Scene 1
11:58 PM, When the House Takes a Breath
A quiet night, and the room begins to shimmer
At night, the house breathes in a different rhythm. Light turns warmer, shadows stretch longer, and a meeting you never knew about prepares to begin.
Haru (Caretaker)
Protagonist
A warm-hearted caretaker who worries easily because she wants to do things right. Quick to learn and observant, she leads with calm consistency rather than force.
Bori (Dog)
Supporting
A friendly, expressive dog. When anxious, barking becomes his way to speak; when happy, everything turns into play. He teaches that behavior can be a message.
Lumi (Cat)
Supporting
A sensitive but deeply affectionate cat. She hides when unsure, and approaches quietly once she feels safe. She reframes hiding as a need for security, not rejection.
Momo (Rabbit)
Supporting
The meeting secretary. Small but sharp, Momo writes down rules and searches for what makes everyone feel safe. Turns big worries into small, repeatable steps.
Lion Night Lamp
Guide
A quiet stabilizer. When it turns on, the room softens and everyone calms down. It symbolizes gentle courage and steady reassurance.
Scene 2
Haru’s Sigh, and the Marks on the Sofa
Frustration begins when you do not know why
Haru looks at the tiny scars again. She almost scolds, but her heart feels heavy first. “Are you trying to tell me something?” she wonders.
Scene 3
Fish Bubbles Rising from a Cup
A playful sign arrives first
A small cup wobbles by the bowls. Bubble… bubble… fish-shaped bubbles rise and sparkle, like a playful invitation to listen.
Scene 4
A Paw-Stamped Invitation
Follow… but quietly
Under the cup: a fish-shaped treat and a note with round paw stamps and a wobbly little map. It feels like it whispers, “Follow, but quietly.”
Scene 5
The Round Table of Our Pets
Agenda: how we have been feeling lately
At midnight, the constellation rug glows faintly. Bori, Lumi, and Momo sit in a circle. Momo opens a tiny notebook, serious as can be.
Scene 6
When Moonlight Clears, Fear Shows Its Real Face
It was not horror, it was a misunderstanding
As the meeting gets serious, shadows swell and sounds feel louder than they are. Then the light steadies the room, and the “monster” disappears. It was misunderstanding.
Scene 7
Bori’s Confession: Barking Is a Signal
Barking is not “bad”, it is SOS
Bori stops wagging and looks honest. “I do not bark to be bad.” Loud hallway sounds, sudden lights, being alone too long… his body reacts before his thoughts do.
Scene 8
Lumi’s Misunderstanding: Hiding Is Not Sulking
Hiding is not rejection, it is safety
Lumi speaks softly: “I am not sulking.” When the world rushes in, she needs a small safe place to breathe. Hiding is not dislike, it is safety.
Scene 9
The Caretaker Joins the Meeting
I am sorry. Let us do it together.
Haru takes a breath and kneels by the rug. “I am sorry. I thought you were making my life hard.” Then she asks, gently: “What do you need from me?”
Scene 10
Three Pentacles: Our Home Routine Blueprint
We need a plan
Momo spreads a blueprint with three pawprint pentacles. “We need a plan.” Bori handles walks, Lumi handles rest, Haru handles safety. With roles, everyone relaxes.
Scene 11
Practical Tips: Three Small Changes
Small, often, consistently
Three things stand out on the plan: predictable routine, enough play and walks, and a calm safe corner. “No need to overhaul everything,” Momo says. “Small, often.”
Scene 12
The Moment the Lion Light Turns On
Gentle strength steadies the room
Click. The lion lamp turns on. Warm light fills the room, Bori’s breath slows, Lumi relaxes, and Haru speaks softly: “It is okay. I am here.”
Scene 13
Not Training, but a Promise
Guide, do not scold
Haru realizes it is a promise, not a battle. Gentle eye contact, slow “wait,” immediate praise and a treat. When she guides instead of scolds, Bori learns new ways to speak.
Scene 14
The Secret Council Meets Again, This Time Smiling
Not perfect, but better
A few days later, the living room finds its rhythm again. Even if everything is not perfect, understanding makes a path. The council closes warmly: “We are one team.”