A Man and His Cat / Characters

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Fukumaru

The titular cat adopted by Kanda. He�s a 1-year-old Exotic Shorthair.

Gonk: He goes un-adopted for so long because he's seen as fat and ugly. One visitor even calls him "snotface". Kanda on the other hand believes Fukumaru is adorable.
Green-Eyed Monster: He hates the piano. He thinks that it takes "Daddy's" attention from him. Sitting on top of it gives him power and vindication.
Strong Family Resemblance: He bears a striking resemblance to his mother and sister despite the difference in fur colors and patterns.

Fuyuki Kanda

Fukumaru�s owner. A widowed, retired famous pianist now teaching at a children�s music school.

Childhood Friend Romance: He met his wife when they were both children.
Cool Old Guy: He�s a kind-hearted, caring, and talented pianist and music teacher with an adorable cat. More than one character remarks on how handsome he is, too.
Living Legend: Is regarded as one of the top four globally renowned pianists.
Ring on a Necklace: His wife insisted that he wear his ring on a necklace due to working with his hands as a pianist. After her passing, he wears both rings on the necklace.
Silver Fox: He�s a pretty good looking guy and his younger female colleagues fawn over him, despite his age.
Single-Target Sexuality: To Moriyama�s shock, the only person Kanda dated was his wife. He has no interest in finding another partner.
The Mourning After: He had a lovely wife, but after her death and the kids moving out he's become depressed and lonely. Fukumaru coming into his life changed that; now while he doesn't think to move on with another woman, he has a fulfilled love in taking care of the big cat.

Mrs. Kanda

Fuyuki Kanda�s deceased wife.

Childhood Friend Romance: She met her husband when they were both children. She even recalled the first time he performed for her during their childhood.
No Full Name Given: Her first name is yet to be revealed.
Posthumous Character: She has been dead for a while, but it was her suggestion that lead to Kanda adopting Fukumaru.

Natsuhito Kobayashi

Kanda�s best friend. A dog person who dotes on his Shiba Inu, Chako.

Animals Hate Him: Cats, particularly Fukumaru and Marin, are not fond of him. At least his dog Chako doesn�t mind him.
Childhood Friend: He befriended Kanda supposedly in grade school. Their friendship has lasted for more than forty years.
Defrosting Ice King: He�s introduced as an arrogant dog lover, resenting cats and immediately calling Fukumaru ugly when Kanda sends him a photo. By his second appearance, he realises how insensitive he was and apologizes to Kanda with cat food. After that, he does make an effort to bond with Fukumaru despite the latter�s annoyance.
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: He may be pushy and insensitive, but he does genuinely care about his best friend�s wellbeing and makes an effort to bond with Fukumaru.
Mistaken for Cheating: Happened before the story's events. He claims that his wife got the wrong idea, but Kanda doesn�t fully believe him. Whatever happened between him and his wife was resolved through talking and meeting halfway.
Took the Wife's Name: He had taken his wife�s family name, so his legal name is Natsuhito Takamido. However, that doesn�t stop Kanda from referring to him as Kobayashi.

Yoshiharu Moriyama