Koukou once had a name. She snatched back stolen scraps, clawed rice grains from the dirt. In the village, ca…
Koukou once had a name.
She snatched back stolen scraps, clawed rice grains from the dirt. In the village, cats either starved, or were eaten by people who were starving. Only cats more stingy than humans could survive.
Later, she escaped to Wansheng Town.
And later still, she stole a fruit from the offering plate beneath the River Master's tablet.
From that day on, the cat learned to bow. Though no human would ever understand what she felt.