Happy Birthday, Hana

Most of the time, Hana rests contentedly in the shadow of her famous flatmate Maru. But since yesterday was her birthday, reader Andrew Y. shared these highlights from her twelfth trip around the sun.

Cat wearing a pink hat with "12th" embroidered on it
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Maru, King of Swing

The swing in Maru’s living room isn’t just for fun. It also gives him the perfect viewing spot to supervise his human servant cleaning his carpet.

Maru the cat sits on a swing in his living room.

Soon-to-be published author Maru inspects a preview of his ghostwritten memoirs.

via Andrew Y.

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Maru Gets Clipped

As we join Maru today, he and Hana are perplexed by undercover Kitten Miri, despite the sign pointing to her. But then it’s nail clipping time, which sends Maru into such a Zen state that he isn’t perplexed by anything.

Maru the cat sits in his human's lap, getting his nails trimmed

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Mmm, Steamed Maru

Maru truly lives a life of luxury. After a day in the snow, he warms up with a steamed towel. But the big revelation here is that Maru’s microwave plays music. Mine just beeps.

Maru the cat enjoys having his head wrapped in a towel

Maru boards his trusty elephant for a trip through the jungle, accompanied by his best friend World Cow. He may be gone awhile.

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