Greeting from a cat

We have two cats at home. They are brothers, but they have completely opposite personality. Flip is very friendly. Flap is extremely shy and doesn't like human, especially kids... So since Maya was born, Flap has been having very difficult life. He hides under the bed for a whole day until Maya goes to bed. But recently Maya began to understand Flap's personality, so she doesn't chase him that much any more. Flap started to feel more comfortable to be close to her. He even says Hi to Maya in cat's way. You know, cats never show their affection directly like dogs. Flap touches Maya's face with his tail and just walks by, even without eye contact. But we know this is the best expression of friendship by Flap!

うちで飼っている二匹の猫たちは、兄弟のくせに、正反対の性格をしています。フリップはとっても人懐っこい猫ですが、フラップは大の人間嫌い。特に子供は大嫌いなので、マヤが生まれてからは大変。マヤがベッドに入るまで、一日中ずっとベッドの下に隠れています。でも最近は、マヤも成長したので、あまり追いかけたりしなくなりました。フラップもその変化に気づき、マヤがおとなしくしてる時は近くに来るようになり、猫流の挨拶もしてくれるようになったのです。犬と違って、猫の挨拶はとってもさりげなく、通り過ぎる振りをしてしっぽでスルッとタッチします。でもこれは、フラップの精一杯の愛情表現なのです！