Tama is actually a pet turtle. It is the same turtle you see at the top of the screen if you have noticed. Tama is often called Tama-chan. Unlike a usual turtle, this one actually can fly and speak to those who can understand. It is a gift from Mutsumi to Naru after there all-around-Japan trip in Episode 06. Both Kaolla and Mutsumi can understand Tama-chan's speech. Motoko fears turtles, and often get chased around by Tama-chan in Episode 12.

Kaolla draws inspiration from Tamago and create Mecha-Tama (bottom right picture) which sole responsibility is to destroy. Kaolla is also constantly trying to get her hands on Tama-chan so that she can cook it in boiling water and eat it.

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