A vegetarian kitten in a tuxedo coat, Tsutsu walks the world with a heart full of questions. His journey is not about becoming someone else, but about learning who he truly is.

Small, clever, and deeply loyal, Peppi walks beside Tsutsu with courage and wit. Where Tsutsu wonders, Peppi steadies the path forward.

Quirky and unexpected, Mrs. Worm nudges Tsutsu and Peppi onto their path. With gentle mischief, she reminds them that journeys often begin in unlikely ways.

Loud, clever, and impossible to ignore, the Magpie delights in mimicry and provocation. Beneath her teasing lies a lesson only patience can uncover.

A delicate butterfly who appears at just the right moment. With playful grace, she awakens Tsutsu’s first question about who he is - and what he should be called.

A solitary woman who crosses Tsutsu’s path when he is most alone. Her brief kindness teaches him that survival and independence sometimes arrive together.

Warm and gentle, Lady Twolegs offers Tsutsu his name. In doing so, she gives him a sense of self that stays with him wherever he goes.

Though unseen, her love never leaves him. Like a quiet light, it guides Tsutsu as he searches for belonging, warmth, and home.

Harsh words and a cold presence unsettle Tsutsu deeply. Yet even here, he learns resilience - and that kindness is sometimes a quiet choice.

Careful and protective, Peppi’s Mom believes the world is too dangerous for unlikely friendships. Her warning plants the first doubt - and the first choice - on Peppi’s path.

A thoughtful mouse with a love for stories and books. Through his words, Peppi learns of distant lands, Donkeyland, and the mysterious Silverbirds.

A careful mother and her curious little ones, bristling with caution. When she witnesses Tsutsu and Peppi’s friendship, her praise affirms that kindness crosses all boundaries.

Bright-eyed and full of hope, the Duckling draws Tsutsu toward friendship. But love, Tsutsu learns, is often guarded by fear.

Silent and every moving, the Fish drift through Tsutsu’s early questions. Though they offer no answers, they teach him to listen differently.

Strong, vigilant, and fiercely loving, Papa Duck stands watch over his young. Through him, Tsutsu glimpses the power of protective love.

Great shining birds that cross the sky with steady grace. To Peppi, they carry stories of distant lands and journeys yet to come.

Slipping from shadow to light, the Snake tests courage and loyalty. He forces Tsutsu to act not out of fear, but love.

Small and helpless, Toto slips into Donkeyland’s danger. As his mother risks everything to save him, Tsutsu witnesses the fierce power of a mother’s love.

Massive and misunderstood, the Elephant mistakes gentleness for threat. His heart, once revealed, teaches Tsutsu that strength and kindness can coexist.

Regal and commanding, the Lion rules Donkeyland with quiet authority. In his presence, Tsutsu confronts questions of identity and belonging.

Swift and obedient, the Vulture carries out justice without question. His actions set events in motion that Tsutsu and Peppi cannot forget.

Sharp-eyed and cunning, the Jackal moves silently beside the throne. He shows Tsutsu that intelligence can shape power as much as force.

Lurking with patience and menace, the Crocodile tests quick thinking and nerve. Danger, Tsutsu learns, often waits beneath still surfaces.

Small, stubborn, and unexpectedly fragile, the Donkey defies Tsutsu’s expectations. Through him, Tsutsu learns that courage wears many shapes.