He lived for work—until a few stray cats showed him how to live.
In this charming office romance with a feline twist, overworked “people-pleaser” Mamoru is known as the perfect employee—always reliable, always saying yes. But behind the polished image is a growing sense of burnout. Everything begins to change when he stumbles upon his quiet, seemingly emotionless coworker Kurone… happily playing with stray cats in the park.
This small, secret joy opens the door to an unexpected connection. As Mamoru starts slipping away from office expectations to join her, he begins to question the life he’s built and what truly makes him happy. Warm, relatable, and full of soft, fluffy moments, Cat-Life Balance is a heartfelt story about slowing down, setting boundaries, and finding connection in the simplest places.