01x04 - A Masterful Cat Goes to the Aquarium

[bunniefuu]

What's the big deal, Yukichi?

I had to work on my day off yesterday...

Let me sleep in today...

That idol event...

It's on the last Sunday
of this month, right?

Sunday...

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.

Is that today?

Ouch!

What time is it?

10:00 a.m.!

It's only 10:00 a.m.

Thank goodness! I can still make it.

Thanks...

We agreed to meet at 14:00.

I can head out after 13:00.

Something smells great.

It smells nostalgic.

RED BEAN RICE

It's not like that!

This isn't a date!

I'm still eating this, though.

I'm just going because the chief asked me

to join him for the event.

Another serving, please!

It's just like working overtime.

Are you listening?

That said,

it'd be weird
if I wore a suit to the aquarium.

It is the weekend.

I can just wear casual clothes.

WORN-OUT, WRINKLED

WELL-WORN LOUNGEWEAR

How many years has it been
since I went shopping for clothes?

No... I can't wear them!

If only I hadn't gone
into the office yesterday...

I would have slept in then though...

This is the dress

I wore it to my colleague's
wedding reception years ago!

It's a dress, and it's not too formal!

Luck is on my side!

And so is fat...

Yukichi!

I'm going to have
to wear the suit, after all...

I'll just tell him I had to go
into the office this morning...

Hold on...

Yukichi...

It fits!

This is amazing!

Would you be able to make
a pumpkin carriage if I asked for one?

Never mind.

Thanks a ton, Yukichi!

I'll buy you Juru on my way back!

What's that?

I don't need this!

Geez!

Don't act like a mom that's too excited
for her daughter's first date!

I'm off.

I'll eat it when I come home.

Wrap it up
and keep it in the fridge for me.

Got it.

PUMPKIN CARRIAGE

SPARKLY

Bibbidi Ba Boo!

"THE AFTERWORLD"
CHIME

ENOTORI STATION

Fukuzawa, you're right on time.

Good.

Let's go, then.

Who is that girl?

Just kidding.

This is my niece, Yume.

My parents usually take care of her,

but they were busy today,

so I've been assigned as the babysitter.

So that's why you wanted
to go to the aquarium...

UMYU-Sea is going to be there!

Yume's a big fan of UMYU-Sea.

I was practically coerced
into bringing her here.

Honestly, I'm no good with children.

And since you offered,
I took you up on it.

Yume,

this lady is going to play with you today.

He covered her ears
so she wouldn't hear what he said...

I see. So I'm here to babysit...

But I've never babysat
a kid before, either.

What do I do?

Miss.

The ribbon on your hair is cute.

The sound of her heart bursting.

Let's have the best time together, Yume!

Let's go, Chief!

Chief!

BEST VALUE ANNUAL PASS

You're too gullible, Fukuzawa.

Your bag is adorable, Yume.

It's a cat crossbody bag.

I love cats!

Do you like cats, Miss?

She has one.

I dug my grave...

That's so nice!

What kind of cat do you have, Miss?

Is it fluffy?

Well...

It's black and big...

Like that?

Sorry. I need to make a call.

That was Yukichi, right?

Why is Yukichi here?

And how did Yukichi get in?

I want to confirm it
while the chief is on the phone,

but I can't leave Yume's side...

Where is she?

Fluffy kitty!

Yume!

No, Yume!

You shouldn't just go with strangers!

But the kitty's not a person.

No following strange kitties, either.

Yukichi! Why are you here?

Don't "tsk" me!

How did you get here?

Did you take the train?

So the kitty's name is Yuki?

I learned his name!

He's not a stranger anymore!

Look!

Woah! It's huge!

Let's take a picture!

This is bad! Yukichi, run!

Sorry, mister!

-Whoa! It's so cool!
-Let me have a turn!

Somehow, no one seems to care...

Fish!

Yukichi!

Now is not the time to be admiring fish.

You have to get out of here
before you cause a scene...

Sorry about that, Fukuzawa.

Yes!

-Oh, no!
-We should head to the concert now.

Yes!

You're back.

Huh? Where's Yukichi?

Yukichi's gone? Yukichi?

UNDERWATER EXPERIENCE ZONE

Where did you go?

Yukichi...

UMYU-SEA AT ENOTORI AQUARIUM

Those here for the UMYU-Sea event,
please line up in two rows.

The UMYU-Sea event is about to begin.

Miss, where's the cat?

I wonder...

I wanted to watch the concert
with the kitty!

You can't bring cats to the aquarium.

Sorry...

That reminds me. You don't know
about this group, do you, Fukuzawa?

No, actually, I watched
a lot of their videos on Youtubo...

Idol of the sea!

And as a result, I can now
sing some of their songs.

I can even dance too.

You're way too into this.

Rude!

What's your favorite thing
about UMYU-Sea, Yume?

The cooking.

They were originally
from an educational program.

Really?

They gain power by eating seafood dishes

and they fight off alien monsters

that attempt to invade Earth.

"GO! Sea Slug Squad! UMYU-Sea!"

A cooking show aimed at children.

You're recording this show again?

So that's how Yukichi knew about them.

Yukichi suddenly disappeared on me.
I hope Yukichi's okay.

-But why did Yukichi follow me?
-Are we starting yet?

Yukichi thought this was a date.

Was Yukichi worried and wanted to come
and see what kind of man the chief was?

What's that? Is that a cat?

Whoa! Can we take a picture of it?

It's huge!

Please refrain from taking photos
inside the venue.

Sorry...

Do you think it's for the show?

You mean the alien monster?

That's possible.

Why did you follow me here?

Leave while the lights are dimmed!

You really don't have to worry about me!

SEA BUNNY LOVE

So that's why you're here...

-Hello, Enotori!
-Hello, Enotori!

-Hello!
-Hello!

I'm too bothered by his presence
to enjoy the show...

It's time for the UMYU-Sea quiz again!

Get all the questions right
and win limited-edition merchandise!

Do your best, everyone!

Here we go!

Please raise your hand
if you want to take the quiz!

Hey! Don't put your hand up!

All right.

-We start with the handsome dad in a suit.
-It's Strawberry Milk!

Here are the questions.

What are the names of the sea slugs
in the photos?

The first is the Chromodoris colemani.

The second is
the Tyrannodoris luteolineata.

The third is the Halgerda diaphana.

Chief...

He seems like he'd be terrible
at this sort of stuff,

but he's acing all the questions,

and he knows his stuff!

All correct!

Congratulations!

Please choose a prize.

This one, then.

Here you go, Yume.

It's the event-exclusive
Strawberry Milk sea bunny!

Thanks, Uncle Kaoru!

Is there a problem, Fukuzawa?

Nothing, Uncle Kaoru...

You're annoying.

Thanks for coming, everyone!

See you next time!

-Bye!
-Bye!

That was fun!

Yes.

You're not actually bad with kids at all.

What are you saying?

My weekend was invaded by children.

To me, kids are the alien monsters.

But you remembered what she likes.

I think that's good enough.

Really?

Of course. I mean, you made Yume so happy...

Yume's gone again!

Yume!

Yume!

Yume!

Where are you, Yume?

I'm here!

Yume!

Found you! Thank goodness.

Sorry, Fukuzawa.

I don't know when she let go of my hand.

It's all right.
I'm just glad we found her.

Yume, you have to hold our hands, okay?

Where did that basket come from?

It looks familiar...

Yuki gave it to me.

Yuki?

He... He's a friend of mine.

We ran into him
while you were on that call earlier...

I'm so sorry...

I see.

Why are you apologizing?

Yuki wanted us to eat this together.

This is impressive.

It looks a lot like the lunches
you usually bring to work, Fukuzawa.

Miss,

will you play with Yume again?

Of course!

I had a lot of fun today too.

Bring Yuki, too, next time!

I want to feel
Yuki's fluffiness again!

Fluffiness?

I'll ask him...

Yuki?

Yuki? Are you home?

The sandwiches were great.

I can't believe you took the train
to the aquarium...

What if someone took a picture of you
and posted it on social media?

What's wrong?

Yukichi! What's the matter with you?

No! Don't die!

Of course, you would be worn out.

You overexerted yourself.

Well, I'm glad you're all right.

It's been a long time
since I saw your sleeping face.

Sleep well, Yukichi.

THE NEXT MORNING

Please forgive me...

UMYU-SEA SEA BUNNY KEYCHAIN

UMYU-Sea is on TV again...

No...

I'm not deleting it! Never!

Beckoning cat.

I wonder if that cat will work
at our store?

What nonsense are you spouting
as the manager of a store

that sells food products?

Sales are always super good
when that cat visits our store!

It's as if it's a real beckoning cat!

I wish it'd come to our store every day!

Just put up a "Cat Wanted" sign.

That's it!

I wasn't serious.

HIRING! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
EVEN IF YOU'RE A CAT!

-It says they'll accept cats!
-What is this?

The notice was posted on Toritter,

and it became a buzz.

No problem.

You have a cat, right, Fukuzawa?

My friend's cat got fat
because it didn't get enough exercise.

How about yours?

Do you do anything?

Do what?

Like, do you play with your cat a lot
with cat toys?

Did you get a cat tower or something?

No, I don't do any of that.

Besides, I let my cat go in and out
of the house whenever it wants.

How is that not a concern?

Don't you lock your windows and doors?

Can't help it.

My shoulders
have been really stiff lately.

Do we have any pain patches, Yukichi?

Feels great...

My muscles are stretched,
and your paw pads feel warm and amazing...

You can put more pressure...

That's it...
You can become an osteopath, Yukichi...

Claws! Your claws are sinking into me!

Please control your instincts!

The gloves.

Hey, Yukichi,

it's a small thing,

but your dishwashing gloves are
different from those of humans.

They don't sell these, right?

Does that mean...

SUPER WATERPROOF

You took out the materials.

I've heard of a tale
of a fox buying gloves,

but a cat that makes gloves?

This is a pattern!
You even made a pattern!

You can open a shop already!

A clothes shop just for giant cats!

THE JOB WE WANT YUKICHI TO DO

All right, kids,

let's go!

I am a masterful cat.

A masterful cat knows

that there are tips for making
good cold lunches and food for parties.

Choose meats that are low in fat
to avoid congealing.

Food loses flavor when it gets cold,

so go heavier on the seasoning.

Those are simple
and beginner-friendly methods.

Next episode,

The Masterful Cat Goes
To A Birthday Party.

All are set.