01x02 - The Masterful Cat Has Grown Big

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I am a cat,

but

not just any cat.

I am the one and only...

masterful cat.

As a masterful cat, I know...

Yukichi?

Your human is home.

Yukichi? Are you asleep?

Yukichi?

Hey, Yukichi!

That one needs money to live.

That is why humans go to work
at a place called "office" every day

and use the money they earn...

to buy cat food.

In other words,

if we don't have them work and earn money...

we'll just starve to death.

But what's troubling is the fact...

that my owner is
a mess of a human being.

It is unfortunate,

but such is life.

However,

I have made my decision that day.

On that snowy day...

if this human had not picked me up

I wouldn't have been here now.

Even though...

This will be your home from now on.

she lives in a garbage dump.

Yukichi, let me rub your belly...

Even though...

she drools in her sleep.

I have made my decision.

As a masterful cat, I will utilize
my intelligence and skills...

All for my cat food for tomorrow!

I must make sure

that this hopeless human
is safe and healthy.

Yukichi, I want another beer...

Too heavy, Yukichi...

I'm going to die...

How cute! It's kitten Yukichi!

It's been three years already.

Aw...

Yukichi, I have a question for you.

I've always wanted to ask you this...

Yukichi...

How did you get so big?

You're as big as a bear.

Wait!

Where are you going, Yukichi?

No! I'm not saying you're fat!

Besides, I don't even know
a normal cat's body fat percentage,

and if I can use it
as a reference in your case.

Since you're my first cat,

at first, I just thought
you were growing bigger than I'd expected.

But I don't think it's normal.

Normal cats can't clean or cook

or make bentos or take out the trash.

Much less check the weather report
or pack me an umbrella

and even prepare the bath for me

and do lots of other things...

Well, I mean...

Thanks for always looking after me!

Where were we?

Do you have any idea
how you became so big, Yukichi?

Yukichi?

Thanks, Yukichi...

Thank you...

I'm glad I have you...

Yukichi?

Hmm... I wonder why it is.

I looked it up online,
but I couldn't find any answers.

Well, I guess it's fine.

It's okay.

We haven't had any problems so far.

Even if the chief
said he'd met you before...

I think I've met him before.

Now that I think about it,
his reaction was so calm.

At least, that's not how you'd expect
someone to react after seeing a giant cat.

I don't remember it well,

but did he come over to my place
when Yukichi was still a kitten?

Did he come to my house

when I just took Yukichi in?

No!

Yukichi, what do I do?

How do I erase someone's memories?

The chief might've been here!

He might've come over
back when I just took you in...

Welcome to my home.

Yukichi!

You can't be sick
from just remembering it!

Well... I'm really sorry

that this place...

was a bit...

was really...

very...

messy...

I'm sorry!

It was a garbage dump! A forest of mold!

Don't tell me...

Yukichi was infected by some
unknown bacteria in that mold forest

and turned into a new mutant of some kind?

Ow!

No... I can't show up
at the office anymore...

I can't talk to the chief
the same way ever again...

Of all people, it had to be Mr. Orizuka...

I heard he's a total germaphobe.

No way...

What has he been thinking of me
this entire time?

I can't take it anymore...

I'm so embarrassed I could die...

Cheers!

That's right.

No use worrying about it now.

Let's drink.

HE GOT HER BLACKOUT DRUNK

No!

Don't hunt it, Yukichi!

Don't fillet it or eat it!

But hurry up and k*ll it!

THE OWNER WILL MAKE A FUSS IF THE CAT
SQUISHES IT, SO IT HAS TO USE BUG SPRAY

I want meat.

I want this!

No.

Mummy!

What should I make for dinner tonight?

A bear? No, a cat?!

Oh, dear. I must be so tired
that I'm seeing things.

If I cause a scene, people will think
something is wrong with me.

How can there be a cat
choosing cabbage in a store?

-And...
-And...

-why is he wearing an apron?
-why is he wearing an apron?

WORE THE APRON TO AVOID
GETTING CAT FUR EVERYWHERE

Manager,

the cat is here again.

What should we do?

What?

As the store manager,
I must have a few words with him.

As expected of the manager.

Sir.

Sir?

Thank you
for always shopping with us.

His paw pads were so soft and squishy...

I guess that means
he's allowed in the store.

Yes!

HALF-PRICE

Our sales can never go up

because of the way the manager is.

That's definitely a cat costume.

I hope the other customers won't complain...

But it does look real.

Where's the zipper?

Sorry for staring.

Um, did you sew that yourself?

I wasn't talking about the apron!

Wait, you made that yourself?
That's impressive!

This feels funny.

He's just a weirdo
who likes to wear a mascot costume...

Your total is 2,560 yen.

Please show me your rewards card
if you have one.

We have samples of Juru's new products
for those buying cat food,

Would you like some?

He looks so happy as if they're for him.

He really is weird...

Please come again.

Manager, I'm done for the day...

Ew. You're so creepy,
chuckling to yourself.

Nishina, good work today.

Don't "ew" me!

I'm looking over
the customer survey sheets.

Look at this!

THE CAT IS SO CUTE! I WANT TO COME AGAIN!

I wonder if that cat guy will work for us.

No idea. I'm going home.

So cold!

Yukichi, what's wrong?

Why are you staring at that spot?

Is something there?

Say something, Yukichi!

Is there a bug?

Why are you sighing?

This is Fukuzawa from Sales.

We've received permission for the venue.

Yes.

I will attach the details.

Yes. Please confirm.

Saku-senpai!

Company D wants to change
the itinerary at the last minute!

Let me see it.

Yes.

Understood.

All right. Okay.

You're even more productive
than usual today, Fukuzawa.

I was able to rest well over the weekend.

Feels like I forgot something...

Orizuka.

Thank you for going
on the business trip to Kyoto.

I have returned.

Excuse me, sir,

could I borrow Fukuzawa for a moment?

Fuzukawa, thank you
for handling Company D's case.

I'll talk to them directly after this.

-You and Shibasaki will...
-What do I do, Yukichi?

The chief might've been here!

I didn't want to remember that...

Awkward...

This is super awkward...

I want to disappear.

I want to go home right now.

At this rate, he'll think
I'm a weirdo on top of being a slob.

I want to go home
and have Yukichi's dumplings with beer.

Then, have ramen to finish things off...

Regarding the estimate...

Extra barbecued pork?

That sounds good!

No, I was talking about the estimate
you did for Company C last week.

You did me a big favor
by pulling through before the deadline.

There were no errors in the calculation.
The client was happy.

Thanks to your help,
we signed the contract.

When you joined us,
you were always looking down,

and didn't seem reliable.

But you've changed a lot.

H-Have I changed that much?

Yes, you're looking much healthier too.

Is it because of that cat?

What's going on?

Why did you scream suddenly?

So... you knew!

When... When did you come over to my place?

You don't remember?

No...

I'll make this clear.
I didn't go there because I wanted to.

You had just joined the company.

I ran into you at a bar after work.
You were completely drunk.

I asked if you could
make it back on your own.

Then, you threw up.

We were forced to leave...
Do you want me to go on?

Chef! Could you give me
30 seconds to catch my breath?

He waited 30 seconds.

I had no choice but to take you home.

Don't sleep. We're here.

Where are your keys?
Do you have someone home?

Yes...

Then, use the intercom...

I have a cute cat!

So it was a pet.

Give me your keys, then.

Okay...

Where's my bag?

Seriously, you...

Did the cat just open the door?

No, that can't be true.

Did Fukuzawa forget to lock her door?

I'm home, Yukichi...

MEOW

Ow!

Why did you hit me?

The cat just...

I must be quite drunk too.

I should hurry home and get some sleep.

That's what happened.

I wish you had told me sooner...

You didn't ask.

Because I had no recollection of it...

B-But from what you said...

You were only at the entrance, right?
You left right after that?

Um... You didn't see
anything inside, did you?

Don't worry.

No man would get any ideas
after seeing that garbage dump.

So you did see it...

I'm sorry. I know it's too late
but please let me pay back!

That's not necessary.

Just a boss treating a team member
and seeing her home.

I am so sorry!

Please let me do something for you!

I can run errands or whatever for you!

Run errands for me?

I can't let this go just like that...

That reminds me. This month...

Could I ask you for a favor, then?

Yes! What is it?

The last Sunday of this month.

I'd like you to come with me
to the aquarium.

I'm home.

I don't need dinner yet.

I'm going to shower.

Also, I'm going out
on the last Sunday of this month.

Don't be so surprised
that I'm going out on my day off.

For some reason,
I'm going to the aquarium with the chief.

A sea slug idol group

called UMYU-Sea is holding a concert.

You know them, Yukichi? Are they popular?

You have a favorite? Which one is it?

I'm so surprised!

Yukichi asked me to bring back
sea bunny merchandise.

I lost again!

NEXT EPISODE

I am a masterful cat.

A masterful cat knows

that you need to boost your immune system
during flu seasons.

Carrots and broccolis

that are rich in vitamin C and vitamin A
are recommended.

But most importantly, get plenty of rest.

Next episode,

The Masterful Cat Knows
How to Take Care of Others.

I have an owner who needs a lot of care.