Is this for real?
Is this really happening to me?!
Kousaka, you know...
It's a bit embarrassing...
Actually, I'm...
Argh, I can't take it anymore!
Do you dislike me?
No, I don't!
Not at all!
But I've got to get my feelings in order...
I'll take good care of you...
Hey! Nyamses!
I told you not to come in my room, dammit!
You retarded cat!
You're doing this on purpose, knowing that I'm allergic to cats!
Yapping like a girl...
What a weak guy.
Now isn't the time to have a runny nose.
You damn brat.
Is this for real?
Am I still dreaming?
Let's start running toward the sky.
I'll grant all of your wishes.
Mew
wuv!
I have to kiss my normal days good bye
'cause I'm swamped with tasks left and right.
I lend him a hand, her a hand, and even a cat my hand.
It's a spinning triangle for me every day.
I don't even have time to relax.
I keep rushing from one place to another.
Amidst all of this, my feelings for you keep missing you.
Even when I'm feeling unlucky,
I'll find a big chance.
If I can see you smile,
I'm sure I'll be able to keep walking forward.
I wonder why that is.
Hoping that my hand reaches you one day,
I'll grant all of your wishes.
Cat 01!
The Ugly Cat and the
Cursed High Schooler
Now for the weather forecast.
Although it's September, the weather will stay warm.
Today we'll have sunshine across the country.
Yay! There'll be nice weather today too!
Suzu, hurry up and finish your breakfast.
Okay.
Ah. Morning, Junpei.
Your cat sensor never fails to amaze me.
What about breakfast?
No thanks.
Allergens at the breakfast table?
Is this torture?
I wonder what's the matter with you. Everyone in the Kousaka family is a cat-lover.
And Nyamses is so cute too!
Here, you can eat Junpei's portion too.
I'm off.
That's how my days have been like.
But...
Today... the butcher in SunRoad...
Sounds great!
I noticed it last night.
What do I do now...
I can understand what cats are saying!
And then you got beaten up for trespassing, right?
Uh, it didn't end that badly.
Don't change the topic!
Yeah, some people dote on their pets way too much.
"Our Tama says she loves Mama so much, she's so sweeeeet!"
So, what do they talk about?
For example...
Today, I'm planning on pestering the butcher in SunRoad for a feast.
Sounds great!
Doesn't it?
Stuff like that.
And then the guy put in another coin.
Uh, that didn't really happen either.
Listen to me, dammit! I'm serious!
Shouldn't you be talking to Mizuno about cats instead of us?
After all, she's a cat-lover.
Mizuno!
Yes?
Hey, you...!
You know, Junpei-
Y-You idiot!
All right everyone, take your seats.
Homeroom is starting.
Okay.
You're back, huh.
That was fast.
Shut up!
Hey, is Sumiyoshi late again?
She really is hopeless.
We should start preparing for the Cultural Festival.
Those assholes did it on purpose, knowing I have the hots for Mizuno...
Definitely on purpose!
Where is this house...
Understanding what cats say, huh...
Well yeah, that does sound like what an overly doting pet owner would say.
But...
Standby.
Please.
Warning.
Crap!
Did anything happen?
ITS HEAD!
Just like it was yesterday... right?
I don't believe in occult stuff.
But, uh... This is...
A curse...
Curse
I hope this will make up for it.
Of course not.
N-Nyamses!
I see.
The kid from the Kousaka family beheaded Jizou, huh?
Your Mama would cry if she heard that.
So you were watching!
Hello.
H-H-Hello.
Are you having a stroll with your cat?
No! Not at all!
I-I see.
Did you bring this?
Thank you.
Are you interested?
This Jizou was made to worship the cat that saved the people of this area from a disaster.
Its strong sense of righteousness brings it down just as strongly upon the wicked.
You'll get cursed if you do something bad.
I'm sure this Jizou is ecstatic over your offering.
Animal spirits watch for that a lot, they say.
Please tell me more about that!
Ooh...
The cat Jizou born to this land is...
What the hell... Starting from its birth?
Is he planning to read all of this?
It was the Kanen Era. In the latter half of the Edo Period.
And why the hell did he change his outfit?!
How is it related to his lecture?!
Actually, why are you here?
I know someone here, so I just tagged along to say hello.
Don't tell me here too...
Oh, Sis, you're here?
Sorry for barging in, Tama.
Right, it's a cat...
Is this human yours?
Yes. The cursed one who broke Jizou's head.
Really?!
Damn you, Nyam...
So that's why he's listening to the priest's preaching.
Unlike you, he's a total fool.
That cat has one big mouth...
I can hear you, you know.
But My Lord does sound bombastic with his complicated teachings.
In the end, he's just a smelly priest who frequents cabaret clubs.
Oh my.
C-Cabaret clubs?!
Aren't you supposed to be listening to the priest?
Tama, explain it to him.
Of course, Sis.
Ehm, simply put...
Just like the 100 Ghost Stories,
there are 100 stories about cats.
If you're sincere toward the Great Cat and do good deeds,
the curse will dispel just like a candle light going out.
However... being able to hear what cats say is just the first phase of the curse.
The curse will end up progressing if you do nothing to atone for it, and then...
Then...?
You'll turn into a cat.
Good deeds for the Great Cat?
Who do you think torments me every day?!
The hell I'll turn into an allergen!
The curse can go screw itself!
Oh boy. I did warn you.
Why're you giving me that haughty attitude?
Eh?
Aren't you taller than usual?
What?!
I've morphed into a cat!
S-Shit, my own hair's causing me to...
I'm suffocating...
H-Help...
I'm dying...
What? This is the last episode?
Kaede Mizuno will sing a song.
Mewwuv mew mew.
So long to my precious day off.
My memories got all hazy sometime yesterday...
Please come back again to hear more!
At this rate I'm gonna turn into a cat and die from my allergy.
But I have to go through allergen hell while dispelling this curse!
Ah, My Lord!
Thanks for visiting yesterday.
You again?! Who're you calling My Lord?!
You useless piece of trash who sleeps past noon.
I have something to talk to you about. Come down.
I so don't wanna do this...
You're not going to listen to me?!
I will! But don't enter this area!
Now, talk.
My Lord, that isn't the attitude of a listener.
Actually, these two are being terrorized by a human in this area.
They came to us crying for help, you see...
The human lures the cats with a very deviously orchestrated plan,
and then catches and plays with them as she pleases.
All victimized cats are neurotic wrecks.
Right, you two?
Humans are scary!
Hey, that sounds terrible!
Rats...
I accidentally...
Yeah! It's terrible!
My Lord, please help them!
My Lord!
What do you say?
Get off of me, I can't stand it!
And you call yourself a guy?!
Hey Mom, today's bargains are-
Sorry, but please don't get me into any more trouble.
Junpei?
Weird...
What happened to him?
Excuse me!
I visited you yesterday...
He isn't around...
Yeah, even if I don't do what they say...
There's got to be another way to break the curse!
Excuse me.
Please dash and get 'em!
Sheesh, those women are really abusing me 'cause dad transferred away.
Meat really is best raw, isn't it?
It's just so fresh.
Mizuno.
Kousaka, what're you doing?
Carrying those big bags.
Ah, well...
Thanks for giving me a hand.
But it sure is heavy.
Why don't I carry one of the bags?
No, there's no way I could make you...
How gallant. That's a boy for you.
Dad, it looks like I'll be fine on my own!
By the way, did you buy something?
This?
This is...
C-Cute!
A romance novel or something about animals, maybe?
It's a bit embarrassing but I really love them.
Brides of the Yakuza
This series!
Y-Yakuza novels?!
Yep!
I really love anything with manly spirit.
Part 10 is my absolute favorite!
The Don gets stabbed when he tries to shield the bride.
That's so manly!
That smile is really different.
I wonder if others who see us would think that w-w-we're together?
Seriously, what is that snotty brat doing, getting all lovey-dovey?
He's lovestruck, huh.
You two!
My Lord, what do you like about this dog-like girl?
What about your good deed for the Great Cat?
You're going to get punished now.
What did you say?
Hey! Look where you're walking!
I'm sorry.
A "sorry" won't settle this, you know?
Tama, pipe down for a bit.
A man is supposed to protect the woman he loves.
We mustn't interfere.
Shit, what am I going to do now?
I'm so sorry!
I'll pay for the clean-
I'm about to meet someone important right now!
I don't have the time for that!
Mizuno...
Hey, cut it out, will you?
She apologized to you!
By saying that...
I've triggered my death flag!
I'm sorry.
Um, I'll-
No, it's okay.
Sorry.
No, I'm sorry. Please forget about me!
Geez!
Hey, Tama!
What was that...
Sorry for the trouble, Kousaka.
Don't mention it.
But really, thanks a lot.
You were pretty cool.
Mizuno.
You were just like a Don! So cool!
A Don?!
That's so amazing!
I have the feeling that I've seen that guy before...
Darn, I got carried away just because I was dressed up.
I'd better seal away this outfit for the moment.
Oh boy, so that's how it is.
My Lord is stupid!
Sis! Sis!
You two...
Help us! The scary human came again!
Thank you. This is more than enough.
It's okay. I'll stay with you a bit longer.
I happen to have business around here too.
Oh? What kind of business-
What's wrong?
Kousaka, you know...
It's a bit embarrassing...
Actually, I'm...
Argh, I can't take it anymore!
I don't dislike you! I don't dislike you at all!
But I've got to get my feelings in order...
Here, here, good kitty. Here's your yummy lunch.
Caught ya!
Don't be so shy!
I'll take good care of you!
D-Don't tell me...
Wanna join me, Kousaka?
It's so cute!
No thanks!
Is that so?
I really love cats, but my parents are crazy about dogs...
We have so many dogs at home that I can't get a cat.
I come here to feed the feral cats.
And they let me pet them in return.
Devious plan!
Neurotic attack!
That matches the offender's profile...
Which means...
Yes, she's our arch-enemy, the one terrorizing this area.
Nyamses.
My my, I thought she smelled like dogs,
but I can't believe it's actually her...
Tell that stupid woman to stop oppressing the cats!
The hell I can do that, you shitty cats!
Gramps is gonna have a breakdown!
What's wrong, Kousaka?
What about those cats?
Mizuno.
Shit.
The allergens are invading my safety zone.
I've got no other choice now!
Um, please don't take this the wrong way, but...
It's okay to pet cats and stuff,
but going overboard isn't a good idea.
Look, that one seems to be distressed.
Really?
Even though it's wagging its tail so joyfully?
That only applies to dogs, Mizuno.
Actually, I'm jealous of that damn cat!
Hurry up and say it, you good-for-nothing!
The cat stares are really piercing me...
But...
I thought they were the same as dogs...
I know you don't have bad intentions, Mizuno, but...
My Lord! Say it!
Help him, help him!
Why am I in such a weird dilemma?!
Second try...
Um...
Second try...
Please don't get offended about what I'm going to say about the cat...
Uh, what I really want to say is... Well...
Let's do it, Tama.
Aye!
Isn't it about time that...
You...
QUIT TOUCHING!
N-No...
I said that... to the cats...
I'm terribly sorry!
Oh, so you can do it after all.
Well, that's also part of being a man.
Though he did lose something else in exchange.
My Lord! Your groceries!
You forgot your groceries!
Well, things are fine now.
Sis!
Nothing good comes from getting involved with cats.
The worst.
Yesterday was the worst day of my life.
If Mizuno...
...starts avoiding me now, what should I do?!
Ah, Kousaka!
I'm sorry about yesterday.
I always end up going overboard...
No... I'm the one who should be sorry.
I'll be more careful from now on.
By the way...
The cat with the red scarf who was next to you yesterday...
It's my family's pet.
I knew it!
Can I come to your place to see her?
I want you to tell me more about cats.
Sure!
A lot happened, but things turned out fine.
I'm back to my normal life again!
See ya!
Later!
Normal life is beautiful.
Oh, are you on your way home, My Lord?
Something is strange. I can still hear them.
Surely you didn't think the curse would be dispelled just by that?
It wasn't?
Oh, come on, My Lord. Didn't I say "100 stories"?
Which means I have 99 more to go?!
If you don't do it, you'll turn into a cat.
You'll be sincerely aiding with requests from now on.
NO!
And thus my sorrowful days began.
In this city where the summer breeze flashes through,
I see you chasing without ever falling back.
I take a deep breath and chase after you.
I whisper softly towards your back as it gets smaller.
When I can't sleep and I close my eyes,
I fantasize a future for myself.
You and I are smiling,
and everything else is nowhere to be seen.
No matter how dull you are towards my painful feelings,
I'll just make a wish in my heart.
I'm sure it will be granted by tomorrow.
When you and I randomly met in town,
you talked to me with a smile.
You made my heart hot with that simple act,
and you bring happiness into my life.
I'm so happy, Strawberry tea.
Today's Mewview.
Today's Mewview
Mizuno, your family has dogs, right?
Yep, we do.
Something like this?
Good boy!
Well, we have a Bernese, a Lab,
a Husky, and a Shepherd.
What?!
They're all big dogs! And they're military dogs too!
So many dogs!
Mewview
First law of the Way of the Cat:
If you want to get along with us cats,
get rid of the dog's odor on you.
Next Time
That Guy... A Servant?
Look forward to the next episode.