Brrr!
I'm on my way home from a job interview.
Eat all you want. It's on me.
Anyway, you've gotten really big.
Do you remember me?
I used to play with you a lot.
Junpei was allergic to cats, so...
Anyway, I'm glad I ran into you again.
See ya.
Me, or that useless doofus?
I wonder what Junpei is planning to do...
about everything.
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 de
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 mukeru yo
I'll try to believe everything will be fine.
masa ni nyanderful
It's really a wonderful cat 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 11!
Friends
Ow.
Note: In Japan, "cat's tongue" is an idiom for sensitivity to hot food.
Oh? Got a cat's tongue now?
Y-Yeah.
Even though he hates cats, he's at that age.
That's totally unrelated!
Young man, do you want me to blow on your food?
By the way, how are things going with that girl?
"That girl"?
The girl you think of right before you fall asleep.
Dad was concerned too. He wrote about it in his letter.
"So, who is Junpei really after?"
What are you telling him while he's away?!
Why are you looking at me so funny?
You can see that I'm busy right now.
Ow.
Yes, my tongue's like a cat's now because of the curse, obviously.
It happened after someone found out that the cat statue was broken.
You need to pay your monthly bill in full, Mr. Monk.
I-I'm not a monk.
I'm actually in the IT industry—
But you smell of incense.
Wh-Wh-What are you talking about?
Oh no!
Th-This is...
Oh boy!
I must ask you faithful supporters for a donation.
You need to stop going to cabarets!
You lazy monk!
Eight times a week is beyond excessive!
Right now they blame the monk for breaking it.
But actually...
it was me.
Did you say something?
Nothing.
Oh.
Should I tell him the truth?
But I totally missed my opportunity.
Let's celebrate the peaceful completion of our second term.
Cheers!
With juice!
Cheers! With juice!
Tutankhamun!
Here we go!
Go! Go!
Senpai's been poked full of holes and—
Hang in there, Kaede!
Everything's in place now!
This is a great time
for me to put on a show for you.
Miracle Power!
I'll go run on the track!
How's he been since then?
Not good.
The temple recently spent a lot of money.
So he's flat broke.
The statue is mad, just like the manekineko from the other day.
But why is it punishing me?
The mood's pretty bad over there.
Yeah...
Anyway, show your feelings through dedication.
Show that you're a man!
Y-Yes.
His feelings?
Whassup, you guys?
Lose the serious faces!
Come on, join the party!
Why are you so flushed?!
Ojou-sama has a very unique condition. She gets plastered on normal juice.
Kousaka...
You haven't changed your mind?
If you take me as your wife, both this house and the Pharaoh's coffin will be yours.
I-I don't want them!
You there! Stop being soft on her!
Hey, Koubaka! You're really having fun talking with her, huh?
Don't just stand there, help me!
S-Senpai...
Oh! Kaede!
You're beautiful again today.
Oh my, Japanese drama!
With dedication, huh...
Well, she's right.
Okay!
Excuse me.
Yes?
I heard that you're hiring additional help.
Junpei-kun!
Welcome!
So you saw my love letter?
Stop playing tricks!
You're giving the women in my family the wrong idea!
I thought you might not realize it was from me unless I used some sort of distinctive style.
Use your name like everyone else!
So, who's going to be my trainer?
Me, of course.
Bye.
Want me to kiss you?
Now...
Call my cell if you need help.
Okay.
Working hard, Master?
Yeah.
It's very noble of you, earning money secretly to fix the statue.
I'm sure the statue will go easy on you about the curse.
Yes, it will.
I hope so.
Let's see, the next address is...
Hey Junpei, you found a job too?
S-Sumiyoshi!
Why?!
High school girls need lots of stuff!
Like clothes, cosmetics, a new cell phone, and considering the season...
Hey, you're showing your feelings through dedication?
Did she overhear the deal about the statue?
I'll gladly accept a Christmas present from you, in return for all the help I've given you.
Oh, it wasn't about that.
I see. You want to be my servant that badly?
What should I ask for?
Hell no.
Watch your mouth!
You're my servant—
Stop talking like a kid already.
Anyway, I need to get back to my deliveries.
Damn you!
Wait!
What's with his attitude?
Sumiyoshi-san, smile, smile!
Th-Thank you very much.
Thank you too.
You can take a break.
I took mine earlier.
Oh, okay.
Christmas, huh...
What are your plans for Christmas Eve?
The section manager asked me out.
Seriously?
Maybe I'll go just for the present.
After all, he's rolling in dough.
Maybe Junpei is planning to give K-Kaede a Christmas present and confess his feelings!
Hey, Kaede.
Kana-chan!
Where are Nagi-senpai and the others?
They're all out running together.
I see. Great timing.
I brought this.
Let's eat it together.
Thank you! It looks good!
So sweet.
H-Hey, Kaede...
Wh-Wh-What are your plans for Christmas?
I'll be busy with the club.
We might go out for some tea after practice though.
I-I thought so!
G-Good.
Of course, he'd never have the guts to do that.
This cake's delicious.
Y-Yeah...
That's good.
I never have any luck baking cakes.
I can cook anything else just fine.
I'm sorry, Kaede.
The truth is, about that idiot... I still...
Please stop!
What's wrong?
You go wild as soon as you get off work?
Oh come on, it's just to welcome you.
Or are you saying you won't drink what I buy?!
I wanna go home.
Everyone's so good at this.
They're way too funny.
I look like someone else?!
That's an illusion! Stop that bullshit illu—
I'm sorry about last night, Junpei-kun.
Seriously.
See ya.
Now...
We had great times back then.
We could have fun without a care in the world.
I'm off.
Hey, are you going to work?
Y-Yeah.
Are they for me?
Y-Yeah.
Then don't just stand there, give them to me!
10 Promises Between Me & My Cat
Oh hey, I won.
It looks like a cheesy flick.
You like that kind of stuff?
I-It was just luck!
I won it on a giveaway website by sheer luck.
Hey, are you working that day?
I'm off.
Oh, yeah?
I need to go to the next...
Then let's meet at 3:00 at the entrance of Sun Road.
I'll whack you a hundred times if you cry during the movie.
You'd better be prepared.
Y-Yes.
Why did she have to force this on me?
Stare...
What are you looking at?
You got something to say?
No.
But you know, I've also been with her a long time.
You're finally together again after fighting and breaking up.
Stop complaining and be good to her.
Jeez!
You messed up my doodling!
What's going on?
I'm looking for something.
Your nudie mags?
What makes you suggest that?!
I'm worried about your future!
It's none of your business.
He's taking so long.
Crap, now I've done it.
Everyone's full of Christmas spirit, even though it's still a few days away.
I might get carried away and...
I... I...
I might confess to him!
What was that scream about?
No, nothing!
You're quite relaxed, huh?
I'm just tired from working every day.
Oh, yeah?
And dress a little better!
Come on, let's get going!
Hey, ow! Ow!
Hey, aren't we going to a movie?
Don't worry.
We have time to kill, so let's take a stroll.
Um, Miss Sumiyoshi, will I be buying this with my wages?
Who knows?
I don't like that grin!
Does this look good on me?
Well?
Fine feathers make fine birds, I guess.
You piece of crap!
Please!
I'm so tired...
The fragrance of orange pekoe adds a gentle color to an elegant afternoon.
And it's cold.
Why an outdoor café during winter?
Shut up! I just read about it in a magazine!
Don't you see how fancy this is?
Yeah, yeah, all right.
I'm sure—
This way.
O-Oh, it's just a rich woman.
Man, I need to be careful in the metro area.
D-Did I just say "a rich woman"?
What's up, Sumiyoshi?
It's nothing.
I'm sorry, Kaede, I...
Hey, the line's moving.
I'm betraying you.
May I see your tickets?
Here.
Oh, this too.
H-Hey, why?
Why? See.
We'll be giving away special cat-themed cell straps to anyone who brings cat-related items.
I told you I didn't give it away.
Is this okay?
Yes.
Here's your souvenir.
Thanks.
Here.
Don't just stand there.
People are waiting behind you.
Y-Yeah.
Dad's sick?
Yes, and he'll be in the university hospital for a while.
Figures.
He was always useless and stubborn.
I see.
You found a cat?
But he could never ignore people in need.
I made ten promises to the cat.
He cries easily too, just like back then.
East Tokiwa Park
A-Are you all right, Junpei?
Y-Yeah.
I'm sorry, Nyam.
I'm your owner, but I can't even touch you.
Don't worry!
I'll play with Nyam a lot on your behalf!
Yeah.
But...
Just leave it to me!
So stop crying already.
Yeah.
Done!
Junpei can touch this without a problem.
It'll be a sign of our friendship!
There's still so much I need to tell you!
Yes, you do.
I guess I won't confess to him today.
So I want you to stay with me.
I'll be happy if I can just stay by his side...
as his friend.
The movie was so-so.
You cry way too much!
I'll whack you a hundred times for real!
Anyway, I'll keep this.
So you'd better take good care of that doll.
Don't ever throw it away.
Y-Yeah.
See ya, Junpei.
Y-Yeah.
She ended up making me pay for so much.
What's up with her?
You dimwit!
Cat punch!
Cat kick!
I still remember my old skills!
Now, next...
There you are!
Please help us!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you very much.
Kana-chan.
H-Hey, Kaede.
I came to buy a cake.
O-Oh, still practicing?
Yeah.
I want to share one with my teammates during our break.
Here.
It's on me. Take it.
But...
Sorry, Kaede.
For what?
May I have one?
Sorry.
Welcome!
I'll take the strawberry one.
Okay.
I wonder what's bothering Kana-chan.
Oh?
Kousaka-kun?
Come on, jump!
Don't be scared!
Man, this is such a hassle!
Kousaka-kun!
Well, I hope this will lift the curse a bit.
The curse?
No, really, no need to thank me.
I really have no use for rats.
He said something about a curse once before,
and it looks like he's talking with the cats.
Shoot, I'd better get back to work!
No way...
Good work.
Want some tea?
Thanks.
Weird.
There aren't any cats around here.
No freakin' way!
natsu no kaze kirameku machi ni
In this town where the wind sparkles,
nigemizu oikakeru anata no sugata
I see you 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 Tears
Strawberry tears.
Today's Nyan Koma.
Today's Nyan Koma
I've got cat ears!
What if someone sees me like this?
It was really worth getting in line early this morning.
I couldn't miss it now that they've added extra cat-eared girls.
No way I could miss it!
Please miss it.
Nyan Koma
What will become of Master?
By the way, we can move our ears independently.
Now, next week is the final episode!
No good.
Too strange.
Senpai hasn't done anything for so long.
I wonder what that was about yesterday.
The curse of the cat statue...
Why bother worrying?
Curses can't be real.
But Kousaka-kun always...
Always what?
We need to clear up Mizuno's misunderstanding as soon as possible.
Thank you, Kousaka-kun. I...
Next Nyan Koi, the final episode, 12th nyan-ko,
"Can Heaven Wait?"
So this really is where I end up!