After Ooshima's cat named Sava suddenly dies, she finds it difficult to continue creating manga. However, with the help of a new kitten named Gou-Gou who shows up, she’s able to get over the loss of Sava and eventually feels inspired to continue her work. When she gets the horrible news that she’s been diagnosed with cancer, she’s devastated at first, but soon finds some new perspective on life and death.

Note: Won the Tezuka Osamu Short story Award in 2008.