003 ; this is kei’s fault.

[odasaku]

I ended up taking in the cat I mentioned a few days ago. Here’s a picture.

I took that before it hid under the couch.

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[tarotcards]

It can mean redhead, as in someone who has red/ginger-coloured hair.

[odasaku]

It’s a great suggestion, then.

How about Cali?

[tarotcards]

Cali is a pretty cute name as well.

I think any name would be good, as long as you put some thought behind it and both you and your cat is happy with it.

[odasaku]

I think I’m going to wait a few more hours before making my decision.

Is it strange to give so much importance to something like this?

[tarotcards]

Not at all.

Even after naming my sixteenth cat, I still took a whole day to think of the right name for them. It's a name that they keep forever so it's important to take your time on it.

[odasaku]

That’s true, too. A name’s important...not just for her, but for everyone.

You have sixteen cats, though?

[tarotcards]

I used to, if you're not counting the strays around my house.

I gave four of them away to other owners so I only have twelve right now.

[odasaku]

That’s amazing. You sound like a good caretaker for them.

[tarotcards]

I'm just good around cats, that's all.

If you need some pointers on how to take care of yours or need some supplies, let me know and I'll be glad to help.

[odasaku]

Got it. Thanks for the advice and the name.

[tarotcards]

Did you pick out a name I suggested?

[odasaku]

Akage.

[tarotcards]

Ah, Akage-san. Good choice. This is the name in Japanese if you want it as well: あかげさん

[odasaku]

Thanks.

Hiragana is so difficult. No wonder my parents never managed to teach me it.

[tarotcards]

Japanese in general is difficult if you don't practice it on a regular basis, but I think you could say that about all languages.

Can you at least speak it?

[odasaku]

Yeah. Not as much as my parents would like, though. You?

[tarotcards]

I'm fluent in it, but that's only because my mother insisted on it even once we moved to America.

[odasaku]

That's good.

My parents were, too. I was just stubborn.

[tarotcards]

Didn't want to learn?

[odasaku]

Something like that. I'd say I regret it, but there's nothing I can do.

[tarotcards]

You could always start practising now. I wouldn't mind helping you.

[odasaku]

I doubt you have that much free time.

[tarotcards]

You'd be surprised.

[odasaku]

Then I’ll hope that your cats don’t get jealous and try to kill me

[tarotcards]

I can't promise anything. You might want to get yourself some guard dogs just in case.