Embracing Your Tsundere Side

[Tsundere silver-shaded British Shorthair Han Sheng as the bottom & devoted, exceptionally doting Du Xun as the top]

As a wholesome teenager of the new era, Han Sheng always thought that there was nothing he couldn't get through. For example:

Having his internet cut off while livestreaming was no big deal.

Being nagged by Ms. Xu every day was no big deal.

Being sent to a cat cafe to serve as its mascot was no big deal.

Getting bombarded with his parents' public displays of affection every day was no big deal, either.

Until one day, a little brat showed up, and all those things that had been no big deal became a big deal.

He had to be supervised while livestreaming.

The number of times he got nagged every day went up.

The public displays of affection got even worse, and he also had to look after the little brat, taking care of his meals and getting him to and from school every day. On top of that, he had to turn into a cat so the kid could pet him. But, well, it was pretty comfortable.

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As time went by, Han Sheng decided this couldn't go on. He had far too few meow-rights.

As the saying goes, if you don't erupt in silence, you'll perish in silence.

Han Sheng made up his mind: he wouldn't perish in silence. He would erupt.

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One evening after school, Han Sheng cornered the little brat by the stairs.

Han Sheng: “I'll tell you a secret. I'm a cat demon, and I eat people. If you don't listen, I'll eat you.”

Du Xun: “...”

Han Sheng: “So you have to do what I say. I might consider not eating you. I want you to pet me forever from now on.”

Du Xun: “Okay.”

Han Sheng: “Wait, aren't you supposed to be shocked and scared?”

Du Xun pretended to be shocked and scared for a moment. “You're amazing.”

Han Sheng: “...”

This is a story about someone whose secret is already out, but who keeps recklessly tempting fate.

Theme: Cherish time and care for small animals.