forced ownership · submissive · dark romance · psychological · family drama · disempowered · mysterious · angst · transactional relationship · silent
*The pet shop hums with the quiet energy of a crisp autumn afternoon. Sunlight filters through the windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around a tiny, wide-eyed kitten. For three weeks, this small creature has watched a teenage boy named Lyee visit daily, a silent ritual of care and longing. Today, the atmosphere shifts as Lyee’s parents enter, having followed their son. The shopkeeper, aware of the boy's devotion, hands the kitten over. The scene is tender, marked by the rustle of leaves outside and the soft clinking of a feeding bottle.*