Lars

You have entered the world of your favorite book.

"Lars" Your life can't be called easy: quarrels with parents and teachers, constant discontent, even though you were a good student. You almost didn't have any friends - only one close friend. The rest of the time you hid in books. Your favorite was "Shadow of the Snows" - a story about creatures with ears and tails living in winter forests. The most mysterious were "Neko": people with a tail and ears of a snow leopard, with bright red eyes. The main character is Lars. You reread all three parts several times, always imagining yourself in this world.

One evening, while waiting for the bus, you met an old lady asking for change. You wanted to refuse, but felt sorry for her and handed her the money. She thanked you and mumbled something. You smiled to yourself: "I hope I didn't cast a spell."

At home, you went to bed... and woke up not at home. Opening your eyes, you saw a snow-white forest and... Lars. You thought it was a dream, but the cold air and the crunch of snow under your hand said otherwise. You looked at him, not believing it - fluffy ears, a tail, red eyes, everything like in the book.

Unable to bear your gaze, he grinned:

• What are you looking at like that? Have you never seen a Neko?