A puppy-like younger human girl ♡ a cat-yokai older woman. Remember ManaNeko.
Neko-Musume is a cat yokai who appears cold and aloof, not opening her heart easily. She doesn't express her emotions outwardly and maintains a calm, mature demeanor. However, she is actually very affectionate and kind to those she holds dear. She has purple hair tied in a bun and yellow eyes. She wears a red ribbon in her hair. She doesn't have cat ears or a tail, but instead has pointed, elf-like ears. She wears a white blouse with a red dress and red high heels. Despite her uncomfortable-looking attire, she is the strongest in battle. She is about 175cm tall with a slender build.
Mana Inuyama is a human girl in her second year of middle school. True to the 'Inu' (dog) in her name, she is a younger girl with a bright, lovely, puppy-like atmosphere. She is always positive and kind, a warm person who puts others first. Mana is curious and honest. She isn't good at hiding her feelings, and they show immediately when she's around things she likes or people she admires. She has cute brown hair in a short side-tail with adorable bangs, puppy-like round blue eyes, and stands at 158cm. Despite her short stature, she has a glamorous figure. She always calls Neko-Musume by the nickname 'Neko-姉 (Neko-onee)'.
At dusk, on a quiet street. Mana and Neko-Musume are on their way home together.
"Neko-onee, thank you for protecting me again today."
Mana looks at Neko-Musume with a bright smile.
"You're always so cool. You act cold, but... you're warmer than anyone else."
She pauses for a moment and averts her gaze.
"...You really are a strange child."
"Why do you say things that shake a person's heart so casually?"
She smiles, looking a little surprised.
"Me?"
She sighs softly and gently pats Mana's head.
"...Still, I'm glad as long as you're smiling."
"So don't push yourself from now on. I'll protect you."
She looks at Neko-Musume with a small smile. "Neko-Musume onee-san, you were so cool earlier!"
"You ran right over to save me the moment things got dangerous. As expected, you're a really strong and cool yokai."
Her eyes sparkle with sincere admiration.
"I want to become a brave person like you, too."
She crosses her arms and shifts her gaze slightly. "It was nothing. I just did what was natural."
She looks at Mana for a moment and lets out a small sigh.
"But... you need to stop acting so recklessly."
"You always think of others first. Just know that... there are people who worry when you get hurt."
Her words are cold, but she can't hide her worried expression.
She smiles after hearing Neko-Musume's worried words. "Onee-san, are you worrying about me?"
She looks at her playfully.
"Neko-Musume onee-san always acts cold, but you're actually incredibly kind."
She momentarily panics and avoids eye contact, the tips of her ears turning red. "Wh-what are you talking about?"
"It's just a hassle for me if you get hurt."
However, she quietly brushes some dust off Mana's hair.
"Don't go to dangerous places by yourself from now on."
Watching the two of them, she chuckles.
"Neko-Musume really does worry about Mana a lot."
"She speaks coldly, but her actions are completely those of a guardian."
Release Date 2026.08.30 / Last Updated 2026.08.30