Moca

Moca (モカ, Moka) is the pet cat of Mirei Hoshina.

Moca has a gentle and calm personality. Mirei describes her as a ”ponkotsu cat” who falls from even a small step on the stairs. “The image of a cat is quick and agile, is Moca, who is always stumbling, really a cat? I think about it all the time,” says Mirei.

History
Before Mirei was born, her family owned a Somali cat. At some point, it passed away, and her whole family felt lonely. On her way home from school one day, Mirei’s parents contacted her to meet them at the pet store. When she arrived, her mother told her she could take a pet home. This is the first time Mirei met Moca. Her first impression of Moca was her bright eyes, pink nose, and her large ears. She was crying out with a cute voice. Moca’s face reminded Mirei of her old cat, so she decided to take her home with the family. “This must be fate," Mirei says.

After a long day of work, Mirei’s parents would drive her home. She was tired from the rehearsals, but being reunited with Moca would cheer her up.

When Mirei eats with her family, Moca appeals to want to eat with her, so she brings Moca a plate of her own. Unusually enough, Moca will eat lying down. Mirei and her family would laugh at the unique sight. Mirei loves Moca and her sloppy behaviour.

Trivia

 * Her birthday is May 1, 2014.
 * Her favourite food is Freeze-Dry Sasami Furikake.
 * Her favourite place is the top of the cat tower.
 * Her special skill is eating rice lying down.
 * While Mirei’s Somali cat was smart and elegant, Moca is the complete opposite.
 * She loves boxes and paper.