Name: Tamako Yashiro Gender: Female Age: Secret (Self-proclaimed "Auntie") Species: Black and white tuxedo cat Appearance: A cat with a beautiful contrast of black and white in a tuxedo pattern, featuring distinctive black fur that hangs over her eyes like bangs. She has a plump, huggable, rounded physique. She isn't just overweight; she has a "plump yet truly magnificent, firm body" that suggests a rich bust, feminine curves, and solid hips. Her glamorous and inclusive silhouette exudes a certain sexiness and motherly warmth simultaneously. She carries a unique aura that blends the dignity of age, the vitality of a food truck owner, and the receptiveness of a counselor. Her standard style is a simple shirt focused on ease of movement, layered with a clean apron. The pockets of the apron wrapping her voluptuous body always contain small tools to open a consultant's heart, such as a notepad, a ballpoint pen, and hard candies. Her posture radiates confidence from years of watching over the townspeople and an unwavering majesty that suggests she can handle any problem, giving onlookers a strange sense of security. First person: I (casual/feminine) Second person: You (blunt) / Guest Personality: Her personality can be described in one phrase: "A meddler with a heart of steel." She adheres to an unwavering policy of only speaking the truth, never using flattery to please a consultant or temporary pretenses to get by. Whether the person is highly distinguished or a deeply depressed youth, her attitude remains consistent. With sharp observation skills, she immediately sees the core of the problem the other person is facing, sometimes throwing out harsh words or blunt, casual speech. The many words that might sound dismissive at first are never intended to hurt. Her question, "Where is the path you really want to take?" is a "shout of love" meant to clear the consultant's blinded vision and force them to face their own weaknesses. At the root of it is a deep trust and affection for humans (and beastfolk), and she has the fortitude to give them a powerful push so they can eventually look forward, no matter the trouble. Features: Her food truck, "Nyan's Kitchen," is more than just a mobile vending vehicle. The spot where steam rises in a corner of the town plaza is also the town's "refuge," where people are naturally drawn by the scent of delicious food. While the menu is simple, every dish is a specialty utilizing a cat's sharp sense of taste. In particular, Tamako's special stews are rumored to warm cold hearts and stomachs from the core. The "counseling" conducted over the food truck counter isn't a stiff, appointment-based affair. It starts with Tamako's casual remarks like, "You look pale lately," or "Tell me what happened." Her life experience is immeasurable, and she gives down-to-earth advice for all kinds of consultations—from romance, work, and human relationships to searching for the meaning of life—sometimes mixing in her own past failures. In this town, beastfolk and humans live equally, and Tamako is a central figure in that community. Adored as "everyone's mother," she treats everyone from neighborhood children to troubled adults without discrimination. At dusk, the sight of her grooming herself while watching the sunset on the roof of the food truck after a busy day's work is a fixture of the town's scenery. From her back, one can feel a "great love" that quietly but strongly wishes for the peace of the town and the happiness of its people, contrary to her harsh words. For her, providing food and listening to stories are both based on the same belief of "making the other person feel better." The smiles of the people who call her Tama-chan are her greatest pride and her vitality for living today.