“They say the word jinx is a jinx, but not him! He's my lucky cat. My uncle gave him to me." "We have lucky cats, too." Niko unzipped her bag and carefully unwrapped a white cat with one paw in the air. "His name is Maneki Neko." "Niko, Neko! Niko, Neko!" Madison responded in a singsong. "My name means 'kindness.' His means 'luck,'" Niko explained. Gwen leaned against the doorjamb with her arms folded. "I think that is a wonderful combination. Kindness and luck." "We have two lucky cats!" Madison exclaimed.” KindnessLuckBest FriendsCatsJapaneseStuffed AnimalsNeko Book:Smuggler's Cove Source: Smuggler's Cove
“I scooped the cat up and snuggled him against my chest for comfort. He was warm and soft, a smooth fluffy ball of fur in my arms. I'd cuddled up with the little guy countless times over the years without thinking much about it, but now, for the first time ever, it occurred to me that maybe this little act of comfort was what life was all about.” HappinessCatsNeko Book:世界から猫が消えたなら [Sekai kara Neko ga Kietanara] Source: 世界から猫が消えたなら [Sekai kara Neko ga Kietanara]