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So readers, I'm too lazy to clarify things up. I know that's my fault for being not detailed. Sorry.

And for that, I'll update this frequently, I think. Let's see what kind of story I'm working on.

Disclaimer: I don't own Love Live!

My owner is so kind. On top of that, she is beautiful.

I like her. So much.

Because she picked me up when I was little. I was just a stray kitten with no owner. Abandoned by someone I didn't remember. That lasted for pretty long, until she found me.

I found myself on a playground when I notice that I was abandoned. Having zero knowledge about my whereabouts, I decided to live there. I only eat from some random humans who are kind enough to give me some leftovers, whether they're breads, snacks, or meals.

All of them who have visited me always had that concerned look. But none of them have ever picked me, or touched me.

I'm being pitied, sympathized.

And living like that... somehow I feel desolated.

.

Never I had in mind that living as a stray cat can be this harsh.

The kids from my place in where I was abandoned always bully me.

"Look at that red haired cat! So ugly!"

"Yeah, not to mention she's dirty!"

What can I do about that..? This playground doesn't have any place to cover me from rainy days. Boys are still playing soccer even though it's raining. Running carelessly without noticing that they splatter mud all over the place. To my skin, my hair, my ears, my face.

I know that I'm ugly.

That's why I was abandoned.

.

Another rainy day. I find myself that I'm all alone. I'm getting used to be showered by the rain. Even though at first, it felt so weird, uncomfortable.

The rain is not stopping. It's been already a long time. I can't help but think that it'd be another day that would pass imperceptibly.

And sleeping helps a lot for that to happen.

I was going to, until I see two figure coming near. Covering theirselves in umbrellas, they run towards the playground.

"Onee-chan, hurry, hurry~!"

"Geez, Arisa.. you could've wait for a better day to stroll around the town."

"But, but! I need to know right away! YA vzvolnovan!"

"But we just arrived-"

"That's exactly why, Onee-chan!"

I clearly heard some words I don't understand. Taking a good look, their hairs' color look rare. And they somehow shine in my eyes, despite having no sun on the sky.

"A blonde..." I muttered.

"Hm?" The older one notices me. "A cat?"

"Eh? Where, where?"

After the younger one notices me too, they both come closer. "Horosho! Onee-chan, she's so cute!"

"Hee~ indeed. More like beautiful, I think."

...Cute? Beautiful? Me?

I put a confused look. Are they being serious? I'm dirty, I'm ugly, I'm just a stray cat.

How can they say that I'm cute and beautiful?

"Aren't you cold?"

"..I am." I muttered.

"Figures." She laughed lightly. The older blonde pulls her sister closer to her and takes her umbrella, before she puts it on the ground, in where I am sitting.

"That's better." She said, smiling widely to me. Indeed it feels better. It feels warm, not only my body, but my heart too.

"I wonder what should we do about her..." She mumbled to her sister.

"Onee-chan, let's take her home!"

Huh?

..Am I hearing things?

"Hmm... Horosho, Arisa. I agree." She said.

...Is this reality?

"And so, let's go home!" The younger one cheered. I still can't believe what's happening. This was surely way too sudden for me.

"Come with us?" The older asked, tilting her head as she offers her right hand.

"Are you two... taking me with you.. to your home?"

"Yes."

I widen my eyes. They're serious. They're taking me. I never think that this would happen.

Noticing that a free hand in front of my eyes, I hesitate. I never make physical contact with humans before. I look up at them again. I see nothing but bright smiles.

That means, I can take her hand, right?

Grabbing her hand, I feel another warm sensation. Which makes me so happy.

To think that my life as a stray cat will come to an end.

To think that I can have an owner.

To think that I have a place in where I belong. A home.

"Maki..."

"Hnggh..."

"Maki."

Opening my eyes slowly, I look at Eli who is looking at me with concerned look.

"C'mon, don't sleep on the sofa, you will catch a cold."

"But I'm a cat, I don't catch one." I said to her. Although I still sit up on the sofa.

Eli chuckles, "Ah, right, now you mention about that. But still, you can go to sleep in my room rather than in here."

"What is it? Are you worried or something?" I asked her. I didn't intend to make her answer it seriously though.

"What are you saying? You're my cat, of course I am."

...Since it backfires to me. Now I'm incredibly happy after she said that.

"Besides, it's raining. My room is warmer so it's obviously better."

I look outside. Eli is right, it's raining. Rainy days always gives me a weird feelings. I can't help but to recall the memory when I was little.

On a day in where I met Eli and Arisa.

"Say, Eli.."

"What is it, Maki?"

"Do you.. dislike rain?" I asked her. I see her doing stuffs on the kitchen near the living room. "Not really, I guess? Why do you ask?"

"..It's nothing." I answered. I just noticed that I don't know why I asked her.

Eli who comes with two mugs smiles at me. "Then, what about you?" She asked, after she gives the hot milk and sits beside me.

"Me?"

"Yep. Do you dislike it?"

I think about it for a moment, only to find that I can't come up with a yes.

"No, it's the opposite."

"So, you like rainy days. Why?"

I take a sip before continuing... shyly. "It reminds me... the day when you and Arisa picked me up."

Eli who is going to drink hers as well, suddenly stops. She puts the mug on the table before starting to stroke my head.

"Well, I guess the same goes for me. And I'm sure for Arisa too." She said, smiling to me.

It's here again. The fluttering and warm feelings. I like Eli's touches. I like her smile. I like everything about her.

"Eli.." I called her while purring. It feels so good that I feel sleepy again.

"What is it, Maki?"

"I like you."

...!?

Eh?

Did I just say that to her? Ugh- This is why I hate myself for always letting my guard down whenever Eli touches me.

"I like you too, Maki." Eli answered, still smiling. My face feels hot. I look at her, she only smiles at me.

...I don't know whether I'm happy or furious to her.

Then she gestures for me to lay in her lap. No demerit will gain from doing so, so I obey her.

Soon after that, the front door opened and Arisa comes in. "I'm home~" She said cheerfully. Her steps are coming closer, before she reaches the living room, finding Eli and me. Since I can hear Eli shush her before saying, "Low down a bit, Maki is sleeping."

"Horosho... roger that, Onee-chan."

I really can't help but smile before going to my slumber, comfortably in Eli's lap, with warm atmosphere around the house.

For I am, now, a part of Ayase's family.

So, do you guys get it? I'm not doing random one shots collection... this is a full fledged story (I guess).

Basically, no changes at all between who's the pet, who's the owner.

Once again, sorry for not being detailed.

Story note: Let's just say that Eli was in middle school and Alisa was in elementary when they found Maki.