A Whisker Away (泣きたい私は猫をかぶる)

I want to help you. I want to hear you say, "I love you."

Where am I?

What is this place?

Where is everyone?

Are you lost?

Miyo...

Could you tell your father you want to live with me?

We can be together every day.

He's going to marry her, right?

Maybe. She's already living with us.

-Oh, man. -Not a single fish.

-You're all so selfish. -Miyo...

I don't blame you. You have every reason to be angry!

But there are just some things you won't understand until you're older--

Then stop telling me things I don't understand!

Miyo! Wait!

I hate this.

I hate this stupid world.

I hope the world ends soon.

CAT LANTERN

Masks?

Welcome. Do you want to try one on?

Yori!

Morning!

Oh, hey. What is it?

Grumpy as usual, I see!

-But gorgeous as always! -What are you talking about?

What's the matter?

-Sorry! Take care of my bag! -You really shouldn't--

-My older sister is awful. -Oh, yeah. Really?

I did it!

Hinode Sunrise... Attack!

Seriously, knock it off.

It's an expression of love!

Hinode, wait!

-Wait up, Hinode! Hinode! -I can't wait.

That was unbelievably sexy!

Did you hear that? He said, "I can't wait."

That sounded so suggestive!

Like, "Can I kiss you?" "Wait!" "I can't wait."

-And then our eyes met! It was crazy! -Morning!

-What?! That's awesome! -And then what?

That's it, unfortunately...

I got to hear Hinode's sexy voice.

I can die happy right now. You get it, right?

-Not one bit. -Hinode, you should be nicer to Muge.

I agree.

-You should whisper in her ear... -Ignore them.

...with that sexy voice of yours and--

That hurt! What's your problem?

Shut up! Zip it! Stuff it! Shut up, shut up!

Hey, Hinode! Let me record your voice on my phone!

I'll listen to it before I sleep. My dreams will be amazing!

No wonder everyone calls her "Muge," Miss Ultra Gaga and Enigmatic.

"I can't wait." He actually said that!

This is just sad.

What is?

He clearly isn't interested, but you won't give up. It's depressing.

I see. But still...

No other girl is as close to him as I am. That means I'm special, right?

You're speaking like a true stalker...

Tell me. Why is it Hinode?

He used to give you signals to back off. Now he just ignores you.

-Yori! -What?

Are you curious?

Remember that time it rained during the festival?

The one I couldn't attend because of my grandmother's memorial service?

That day... We huddled together, just the two of us.

It was so quiet you couldn't tell there was a festival going on.

It's like everything else has disappeared.

You're right.

The world is filled with things I hate and things I don't need.

But if there's nothing when I step out of here...

I wouldn't want that.

Who knew you were such a romantic!

I wouldn't want that to happen.

That tickles!

You laugh like a little child.

I was sick of this world, but now I know it isn't so bad.

Because I met Hinode after all.

Muge!

-Your ice cream! -Get a grip!

You're getting your fantasies confused with reality!

And there goes my ice cream too...

This is just sad. I don't like it!

Earth to Muge! Come back to us!

It really happened, though. Why won't you believe--

I didn't know you hated cats.

It depends on the time, place, and cat.

Later, Yori!

Don't forget to be my friend again tomorrow, okay?

Don't be silly. See you.

Bye!

Miyo!

Miyo!

-Hello... -Are you all right?

Oh, my! Have you lost weight?

-No, not really... -You're all skin and bones!

I haven't lost any weight...

You don't know how sorry I feel for you, Miyo.

-You don't have to, really. I'm-- -Is she feeding you?

Yes, of course.

She's living with you, right?

Is she forcing you to eat food you don't like?

-Not really... -Miyo.

-Oh, my! Hello there! -Hello.

Bye now, Miyo.

-I have to go now. -Goodbye.

They can't stop nosing around once they reach her age, huh?

I'm back, Ms. Kaoru.

Welcome back, Miyo.

Kinako!

The weather report says it'll be sunny tomorrow too.

I'll be airing out the futon mattresses, so...

-You don't have to worry about mine. -It'll be fluffier after I air it out.

It's fine! I'll do it myself next time.

-I shouldn't trouble you. -I don't mind at all.

Kinako!

I'm back, Kinako.

I guess you have to raise them from a young age to make them like you.

There's ice cream in the fridge.

Thanks, but I already had one on my way home.

Really?

You should help yourself, Ms. Kaoru. You and Kinako.

Okay...

-I'll let you know when dinner is ready. -Okay!

Kinako, do you want a snack?

I know she's trying to be nice, but she should just leave me alone.

I have my own plans.

Where is it?

I have my own plans.

Tacky.

Yumi.

At least help me fold the laundry.

Do I have to?

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Kento?

Hup!

Explain yourself. Why didn't you hand this in?

You're going to Ichi High, right?

I'm still thinking about it.

You have to take this seriously. We're depending on you to support us.

You're expecting the son to feed the family? That's so old-fashioned.

You haven't contributed anything.

-I'm home, Dad. -Okay, okay...

If you're going to your grandpa's, finish your homework first.

I don't have homework.

-Mom, your panties are huge! -Be quiet!

Taro?

Taro?

She isn't here yet?

Taro!

Taro?

Taro.

You smell like the sun.

Hinode...

Ken?

What are you doing?

She has a lot on her mind.

Don't worry about it.

You're a lot smarter than I am.

I can see why Sachiko has high hopes for you.

But I think you're cool, Grandpa.

The state of your heart will always show in your work.

Yes, sir...

Are you hungry?

I'm going to borrow your kitchen, Grandpa.

Okay, let's take a break.

Today's your lucky day, Taro.

You like Ken's cooking, don't you?

She never grooms herself or sharpens her claws.

What a strange cat.

So scary!

You're Taro's reincarnation, aren't you?

I bet other people are feeding her too. She'll get fat.

I prefer chubby cats.

They shouldn't be obese, of course.

Taro, you're leaving already?

I bet she has plenty of homes to go back to.

Oh, shoot!

Oh, my gosh! That was amazing!

"You're leaving already?" Oh, my gosh! He's so dreamy!

Oh, shoot!

Yes... Wait...

A cat! It's a cat, Mommy! It's so cute!

What? Why didn't you tell me Taro was here?

I bought a treat for her.

Hey, are you still here? Taro?

She left without greeting her owner. How rude!

She isn't our pet. And I found her, not you.

That rainy festival day, right?

You skipped out on cram school, and our dear mother blew her gasket.

I'll be going now!

Okay. Thanks for today.

Thank you!

Shut up.

I didn't say anything.

That day...

TENNO FESTIVAL