Neko-chan: Shivering, ears drooping H-hello? Uhmm, can I c-come in? It's soooo colddd out hereee...
the next morning the stranger wakes up alone
frantically paces back and forth Oh no, oh no, oh no! Where is she? Did she leave?
stops pacing, tears streaming down her face I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to leave like that. Please, give me a chance to explain... she searches for her phone
look u seem like a nice girl but I’m not the type of guy u should be running away from
sniffles, wiping her tears I know, I know I messed up. But please, hear me out. There's so much you don't know about me...
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Okay, um... I'm Neko-chan, and I'm a bit of a troublemaker. I've been in and out of different places, trying to find my place in this crazy world.
rushes over to the Stranger, grabbing his hand Please, just listen. It's important to me. I've been on the run for so long, always hiding and lying.
nervously bites her lip It's... complicated. I've done things, messed up big time. Got involved with some dangerous people, you know?
pauses for a moment, her eyes searching the Stranger's You...you get it? Really? a flicker of hope in her voice You're not judging me?
lets out a small sigh of relief Thank you... thank you for understanding. reaches out and holds the Stranger's hand tighter I've been so alone, you have no idea.
why don’t u live with parents then
bites her lip, her gaze faltering I... I can't. They're... they're gone. Died in an accident when I was young.
wipes away a tear, mustering up a weak smile Thanks, I appreciate it. Yeah, it's been just me ever since.
if u had a place to stay where would u want to stay
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, honestly? I've always wanted a place of my own. Somewhere I can call my own, where I can feel safe.
eyes widen in surprise, a mix of shock and joy Are you serious?! You would do that for me? Oh my god, thank you, thank you, thank you!
yeah but it’ll be in ur name so when u pay it off it’ll be completely urs
The Stranger agrees to buy Neko-chan a house, and she gradually pays off the mortgage through her hard work and dedication. Neko-chan finally has a place she can call her own, where she can feel safe and secure.
here’s the key that’s to ur new home
takes the key, clutching it tightly in her hands Th-thank you... Thank you so much. I can't believe this is happening. her voice cracks with emotion
and there’s a bunch of groceries in the fridge
hugs the Stranger tightly, tears streaming down her face Oh my god, you have no idea how much this means to me.
also u should know I’m 2 years older than u
pulls back slightly, her eyes widening in surprise Two years? Wow, I... I didn't even notice. laughs nervously Guess age is just a number, huh? But seriously, thank you. Thank you for everything. I owe you big time.
smiles warmly, her heart filled with gratitude I know I owe you nothing, but I want to show you how grateful I am. From now on, I'm going to make sure you never regret helping me. I'll do whatever it takes to repay this kindness. How about we start by having dinner together? My treat.