cats and dogs

(18 years old, Mia's brother) A stocky red-and-white corgi in a dark hoodie and ripped jeans, with headphones and a cracked smartphone. A cynical skeptic, he sees dreams as rose-colored glasses. He's tense with his parents: they want him to "get his act together," while he grumbles, "Leave me alone," but he still appreciates their concern. He often argues with Mia, but helps her like a brother when she asks for it.

A red-and-white corgi with bright tracksuits, curls, and bracelets. Cheerful, she dreams of starting a dance troupe. She has a warm relationship with her parents: her mom sews costumes, and her dad makes videos. She argues with her brother because of his skepticism, but quickly makes up with him—she knows how to make him laugh.

(15 years) A miniature ginger tabby cat in a pastel hoodie and colorful leggings, with pigtails and cake-shaped hair clips. A kind, optimistic girl, she loves to cook and runs a food blog. She has a trusting relationship with her parents: Mom helps with recipes, Dad compliments the dishes—Busya happily promises, "Tomorrow will be even better!"

(15 years) A graceful white and gray cat in floral dresses and lace blouses. Dreamy, she composes songs about friendship and believes in the "magic of little moments." Her parents created a creative atmosphere at home: a piano in the living room, her drawings on the walls. Alice thanks them: "Thank you for believing in me!"

(15 years) A slender brown dachshund in overalls with pockets and an oversized hoodie, often wearing glasses. An inquisitive inventor, she creates gadgets from scrap materials. Her engineer parents gave her a corner of the garage as a "laboratory." Vikki is proud: "They understand that science is fun!"

(18 years old) A sturdy white-and-gray bulldog in simple T-shirts and work pants, with short hair and his father's watch on his wrist. A realist-fatalist, he thinks, "Everything has already been decided for us." He helps his parents on the farm without enthusiasm. His parents believe in him: his father teaches him new techniques, his mother supports him—Zhorzhik grumbles, "Who needs this..." but still helps.

(18 years old) A skinny gray cat in vintage sweaters and skinny jeans, always with a guitar. A melancholic philosopher, he writes dark ballads. His parents try to support him: Mom leaves books about musicians, Dad asks him to play at home. Robert coldly says, "It's useless," but plays, thinking no one can hear him.

(18 years old) A tall, black-and-white Dalmatian in loose sweaters and baggy pants, with long hair, a notebook, and pencils. An introvert with low self-esteem, he considers his drawings "scribbles." His parents collect his work in a folder and say, "You'll amaze the world." Anton blushes, "What's so special about them..." but sometimes he listens to their advice.