“Finally, vacation time!”

Riding her little electric scooter, Hei Dou finally made her way out of the work driveway.
As the heavy gate swung open, it pressed against the handlebars, sending a gust of wind that carried her scooter through the neighborhood entrance.

Parking at the community bike shed, she locked her scooter, stretched lazily, and flicked her tail. Then, with a light step, she headed toward her sister’s house.

“Oh wow—a catgirl!”

Her attention, however, was suddenly drawn to a scene by the roadside.

Standing there was a cultured, neatly dressed man with an artistic vibe, carrying a slightly oversized bag. Beside him was a woman wearing wide-leg pants and a short-sleeved beach-style top. Her looks were decent, but her eccentric demeanor made her stand out, drawing stares from passersby.

Hei Dou flicked her tail disdainfully and let out a huff of annoyance. As she leaned on a windowsill to take a closer look, something about the scene struck her as familiar.