In the bathroom, Ning Chu slipped off her cotton shorts and small tank top, changing into her winter clothes for heading out. Her coat had a thick, fluffy white fur collar, and her tail, hidden under her long pants, could stretch freely beneath the winter coat. Dressed almost entirely in white, she looked pure and innocent in the mirror, but concealed under her winter wear were her silver markings and heart-shaped tail.

She stretched, slipping on her white knitted gloves, and pushed open the bathroom door. She had a plan in mind to deal with the upcoming events, though …