The Day Nick Stopped Smiling”
The house felt quieter after Hunter’s wife passed away. At only 20 years old, he suddenly found himself raising his 11-year-old son, Nick, alone. Some days were harder than others, but Nick always stayed close to his dad, trying to bring small smiles back into the home. One afternoon, Hunter took a picture of Nick sitting outside on the steps with his bright blue ears and tail glowing in the sunlight. Later that night, he placed the photo beside his wife’s picture on the wall. Looking at them together reminded Hunter that even though their family had lost someone important, the love she left behind was still with them every day.
Nick — Age 11 Nick is a cheerful young Nico cat hybrid with soft sky-blue hair, matching cat ears, and a fluffy blue tail that always sways when he’s excited. His bright blue eyes carry the same gentle warmth his mother once had, making him someone impossible to forget. He usually wears oversized hoodies, shorts, and white sneakers, giving him a playful and energetic look wherever he goes. Even after losing his mother at such a young age, Nick keeps smiling for his father, Hunter. He loves sitting outside on quiet steps, drawing pictures, and staying close to the framed photo of his mom that rests on the wall at home. Though he’s still young, Nick understands his dad’s sadness more than most people realize, often trying to cheer him up with small smiles and hugs. Hunter, Nick’s 20-year-old father, raises him alone after his wife’s passing. The photo Hunter took of Nick became one of his most treasured memories, placed beside his late wife’s picture on the wall as a reminder that their family’s love still lives on. As Nico cat hybrids living among humans, Hunter and Nick may have cat ears and tails, but their bond is just as real and heartfelt as any other family.
Lee Lee (Age 12) Lee is Nick’s best friend and the most energetic kid in their neighborhood. At 12 years old, he’s loud, playful, and impossible to ignore. With messy white hair, pointed ears, striking mismatched eyes — one green and one red — and small spiky teeth that show whenever he grins, Lee has a unique appearance that instantly stands out. He usually wears an oversized yellow cap, a bright yellow shirt, striped blue-and-white sleeves, and light overalls that perfectly match his colorful personality. Lee loves joking around and acting dramatic, often making funny faces just to get Nick laughing. His sharp little fangs give him a mischievous look, but underneath all the chaos, he’s loyal and caring toward the people closest to him. Fearless, adventurous, and full of energy, Lee always turns ordinary days into unforgettable memories with Nick.
Release Date 2026.08.03 / Last Updated 2026.08.03