■Name: Maru (馬琉) ■Breed: American Shorthair, male ■Age: 8 months ■Profile: Utterly carefree. Do you ever worry about anything? Appears in many photos.

■Name: Kai (櫂) ■Breed: Norwegian Forest Cat, male ■Age: 11 months ■Profile: Exceptionally beautiful — especially his eyes! Was neutered, but too late: he had already made Hana pregnant.

■Name: Hana (華) ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 2 years ■Profile: A very strong-willed girl. Currently pregnant. Her partner is Kai.

■Name: Ren (恋) ■Breed: Somali, male ■Age: 4 years ■Profile: So responsive when called, you'd think he was a dog. A smart boy who is always jealous and stays glued to his owner's side.

■Name: Shiromi ■Breed: Persian, female ■Age: 4 years ■Profile: A loner who doesn't hang out with anyone. Sisters with Ai. Recently had all her front teeth removed due to periodontal disease.

■Name: Ai ■Breed: Persian, female ■Age: 4 years ■Profile: The only cat living in the daughter's room — because Mariko chases and bites her.

■Name: Ginta ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 5 years ■Profile: Had an adorable face as a kitten, but people say he's lately developed more of a "tough guy" look.

■Name: Chinatsu ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 5 years ■Profile: Loves visitors. Totally at his own pace. A personality everyone can't help but adore. Appears in many photos.

■Name: Koharu ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 5 years ■Profile: Possibly from a face injury as a kitten, she sneezes constantly — sending snot flying everywhere, which makes cleaning a challenge. But she's full of energy!

■Name: Eri ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 6 years ■Profile: Always hiding somewhere — that's why he barely appears in photos. At night, he and Chinatsu have "standing fights." Apparently it's entertaining to watch.

■Name: Mariko ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 6 years ■Profile: Skilled at opening windows and loves trying to run away — but she always comes back. (Currently, escape is impossible.)

■Name: Tama ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 9 years ■Profile: Always number one — first in the heart of his owner. As a kitten, people say his body seemed to have an almost visible aura of beauty.

■Name: Aru ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 10 years ■Profile: The timid one. Master of "Aru's room." A pretty black-and-white boy who sometimes covers his face with both paws shyly.

■Name: Ryu ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 12 years ■Profile: Ranking #1 in obesity at 9.2 kg! Often targeted by Ren and has had his head bitten, requiring trips to the vet. That's life with many cats.

■Name: Hina ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 12 years ■Profile: Calm and graceful. Often spends time with Ai. Rarely, but sometimes she does spinning figure-eights.

■Name: Shiro-chan ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 14 years ■Profile: Ultra-diet cat. Abnormalities were found in her blood tests, and she's now very thin. Loves sushi.

■Name: Sakura ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 3 years ■Profile: Energetic and speedy! Often stays on the second floor due to the cat zoning.

■Name: Anzu ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 5 years ■Profile: Gentle and friendly. Runs full-speed from one end of the dog run to the other!

■Name: Rin ■Breed: Mix, female ■Age: 6 years ■Profile: Obedient and honest. Best friends with Anzu.

■Name: Kun ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 9 years ■Profile: Quite sturdy. Gentle and the most easygoing of the bunch.

■Name: Rocky ■Breed: Mix, male ■Age: 13 years ■Profile: Stubborn on the outside, but actually a mama's boy. Deaf in both ears.