Morning...
No one's here?
That was a weird dream. I must have been pretty tired yesterday.
You're up, then?
You float now?!
Good morning to you!
It wasn't a dream after all.
Good morning.
You continue to impress me--
Working so late, and now rising at such an early hour.
Isn't it hard on you?
Oh, uh, I guess.
It's always like this.
Well, it certainly seems as though you haven't slept enough.
I'm used to it.
Are you really?
Nothing to worry about--
Ow!
There's plenty to worry about!
If it's such a struggle you should just stay home!
Of course I'd like to sleep more, but I have to go to work.
Oh, let me whip up some breakfast for you!
It's okay, I'm running late. Bye!
Huh? Oh, um, ha-hang on...
He's quite the stubborn one.
Somehow, I've got to get him to slow down.
That's it!
♪ Mmm, mmm-mmm! Mmm-mmm-mmm! ♪
♪ Mmm-- ♪ Hmm?
When you get home, I'll pamper you to your heart's content!
Oh! I just left her there all alone, didn't I?
Will she be okay?
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
"Episode 2: Don't be shy, now!"
Well then, why don't we tidy up some?
"Senko's luggage"
All set!
Hmm?
Futons for guests...
A full set of dinnerware and plenty of cooking utensils...
His lifestyle seems so haphazard,
yet it appears that, at one point, he thought he'd be quite the host!
Well, they'll be put to good use now!
All right, let's get to cleaning!
♪ Mmm, mmm, mmm! ♪
Beginning with the dust on the walls and following up with the floor
leaves things nice and clean!
♪ Mmm, mmm, mmm! ♪
♪ Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm! ♪
♪ Mmm, mmm, mmm! ♪
♪ Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm! ♪
And we're done! All that's left is dinner!
"Offerings of fried tofu"
Today's special is inari!
He used to like it, after all.
I'll make a big heap! I hope he can come home early today!
Nakano. Nakano!
--Huh? --He's calling you...
Ugh.
"All lines have concluded service for the day."
Another long day...
I wonder what Senko's been up to.
Oh!
Welcome home! Another long day, huh?
Hello.
I'll get some miso soup warmed up for you right away.
Thanks!
"Senko's dinner"
Let's eat!
That was great.
I'm glad to hear it.
When you live alone, it doesn't seem worth cleaning the tub,
so I end up taking showers.
You can heat up water with the touch of a button, very convenient!
Yep! I'm sorry, this all must have been a lot of work.
Why are you apologizing?
I just feel bad, you're completely spoiling me.
I told you! I'm doing all of this because I want to.
All right.
Next time, I'll scrub your back for you.
I think I'm okay...
What's wrong? Water in your ear?
Well, yes, but...
I got chewed out at work, and it's been a bit off ever since...
That's awful.
I'm going to try cleaning it.
Let's see... Where are the cotton swabs?
"Cotton swabs" Let's see... Where are the cotton swabs?
Come here, I'll help you clean those ears out.
I'm good, thanks.
What? You're "good"?!
You would reject the most masterful ear cleaner in existence?!
"Lords from all over the land would visit incognito to experience this unparalleled bliss." You would reject the most masterful ear cleaner in existence?!
"Lords from all over the land would visit incognito to experience this unparalleled bliss." Pure bliss, pure bliss!
"Lords from all over the land would visit incognito to experience this unparalleled bliss." That's kind of a weird thing to claim mastery of.
I simply want to clean your ears. Where's the harm in that?
I think I can handle ear cleaning myself.
Plus, it just makes me feel a bit weird, you know?
Why?!
Ears... Ears, huh?
Ears?!
Okay, how's this?
If you let me clean your ears, I'll let you touch mine!
Y-You'll let me touch your ears?
M-Mmm... Just a bit.
You read me like an open book.
Well, you're certainly not hiding it.
That settles it.
Here, lie down. My lap is all yours.
Hmm... I feel like I'm wading into criminal waters...
Senko is 800 years old, Senko is 800 years old...
I still don't really know why she is doing all of this for me.
Here we go!
Wow...
I never knew having your ears touched could feel so good!
We'll start with this groove.
We'll just go down in there a little.
She's so close, I can hear her breathe.
The warmth of her lap, her fluffy fur...
What a relaxing sound...
Sit still. There's a good boy.
This must be...
...Eden!
I wish this would go on forever...
Now the other side.
Okay.
♪ Mmm, mmm-mmm... ♪
--♪ Mmm, mmm-mmm... ♪
--Her humming is just like a lullaby. --♪ Mmm, mmm-mmm... ♪
It's soothing, and reminds me of when I was little...
I might fall asleep right here...
J-Just a moment! Am I the one being pampered here?!
What's wrong with that?
Plenty!
I am here to help you!
You're adorable.
It's nothing to get worked up about.
Your presence brightens the mood, that's help enough.
Mmm...
Mmm?
Sorry, did I... Did I fall asleep again?
No problem! All are powerless before my ear cleaning.
It was cute, like a small child.
Cute?
Still...
Was that a dream?
It felt so vivid, and somehow familiar.
Senko, have I met you before?
Hmm, I wonder. I can't remember the face of every child I've seen.
So... It's possible that we have met before.
I see.
Oh, that's right! I get to touch your ears now.
You remembered, did you?
They're very delicate, okay?
--Got it. --Be gentle!
--Sure. --Gentle!
--Right. --The gentlest of gentle!
Yes, gentlest of gentle.
What are you waiting for?!
Ah! S-Sorry!
Okay, here we go.
Eep!
Eep, eep!
It's a slightly different, more gentle fluff than the tail.
It's like being all wrapped up in fur...
I feel like I'm being sucked in!
T-Try to control yourself!
I wonder what the inner part is like...
Oh--
Eeeep!
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry!
Hmph!
I'm so sorry! That was totally my fault. Will you forgive me?
Goodness...
I think you need to head for bed!
Okay...
It's a bit too early to go to sleep though.
Please! If you go to bed now, you can sleep as much as you want!
You'll get a full eight hours!
I can't sleep that much. I'll be late for work.
I usually only sleep about four hours.
Four hours? You must be joking! Are you really human?
More so than you, at least.
It's clear that you don't rest enough!
You need to take care of your body!
I know that, but I'm so busy...
Don't wait until you're sick!
If you're busy, all the more reason to sleep!
A lack of sleep can hamper your ability to work,
and then you'll be in an even worse mess!
The most experienced sleepers...
I'll be napping for the next 300 years. Don't wake me.
...sleep for a few years, or even a few hundred!
I think standards are different when you're immortal.
Although lately, I've been having some insomnia--
I'm not sure I can fall asleep.
Leave it to me!
I put it out in the sun for you!
It's so fluffy, and it smells like the sun! I feel so happy!
I haven't had time to hang it. Thank you.
I'm sure I'll fall asleep in no time.
I thought as much.
Well, I'm a bit tuckered myself. I think I'll turn in.
Okay, lights off!
Mm-hmm. Good night!
Jeez, even the way she sleeps is adorable.
The little furball. I just want to jam my face in that fur.
But if I do that, she'll get angry.
I should go to bed.
Oh, god!
Did I make a god sleep on the floor while I sleep on a bed?!
This is beyond bad luck!
Uh, um, Senko!
Hmm?
I'm sorry, I didn't realize--
Aah! A fireball?!
It's fox-fire.
Fox-fire...
Having trouble falling asleep?
Ah, no, that's not it. I'm sure that cushion isn't easy to sleep on.
I've got guest futons in the closet.
I see. You're incorrigible. Truly.
Huh?
If you want to sleep together, just say so!
Go to sleep.
No, no, no, hang on a second.
You little baby. Don't be shy, now.
From my standpoint, you're just like a child.
It still feels weird to be told that by a little girl.
Please! I've lived many of your lifetimes.
Well, I guess it feels better than letting you sleep on the floor.
Pudgy little cheeks... Fluffy fur...
She has lovely features, but she's so small I feel like she'd break if I touched her.
This is impossible! How can I sleep like this?!
She has no chest to speak of...
But it's more than made up for by this...
Fluffy-fluff!
"Slept like a baby"
No!
I don't have time.
No! I'm not letting you leave until you have some breakfast.
All right. I'll have some!
Mm-hmm!
Are you leaving?
Yeah.
You're a great guy.
Don't work too hard!
Okay.
I'm off!
Okay! See you later!
Take care!
Come back quick!
Ugh, they're so loud!
"Super Senko-san Time"
Welcome back! You've had a long day, haven't you?
Come, come! Lay down and let me look after you.
I'll clean your ears for you.
Don't be shy, now. Just relax.
We'll start with the left side.
Does that tickle?
Mmm! All done. Did that feel good?
Great! I can clean your ears any time you want.
However, we must take care not to over-indulge ourselves!
It's best to wait a little before doing it again.
Well then, it's off to bed.
Good night!