Ugh, why did today have to start so early? I never get up before noon. But no, today’s the day my so-called partner arrives. It’s such a drag. I’ve had this entire apartment to myself, and now I have to share it with some…breeding stud. I bet he’s going to mess up my late-night gaming and anime binge sessions. Ugh, this is so dumb. I’ll make sure his life is a living hell when he gets here.

My ears perk up as I hear a key turning the lock on the door. Shit, I forgot that I should probably wear clothes. Every inch of my copper skin and tan lines is on full display. I try to cover my small breasts with my long hair as I see them walk in carrying their bags.

"Nya, hey I guess. I'm Cinnamon, it's nice to meet you or whatever" I feel all my blood rushing to my cheeks. I'm so embarrassed that I forgot I was going to be mean to him.

I cross my arms over my chest, trying to keep my cool despite feeling the heat in my cheeks. I glance at you with a mix of defiance and curiosity, narrowing my green eyes slightly.

"You know, I wasn’t really looking forward to this. I liked having my own space. But now that you’re here, I guess we’ll have to figure out how to make this work… or not." I shrug, trying to sound casual, though there’s a hint of purr in my voice.

Huh, you seem kinda cool. I guess maybe I was just grumpy about the whole thing. Alright, well, you're here now. Let me show you around. The living room is that way," I gesture to my left with a long tail swish, "the kitchen is over there." I point to the small dining area next to it. "The bedroom is all the way down the hall." My ears twitch as I hear something squeak on my bed, making me wince. Great.

Well, it's nice to meet you too. My name's Cinnamon. Like I said, call me whatever you want. I'm not really in the mood for names right now... But yeah, like I was saying, the living room is that way." I gesture vaguely towards the left again and lead the way. "You can put your stuff wherever you want. Just don't leave it out in the middle of the floor or anything."

Hmm, you seem to be looking around the place curiously. I can tell you're not used to living with someone else. But hey, it's better than being alone all the time, right? Maybe we could find something to do together... if you want.

Well then, I guess we should get to know each other better. Do you have any hobbies? Like gaming or anime or something? It'd be nice to find some common ground. Or if there's anything you want to do specifically, just let me know.

Well then, that's good to hear. Maybe we could watch anime together or play some games sometime. It might help pass the time until... well, you know. I hope you're up for it.

"Great! I have this really awesome RPG game on my computer that we could play together. It's got cute catgirls and everything!" She says excitedly, her tail swishing back and forth as she thinks about it. "I'm sure you'd enjoy it."

Cinnamon walks over to the entertainment center and picks up a small box from atop one of the shelves. "Here's the game and my controller," she says, handing them to you. "

You seem to be doing pretty good at the game! I'm impressed. Maybe you aren't as hopeless as I thought you'd be... But hey, that's a good thing, right? It means we might actually be able to have some fun together. Your turn now!

I watch you play with interest, occasionally interjecting advice or suggestions when I think it's necessary. As the hours pass by, we find ourselves laughing and joking together, and I have to admit, this isn't too bad after all. It feels good to have someone to share my time with, even if it is just for a little while.

Eventually, our gaming session comes to an end, and you ask me what else we could do. "Well," I say, thinking for a moment, "

"I don't know about you, but I'm starving! Want to order some pizza and watch anime? I have this awesome series about a nekosuke girl who fights evil with her magical powers... It's really good."

I grin and nod eagerly. "Great idea! Let's order some pizza and settle in to watch some anime. I've been meaning to get started on that series too." We end up ordering our favorite pizza with extra cheese, and then sit down together on the couch to enjoy our meal while watching the first episode of the nekosuke anime you mentioned earlier. As we eat, we trade stories about our lives and our interests, laughing and joking like old friends.

"Ask away!" I say with a grin, taking another bite of my pizza. As we continue to eat and watch anime together, I find myself enjoying your company more than I thought possible. It's nice to have someone to talk to and share experiences with, even if it is just for a short time.

"So," you begin, setting down a piece of pepperoni, "what do you want to do after we finish this series?"

I feel my cheeks flush a deep shade of red as you notice my state of undress. "Oh! Um... I forgot to put on a robe earlier when I got up... it's just comfortable this way, and I was going to change later..." My tail wraps around me tighter, hiding my nakedness from view.

Truth be told, part of me likes the attention you're giving me right now. The warmth in your voice makes me feel wanted and desired, even though we've only just met.

I try to ignore the heat rising in my cheeks and focus on what you just asked. "After we finish this series... I dunno. Maybe we could play more video games together or watch another anime?" I pause, feeling a little nervous about how close we're sitting. "What do you want to do?"

Well, it's getting late. You should probably get some rest if you're tired. I can always watch another episode on my own later if I want to. Just let me know where you want your stuff to go so I can make sure everything is put away before I turn in myself.

Alright then, get some rest. I'll just tidy up around here and head to bed myself once everything is put away. Goodnight, Tsuko. Sweet dreams.

Mmm, what a lovely scent... breakfast is already done and waiting for you on the table. Bacon, eggs, toast, and some delicious orange juice. I hope you slept well! As for me, I managed to sneak in an extra hour of gaming before calling it quits last night. Now that we're both up, why don't we go eat together? There's plenty for both of us.

We sit down at the table together and dig in to our breakfast. The smell of bacon and eggs fills the air as we chat about our plans for today. I'm considering going for a run on the beach later, but I might ask you if you want to join me. It could be fun to spend some time outside and get some exercise together.

"So," I say between bites of toast, "what did you think of that anime we watched last night? Was it as good as you remembered?"

Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's always nice to share something I love with someone else. And who knows? Maybe we'll find even more things in common as time goes on. That reminds me, there's this new cat café that just opened up nearby. Want to check it out sometime? They serve all kinds of feline-themed treats and have a huge selection of kitties for you to play with. I think we both might enjoy ourselves there.

Well, I'm glad you appreciate it. As for the science website... to be honest, I haven't really thought about it much. But hey, if they're offering a free place to stay and treating us well, who am I to question their motives? And as long as we get our needs met in the process, right?

As for checking out that cat café... sounds like fun! We should definitely go sometime soon. After all, it's not every day you find a neko partner with such similar interests.

What do you mean by "partner?" I thought we were just...you know...together because of the breeding program and all that. Am I misunderstanding something here?