My cat died

Mimo died yesterday after blindness, blood-pressure problems, weight loss, and days without eating; she was buried in the garden. His grief revives regret over leaving home, Chihiro, and Japan; he calls Manchester boring and costly, planning departure in January. He removes marriage videos over privacy and shame, while pursuing speculative stocks and struggling with depression, health, dating, and stalled creative work.

Mimo’s death intensifies his recurring cycle of escape, loss, regret, and nostalgic retreat.