I Favor The Purebred Longhaired Cat



This story surrounds an elementary age Lily as she wonders when her father will show her attention.


 * It is narrated from the perspective of Rei, who has taken the form of a cat and one of four of Lily's pets.


 * Rei does not understand human language but can pick up on Lily's emotions.
 * Out of concern, she gathers the others.
 * Rei: A normal black cat with short fur and typical characteristics.
 * Claire: A purebred cat with luxurious golden fur.
 * Lene: A mixed breed dog with long, chestnut-colored fur.
 * Misha: A purebred cat with long, silver fur.
 * Noticing that Lily was somewhat feeling down, they discuss Lily's behavior and decide to help her.
 * Claire thinks Lily is acting normally and feels a bit annoyed because she was woken from a nap.
 * Lene agrees with Rei.
 * Misha comments that Lily hasn't played with them as much lately.
 * After convincing Claire of the need to help, they later on enact a plan to cheer Lily up.
 * First approach: Rei
 * Lily smiles yet finds it unusual for Rei to do so.
 * Rei finds pride in being Lily's favorite pet to the point of commenting that Claire could be jealous.
 * Lily's smile seemed lacking so Rei rubs her face into Lily.
 * Lily gives back pats but still stares off into the distance.
 * Second approach: Claire
 * Lily is surprised by Claire as Claire always hangs around Rei.
 * Claire doesn't understand what Lily says but feels the need to be upset by it.
 * Claire leans into Lily which Lily wonders how she must look to elicit such a response.
 * Lily suddenly smacks her face to change her mood and hype herself up, surprising Claire.
 * Claire tries to communicate that Lily is doing well with comforting meows.
 * Third attempt: Lene
 * Lene barks at Lily, using animated motions to capture Lily's attention.
 * Lene ends up getting treats out of their interaction while trying to cheer up Lily.
 * Lene makes Lily wonder when she last had dinner with her father.
 * Final attempt: Misha
 * Misha makes no attempt at directly communicating to Lily.
 * Instead, she brings Lily her cellphone.
 * Misha gives affirming meows as Lily guesses what to do.
 * When Lily hesitates at one point, Misha moves Lily's hand to the phone, causing it to unlock.
 * Misha finally connects a call to Lily's father, forcing a conversation.
 * Lily talks to her father about parent teacher interviews, getting confirmation that he'll be able to make it.
 * Though surprised, it makes her quite happy.
 * Despite him having to come home late again that day, she she understands and is still happy yet in disbelief.
 * The four pets go to check in on Lily.
 * Lily lunges at all of them, playing with and hugging the ones she caught.
 * Rei anticipated something and was able to dodge out of the way.
 * Lily had cheered up to which Rei comments that she is a troublesome owner.
 * Rei congratulates Misha but Misha humbly brushes it off.
 * Claire and Lene also join in on commending Misha.
 * Misha is flattered but continues to act aloof.
 * As a result, all of the pets receive a special dinner that night while Lily remained in a great mood.
 * She continued to chase them around that night and play with them.
 * Rei comments that she won't go into details.

Continuity

 * Lily still carries the Lilium name.
 * In this world, she continues to be shy and timid.
 * Claire is still depicted as elegant as she would in her isekai world.
 * Claire still loves strawberries.
 * The others still refer to her as Claire-sama / Lady Claire due to the noble aura she gives off.
 * Lene continues to support Claire as a pet as she helps groom Claire.
 * Misha is shown as caring but somewhat distant in a throwback to her cool/cold personality.
 * Rei continues to come up with plans.
 * Rei also takes time to flirt with Claire with their typical tradeoffs.

Watakemo and I Favor the Purebred Longhaired Cat
Japanese - Romaji - English

私の推しは悪役令嬢 - Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou - I Favor the Villainess -


 * Abbreviated Title - 私の推し - Wataoshi

私の推しは純血長毛猫である - Watashi no Oshi wa Junketsu Nagamō Nekodearu - I Favor the Purebred Longhaired Cat


 * Abbreviated Title - わたけも - Watakemo

In this tweet, user, @_tsuji_haru_ makes connections from the kanji and the associated hiragana leading to how the title may have been created. The English translator, Sephallia, appreciated the cleverness in this interpretation and translated it to use as the title.


 * 私→わた
 * 血→け
 * 毛→も