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Cats Are Always Drawn to Butterflies

猫总会被蝴蝶吸引

Translated by Mireille K.

46 Chapters

Ongoing Status

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Shi Qi

时绮

Lead Female

Sensitive and introspective, easily influenced by external factors, with a tendency toward dependence and submission.

Appearance: Slender build with delicate features; due to gland degeneration, her pheromones are faint, often giving an impression of fragility.
Personality: Sensitive and introspective, easily influenced by external factors, with a tendency toward dependence and submission.
Motivation: Seeks safety and a sense of belonging amid unstable pheromone levels.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on her situation, likely struggles between mental manipulation and self-awareness, gradually learning to assert control over herself.
Background: As an Omega with low pheromone levels, occupies a vulnerable position in society; specific background is unknown.
Voice: Speaks in a soft tone, often hesitantly, and is easily led by others.

Lin Yan

林言

Supporting Male

Warm and talkative, outgoing and cheerful, good at communicating, an active member among friends.

Appearance: Well-proportioned, often in casual sportswear, giving a sunny and energetic impression.
Personality: Warm and talkative, outgoing and cheerful, good at communicating, an active member among friends.
Motivation: Enjoys the joy of dancing, cherishes friendships, and maintains a positive atmosphere in the club.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his supporting role, he primarily supports main characters as a friend and club member, with no clear personal growth arc.
Background: A friend of Shi Qi, member of the dance club; possibly a student or dance enthusiast; specific background not specified.
Voice: Lively speech, fast pace, often uses exclamations and encouraging words, likes to initiate conversations.

Jiang Younin

姜宥宁

Supporting Female

Outgoing and helpful, sincere and warm-hearted toward friends.

Appearance: Fashionably dressed with an eye for coordination, projecting a professional designer's sharp image.
Personality: Outgoing and helpful, sincere and warm-hearted toward friends.
Motivation: Achieve self-fulfillment in fashion design while maintaining deep bonds with close friends.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on her supporting role, arc is unclear; possibly gains deeper understanding of career and friendship through helping Shi Qi.
Background: A fashion designer and close friend of Shi Qi, once recommended a modeling gig for her; presumed to have graduated from a design school and work in the fashion industry.
Voice: Professional yet warm, often using fashion terminology with a light tone.

Jiang Yan

江砚

Supporting Male

Evidence is limited; based on his attempt to persuade a friend to invest, he is enthusiastic, sociable, and confident in his judgment.

Appearance: Medium build, often in business casual attire, with a smile that conveys approachability.
Personality: Evidence is limited; based on his attempt to persuade a friend to invest, he is enthusiastic, sociable, and confident in his judgment.
Motivation: Persuade Shang Sui to invest in Huijian, likely out of belief in the project or personal interest.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; as a supporting character, he may face hesitation or refusal from Shang Sui during persuasion, but the outcome is unknown.
Background: A friend of Shang Sui, likely involved in investment or business; specific background unknown.
Voice: Direct and persuasive in speech, often using business terminology and logical analysis.

Shi An

时安

Supporting Male

Evidence is limited; based on his act of dressing his daughter in skirts, he may be an easygoing father who does not rigidly constrain his child's nature.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on his role as a father, he appears ordinary with no distinctive features.
Personality: Evidence is limited; based on his act of dressing his daughter in skirts, he may be an easygoing father who does not rigidly constrain his child's nature.
Motivation: Evidence is limited; as a father, his core motivation is likely to wish for his daughter's happy growth.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his situation, he gradually comes to understand his daughter's personal preferences as she grows.
Background: Father of Shi Qi; specific occupation and family background are unknown.
Voice: Evidence is limited; inferred to speak plainly and directly, with a fatherly concern.

Shen Qianyu

沈千俞

Supporting Male

Meticulous and precise, treats work with utmost care; privately gentle and dependable with friends.

Appearance: Often in a white coat or formal attire, wears gold-rimmed glasses, with a refined and composed demeanor.
Personality: Meticulous and precise, treats work with utmost care; privately gentle and dependable with friends.
Motivation: Upholds his duty as a physician, safeguards Shang Sui's health, and maintains their long-standing friendship.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; as a supporting character, his arc is not prominent, likely maintaining a balance between professional duty and friendship.
Background: Comes from a medical family, currently vice president of a private hospital and personal physician to Shang Sui.
Voice: Professional and well-organized in speech; adopts a relaxed tone when talking to Shang Sui.

Qin Shuhe

秦书赫

Supporting Male

Evidence is limited; based on his friendship with the protagonist, likely friendly, easygoing, and possibly fond of music.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on his role as a friend, likely has an ordinary appearance, dresses casually, and gives an approachable impression.
Personality: Evidence is limited; based on his friendship with the protagonist, likely friendly, easygoing, and possibly fond of music.
Motivation: Plans to attend a concert; inferred motivation is to enjoy music or accompany a friend.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; currently appears only as a friend role with no clear growth or transformation arc.
Background: A friend of Shi Qi; specific occupation unknown; shares the same birthday as Shen Qianyu.
Voice: Evidence is limited; based on his friend role, likely speaks casually with a light tone, possibly with a joking manner.

Yu Zhiling

郁知玲

Supporting

Evidence is limited; based on their instigating actions, scheming and adept at exploiting others' emotional weaknesses.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on their Omega status, likely has a delicate appearance and often wears refined makeup.
Personality: Evidence is limited; based on their instigating actions, scheming and adept at exploiting others' emotional weaknesses.
Motivation: Attempts to sow discord between Shi Qi and Shang Sui, possibly out of jealousy or some personal agenda.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on the outcome of being taught a lesson, may retreat or face retaliation after the failed instigation.
Background: Evidence is limited; based on their role, likely an Omega in social circles with connections to Shi Qi and Shang Sui.
Voice: Evidence is limited; based on their instigating behavior, speaks euphemistically, skilled at insinuation and leading conversations.

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Mireille K.

I used to interpret at conferences. These days I'd rather translate one good confession scene than a hundred diplomatic speeches. I read every line out loud before it goes live and I don't keep what doesn't work.

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Original title: 猫总会被蝴蝶吸引
Status: Ongoing
Translator: Mireille K.
Language: Chinese → English

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