Nico is a fairy who looks like a fluffy, gray, long-haired cat. He acts like a gentleman, wears clothes, and walks on two legs. Nico cares a lot about how he looks and what he eats. He always says, “I am not a cat,” and does not like being called one. Still, he sometimes can’t resist when someone pets him or gives him catnip, just like a real cat. Nico used to be the partner of Lydia Ashenbert’s mother and decided to stay by Lydia’s side after she grew up. Nico hides some important secrets, but with the help of friends, he eventually shares them. He’s not the strongest fairy, but he knows a lot about fairies and helps Lydia often. Although he usually tries to avoid danger, he truly cares about those close to him.
Nico appears as a gray long-haired cat who dresses like a gentleman.
He wears neat clothes and walks upright on two legs.
Later in the story, his body changes. He becomes a short-haired black cat with only his paws white, looking like he is wearing socks.
His tie and clothes are adjusted by Kelpie.
Nico tries to look noble and proud.
He cares about style and food and hates being treated like a simple cat.
His catchphrase is, “I am not a cat.”
Even so, he is weak to things like being petted or catnip and lets his guard down when that happens.
Nico is easygoing and likes to relax.
If there is danger, he tries to hide or run away.
But if Lydia is in serious trouble, he worries about her more than anyone else.
Nico was once the partner of Lydia Ashenbert’s mother, Aurora.
He promised Aurora that he would watch over Lydia until she grew up.
At first, he thought about returning to his homeland after Lydia got married.
However, because Lydia wanted him to stay, he decided to keep living with her.
Nico is not the most powerful fairy, but he can turn invisible.
He knows a lot about fairies and the fairy world.
He often uses his knowledge to help Lydia.
Nico has a special bond with Lydia and always supports her.
He and Edgar J. C. Ashenbert have an odd friendship—Edgar can easily calm Nico with his weaknesses or tease him by petting his throat.
Nico and Raven are friends too, even though they sometimes misunderstand each other.
“I am not a cat.”
Watching Over Lydia
Nico promised Aurora to take care of Lydia Ashenbert until adulthood.
He supports Lydia with advice and knowledge about fairies, always staying close by.
Keeping Secrets
Nico knows a big secret about the Bloodstone that Lydia swallowed.
He struggles to keep it to himself, even though it is heavy for him.
With advice from Raven, Nico finally tells Lydia the truth.
Facing Danger
At the end of the story, Nico sneaks into the fairy world under the London Tower.
He tries to bring back the Fire Agate stone.
An evil fairy doctor, using Teran’s body, attacks Nico and tries to steal his magical power and life.
Thanks to Alvin’s help, Nico escapes at the last second.
Because of this attack, Nico’s spirit moves into a small kitten’s body.
He becomes a short-haired, black cat with white paws.
From then on, he appears as this “sock cat.”
Nico does not like people calling him a cat.
He can’t help but relax when someone pets him or gives him catnip.
His signature dressing style is always kept neat, thanks to Kelpie.
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