Michael introduces his pet hamster named Slurpy. Slurpy is brown and white with two ears, black eyes, and a small tail. It enjoys running in the garden and playing, but does not like water, cats, or people with big feet. Michael also reviews a Japanese novel called The Travelling Cat Chronicles about a cat and its owner traveling around Japan. Michael's favorite wild animal is the elephant, which he describes as huge, intelligent, and protective. Some of Michael's hobbies include baking, listening to music, exercise, and traveling, which is his favorite.