01x10 - A Masterful Cat Can Watch the House?

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Yes. Regarding that matter...

Hot springs and sake?

Yes. Which one are you looking forward to?

What brought that up?

Well, it's next week, isn't it?

We should be preparing for it...

Senpai, don't tell me

you forgot about the company retreat?!

Company retreat?

I forgot all about it!

The company retreat.

It completely slipped my mind.

That reminds me,
have they sent out the itinerary?

It's your first time
joining the company retreat, right?

I heard from Oshiro.

Oh, yes.

Our company
organizes a retreat every two years.

Last time,

my cat was still a kitten,

-so I couldn't go.
-Kitten Yukichi.

Can you make it this year, then?

I wasn't planning on going, but...

Everyone insisted...

-Please come with us!
-Please come with us!

We can't survive without you
at the party, Fukuzawa!

Don't abandon us!

I couldn't refuse...

You're an ace player
in fending off the drinks, after all.

Then again,
your cat isn't a kitten anymore.

He should be fine on his own for a night.

You might want to prepare
two litter boxes, though.

No, I think he'll be fine on his own
for a month, much less a night.

No longer a kitten.

Nothing.

It's been forever since I took a trip.

Sake jelly!

Now that you mention it,
you don't seem to go on trips a lot.

It's been a while
since I've traveled domestically, too.

Really?

Oh, I think that's a popular spot.

You prefer to travel overseas, right?

I've never been overseas...

Are you not a fan of traveling?

No, that's not it.

Come to think of it, before I realized...

My last trip
was my high school field trip...

Senpai, let's make the most of this trip.

ITINERARY, MAGAZINE

And that's why

I'll be away for two days.

Will you be all right on your own?

Do you need me to get you anything?

If you need something,
you'll buy it yourself, I guess.

Then, call me if something happens.

I'll come back as soon as I can.

You'll ask our neighbors if you need help?

That makes sense...

Just in case,
I'll leave you some extra cash...

Oh, right, you have my cash card.

Perfect financial management.

PERFECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Maybe I need to buy something
before my trip...

It's only one night.
My traveling bag will do the trick.

Huh? Where did I put it?

Yukichi.

Oh, you put it inside a dust bag for me.

Thank you.

All that's left are my clothes.

What should I do about my clothes?

Yukichi.

Will these do?

I wonder if it'll be cold there...

I don't remember owning that cardigan...

Did you buy it for when I go out?

Thanks, Yukichi!

Oh, man...
Am I going to be fine without Yukichi

for two whole days?

Yukichi can totally survive without me.

On the other hand, I can't even
pack my luggage without Yukichi's help.

This isn't looking so good...

If I get lonely
after just one night outside,

Yukichi might get annoyed with me again.

Yukichi...

On the day of departure...

I'm heading out.

My mood is low... I don't want to go...

I won't get to eat
Yukichi's cooking for two days.

Yukichi must be glad to have a break...

What's this?

A letter for me?

Is Yukichi feeling lonely too,
now that I'll be away?

Clippings from magazines?

I thought it was a farewell gift,

but it turned out to be
a souvenir shopping list!

How much are you looking forward to this?

You even included a map of the whole area!

You're way too thorough
with the preparation!

I'm traveling in a group, so I don't know
if I can just go off on my own.

Don't get your hopes up too high!

I'm off!

What's the matter with Fukuzawa?

I heard this is her first trip
since her field trip.

What's with those clippings?

Looking up all the items
on the souvenir list.

Something wrong, Fukuzawa?

Are you carsick?

No, I'm fine. Sorry to worry you.

You don't want to get too excited
and use up too much energy.

No, I'm not overexcited...

As if I'd buy that.
I've heard all about it.

"Fukuzawa's so excited about this trip

that she's been staring
at her magazine clippings."

No way! Is that true?

Did I hit the nail on the head, Fukuzawa?

I didn't think you were serious...

The things on the list Yukichi gave me...

Taking a closer look at it, whether it's
local specialty food or cosmetics,

these are all things that I like...

Yukichi probably saw through
I didn't want to come...

I'm a failure of an owner!

Did you forget to prepare
an extra litter box?

We will be reaching our destination soon.

Please do not leave your seat
until the bus completely comes to a stop.

-So cold!
-Yukichi...

I wonder if Yukichi's finally able to
relax for a bit now?

Nothing else to do.

Saku's scent.

SAKU'S SCENT

ROLLING...

ROLLING...

BEEP

As usual,
it's time for the "It's Noon!" special!

Today, Tama, the legendary housewife,
is going to teach us how to prepare

this simple and easy-to-make side dish
that pairs perfectly with alcohol!

All right...

Mama, that family is drying
their bear rug again!

You're right.

Out of things to do.

Huh?

You don't usually come at this time.

Are you buying ingredients for dinner?

Yukichi seems kind of down...

I can tell even through the cat costume.

There's only cat food in the basket.

Is that what Yukichi is having for dinner?

Maybe that lady isn't home?

But that doesn't explain
why it's only cat food...

Thank you for your patronage.

Yukichi!

Wait!

Please have this.

Here, I got permission from the manager.

I hope she comes home soon.

Also, it's not healthy
to eat only cat food.

See you.

I hope she comes home soon.

Come home soon...

Come home soon...

Yukichi.

Yukichi.

Cleaning for the second time.

CLEANING FOR THE SECOND TIME

The type to clean one's worries away.

THE TYPE TO CLEAN ONE'S WORRIES AWAY

I got sauce all over my hand!

Hold on. I think I have some tissue.

Wet tissues she doesn't remember packing.

Ow... My shoe is chafing my heel...

Are you okay?

I should've brought some band-A*DS...

Band-A*DS and disinfectant
she doesn't remember packing.

You're a lifesaver, Senpai.

What are you praying to?

TRADITIONAL SWEETS SHOP

Fukuzawa is staring intently at something.

What are you looking at?

A souvenir apron.

I didn't know they made aprons like that.

I'll ask if they sell the apron
on that mannequin.

Excuse me.

We have some in stock.

Would you like it gift-wrapped?

No, I'm just bringing it home.

She looks super happy.

I didn't expect her to be the type
to wear an apron at home...

Sorry for the wait.

Director? Director Narita?

Is he out?

Completely passed out.

All right.

Director Narita is out at 21:17.

Quick! Get him back to his room!

-Still going, Fukuzawa?
-Thank you,

-No, I'm done for the night.
-Chief Orizuka, Miss Fukuzawa!

I'm going to get some fresh air.

Okay.

I'm tired. That went on for so long...

Lunch and dinner were delicious,

but I still miss Yukichi's cooking.

GOING THROUGH WITHDRAWAL

I want to drink Yukichi's miso soup.

I want to eat Yukichi's ochazuke.

Not being able to
eat Yukichi's cooking after drinking

makes me feel so empty... I feel so hollow...

There you are, Fukuzawa.

Good work today, Chief Orizuka.

What was that about just now?

I-I was just looking
for the change I dropped.

You had a lot to drink tonight.

I was worried you might be feeling sick,
so I came to check on you.

Did I drink that much?

You seemed like you were
drinking to drown your sorrows.

Oh, stop that.
I don't drink like that anymore.

I thought you'd pass out
before Director Narita.

I'm perfectly fine.

By the way, how's your cat?

What is it now?

It's because
you suddenly brought up my cat...

Did something happen? Sorry...

No, nothing.

Yukichi's watching the house.

Is it all right to leave a cat alone
in the house for one night?

I think my cat will be fine.

He might even have an easier time
with me away.

I doubt that.

There's a saying that cats
grow fond of their homes,

but the black cat we used to have...

Fukuzawa?

Oh, you...

This is the room
Saku Fukuzawa is staying in, yes?

Yes...

Did something happen to Senpai?

As you can see, she's drunk,
so I brought her back.

By carrying her in your arms?

I didn't have a choice.

Get it together, Fukuzawa!

ROBE COMING LOOSE

Thank you for helping...

She's lying on her bed, but what do we do?

She won't get
acute alcohol poisoning, right?

Based on her complexion and breathing,
she'll probably be okay...

She's up!

Senpai, are you all right?

What are you looking for?

Water? Do you need water?
Let's get you some water, Senpai.

No, my phone...

Found it.

I'm calling my cat...

Oh, no. Fukuzawa's brain is fried.

Maybe we should call an ambulance.

Senpai, pull yourself together!

HOME

As usual, didn't turn on the lights.

VOICE MESSAGE RECORDING

Yukichi?

It's me.

-Have you eaten?
-Did you seriously call your cat?

Senpai is drunk...

Look forward to the souvenirs I got you...

I want to go home and eat with you soon...

I miss you so much...

PURRING...

That's all. Good night!

Did you hang up already?

Oshiro!

She's losing it again!

Senpai, are you okay?

My cat is so cute that it hurts.

It's a terminal condition. Scary.

It's a common symptom among cat owners.

She fell asleep!

Senpai, drink some water before you sleep!
Also, you haven't brushed your teeth yet!

I witnessed something
really interesting last night.

Sorry...

Oshiro, you're teasing her too much.

It's abnormal for Senpai
to get drunk and have a hangover.

You must've been feeling unwell
since yesterday...

No, that's not it... Really...

Sorry for making you worry.

Are you sure
you don't need to go to the hospital?

No, I'll be fine after I go back
and have a home-cooked meal.

We've still got half a day
until we go back.

Home at last...

It's been a long time since I've been
on a long trip and had a hangover...

This was misery...

I wonder what Yukichi is doing right now?

I wonder if Yukichi will be waiting
at the entrance for me for once?

Yukichi's going to sigh
when he sees me hungover...

I'm home, Yukichi!

A masterful cat knows

that weight training
is an effective way to lose weight.

Muscle growth
increases the number of calories burned,

making it hard to gain weight.

Next episode,

The Masterful Cat Is Health-Conscious.

Of course.