01x11 - A Masterful Cat Also Cares About Health

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-Good morning.
-Good morning.

The masterful cat wakes up early.

That is because...

Today's lunch for the master.

The Masterful Cat's Special.

GRILLED SALMON, ROLLED OMELETTE

I have to prepare packed lunches
for the useless human.

Another morning in my life
as the masterful cat.

On the other hand...

The blankets are holding me c*ptive...

I can't go to work...

Speaking of that useless human...

Hot! Hot...

This is inhumane!

I am just a cat.

So I must endure.

All for the sake of...

Cat food!

Yukichi, you really are a masterful cat!

This is delicious!

I'm in heaven!

That's right. You must...

perk up and work hard today...

It feels so nice...

that I want to take the day off.

What?

I want to stay at home!

I want to rub Yukichi's belly!

ALARM

It's time...

This human... She...

She is utterly hopeless!

Should I abandon her

and find another master?

Yukichi.

Today's payday.

Let's do the thing when I get home.

You know the deal.

Let's drink.

Cheers!

I'm off.

Well, I suppose...

I can stay until she comes back...

This train will not be
carrying passengers.

Fuming!

Yukichi's cooking is still the best!

Yukichi,

do we have more
of that potato salad with wasabi?

Oh, and...

more hot sake, please.

Thank you!

Being home is the best!

POP

That's odd.

Maybe I didn't hook it properly.

Maybe it's time I get a new skirt...

No... Wait...

Not now!

A MAJOR BLOW TO YUKICHI

Why are you taking this harder than I am?

-Confiscated!
-Hang on! Don't take them away!

Exercise! I'll exercise to lose weight!

Give me back my sake and side dishes!

Adjusting her skirt.

It must be because of
all the gatherings and the company trip.

That's why I've put on a bit of weight.

I'll lose that weight in no time

if I take the stairs and brisk walk.

Please?

Please?

Please?

It will be fine...

So...

Please give it back!

If I lose my dinner and drink at night,

then I...

I don't even know what
I'm working so hard every day for...

I'll start working out
and dieting tomorrow.

Lights-out.

Start by getting up 30 minutes earlier
to walk to the station.

Maybe I should wear sneakers.

I'll need to bring a bottle of water and...

That reminds me. How many calories
will I burn if I walk 30 minutes?

What are "diet shoes"?

Shoes that let you burn calories
just by wearing them?

This is the dream product!

Let's buy it!

I overslept!

Taxi!

I barely made it...

I'm not cut out
for exercising in the morning...

She's here. Miss Fukuzawa!

Thank you for helping me organize
the materials until the last train home.

Thank you for covering for me
while I was on leave.

Me too.

These are some famous treats
from my hometown.

Please take this If you'd like.

Souvenirs from Guam.

-And mine.
-Here's mine too.

PILES OF PRESENTS

Well...

I can't let all these gifts go to waste!

She...

gained...

weight.

She gained weight.

That's strange...

I wonder how this happened?

Wait! Please! No!

I'll die without them!

So cold...

I'm going to die...

By the way,
I didn't know you could ride a bicycle...

One month later.

ONE MONTH LATER

I lost 600 grams.

It's all thanks to Yukichi
jogging and training with me every night.

At this rate,
we can gradually stop the diet...

I have to lose weight fast!

That's not cute at all!

I cut off booze
and went on a strict diet immediately.

In a week,
I was back to my previous weight.

Yukichi returned to his original form too.

Thank goodness...

FLUFFY,
ACTUALLY LIKED BEING MUSCLY AND BULKY

NO CAT NO LIFE

So cold...

I'm home.

Yuri!

You should've told me
you were coming back.

We didn't save you any leftovers.

I'm not here for food.

I came to give you
the souvenirs from my company trip.

Oh, a company trip?

You sound like a proper working adult.

I am a proper working adult.

The senpai, to whom we gave the cat bed,
gave us something as well.

Thank you.

Yuri. It's been a while.

Rio, you're here too.

Pardon the intrusion.

That's a refreshing look on you.

COUSINS

Does it suit me?

Yes, you look like a working adult.

I am a working adult...

Nice and warm.

I heard you moved out.

Yes, Aunt said I could have
the old television in your room.

Oh, that thing? You can have it.

Still working your tail off
with all those part-time jobs?

Uh-huh.

Even the other part-timers think
I work these jobs for a living.

You work too much.

You should really work on your love life
while you're still a student.

Once you're a working adult,
it's so hard to meet people.

Tell this loveless cousin of yours
something new about your love life...

Love...

What's your problem, woman?

I'll k*ll you!

All right. Recorded.

There is someone that caught my attention...

Seriously?

What is that person like?

Well... I didn't even get the name...

A customer from work?

Yes.

The person happened to pass by
when my ex-boyfriend was harassing me.

Without a word,
they stepped in and saved me.

I think they might know martial arts.
They're really strong.

That sounds like a destined encounter!

Please stop that.

Oh, no. Senpai comes to mind!

You would be right.

Do they have a lover?

I can't be sure if the person
that was with them was their partner...

But they do seem
to be living with someone.

The cat that might be a lover.

I see...

But this is good too.

How nice.

A strong and kind person...

I'm jealous...

Still no boyfriend, Yuri?

I haven't had one in years now.

I simply have no luck with men.

Good men are rare.

I'm starting to think
maybe I should date women.

Going on arranged dates is tough...

Should I tell her
that I was considering the same thing?

No, I shouldn't.
That might make things awkward.

What's with this awkward mood?

Don't give me strange looks.

I was only kidding.

No, it's okay. I don't mind.

You're quite open-minded.

Really?

Either way, you should try harder
so you don't end up like me.

I don't know how it'll turn out,

but I'll be sure to thank them properly

when I see them again.

I want to get the name, at least.

That's the spirit!

Keep me updated!

Okay.

Though, usually, it's only the cat
that comes to the store.

I'll just have to wait patiently.

I should take up more shifts.

Meanwhile, at the Fukuzawa residence...

MEANWHILE, AT THE FUKUZAWA RESIDENCE...

What's going on?

SNEEZE

Did you catch a cold, too, Yukichi?

How is she doing?

Does she ever come shopping with you?

This train will stop at every station
until the terminal station.

Cat grass.

Some say cats eat it
to get rid of furballs in their stomachs.

Some say they eat it for vitamin C.

There are many theories as to why...

However, the true reason
remains a mystery.

Some cats can't get enough of it,

while other cats simply aren't interested.

As such, some believe it's a preference.

A BASKETFUL OF CAT GRASS

Strain.

SHAKING

Cat grass salad.

Cat grass, as much as you like.

Seaweed, to taste.

Dried fish flakes, to taste.

Delivery.

Please sign or stamp here.

I'm hungry...

Thank you.

Yukichi, what vegetable is this?

It's hard and bitter...

CHEWING

What? I'm going to throw up!

Back blow method!

So this salad wasn't for me?

That's cat grass?

No wonder it's bitter and tough...

I was about to throw it all up...

Is it okay for humans to eat cat grass?

A lot of human food is poisonous to cats...

Like onions and chocolates...

What is cat grass?

Is that even its official name?

"The grasses that cats like to eat,
are referred to as 'cat grass,'

it doesn't refer to
a single plant species."

So what exactly is it?

My stomach is suddenly hurting...

Hold on! Who are you calling?

Don't call the ambulance!

I can walk. I'm still conscious.

Besides...

I can't tell them something as dumb as
my stomach started hurting

after eating cat grass...

The cat grass seeds I gave Yukichi?

Those were oats and barley seeds.

Saku, don't tell me...

Did you eat it?

Yes...

They are good for your health,

but I don't think they taste as good.

Later.

Saku experienced active bowel movements

after consuming what she wasn't meant to.

Yukichi started using specialized plates
for his food.

Where did you get that?

Foods that are poisonous to cats.

Cacao, avocado, grape,

all onions, squid, dried squid,

shellfish, caffeine, alcohol, etc.

It's a little late to say this...

How are you even able to cook...

You're like the chef
that works with pufferfish...

HMPH. PUTS ON GLOVE.

Today, the "Pet and Owner
Lookalike Contest" was held in Tokyo.

The top 15 winners

are walking closely on the runway.

The entire venue was filled
with warmth and laughter.

The pets and their owners
certainly do resemble each other!

Some people say
that pets and their owners are alike.

Do pets become more similar
to their owners,

or do the owners
become more like their pets?

Which is it?

For my family,
it's my father who resembles our pet.

I see.

What pet might that be?

-A Japanese rice fish.
-A Japanese rice fish?

YUKICHI'S IMAGINATION OF SAKU

SIGH

HORRIFIED

Tsk.

STIR-FRYING...

PLEASE TAKE ME HOME

An abandoned bear?

Mama, look!

Shh. Don't look at it.

I'm home...

What's the matter?

Do we have any painkillers?

I stared at the computer for too long,
and now my head is k*lling me.

I forgot to wear my computer glasses.

-Hot towel.
-Gosh, this feels divine...

I feel so much more relaxed...

Thanks, Yukichi.

I feel much better...

What's with that scary expression?

Want me to give you a massage too?

My head doesn't hurt anymore.

Thanks, Yukichi.

Goodnight.

SNORING...

Yesterday, the "Pet and Owner
Lookalike Contest" was held in Tokyo.

Today, we're joined
by the champion team in our studio.

They really do look alike. Cute!

It's true what they say about pets
resembling their owners.

Just like couples in a loving relationship
often resemble each other, too.

Huh?

Eating and sleeping together

really does have an effect.

Yukichi will become more like me?

SAKU'S IMAGINATION OF YUKICHI

MEOW

YAWN

PURRING

Well...

Yukichi would just be a normal cat,

only a little bigger.

WHIRRING...
TO BE CONTINUED IN EPISODE 12

A masterful human knows...

Doesn't Yukichi usually
present the previews?

Well... I have to say something
that sounds presenter-like...

Next episode,

The Masterful Cat Runs Away From Home.

Runs away from home? Yukichi?

Yukichi?