黒ねこの王子カーボネル (岩波少年文庫 161) / Black Cat Prince Carbonel (Iwanami Bunko boy 161)

Carbonel's personality is so vivid and fun — I wonder if the author based him on any real cats or just let her imagination run wild.

The playful tone kept me hooked, but I also loved how the characters faced real challenges. Was that contrast intentional?

The quaint, detailed environment made the magic feel more cozy and believable. Do you think the setting was inspired by a real place?