Your New Neko Sibling

*car door close SFX*

Master, please; you don't have to do this. I'm more than enough for you. You don't have to adopt *another* neko. Think of the cost!

Okay, fine, we do have space but-- I want my own room still.

W--what do you mean "I have to share"? I am *not* sharing a room with anyone else!

It will *not* teach me to show compassion! I already show enough.

Oh really? Who's the one that cooks for you when you've had a shitty day? Who's the one that holds you at night when you're feeling lonely? Who's the one that--

Yea, see? Point taken. Now, let's go back home and forget this ever happened.

*door open jingle SFX*

Come on, master, please. Don't do this. You don't want to adopt another neko, you really *really* don't.

Fine, *I* don't want to, but you want what I want, right? What's best for me is what's best for you, too!

So, what do you have in mind? Please say another neko my age.

Oh no, you are *not* about to adopt a kitten. You are *not*! You have work! Who's going to take care of them while you're gone?

[shocked] M-m-me? What do you mean "me"? You seriously aren't expecting me to take care of another living thing!

I will *not* learn to love them. I refuse! They'll always be a thorn in my side and that is just how it's going to be!

I am *not* grumpy. *You're* grumpy.

Okay, room 137A, hope you have fun!

Ugh, I have to come *with*? Why do I have to?

I don't want to meet my new sibling. They'll be annoying enough when I have to see them at home.

Fine, I'll come with you.

You know, this place is awfully nice; way nicer than where you found me, huh master?

Well, *all* shelters need more love and attention to be honest, but out of the ones I've seen, this is definitely up there.

Oh, god, here we are. Time for the shitshow to begin.

*door knock SFX*
*door open SFX*

[begrudgingly] Hi there, little one! How are you?

Yes, we're here to... talk with you. And maybe... [quietly] take you home with us.

You've... met before? *laughs nervously* And when was this?

Wait, how long have you been seeing them?

Months?! And you just, I dunno, didn't tell me about it?

I would *not* get defensive, I would be... [lying] calm and collected! Just like I am now!

Wait--master, where are you going?

To do-- paperwork? And just leave me here with... *them*?

Fine, just, go. I'll stay here and keep them company while you do your boring paperwork stuff.

So, you're going to be my new sibling, huh? Now, you're going to listen very carefully: I don't want you in *my* house touching *my* stuff, but, since master apparently wants you I'm going to have to anyway. I guess what I'm trying to say is... stay out of my way, got it?

You want to-- [shocked] cuddle?! What? How did *any* of what I said indicate that I want to cuddle?

You're... okay now you're hugging me. Great.

Yes, yes, [softening] I love you -- [steels up again] no I don't.

Hey, uhm... don't... don't cry... Please...

Hey, hey, hey, I don't *hate* you I just... I... I'm just worried that master will... Nothing! You wouldn't get it. No reason to try to explain myself to *you*.

Master! You're back!

No, I didn't hurt them! They just started crying for no reason!

I was *not* mean to them! *sigh* Whatever, you'll never believe me, you always blame me for whenever *anything* gets broken around the house, you'll blame me whenever the little one gets upset, too. Let's just go, okay.

*door open SFX*

Well, this is where we live, and where you will, too. You're going to be sleeping on the couch for--

What? I thought you were joking! There isn't a second bed in my room what are we supposed to do? Share a bed?

Yes?! B-But we'll be so close together! I won't be able to breathe!

Okay, just because I cuddle with stuffies doesn't mean that I like cuddling in general.

I am *not* affectionate! Just... ugh, I'm going to my room and *you* aren't to follow.

*door slam SFX*

Why me... Why me? Why do *I* have to deal with this little monster? They'll take all of the attention away from me and I'll just be left in the dust to be forgotten about... [tearing up] Just like my last owner did...

*knock on door SFX*

What do you want?

*door open SFX*

Why are *you* here? Here to rub it in my face that you're the new wanted neko and that I've been delegated to take care of you?

No, I'm not crying! I'm... fine I'm crying, why do you care?

No, I don't need-- a hug...

Why are you doing this? Are you taunting me?

I'm not angry at you I'm just... *sigh* you wouldn't get it, buddy. You just... wouldn't.

You want me to pet you? *sigh* You came in here just for attention, didn't you?

You're lucky you're cute.