"HE'S IN TOWN"
The weather's nice.
It's another beautiful day.
"EARS"
"SILLY HAIR"
"TAIL"
Target acquired.
Just my imagination?
Maybe not just my imagination!
Help!
Tama?
What's wrong?
I don't know! But something scary is chasing me!
Is it a ghost?
All right, I'll nab that ghost!
--Koma! --Right!
"DANGER"
Obstacle found.
Poke, poke.
What's the idea of scaring us?
Who are you and where are you from?
I'm from my address and who I am is my name.
Are you satisfied with that explanation?
W-Well, I guess so.
My address is my owner's private information, so I can't give that out.
What does "private information" mean?
Private information is information in which you expect privacy,
in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law,
which applies to all living people and includes name, date of birth, address, contact details,
and other information that identifies a specified individual.
I don't really get it,
but does asking you what street you're from also count as "private information"?
Yes. Because personal information is...
O-Okay, we get it!
You don't have to say it again!
You don't have to be so snotty!
So even though you're new here, you're not even going to tell us your name?
Oh, I apologize for my rudeness.
I beg your pardon.
My name is Stella Leonis.
I am the version 2.01 AIBO of a Leo born in the summer.
That's long!
That's hard to say!
You don't have a two-syllable name?
That's about all we can remember, right?
My question is, what part of all that is your name?
That's your question? Um, as I said, my name is Stella Leonis...
Then Leo it is!
Yeah, you look like a Leo.
Two syllables really are best.
Nice to meet you, Leo!
Nice to meet you!
Since you're new here, you're my follower, Leo.
Call me Big Sis Koma.
Good morning.
Who's this? I haven't seen him before.
Gon, this is the newbie, Leo.
You wouldn't think from looking at him, but Gon is actually the boss of Third Street.
If you want to stick around here, you'd better introduce yourself.
--Excuse me? --Go on!
Um, I'm Stella Leo...
I-I'm Leo.
Another day, another brouhaha brewing on Third Street.
Must be troublesome for you too, Leo. In fact, you're an AIBO, aren't you?
Yes!
Huh... I mean...
What's an AIBO?
Simply put, it's a robot.
Robot?
Cool!
That's awesome, Leo!
You should've told us from the start! Sheesh, you're a dense newbie.
I-I did tell you.
Okay, okay. So why did an AIBO like you go to the trouble of coming to Third Street?
Actually...
Tama, please let me study you, so I can become cute.
M-Me?
It seems this robot has issues.
It was summer of last year...
It woke up!
Nice to meet you, Stella Leonis!
That's when I first met my master.
My heart beat with delight.
My new life would begin.
Together with her!
And yet...
Cats are so cute!
It was the first time I'd seen my master smile like that.
That one, too!
And that one!
As an AIBO, I can't do any of that!
That's when I made up my mind.
I was determined to become cute!
So I can see my master's pleased face!
I see.
You set yourself a fine goal there.
Or that's what I'd like to say, but Tama's cuteness is all natural.
It's not something that can easily be imitated.
No, leave it to me!
I've got mecha-eyes and a CPU that contains the best of the manufacturer's tech.
Um...
"CUTE" "CUTE" "CUTE" "SUPER CUTE"
"CUTE" "CUTE" "SUPER CUTE"
Analysis complete!
How's that? Perfect, right?
I think you've still got a long way to go.
Th-That can't be!
I overheard your conversation.
Absolute perfection. But this is my natural form.
So cute, it could drive people to violence.
I'll teach you how to be like that!
I did it.
Sorry. I can't quite comprehend what you're saying.
The seal blocking cuteness has been lifted!
And it unveiled me!
The place you're looking for has not been found.
I'm not talking about a place!
You don't get it? Look at this!
The living god of cute! That is none other than me!
--I am the luxury liner of cuteness and if any other ship sees me,
--All right, I'll introduce him to Momo! --I am the luxury liner of cuteness and if any other ship sees me,
--All right, I'll introduce him to Momo! --they become shipwrecked.
Good idea! Now Momo is my idea of cute.
She's the idol of Third Street!
There's an idol?
By all means, please introduce me!
Follow me!
Let's see.
Recently, a customer praised me for...
Dancing, I guess.
Adorable!
"CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE" "SUPER CUTE" This is cute...
U-Um, that's kind of...
I've seen it before! The summer festival traditional dance!
Traditional dance?
Is that cute?
U-Um, why are you asking me?
Yeah, as an AIBO, you're a dog, Leo, so why don't you ask a dog about being cute?
And here we are.
Oh, well, sure.
Someone just called me cute a little while ago.
Really?
Yeah!
That doggie!
So cute!
Understood!
I'll give it a try!
Okay, I'm going to throw it!
There it goes!
I can't help it!
I forgot! A dog's nature!
It's a race!
Wow!
Then I've nailed a dog's cuteness.
The only thing...
You were too good.
Even beating Kuro makes you seem like a champion, but not especially cute.
And when you were chasing it, your eyes were too serious, which is off-putting for a girl.
Really? Then what should I do?
Only one thing to do, I guess.
Dogs, cats, it doesn't matter.
I'll tell you my secret to being cute.
Look! All fluffy! Isn't it cute?
What? This is a tough crowd.
I worked hard on this get-up!
Is this really cute?
Leo, are you telling me it doesn't sing?
We're not saying that it doesn't "sing"...
I am. Saying that it "sings" is an exaggeration.
But we're friends, so I wouldn't say it "sings"...
We're being so noisy with our "singing" talk, we woke up Nora from his catnap!
♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪
♪ Happy birthday, dear... ♪
What's gotten into him?
Is it one of our birthdays?
That's amazing. Do all AIBOs have everyone's birthday on file?
Oh, so that's why he's singing!
♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪
--♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪
--Maybe it's Leo's birthday? --♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪
--I see! Then one-two... --♪ Happy birthday, dear... ♪
♪ Leo! ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪
U-Um...
Leo, are you okay?
Maybe you don't like birthdays?
N-No, that's not it.
Actually, I'm programmed so that when I'm told to "sing," I do it.
In other words, we just "activated" you.
Yes, exactly.
But it's strange.
My master has said the word "sing" many times, but it's never activated my program.
I've got a hypothesis.
Maybe the feelings you have for your master have only now grown to that point.
Certainly, as the affection between an AIBO and master increases,
the AIBO becomes able to do more.
That must be it!
After all, you wanted to please her so badly that you came to Third Street.
You must love your master!
Really?
I owe it all to you, cats and dogs of Third Street!
Thank you!
I-I can't see! Please help me!
You're a bit clumsy, huh?
Come to think of it, you took a tumble when you first got here.
Being laughed at...
That's not cute.
What a loser I am...
Sorry. But you are cute.
This... is cute?
I think she means you're cutest when you're being your natural self.
Like Tama, you're earnest but goofy.
The same as Tama. This... is cute?
Before I forget this, I want to get home and please my master!
Good luck!
You can keep the vest!
But come back and see us again!
I will!
But...
Saying goodbye like this makes me feel kind of sad.
I wish we had some kind of memento.
In that case, one of my functions is taking photos.
Huh! That's incredible, Leo!
Hey, take one of me!
Oh, I already have one of you.
I'm programmed to take photos of things and sights that I like a few times a day.
I'd like to see the photos! Would you show them to us?
That I can't do.
I've already sent them to my master's folder, so...
So we can't see them?
That's what it means, yes.
He's strait-laced to the end!
No, it's great!
I'm sure my master will be pleased to see them!
What's this?
Where did he go?
I don't get it, but...
Oh, Stella Leonis!
You're so cute.
"NORA AND THE KITTEN"
Give it back!
Give it back, I said!
Give it back!
Shut up!
Sheesh. Pesky brat.
That's enough.
My bread...
When was the last time you ate?
Do you have somewhere to get food?
Come on.
Oh! Two of you today?
Give me a minute.
Sorry.
I'm out of stock today.
I'll go shopping later, so come back tomorrow.
Crying won't make a difference.
Let's go.
Let's go. They're often out.
I can't walk anymore.
Oh, Chappy!
You're late today. Welcome.
He brought a friend this time!
This is perfect.
Our dinner was soft food from a can this evening.
It should be easy for a kitten to eat, too.
He was hungry.
Hey, Mom.
Can we keep this one?
Good idea. He's still little.
Why don't we take him in?
Yay!
I'd like to keep Chappy, too.
But Chappy won't let us touch him.
I don't think being cooped up inside would agree with him.
Huh?
Where's Chappy?
Yo!
Kuro.
You seem down.
Are you hungry?
Not especially.
Good timing. Here, want this?
Cooked chicken.
I got it from a shop.
They said I can go ahead and eat it.
Here.
No thanks.
I'm not hungry.
It's too much for me.
Besides, I want to eat with you.
Together.
Weirdo.
Did you say something?
Not a word.
Okay.
This is really good!
Hey, are there a lot of houses that give you food?
Why?
No reason. Just curious.
Three houses. Well, two now.
The best house took in a kitten from today.
He's still a kid, so that's what's best for him.
I see.
I'm sure you'll find another good house soon.
Chappy!
Chappy! Time to go home!
Come on, Chappy!
Jeez! You're impossible!
Huh. The same name as you.
Um, wait...
After I got this, I was looking for you and...
You were watching?
Well, I was a little worried after that old woman didn't feed you.
You followed me all that time?
It was just this once! Really!
Damn it!
Wait! Hey, come back!
Nora!