"TAMA'S JOB"
I forgot my textbook.
Hurry up.
Where's my gym uniform?
This is why I'm always telling you to get it ready before you go to bed.
You have it easy, Tama.
You don't do anything but sleep all day.
You'll be late!
Okay!
See you later!
Busy, busy...
I don't do anything?
Well, it's true, but...
There really isn't that much for us to do.
Pochi, let's play!
I can't today.
The family is out all day, so I have to stand guard.
I am a watchdog, after all.
That's unusual.
I see. Well, see you later.
I guess a dog's job is to stand guard.
But we cats don't have a job.
Momo!
Good morning!
Good morning, Tama!
I'm on my way to the park. Do you want to...
Sorry, I have to help with the café!
Momo, you're as cute as ever!
If you weren't around, I wouldn't feel like drinking coffee, Momo.
Me either. She's adorable.
Come to think of it, I guess Momo works as the idol cat of Coffee Shop Tulip.
Make way!
We're running late. I have to pass these out fast!
You too, Beh?
Thank you, Mr. Banta.
Huh? You're helping, too, Beh? That's so admirable.
Have a good day!
I'm so busy!
Work, work, work!
Tora!
You shouldn't be playing with that.
I keep telling you it's dangerous. Sheesh.
"MATSU BATH"
Here's your change!
Oh, you can get the coffee creamer from there!
See you next time, Koma.
Even Koma is working.
Hey, Tama!
I'll see you later!
You look out of sorts.
"INTERIOR NODA"
Did something happen?
"INTERIOR NODA" Y-Yeah. I mean, not really, but...
I guess the problem is "nothing."
Oh, you have a friend with you today?
How cute.
That's cheap.
It says only the first 50 customers.
Let's hurry.
I can't be wasting time here! The supermarket in the next town over is having a big sale!
Gon!
Gon-Gon!
He answered!
There's a cat here, too! It's cute!
Hey, let's play video games at my house!
Sure!
Do these two belong to the furniture store owner?
Yeah, I often see that one sleeping in front of the store.
They're so sweet!
We'd better get moving.
If we don't catch the next train, we won't make it back in time for the meeting!
Right! Bye-bye, kitty!
People these days sure are busy.
I mean, supermarkets, video games, meetings.
Every day is packed.
How about you, Gon?
Don't you have a job?
Sure, I do it all the time.
Everyone pets me, calls me cute and smiles, right?
Yeah.
That's it! That's my job. Being cute is my profession.
Why so surprised?
It's a full-fledged job, not one you can do if your heart's not in it.
They pet me, too. And said I was cute.
That's right.
You worked hard.
Good job.
I'm back!
Tama!
What did you do today?
You're as cute as always, Tama.
"MY NAME IS GON"
"ONE DOG SHOW"
My name is Gon.
The name is...
Oh, right. I just said it. It's Gon.
Thank you for coming.
I was born in the low-lying part of Osaka.
Apparently I was found whimpering in front of a kebab shop, of all places.
One thing led to another, and I wound up here, at Interior Noda on Third Street.
Incidentally, the origin of my name is connected to this shop.
"INTERIOR NODA" When you're at a furniture store, there's a chest of drawers, right?
"INTERIOR NODA" And when there's a chest of drawers, gon! You might bump into it.
Here comes one of my good friends.
It's the Kuramochi's pet, Bull.
Poor guy. He's taking a walk again today in that sweater.
When I look at him closely, he reminds me of an old lady in Osaka. I feel nostalgic.
But I wouldn't wear that.
Th-This is a disguise to stay out of the public eye!
And doing the family a favor! Like Papa on a Sunday!
I don't know what he's talking about.
Well, he's not a bad guy.
Don't look at me like that!
With a glass heart like that, will he be able to survive on Third Street?
Hey, listen to this!
I was in the newspaper the other day!
Oh, I know. Something about tofu...
Tofu tacos?
No! Tofu tasting.
"SOFT TOFU" "FIRM TOFU"
That's right! Pochi's owner has a tofu shop
and aside from his surprising snow white appearance, he has a special ability.
That's amazing. How can you tell the difference between firm tofu and soft tofu?
When you're a tofu master like me, it's almost like a conversation?
Yeah. It's like I'm having a conversation with the tofu.
When I'm face-to-face with the tofu, a small universe is formed.
I ask the tofu, "Who are you?" And then I hear the tofu's voice and listen to it.
What I'm trying to say is that I'm tofu and tofu is me!
That's more spiritual than necessary!
Huh.
He asked his question and then stopped paying attention!
--Did you know that tofu is one of the oldest foods in the world? --The incredible double-ditsy duo.
Really?
Next we've got a handsome loner.
He's cool as usual, although that outfit looks hot.
Wait a second!
A cool cat and a Tokyoite leader of the pack.
That's an unusual combination.
You again?
You and me are going to have it out today!
I refuse.
No refusing!
Fight me!
Rock... paper... scissors!
Look over...
There.
Why "look that way"?
For cats, "look that way" is mind control!
Rock... paper... scissors!
Rock, paper, one pattern!
Look over... there.
Darn it! Why can't I play the game without smelling the pointing finger?
I'm pathetic!
That's what all cats do!
I-I'll let you off the hook for today, but this isn't over! Remember that!
I refuse.
I told you, no refusing!
I'm tired.
Tora's natural ditziness cracks me up.
And I give Nora props too for putting up with him all the time.
Did you know, like dogs, even cats go home with their tail between their legs when they lose.
I tell you, Third Street sure has its share of characters.
Even though I just sit around, there's no time to be bored.
My name is Gon.
Third Street looks like a peaceful place, but to me, every day is a new comedy.
I wonder what's for dinner.
"ONE DOG SHOW"
"DOG POLICE"
This is the Third Street Police Station.
One of the employees is...
Dog Officer Kuro!
Another peaceful day on Third Street.
Thief!
A crime!
Blast it! That rascal!
What happened?
He says someone stole a fish.
What?
Hey, Kuro.
Did you find anything?
The footprints of the suspect, most likely.
What?
We're dealing with a cat.
You can tell?
Take a good look at your own paw.
On a dog's paw, the toe beans are close together, right?
Whereas with a cat, they're spread farther apart.
I see.
A tuna filet meant for sashimi was stolen.
The owner said he looked away for five seconds and then it was gone.
Sounds to me like the deed of a hungry cat.
A hungry cat, huh?
Anything out of the ordinary?
You were on the scene, right, Koma? Anything you remember would be useful.
At the time...
I was on my way to Momo's place.
And then?
I wanted to show Momo the toy my master bought for me...
O-Okay.
But then I thought it would be tiring to drag my toy all the way to Momo's...
...so I figured I would bring another one over.
Except I realized I'd shown her that one the last time...
Please! Get to the scene of the crime!
Tama!
Blast it! That rascal!
Tama? You're sure that's what you heard?
Yeah. I heard him angrily yell "Tama!"
Oh no!
Maybe Tama has something to do with the theft?
Tama would never do anything like that. Relax.
What are you doing?
Pochi! Um... I'm here to see Tama!
He's not home.
"HAVE YOU SEEN MY TAMA?"
He's lost again.
Lost...
Don't tell me Tama was so hungry that...
No, the crime took place on Third Street.
"HAVE YOU SEEN MY TAMA?" Even someone with a terrible sense of direction like Tama couldn't get lost on Third Street.
"HAVE YOU SEEN MY TAMA?" No, he could.
Kuro?
Criminals return to the scene of the crime.
If it is Tama...
I have to make him turn himself in!
Hey! Tama!
Tama!
You again?
Tama, that's naughty!
Th-That's the Tama that belongs to Mr. Isono of Third Street!
Dog Officer Kuro!
I'm glad to see you! I'm lost!
Tell me, where's my house again?
Tama!
--I'm ashamed of myself! --Officer?
--To think I suspected you! --Officer?
--To think I suspected you! --You're holding me a little too tightly!
--Forgive me, Tama! --You're holding me a little too tightly!
What? What's wrong?
Kuro, don't cry!
"DOG POLICE 2"
This is the Third Street Police Station.
One of the employees is...
Dog Officer Kuro!
A beautiful day for a patrol!
Beh.
What are you doing?
Watching a snail.
Is it fun?
Yeah!
All's well on Third Street!
Nora!
How are things?
What things?
Are you getting enough to eat?
Yeah.
Are you sharpening your nails?
No fleas?
What is this?
I worry about you, Nora.
Worry about Tora, not me.
Tora?
He's been acting strangely.
Strangely? I can't imagine Tora like that.
"DAIKI BUILDERS"
Tora!
Do you have a minute?
I'm in a hurry.
Where are you going?
What's it to you?
Hold on!
Would you show me what's in your pocket?
I told you, I'm in a hurry!
Tora!
He's not a cat for nothing. Fast on his feet.
Tora suddenly ran off when questioned by a police officer?
That's suspicious.
Yeah. Although it's hard to say for sure unless I investigate.
I'll contact you the moment I find anything.
I'm counting on you.
I hear a real cat lover has moved to Third Street recently.
Bull!
And some bad cats keep going over there.
Something fishy is going on, if you ask me.
Where is it?
It's near my house and has an unusual triangular roof.
Bull, the guard dog of Third Street and Solitary King of Destruction,
is willing to team up with you to go on patrol.
Ciao.
Lot of fancy houses around here.
This isn't a place where hoodlums gather.
Tora.
Kuro!
Gon, did you get anything?
That hairball Tora threw up contains traces of catnip!
What?
Back again, huh?
Here, have some.
More of that catnip you love...
What were you doing here?
I was just taking a little catnip.
Wh-What? It's not like catnip is illegal.
What was that for?
Not even Tome has ever hit me!
Idiot!
For older cats and those with weak hearts,
the stimulation from catnip is too strong, even dangerous!
Regular use can even lead to respiratory failure!
Even if it makes the cat happy, any human who gives a cat catnip every day is no cat lover!
Don't break the heart of the person
who truly loves you by jumping at the fleeting pleasure right under your nose!
Wake up! Tora!
I'm sorry! I... I...
Let's go home. Tome is waiting for you.
Okay.
All right, let's race to your house, Tora!
Get set, woof!
That's not fair! Wait up!
All's well on Third Street!
Don't give cats too much catnip!