Misfit

*This article contains **SPOILERS** for* The Misadventures of Misfit and Mieko*.*

## Misfit

### Relatives

Dorothy (mother)
Lucius (father)
Sanji (implied ancestor)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Yellow

**Misfit** is an Unlucky cat and one of the main protagonists of *The Misadventures of Misfit and Mieko*.

## Biography

Misfit was born to Dorothy and Lucius, and the three lived together in a house that, at least eventually, was precariously perched on top of a spire of rock. The three loved each other dearly, but constantly had to contend with Misfit’s supernatural bad luck. After a number of incidents, including his parents having to replace their kitchen after Misfit caused a fire that nearly destroyed the house, Misfit had enough. Leaving home without even saying goodbye, he set out to find a way to rid himself of his ill fortune.

Misfit made his way to the Village of Lucky Cats, only to become trapped when the arm of a statue broke off and fell on him. Fortunately, help arrived in the form of another young cat. However, Misfit rebuffed his new acquaintance’s inquiries, and proceeded to his objective: a lucky penny. Misfit claimed the treasure, only to be menaced by a pair of guard robots.

Once again, the other cat came to Misfit’s aid, prompting Misfit to introduce himself. The other cat gave his own name as Mieko, but their conversation was interrupted as Misfit was hit by a bolt of lightning. Mieko then realized he was in the presence of an unlucky cat; being a lucky cat himself, he suggested that they travel together. Misfit readily agreed, realizing that Mieko’s good luck would safeguard him from the effects of Misfit’s bad luck. However, he soon found Mieko to be extremely chatty, and ended up yelling at him to be quiet.

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When Mieko offered to replace the scarf, Misfit explained despairingly that it had been a family heirloom.

## Physical appearance

Misfit is a tall, lanky black cat with black eyes and yellow colored sclera. His tail typically curves downward slightly before standing straight up, with the end curving downwards again to form a crook. The end of his tail, as well as the bottom curve, are wrapped in bandages. Misfit has a faint scar running diagonally over his right eye, and the ear on that side also has a triangular notch out of it. Misfit has four whiskers that were previously short and stood straight but have gradually lengthened and become wavy over time.

Usually, his only clothing/accessory is a scarf, usually red. Originally, he wore one passed down through his family, but this was later replaced with one given to him by Mieko for his birthday. Between losing the former and receiving the latter, he wore a light blue scarf.

## Relationships

### Mieko

Mieko is Misfit’s best friend, a lucky cat. Brought together by their shared desire to be rid of their abnormal luck-bad in Misfit’s case and good in Mieko’s-the pair have since become inseparable.

### Dorothy and Lucius

Dorothy and Lucius are Misfit’s mother and father, respectively. They love each other, but Misfit’s catastrophic ill luck has caused some strain over the years. Eventually, for his parents’ sake, Misfit left home without warning, to the sorrow of both his parents. Lucius’ sorrow would eventually manifest as coldness and anger when his son returned home with Mieko.

In spite of this, Lucius and Dorothy both acted to save the younger cats from a potentially lethal fall. Afterwards, they joked about previous instances of rescuing Misfit, revealing that they did not in fact blame him for the mishaps that followed him. Though understanding his son’s reasons, Lucius expressed gladness that they could say goodbye on this occasion. Dorothy, though saddened, was of a similar mind, wishing Misfit luck as he departed.

### Peni

Peni, alias Lady Luck, is a female lucky cat who started out as Misfit’s enemy. Her henchmen, Tink and Tonks, abducted Misfit under the assumption that he was a lucky cat she was seeking to recruit. During their first encounter, Misfit briefly mistook her intimidation tactics for romantic interest, leaving her flustered. Misfit narrowly avoided serious harm when Mieko came to his rescue.

The pair later met again when they both attended the Ever After Masquerade Ball, to which Misfit had been invited by his stalker Helena Blight. Despite their previous antagonism, Peni came to Misfit’s aid in escaping Helena’s unwanted attentions in exchange for his promise of information. The pair unexpectedly found themselves enjoying the dance, only for Peni to blow Misfit’s cover when she denied this. In spite of this, she then tried to help him escape Helena, going so far as tackling the witch to rescue him.

When Helena accused Peni of “trying to steal [Misfit]”, Peni expressed revulsion at the idea. However, when Misfit crashed to the ground beneath a fallen chandelier, she was quick to see if he was unharmed. A dazed Misfit complimented her appearance, much to Helena’s rage; fortunately, the altercation was brought to a halt by Helena’s Gran Gran. During Misfit’s conversation with the older witch, Peni learned of his quest for the Seven Spirits of Luck. She departed without saying goodbye, much to Misfit’s offense.

The next time the pair met was after Peni had been ordered to kill Misfit and Mieko, and had even sent other assassins after them. She began attacking Misfit, only to save him from a nasty fall. Misfit quickly accused her of liking him, and Peni attempted to deny it only to admit that she found him “mildly adorable.” A blushing Peni quickly punched a smirking Misfit, and promptly reiterated her mission to kill him. However, Misfit sensed her hesitation and commented on it; before she could explain herself, Mieko arrived.

Peni responded by shoving Misfit off a nearby cliff and into a raging river. However, she later approached Mieko to offer her help in finding him. In spite of her expressing the desire to make things right, Mieko refused to believe her. However, she then revealed that her pushing Misfit had been a reaction to *Mieko’s* arrival. Aware of what Mieko had previously done to him while possessed by his ancestor Jin, she had wanted to protect Misfit.

In spite of Mieko insisting that she leave, Peni sought out and found Misfit herself. Wearing a disguise, she attended to his wounds, and was stunned when he awoke soon afterwards and proved capable of walking. She was then visibly distressed when he proved to be amnesiac, not remembering meeting Mieko or anything that had occurred since. Peni endeavored to help Misfit recover his memories, introducing herself by her true name for the first time while still disguised.

Her determination unwittingly struck a chord in Misfit’s mind, and he fell unconscious to her dismay. Despairing, she expressed her deep contrition to Misfit just as he woke up, and pulled him into a relieved embrace. Upon hearing from him that his memories had been intentionally blocked, Peni resolved to show him her face in hopes that it would help him. Before she could do so, they heard Mieko’s approach, and Peni hid herself.

The reunion brought back Misfit’s memories, but he looked around for Peni. Watching from a distance, Peni removed her hood and chided herself for thinking she could reconcile with the unlucky cat. She watched sadly as he and Mieko departed, only for Misfit to turn and wink at her. Realizing that Misfit’s recovered memories had allowed him to identify her despite her disguise, Peni became flustered.

Unfortunately, Lady Luck’s master, Himitsu, became aware that she had defied orders because of her growing feelings for Misfit. He thus placed a curse on her, leaving her a shell of her former self. In this state, Peni attacked Misfit again, but Misfit prevented Mieko from harming her in retaliation. Misfit then sought to reach Peni, who in spite of the curse showed signs of reluctance to harm him. Pulling her into the same dance steps they had taken at the ball, he expressed understanding for Peni’s situation and grief that he had been unable to prevent her current condition.

Misfit’s words moved Peni, but also caused a new manifestation of her curse. Shrouded in dark energy, she unleashed a magical shriek, but Misfit fought through the shockwaves to reach her. As they touched, the darkness enveloped them both, recreating their appearances from the ball. Misfit then viewed Peni’s memories of being forced into the service of Himitsu, her own father.

Peni then recalled being cursed, which she felt she deserved, and lamented not going with Misfit and confessing that she had fallen in love with him. Finding himself in a strange space, a shaken Misfit found Peni. Going to her, he tried to reassure her, only to find her eyes dull and lifeless. Heartbroken, Misfit expressed forgiveness to her, and his understanding that she had never wanted to harm him.

Filled with anger and sorrow, Misfit promised that he would never let Himitsu hurt Peni again. He then pleaded with her to come back, and confessed that he had fallen in love with her too. At his kiss, Peni’s curse was broken and both were freed. Unfortunately, a traumatized Peni thought she was suffering some new torment and fled. Misfit followed her but lost her, and was left sobbing on his knees as Mieko tried to comfort him.

## Trivia

* According to the One Year Anniversary Q&A:
	+ Misfit has had a number of imaginary love interests.
	+ He is 23 years old.
	+ He got his scars after falling *up* a flight of stairs with a plate of spaghetti.
	+ If he gets normal luck, he would hug his parents free of the fear that he might accidentally cause them to come to harm.
* According to the Three Year Anniversary Q&A:
	+ Misfit doesn't really have any hobbies, and spent most of his spare time before leaving home reading about lucky charms.
	+ When asked about his feelings for Peni, he gets extremely emotional.
	+ Yogurt is Misfit's favorite food, despite the fact that he's lactose intolerant.
	+ He likes moonflowers because they open up at night, and he likes the way they look and smell. Misfit also admits to having tasted them.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/the-misadventures-of-misfit-and-mieko/misfit-and-mieko-anniversary-special-2021/viewer?title\_no=570572&episode\_no=97
2. ↑ As revealed in Cattywampus
3. ↑ As revealed in Find a Penny
4. ↑ As revealed in Copycat