From Bully to Beloved Chef

Yoohei (a sleek, orange-furred cat wearing a pristine chef’s hat) sneaks into the back door

of a closed noodle shop at night, practicing knife skills on radishes. He watches Chef

Hana (a wise old Siamese cat) through the window, scribbling notes. His first dish—a

wobbly omelet—ends up burnt. He growls in frustration but tries again. "Every failure was

a step closer to perfection." While Yoohei is still mastering his skills,

the town announces a "Golden Whisk Cooking Competition." Prize: A chance to apprentice under

Chef Hana. Goro (a big bulky grey bully cat) laughs at Yoohei and said "Don’t

embarrass yourself!" Yoohei enters anyway. His paws shake as he chops, but he focuses—eyes