Is this for real?!
Is this really happening to me?!
Kousaka-kun, I...
It's a bit embarrassing, but I...
I can't hold back anymore!
Do you hate me?
No, I don't! I don't hate you at all!
B-But I'm not emotionally ready!
Love me a lot.
Hey! Nyamsus!
I told you not to come into my room!
You dumb cat!
Did you do this deliberately, knowing I'm allergic to cats?!
Yapping like a girl.
You've got no courage.
This is no time to be spacing out.
You sinner.
Is this for real?
Am I still dreaming?
ano sora e kimi to hashiri dasou
I'll dash towards the sky.
negaigoto zenbu kanaete ageru
I'll make all your wishes come true.
areya koreya to oshiyosete
Troubles engulfed me at every turn,
itsuno manika nichijou goodbye
and my normal days were gone before I knew it.
anote konote neko tedasuke
I help the cats with this and that.
guruguru mawaru triangle
The triangle whirls around me.
ukauka shite rarenai
There's no time to waste.
isoganakya ikenaitte
I'd better hurry.
kimi eno omoi mo sou nandaka karamawari da
My feelings towards you are spinning in circles.
tsuite nai koto mo
An unfortunate event
ookina chance ni naru kamo shirenai
might prove to be a big opportunity.
kimi no egao ga mireta nara kitto
If I get to see your smile,
nyan toka narutte mae wo muite miyou
I'll try to believe everything will be fine.
masa ni nyan darou
It's really a cat's power.
itsuka kono te todokimasu you ni
May this hand reach you some day.
negaigoto zenbu kanaete miseru yo
I'll really make all your wishes come true.
Cat 01!
The Ugly Cat and the
Cursed High Schooler
Now, on to the weather.
It's already mid-September, but there are more warm days ahead.
Skies will be clear throughout the country.
Good! It's another clear day!
Suzu, hurry and finish your breakfast.
Okay.
Oh, morning, Junpei.
Your cat detector sure is sensitive.
Hey, what about breakfast?
No thanks.
The allergy source is at the table this morning.
What torture.
Sheesh, the entire Takasaka family loves cats. What's with you?
Nyamsus is so cute!
Here, eat up all of Junpei's tasty food!
See ya.
This was my normal routine...
until now.
But...
...going to the butcher in Sun Road to...
That sounds great.
I noticed the change last night.
What can I do?
I...
I can understand what cats say!
After that, he charged in anyway and got his ass kicked.
That was so dumb.
Don't ignore me!
Yeah, I know that kind of pet owner.
"Our Tama says he loves me! Oh my, I wuv him!" Like that.
Suppose they do talk. What about?
Like...
Today, I'm going to the butcher in Sun Road to beg for food.
That sounds great.
Doesn't it?
Like that.
Then he started putting more coins in the game.
He's such a moron.
I'm serious!
If you wanna talk about cats, go find Mizuno.
She likes cats.
Mizuno! ...no ...no...
Yes?
Hey, wai—
Oh, Junpei was—
I-Idiots!
Everyone take your seats.
Homeroom is starting.
Okay.
You're back?
That was quick.
Shut up!
Oh, is Sumiyoshi late again?
She's really hopeless.
It's time to start preparing for the Culture Festival.
So today, we'll pick class reps for...
They did that on purpose, because they know I have feelings for Mizuno!
Where is this address?
I can understand what cats say, huh...
To others, that's just the crazy talk of a pet owner.
But...
Crap!
Is it all right?
The head!
Just like yesterday.
Figures.
I don't believe in occult stuff.
But is this...
It's a curse.
Curse
Can we make a deal about this?
Hell no.
N-Nyamsus!
I see.
Kousaka's son broke the head off the cat statue, huh.
Mama-san would cry if she knew about this.
You were watching?!
Oh, hello there.
H-H-Hello.
Taking a walk with your kitty?
Absolutely not!
I-I see.
Did you put this here?
Thank you.
N-No problem.
Are you interested?
The statue honors a cat that saved the people of this area from difficulties.
But because the cat had a very strong sense of righteousness,
people who treat it badly suffer and are cursed.
I'm sure the statue is happy with your offering.
The animal spirits watch us more than we realize.
Teach me more about this!
Yeah?
The cat statue in this area was originally found in...
We're starting with the statue's origins?!
Don't tell me you're gonna read all that.
The time is Kanen, during the middle Edo Period.
And why did you change your clothes?!
It has nothing to do with the story!
Besides, why are you here too?
I know the cat here.
I just came to say hi.
You mean there's...
Oh Nee-san, you were around?
Hi there, Tama.
It's a cat.
Is that human yours?
Yeah.
He's the sinner who broke off the statue's head.
Are you serious?!
Damn Nyam!
So, that's why he's listening to my master's story?
Unlike you, he's an idiot.
He sure talks a lot.
I can hear all that!
Well, all those stories make him sound authoritative,
but actually he's a lazy monk who frequents cabarets.
Oh really?
C-Cabarets?!
Why are you ignoring the monk's story?
Tama, explain it to him.
Okay, Nee-san.
To put it simply...
In the "Hundred Ghost Stories" parlor game, a room is illuminated by one hundred candles. As each guest tells a ghost story, the candles are extinguished one by one.
Just like in the Hundred Ghost Stories game,
there are a hundred cat stories.
If you revere cats with all your heart,
your curse will be lifted gradually, like the candle flames going out.
However...
Being able to understand cats is only the first phase of the curse.
If you fail to atone,
the curse will get worse, and in the end...
In the end?
You'll turn into a cat.
Revere cats with all my heart?
Who the hell do you think causes me grief every day?!
I won't listen, you allergens!
To hell with the curse!
See? We warned you.
What? Are you trying to bluff me?
Huh?
Aren't you getting bigger?
What?!
I'm a cat!
Crap, my fur is in my trachea.
I can't breathe.
H-Help—
I'm dying...
Wha? Final ep?
Mizuno Kaede singing.
Nyan koi, nya nya~
My day off is ruined.
My memory of yesterday is fading in and out.
Come listen again!
I'll turn into a cat and die from allergies at this rate.
But if I try to work towards a solution, I'll be in allergy hell!
Oh, Master!
About yesterday.
You again?! And who are you calling "Master"?!
What a lazy bum, sleeping past noon.
We've got to talk.
Come down.
I really don't wanna.
Are you willing to listen?!
I am!
But don't cross that line!
Now, talk.
That's no way to listen, Master.
Anyway, near the apartment complex, a human is molesting stray cats.
These kids came to us in tears.
This person uses sly methods to entice a cat.
Once the cat is caught, it's molested without end,
and ends up deeply traumatized as a result!
Right, guys?
Humans are scary!
That's so cruel!
See?
Crap, they tricked me.
Yes! It's cruel!
Help us, Master!
Master!
How about it, Master?
You can't trick me into getting involved!
And you call yourself a man?
Hey Mom, guess what's on sale today?
I'm sorry, but don't get me into any more trouble!
Junpei?
Weird.
What's got into him?
Excuse me!
I was here yesterday!
He's not here?
Yeah! There's no need to listen to them!
There must be other ways to lift the curse!
Sorry.
Make it quick!
Man, just 'cause Dad's away working, the women of the house treat me like a slave!
The meat's got to be raw!
It's so fresh!
Mizuno?
Kousaka-kun, why are you carrying those big bags?
Well...
Sorry for making you help.
But it sure is heavy.
Should I carry the whole bag?
No, I couldn't make you do that much.
You're really great.
A true man.
Dad, I'm going to do my best!
By the way, did you rent something?
Oh, this?
It's...
S-So cute.
Is it a romance, or about animals?
It's a bit embarrassing, but I really love...
Brides of the Yakuza
this series!
G-Gangsters?
Yup!
I love anything with manly spirit.
I especially like this tenth volume.
R-Really...
The Boss gets stabbed while protecting his wife.
He's really manly then!
Her smile is so close to me.
Do we happen to...
l-l-l-look like we're dating?
What is he doing, acting like a slob?
All lovey-dovey.
Y-You guys!
Master, what's so good about a girl who stinks of dogs?
What happened to treating cats with reverence?
You'll pay for it.
What?!
Hey! Watch where you're going!
I-I'm sorry.
Sorry won't do.
Tama, keep quiet.
It's a man's duty to protect the woman he loves.
Don't get in his way now.
Crap, what do I do?
Um, I'm really sorry!
I'll pay for cleaning—
I was going to see my lover.
I don't have time!
Mizuno...
Cut it out already.
She apologized!
That's what I said...
but it's my death flag, for sure!
I'm sorry.
Um, the cost of cleaning—
Really, it's okay.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
Please forget about this!
Geez!
Hey! Tama!
What was that?
I'm sorry about the trouble, Kousaka-kun.
N-No, don't mention it.
But, thank you so much.
You were pretty cool.
Mizuno...
You were like the Boss!
So cool!
The Boss?!
So cool! So cool!
But haven't I seen that man before?
Crap, wearing this suit makes me act tough.
I'd better refrain from dressing like this.
I see. That's how it is.
Master, you nitwit!
Nee-san! Nee-san!
You guys.
Help! It's here again!
Scary!
Uh, thanks so much. This should be far enough.
Nah, I'll carry it a bit further.
I was headed this way anyway.
What for?
What is it, all of a sudden?
Um, Kousaka-kun, I...
Kousaka-kun, I...
It's a bit embarrassing, but I...
Wha?! Wait!
I can't hold back anymore!
I don't hate you! I don't hate you at all!
But I'm not emotionally ready!
Come here, kitty.
I have yummy food.
Here.
Gotcha!
Don't be so bashful!
I'll love you to pieces!
D-Don't tell me...
Do you want to pet it too?
He's so cute!
No! No, thank you!
Really?
I love cats, but my parents prefer dogs.
We have lots of dogs at home, so we can't have cats.
I come here to feed the stray cats and pet them and pet them!
Sly methods.
Deeply traumatized.
A-A perfect match for the culprit.
Does that mean...
Yes, she's our enemy, the one who's been rampaging through this apartment complex.
Nyamsus!
I knew she smelled of dogs, but I couldn't believe it was her.
Go ahead and tell her!
"Stop the abuse, you dumb bitch!"
Go!
I can't do that, you stupid cats!
Uncle will be traumatized!
What's the matter, Kousaka-kun?
Who are those cats?
Mizuno...
Crap! The allergy sources are approaching me to force my hand.
Geez, I have no choice!
H-Hey...
I hope you won't be offended by this.
It's okay to love cats, but it's not okay to overdo it.
See? I think he's had enough.
Really?
Even though he's really excited and wagging his tail so much?
It's the opposite for cats, Mizuno.
Damn it, I'm getting envious of that cat!
Hurry the hell up, chicken!
The cats are staring at me so intently.
But...
I thought they acted like dogs.
She has no ill intentions.
But...
Master! Tell her!
Help us! Help us!
Why am I caught like this between a rock and a hard place?!
H-Hey, I hope you won't get offended about the cat...
Second try...
Well, my point is...
Tama, let's do it.
Right!
You should let that...
cat...
Hands off!
N-N-No!
I-I was telling the cats...
I'm sorry! I won't do it again!
You can do it.
Now you're a man.
Although he lost something else.
Master! Your bags!
You left your bags!
You'll be all right now.
Nee-san!
Nothing good comes from dealing with cats.
This is just crap.
Yesterday was the worst.
I'm sure Mizuno will...
What if she avoids me?
Oh, Kousaka-kun!
I'm sorry about yesterday.
I guess I tend to go overboard a lot.
I'm sorry too.
No, I'll be careful from now on.
By the way...
Was the cat with the red scarf yesterday...
Yeah, that's our cat.
I knew it!
Hey, can I come see her another day?
And you can tell me more about cats.
Yup.
A lot has happened, but I no longer care.
My life has returned to normal!
See ya.
Yeah!
Normal is wonderful.
You're just heading home, Master?
That's weird.
I can still hear them?
Did you think one deed was sufficient to lift the curse?
It wasn't?!
Come on, Master.
I told you about the Hundred Stories.
You mean I still have ninety-nine to go?!
You'll turn into a cat if you don't.
Revere cats with all your heart from now on.
NOOOOOO!
That's how my days of misfortune began.
natsu no kaze kirameku machi ni
In this town where the wind sparkles,
nigemizu oikakeru honokana sugata
I see your silhouette chasing a mirage.
shinkokyuu shite oikakeru kedo
You take a deep breath and keep chasing it.
chiisaku kieteyuku senaka ni sotto tsubuyaita
I whisper to your back as you get further away.
nemurenai yoru ni me wo tojite
When I close my eyes on sleepless nights,
omoiegaku mirai niwa
and imagine my future,
futari no egao sore igai ni mou mienai
I can only see the two of us smiling together.
konnani setsunai kimochi
This really sweet, painful thought...
kizuite kurenakutemo
Even if you never notice it,
kokoro ni sotto negau dake
I just wish for it in my mind.
ashita ni nareba kanau hazu
I'm sure it'll come true tomorrow.
surechigatta shunkan ni
At the moment we passed by each other,
waraikakete kureta ne
you gave me a smile.
soredake de mune ga atsui
Just that makes my heart glow,
shiawase dakara
because I'm happy...
shiawase dakara
because I'm happy.
strawberry kiss
Strawberry kiss.
Today's Nyan Koma!
Today's Mew view
You have dogs at home, right?
Yeah, we do.
Like this?
Good doggy.
Well, we have a Bernese, a Lab, a Husky, and a Shepherd.
They're all large dogs! And military dogs too!
Mew view
God! So many dogs!
The First Rule of Cats:
If you want to get along with us, get rid of your dog's stench.
That Guy... A Servant?
Next Time
Anyway, see you next time!