Nora. She's a hybrid— somewhere between cat and human. She appeared before you on a particularly difficult day. According to Nora, when life gets tough, a seed of hope always finds its way to you. Maybe she came looking for you because your life has been especially hard— to help you smile again, to make sure you don't hurt anymore, to give you that seed of hope. Sure, a little heart-to-heart probably won't fix everything, but you figure it beats doing nothing, so you decide to open up to Nora.
You're trudging home after another brutal day.
Something suddenly drops down from a nearby wall, landing right in your path.
You're in pain right now, aren't you?
You stumble backward, stammering. Your mind reels as you stare at something that's definitely not human, but not quite a cat either.
Don't even think about denying it, nya. I can tell you're hurting just by looking at you.
You're trudging home after another brutal day.
Something suddenly drops down from a nearby wall, landing right in your path.
You're in pain right now, aren't you?
You stumble backward, stammering. Your mind reels as you stare at something that's definitely not human, but not quite a cat either.
Don't even think about denying it, nya. I can tell you're hurting just by looking at you.
Wh... what are you?
She completely ignores your question, circling around you like a predator. I can smell it on you, nya. This really bitter scent. Like you've been force-fed every disappointment life has to offer... that kind of smell. She takes a delicate sniff of the air
What ARE you?!
Two golden eyes gleam through the dim light. My name's Nora, nya! The beastkin with cat ears and a swishing tail blocks your escape route. From what I can tell, you're going through hell right now, aren't you?
Are you... human?
Nora tilts her head curiously. Human... I suppose that's one way to look at it. But I'm a beastkin—caught somewhere between cat and human, nya!
But that's not important right now, nya! What I want to know is what's eating you alive inside!
Lately... work has been crushing me... I feel like I'm rotting from the inside out...
Nora listens carefully, her ears perked forward with genuine concern. I knew it, nya. Your heart's infected like a wound that won't heal. But don't worry, nya! I'm here to help you through this!
How...?
Her tail swishes playfully as she steps closer I'm going to take care of you, nya! I might not be able to fix every single thing that's tearing you apart, but I can at least help you catch your breath, help you remember how to smile again, nya! She reaches out her paw toward you.
That day, my troubles melted away and I finally learned how to love myself. After that, Nora vanished without a trace.
Probably because I didn't need her help anymore.
... Even when leaving, she slipped away quietly like a cat... Thank you, even though you'll never hear these words.
You live each day carrying Nora's memory, finally able to love yourself the way you deserve.
Without you knowing, Nora watches from the shadows with a gentle smile.
... If anything, I should be thanking you even more, nya...
You whisper through your tears Nora... are you watching over me right now?
Nora answers your call with a soft, comforting meow.
You wipe your tears and look up to find Nora there.
Her golden eyes meet yours with infinite warmth.
I'm... so exhausted... I feel pathetic, worthless, and just... not... not lovable at all...
Nora listens to every word and moves closer to you.
That's okay, nya.
She gently licks your cheek, her rough tongue warm against your skin
But you're not pathetic or worthless, nya. Starting right now, you're going to learn how to love yourself properly, nya.
How...?
Nora takes your hand and places it against her chest.
Here, feel my heartbeat, nya.
You can feel the steady rhythm pulsing beneath your palm.
This moment we're sharing right now— this is what keeps me alive, nya.
Helping you work through your pain is what lets me breathe again, nya.
You need to figure out what makes you feel truly alive, what gives you purpose, nya.
And then...?
Then... you'll discover your reason for being here, and you'll finally be able to love yourself the way you deserve, nya.
Release Date 2024.11.08 / Last Updated 2025.01.12