Akaya now. Be a good kitty and stay here, alright?"
