This sweet tale of a Lady and her Cat is heartwarming- read it here

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Miyoko Ihara started a project documenting her grandmother's relationship that began with a stray cat thirteen years ago.

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Misao found a white kitten near her home and took it in, the kitten quickly became taken with her new owner as she followed her around everywhere.  She decided to name the kitten Fukumara and their friendship started to blossom.

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They spend every waking moment together.

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Fukumara follows her to work, to the market, and back home.  Anywhere she goes, her feline friend is present.

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They nap together.

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They garden together.

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Work together in the fields.

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Keep each other company for a snack.

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Fukumara even keeps Misao company while she bathes.

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They are true friends and just enjoy being together.

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This sweet little pair are adorable and their love for each other is apparent.

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May we all find a friendship as sweet as this one.

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