# Season 1
# E1 - A Closed-Door Hire / The Athletic Black Cat
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GZ7UVG892/a-closed-door-hire--the-athletic-black-cat)
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**[00:00] Sign**
Even cats "could use
a hand from a human"
— T.K. Angus
**[00:04] Narrator**
* The human phrase "I could use*
* a hand from a cat" is used to express*
**[00:07] Narrator**
*when things get too overwhelming.*
**[00:10] Narrator**
* But from a cat's perspective,*
* they could "use a hand from a human."*
**[00:14] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:15] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:18] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:18] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:20] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:21] Narrator**
*At present, only cats are employed here.*
**[00:23] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:31] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:33] Sign**
Prepping
in Progress
**[00:40] SIGN**
Ramen Akaneko
**[02:07] Sign**
A Closed-Door Hire
**[02:14] Sabu**
Oh, welcome!
**[02:18] Tamako**
Hello, I'm—
**[02:19] Hana**
Table for one? We're still prepping,
but we can make an exception, meow!
**[02:24] Tamako**
Oh, no, I mean...
**[02:26] Hana**
That's okay, isn't it, Sabu-chan?
**[02:27] Sabu**
Sure. We're just about to open, anyway.
**[02:31] Hana**
Is a counter seat okay, meow?
**[02:32] Tamako**
Uh, sure.
**[02:35] Hana**
Is this your first time here, miss?
I recommend the Akaneko shoyu ramen, meow.
**[02:41] Tamako**
Well, you see, um...
**[02:44] Hana**
So is shoyu ramen okay?
**[02:46] Tamako**
P-Please.
**[02:47] Hana**
One order of shoyu ramen!
**[02:49] Sabu**
Coming up!
**[02:50] Hana**
Oh. I forgot your water, meow. Sorry.
**[02:56] Hana**
Here's your water.
**[02:58] Tamako**
Th-Thank you.
**[03:04] Sasaki**
Hana-chan.
**[03:06] Sasaki**
Aren't you being a bit *too* pushy with
the customer with all that rolling around?
**[03:10] Hana**
Not at all. It's how I usually am.
**[03:15] Sign**
Service first,
flavor second
**[03:15] Sign**
A Notice About Cat Hair
**[03:15] Sign**
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when
cat hair can get in the ramen
**[03:15] Sign**
We thank you for your understanding.
Please enjoy your meal.
**[03:34] Sabu**
Order up! Akaneko shoyu ramen!
**[03:36] Tamako**
*That looks good.*
**[03:40] Tamako**
Thanks for the food.
**[03:51] Tamako**
It's delicious!
**[03:53] Sabu**
Thank you.
**[03:54] Hana**
Good job, boss.
**[03:56] Bunzo**
Mhm.
**[03:57] Bunzo**
Hana, go put out the sign. We're opening.
**[04:00] Hana**
'Kay.
**[04:03] Tamako**
Oh, um, Mr. Boss!
**[04:06] Tamako**
Uh, you see, I-I'm...
I'm h-here for the job interview!
**[04:10] Tamako**
My name's Tamako Yashiro.
**[04:12] Sabu**
Interview?
**[04:13] Bunzo**
Oh, was that today?
**[04:15] Tamako**
Huh? That's what I was told.
**[04:18] Hana**
Boss, you're hiring a human?
**[04:19] Bunzo**
Yeah.
**[04:20] Hana**
Seriously?
**[04:22] Bunzo**
Answer honestly, Yashiro-san.
**[04:27] Bunzo**
Do you like cats?
**[04:31] Tamako**
Well, in all honestly, I prefer dogs.
**[04:38] Bunzou**
You're hired.
**[04:41] Hana**
Why, boss?
**[04:49] Hana**
Brushing feels much better
when done by humans.
**[04:53] Tamako**
Um, is this really okay?
**[04:56] Hana**
Hm? Is what okay?
**[04:58] Tamako**
Shouldn't I be helping around
the store? It seems busy.
**[05:05] Hana**
What are you talking about?
**[05:07] Hana**
It'll be a letdown if they see
a human running the shop instead.
**[05:11] Tamako**
Oh, I see. Sorry for asking.
**[05:15] Hana**
Anyway, thanks.
**[05:16] Tamako**
No problem.
**[05:21] Tamako**
I'm glad I was hired,
but this isn't what I imagined.
**[05:29] Sabu**
Can I get brushed, too?
**[05:31] Tamako**
Oh, yes. Of course.
**[05:35] Sabu**
This is the best. Thanks a bunch.
**[05:38] Sabu**
We usually put in a lot of effort to make sure
our hair doesn't end up in the ramen.
**[05:43] Tamako**
What? Is effort all it takes?
**[05:46] Sabu**
Totally. With training, that is.
**[05:49] Sabu**
The boss is particularly amazing.
He never gets hair in the food.
**[05:54] Sabu**
Thanks! I feel refreshed!
**[05:56] Tamako**
I-I'm glad to hear it.
**[06:03] Tamako**
*He shed a lot. Amazing.*
**[06:06] Tamako**
Come in.
**[06:08] Sasaki**
Can I get brushed, too?
**[06:12] Tamako**
*So busy.*
**[06:16] Sasaki**
Sorry that you have to keep brushing us.
**[06:18] Tomako**
Oh, not at all.
**[06:20] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, isn't it?
**[06:22] Sasaki**
So what do you think?
Will you stay with us?
**[06:24] Sasaki**
We used to just brush each other,
but it didn't really work.
**[06:28] Tamako**
Ah.
**[06:28] Sasaki**
And when we looked for new hires,
we only attracted cat lovers.
**[06:33] Tamako**
Is hiring cat lovers not a good idea?
**[06:36] Sasaki**
Well, how should I put it?
**[06:39] Sasaki**
All of our customers are cat lovers,
so if our employees are *also* like them...
**[06:43] Tamako**
Oh, I get it.
**[06:47] Tamako**
You all shed so much.
**[06:49] Sakaki**
We try to be careful
since this is a restaurant,
**[06:52] Sakaki**
but we're cats, so we can't help it.
**[06:57] Sasaki**
It happens sometimes.
**[07:00] Complainer**
You punks think you can feed me food
with a hair in it? Get me the manager!
**[07:04] Bunzo**
Like I told you, I'm the boss.
**[07:07] Complainer**
Huh?
**[07:08] Bunzo**
We have a notice regarding cat hair
on the wall there. Please read it.
**[07:10] Sign**
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when
cat hair can get in the ramen.
**[07:15] Bunzo**
Since you've already eaten your meal,
we cannot give you a refund.
**[07:19] Bunzo**
You may leave now.
**[07:21] Complainer**
You really don't hold your tongue
when speaking to a human, huh?
**[07:24] Complainer**
Ah, this *can't* be good!
**[07:26] Complainer**
I'll tell the health department about this
place, where filthy beasts make ramen.
**[07:30] Complainer**
There'll be a thorough investigation!
It'll take one—no, *two* weeks!
**[07:34] Tamako**
What's with that guy? How horrible.
**[07:36] Sasaki**
We get folk like that.
**[07:37] Complainer**
Is that what you want, "boss"? *Well*?
**[07:38] Sasaki**
They try to get money from us
by causing a scene,
**[07:41] Sasaki**
thinking they can mess with us
'cause cats run the place.
**[07:43] Tamako**
Wh-What should we do?
**[07:45] Sasaki**
Don't worry about it.
**[07:48] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan.
**[07:52] Sasaki**
I'll leave this to you.
**[07:54] Complainer**
What's wrong, boss man?
**[07:56] Complainer**
Cat got your tongue?
**[07:59] Complainer**
You understand me, don't you?
**[08:02] Krishna**
Excuse me, sir.
**[08:04] Complainer**
Whaddaya want, uh, punk...
**[08:05] Krishna**
Is something the matter, sir?
**[08:15] Krishna**
Was there something you wanted
to say about our ramen?
**[08:18] Complainer**
Oh, uh, no.
**[08:20] Complainer**
No, nothing at all. Thanks for the meal.
**[08:24] Complainer**
I'll be on my way now.
**[08:29] Krishna**
Sorry for the disturbance.
**[08:32] Krishna**
I apologize. So sorry.
**[08:40] Mayu/ customer**
That was Krishna-chan! She rarely shows up!
**[08:45] Sasaki**
Thank you, Krishna-chan.
**[08:50] Krishna**
I was so scared, Sasaki-san!
**[08:52] Sasaki**
There, there.
**[08:53] Sasaki**
Sorry for making you do that
even though you hate it.
**[08:57] Sasaki**
Wait, I know. Can you also brush Krishna-chan?
**[09:00] Tamako**
What?
**[09:00] Krishna**
Huh? You'd do that?
**[09:03] Krishna**
That'd make me so happy!
**[09:05] Tamako**
Sure. I'll do my best.
**[09:08] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, Yashiro-san.
**[09:10] Sasaki**
She may not look it, but Krishna-chan's kind
and a big ol' scaredy-cat, so don't worry.
**[09:20] Sasaki**
Have fun.
**[09:28] Krishna**
It's been a while since I was last brushed.
**[09:32] Tamako**
*This is kinda hard.*
**[09:38] Tamako**
* This job is very different*
* from what I thought it'd be.*
**[09:44] SIGN**
Ramen Akaneko
**[09:44] SIGN**
Ramen
**[09:44] SIGN**
Akaneko
**[09:49] Bunzo**
The stress of the day just melts away.
**[09:52] Bunzo**
Sorry to keep you so late.
**[09:54] Bunzo**
Today was supposed to be
a trial day for you, but it got so busy.
**[09:58] Tamako**
Oh, no. It's no problem.
**[10:02] Bunzo**
All right. Follow me.
**[10:06] Bunzo**
Are you all done with the clean-up?
Attention, please.
**[10:10] Bunzo**
Let me introduce you to
the staff of Ramen Akaneko.
**[10:13] Bunzo**
Though you've already brushed all of them.
**[10:17] Bunzo**
This is Sabu, our head chef.
He's in charge of toppings and the sides.
**[10:21] Sabu**
Nice to meet'cha.
**[10:23] Bunzo**
Our customer service rep, Hana, is popular
with her cunning customer service skills.
**[10:27] Hana**
Hello.
**[10:28] Bunzo**
Sasaki, our service rep and cashier.
He also handles the finances.
**[10:31] Sasaki**
Nice to meet you.
**[10:33] Bunzo**
And in the back...
**[10:35] Bunzo**
Krishna, who's in charge of our noodles.
She's shy, so she works in the back.
**[10:40] Krishna**
It's very nice to meet you.
**[10:42] Bunzo**
And finally, I'm Bunzo,
the boss here at Ramen Akaneko.
**[10:48] Bunzo**
Now, Yashiro-san, time to introduce yourself.
**[10:50] Tamako**
Oh, u-um... well...
**[10:56] Tamako**
I'm T-Tamako Yashiro.
**[11:00] Tamako**
M-My aunt introduced me
to this store, and um...
**[11:06] Tamako**
I-It's nice to meet you all.
**[11:11] Sasaki**
Welcome.
**[11:12] Sabu**
Happy to have ya!
**[11:13] Krishna**
Nice to meet you.
**[11:14] Sabu**
Who's her aunt?
**[11:15] Bunzo**
The previous owner.
**[11:17] Bunzo**
There aren't many people
who would sell their store to cats,
**[11:20] Bunzo**
so I'm very grateful to her.
**[11:23] Sabu**
Did you know the store before we took over?
**[11:27] Tamako**
Yes. I used to eat here when I was younger.
**[11:30] Sabu**
I see.
**[11:30] Bunzo**
Interesting.
**[11:31] Hana**
Hmph.
**[11:32] Hana**
So she's a nepo-baby.
Life's so easy for a human.
**[11:37] Hana**
Boss, I'm heading out first.
**[11:40] Bunzo**
Hey!
**[11:42] Bunzo**
Save the catnip till you're
back in your room, Hana!
**[11:46] Tamako**
Um, did I do something to offend Hana-san?
**[11:53] Bunzo**
Don't worry about it. It just takes
Hana a while to get used to you.
**[11:58] Bunzo**
Ask Sasaki if you have any
questions. I've got prep to do.
**[12:03] Sasaki**
You're good to go for today.
**[12:05] Sasaki**
Can you come in at nine tomorrow morning?
**[12:07] Tamako**
Oh, yes, of course.
**[12:10] Sabu**
Here, take these home. It's gyoza.
**[12:13] Tamako**
Oh, thank you.
**[12:15] Tamako**
Well then, I'll be off.
**[12:17] Bunzo**
Good work today.
**[12:18] Sabu**
See ya!
**[12:19] Sasaki**
Thanks for today.
**[12:20] Krishna**
Thank you for today.
**[12:27] Tamako**
I'm beat.
**[12:31] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[12:36] Sign**
The Athletic Black Cat
**[12:49] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[12:51] Sabu**
Oh, morning.
**[12:53] Bunzo**
Morning.
**[12:54] Hana**
Good morning.
**[12:55] Tamako**
Morning.
**[12:57] Hana**
Head to the back to get
instructions from Sasaki-san.
**[13:00] Tamako**
Okay, I'll go do that.
**[13:09] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[13:11] Sasaki**
Oh, good morning.
**[13:13] Sasaki**
You can use that locker for your
belongings. Top right, I mean.
**[13:23] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san.
**[13:24] SIGN**
Ramen Akaneko
Staff Manual
**[13:24] Sasaki**
Here. Our manual.
**[13:27] Sasaki**
It's still in the works,
but use this for today.
**[13:30] Tamako**
Okay. Thank you very much.
**[13:33] Krishna**
Good morning.
**[13:35] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[13:37] Sasaki**
Feel free to ask me
if you have any questions.
**[13:40] Sasaki**
First, please start with Krishna-chan.
**[13:47] Sign**
Brushing the Staff
**[13:50] Krishna**
Thanks for brushing me
first thing in the morning.
**[14:00] Krishna**
Thank you so much. I feel so much better.
**[14:05] Tamako**
No worries.
**[14:07] Tamako**
*There's so much fur.*
**[14:10] Sign**
More Brushing
**[14:19] Bunzo**
Hup. Thanks.
**[14:29] Sabu**
Can you brush a li'l harder?
**[14:31] Tamako**
Sure.
**[14:33] Sabu**
Thanks!
**[14:38] Sasaki**
Ah, that's good.
**[14:40] Sasaki**
It's harder than you thought, right?
**[14:42] Sasaki**
Be careful not to get tendonitis.
**[14:46] Tamako**
Right.
**[14:53] Tamako**
Um, Hana-san, your brushing...
**[15:01] Hana**
I'll pass. I had one yesterday.
**[15:03] Bunzo**
Hana.
**[15:04] Bunzo**
Go do it.
**[15:07] Hana**
Is that an order?
**[15:08] Bunzo**
Mhm.
**[15:09] Hana**
Fine.
**[15:10] Bunzo**
That's the spirit.
**[15:16] Tamako**
Please take a seat.
**[15:17] Hana**
Hold it. I don't want *that* brush.
**[15:19] Tamako**
Huh?
**[15:20] Hana**
You see those other ones there?
I want a rubber brush.
**[15:24] Tamako**
Oh, I'm sorry.
**[15:37] Tamako**
Um...
**[15:38] Hana**
Hm? What?
**[15:40] Tamako**
Is it possible that everyone
has their own preferred brush?
**[15:46] Hana**
Well, of course. Don't say you've been
using the same brush this whole time.
**[15:51] Tamako**
I have.
**[15:52] Hana**
Huh. Everyone's so nice to you.
**[15:56] Hana**
You have to check with each of them.
**[15:59] Tamako**
Right.
**[16:01] Hana**
Are you looking down at us
'cause we're cats?
**[16:03] Tamako**
Not at all. I'm so sorry.
**[16:08] Hana**
Ah! It's time already?
**[16:10] Hana**
Hurry it up!
**[16:11] Hana**
No! With that thin comb!
**[16:14] Hana**
Ah! There's no time!
**[16:20] Sign**
Store Opens
**[16:21] Hana**
Welcome, meow.
**[16:24] Hana**
This way, meow.
**[16:27] Tamako**
*She switches personas so quickly.*
**[16:29] Hana**
I'm happy you're back, meow!
**[16:35] Tamako**
"After opening, clean the staff room, etc..."
**[16:41] Tamako**
So I need to clean this?
**[16:44] Tamako**
All right.
**[16:47] Tamako**
* Since the store's open,*
* I can't use the vacuum.*
**[16:52] Tamako**
*So much cat hair.*
**[16:56] Tamako**
* I need to organize things*
* before I can start cleaning.*
**[17:03] Tamako**
*Snacks? They've been stashed here.*
**[17:07] Tamako**
*Someone's toys?*
**[17:09] Tamako**
*An extra chair?*
**[17:11] Tamako**
*It's all worn. Maybe it's a scratch post?*
**[17:14] Tamako**
*Everyone really is a cat.*
**[17:17] Tamako**
*What am I saying? Of course they are.*
**[17:22] Krishna**
Huh?
**[17:23] Sasaki**
After she's cleaned the staff room,
I'll get her to help you, Krishna-chan.
**[17:27] Sasaki**
You can show her the ropes.
**[17:30] Krishna**
But she's not here?
**[17:31] Krishna**
Tamako-san?
**[17:33] Krishna**
Whoa! It's so *clean*! Did you do all this?
**[17:37] Tamako**
Oh, Krishna-san.
**[17:42] Sasaki**
So you were cleaning this whole time?
**[17:44] Tamako**
Yes, I got a little carried away.
**[17:47] Tamako**
I'm sorry. I think I went too far.
**[17:51] Sabu**
My hideout's gone!
**[17:53] Sasaki**
Those two just messed around in
that space, so don't worry about it.
**[17:58] Sasaki**
They never cleaned it,
no matter how many times we asked.
**[18:01] Tamako**
But I ignored the manual.
**[18:03] Tamako**
It's all right.
**[18:05] Tamako**
You can pick things up
one at a time. There's no rush.
**[18:10] Tamako**
Thank you.
**[18:12] Sabu**
Oh!
**[18:13] Sabu**
That's *my* snack!
**[18:16] Sasaki**
Well then, lunch time's over,
so you can clock off for today.
**[18:22] Sasaki**
We're closed from two to five,
so I'll have you come in tomorrow evening.
**[18:27] Tamako**
Ah, okay.
**[18:29] Tamako**
Well then, I'll see you tomorrow.
**[18:32] Bunzo**
Want some lunch before you go?
**[18:35] Sasaki**
You should do that. I've got some things
to give you, too, so have a seat.
**[18:38] Tamako**
Okay.
**[18:46] Sasaki**
Here you go.
**[18:47] Sasaki**
Your notice of employment.
**[18:51] Sasaki**
Sorry it took a while. Be sure to bring in your
notice of unemployment from your last job.
**[18:55] Sasaki**
We'll need your employee insurance
number to process your new insurance.
**[19:02] Tamako**
You're being so thorough.
**[19:05] Sasaki**
Yeah, it's hard to employ
humans with all these steps.
**[19:11] Sasaki**
What's the matter? Why are you crying?
**[19:15] Tamako**
I-I'm sorry.
**[19:18] Tamako**
My previous job was just
such a horrible place.
**[19:21] Tamako**
They were so careless about my insurance
and stuff. Even quitting was difficult.
**[19:30] Tamako**
I'm just so relieved and grateful.
**[19:33] Sasaki**
I see. That must have been hard.
**[19:37] Bunzo**
Here. Your lunch is ready.
**[19:41] Bunzo**
The Akaneko Special.
**[19:43] Tamako**
Thanks for the food!
**[19:45] Sasaki**
We take great care of
any human staff we employ.
**[19:47] Hana; Sabu**
What about the cats?
**[19:49] Sasaki**
Cats don't have labor laws.
**[19:51] Hana**
What's up with that?
**[19:52] Tamako**
I see.
**[19:58] Hana**
You always come out with
weird cat jokes, Sasaki-san!
**[20:01] Sabu**
Yup, yup!
**[21:42] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:44] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:48] Sasaki**
After "A Closed-Door Hire."
**[21:51] Tamako**
Hello, auntie? It's me, Tamako.
**[21:55] Tamako**
Yup. At Ramen Akaneko.
**[21:58] Tamako**
Yeah. It wasn't really an interview.
We just spoke a bit.
**[22:02] Tamako**
Yeah. Thanks.
**[22:04] Tamako**
Yup, everyone's a cat. There's even a tiger.
**[22:08] Tamako**
I'm serious.
**[22:10] Tamako**
Mhm. Don't worry, they're nice.
**[22:14] Tamako**
Thanks.
**[22:17] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:18] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:22] Sabu**
After "The Athletic Black Cat."
**[22:25] Sasaki**
We've hired a good person.
**[22:27] Bunzo**
Yeah. I just hope Hana
will get used to her soon.
**[22:31] Sasaki**
I agree. Hana-chan can be
super strict about this job.
**[22:34] Bunzo**
Take good care of them.
**[22:36] Sasaki**
I know.
**[22:37] Hana**
Hey, Sabu-chan. What do you
think about that human?
**[22:41] Sabu**
I think she's great. She seems dedicated.
**[22:43] Hana**
Huh.
**[22:45] Sabu**
Hana-san, you're the type
who judges people first, huh?
**[22:48] Hana**
What do you mean?
**[22:49] Sabu**
You were like that towards me at first, too.
**[22:52] Hana**
Was I?
**[22:54] Krishna**
It's been so long since someone
brushed me that thoroughly!
**[22:59] Krishna**
She's a keeper.
**[23:01] Hana**
Oh, really?
**[23:04] Tamako**
How did you guys brush yourselves before?
**[23:06] Krishna**
We brushed each other.
**[23:09] Krishna**
But we always felt bad, and to be honest,
we weren't really good at it.
**[23:14] Tamako**
I see.
# E2 - Hana-chan's Professionalism / The Tiger in the Noodle Room
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GD9UVMJ73/hana-chans-professionalism--the-tiger-in-the-noodle-room)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"Curiosity kills people, too."
perhaps
— T.K. Angus
**[00:04] Narrator**
* "Curiosity killed the cat."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:08] Narrator**
* But excessive curiosity not only*
* kills cats, but humans, too.*
**[00:16] Narrator**
*Or so they say.*
**[00:17] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:18] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:21] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:21] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:23] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:25] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:33] Tamako**
Hello.
**[00:35] Bunzo**
Ah, Yashiro-san. Hello.
**[00:37] Tamako**
Hello, boss.
**[00:41] Bunzo**
It's four already.
**[00:43] Bunzo**
Hey! Get up!
**[00:48] Bunzo**
It's time to prep for the evening.
**[01:01] Tamako**
Boss, is this brush okay for you?
**[01:04] Bunzo**
Hm? Yeah, sure.
**[01:09] Bunzo**
Yashiro-san, why don't you man the sink
in the evenings? Would that be okay?
**[01:14] Hana**
What?
**[01:15] Hana**
What's this, boss? You're gonna
let a human work up front?
**[01:18] Hana**
Absolutely not! It'll wreck the
whole concept of our restaurant!
**[01:22] Bunzo**
Even so, we can't keep up with
the amount of dishes that pile up.
**[01:26] Hana**
No way! I object!
**[01:28] Bunzo**
Then, you can help with the dishes instead.
**[01:31] Hana**
Don't wanna.
**[01:32] Bunzo**
C'mon. Do it.
**[01:34] Hana**
Don't wanna.
**[01:35] Bunzo**
C'mon.
**[01:36] Hana**
No way.
**[01:39] Bunzo**
Well, I figured Hana would oppose it.
**[01:43] Bunzo**
But it seems Sasaki has an idea.
**[01:48] Bunzo**
He's out shopping for it now.
**[01:52] Sasaki**
I'm back.
**[01:53] Bunzo**
Ah. We were just talking about you.
**[01:56] Sasaki**
Oh, really?
**[01:57] Hana**
Sasaki-san!
**[01:59] Hana**
We're a *cat* ramen restaurant, right?
**[02:01] Sasaki**
What else can we do? Especially since
Hana-chan won't help with the dishes.
**[02:04] Sasaki**
Cleanup will take longer, too.
**[02:07] Sasaki**
But we can't have her
going out there looking like that.
**[02:18] Sasaki**
So we'll have her cosplay as a cat.
**[02:20] Hana**
What the heck?
**[02:21] Hana**
This isn't some cosplay ramen joint.
Are you serious?
**[02:24] Sasaki**
So it's a no, huh?
**[02:26] Tamako**
I-I also don't know about this look...
**[02:30] Sasaki**
I see.
**[02:32] Sasaki**
How about a cat-eared maid?
Humans like that, right?
**[02:36] Hana**
We're a *ramen* restaurant!
**[02:37] Hana**
You want us to become a maid café?
The concept's all over the place!
**[02:41] Sasaki**
What? But it's cute.
**[02:43] Sasaki**
We may even get customers
coming just to see Yashiro-san.
**[02:46] Hana**
Like I said, this is a *cat* ramen restaurant!
**[02:52] Sasaki**
I wasn't too confident with this one, but...
**[02:57] Sasaki**
A stagehand outfit.
**[03:01] Hana**
This is the best one.
**[03:03] Sasaki**
But it's so not cute. It's not even catlike.
**[03:07] Hana**
She doesn't *need* to be cute.
She's supposed to be a stagehand.
**[03:11] Hana**
Boss! Sabu-chan! Help me out here!
**[03:14] Hana**
We're not a concept café!
**[03:16] Bunzo**
I'm okay with whatever,
as long as the dishes get done.
**[03:22] Sabu**
I think she'd look more catlike
if we put cat ears on her head.
**[03:27] Sasaki**
Ooh, looking good!
**[03:30] Hana**
Well, I guess that's more catlike now.
**[03:33] Sasaki**
All right. Let's go with this.
**[03:36] Sasaki**
It's decided.
**[03:44] Hana**
Wait. Were we originally
talking about outfits?
**[03:49] Bunzo**
Hana, go put out the sign.
**[03:52] Hana**
Oh, shoot. It's already opening time?
**[03:57] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[05:24] Sign**
Hana-chan's Professionalism
**[05:30] Hana**
Welcome, meow.
**[05:33] Yano**
Hana-chan!
**[05:34] Kawahara**
So cute!
**[05:36] Hana**
Table for three?
Follow me to the back, meow.
**[05:39] Kawahara**
Aw, she's guiding us.
**[05:43] Tamako**
Welcome.
**[05:50] Fujimi**
That was a human, right?
**[05:52] Kawahara**
So they do have people here.
**[05:54] Yano**
The stagehand attire means
they're behind the scenes.
**[05:57] Tamako**
* This is a lot more embarrassing*
* than I imagined it would be.*
**[06:02] Sasaki**
Welcome. Here's your water.
**[06:06] Fujimi**
Excuse me, kitty cat. I have a question.
**[06:10] Sasaki**
Of course. What is it?
**[06:12] Fujimi**
That stagehand over there...
**[06:12] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[06:14] Sasaki**
That's our new part-timer.
**[06:17] Fujimi**
Huh?
**[06:17] Yano**
What?
**[06:18] Kawahara**
Must be nice. I wanna work here, too.
**[06:21] Yano**
Same.
**[06:23] Sasaki**
I'm afraid we're not hiring right now.
**[06:29] Sabu**
Please wash these up.
**[06:33] Tamako**
Ah, right.
**[06:38] Sabu**
It'll get busy in a bit. So stay focused.
**[06:43] Hana**
Two shoyus and one charsyu.
**[06:45] Sabu**
Meow!
**[06:49] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[06:50] Hana**
Welcome.
**[06:53] Hana**
Here you go.
**[06:59] Sasaki**
Take these, please.
**[07:12] Tamako**
*I-It's so busy!*
**[07:14] Hana**
Here's some more.
**[07:17] Tamako**
*Ah, this thing's in the way!*
**[07:19] Hana**
Hey, don't remove your face covering!
**[07:21] Hana**
You listening?
**[07:31] Hana**
*Guess no one really cares.*
**[07:44] Sasaki**
Good work today. We've already closed up.
**[07:47] Tamako**
What?
**[07:48] Tamako**
Oh, thank you very much.
I didn't even notice.
**[07:52] Sasaki**
You were working very hard.
**[07:54] Sasaki**
It feels so good not having the dishes
all piled up at closing time.
**[07:58] Tamako**
Th-Thank you.
**[08:01] Sasaki**
I was able to focus on serving.
**[08:03] Sasaki**
It was a load off for you, too,
right, Hana-chan?
**[08:06] Hana**
Sure. It was all just dandy.
**[08:09] Sasaki**
See?
**[08:10] Tamako**
Um, I'm sorry for removing my face covering.
**[08:13] Tamako**
The fabric kept sticking to my face...
**[08:15] Sasaki**
Don't worry about it.
It's better for you to feel comfortable.
**[08:19] Sasaki**
But I'd prefer it if you kept the cat ears on.
Also, tie your hair up.
**[08:24] Tamako**
Oh, okay.
**[08:26] Hana**
I'm heading out first.
**[08:27] Tamako**
Oh, Hana-san!
**[08:29] Tamako**
P-Please hold on.
**[08:31] Hana**
Huh? Wh-What is it?
**[08:33] Tamako**
Well, um, I haven't brushed you today.
**[08:37] Tamako**
So if it's okay with you, I can do it now.
**[08:49] Hana**
Are you good at cleaning and stuff?
**[08:52] Tamako**
Not particularly. I just have this habit
of cleaning when I can't sleep.
**[08:58] Hana**
Then, you should learn to clean the store.
**[09:00] Hana**
I can teach you.
That way, it'll be easier for me.
**[09:03] Tamako**
Yes, I'd love that.
**[09:06] Sabu**
Hup!
**[09:16] Tenpiru**
Found it.
**[09:19] Sign**
The Tiger in the Noodle Room
**[09:24] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[09:33] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san.
**[09:34] Sasaki**
This area just needs a quick clean.
**[09:37] Sasaki**
Afterwards, please go help Krishna-chan.
**[09:40] Tamako**
Okay, I will.
**[09:47] Tamako**
Good.
**[09:54] Tamako**
Excuse me, Krishna-san.
**[09:57] Krishna**
Ah, Tamako-san!
**[10:02] Krishna**
Please wait over there.
**[10:04] Tamako**
Okay.
**[10:10] Krishna**
Let's see...
**[10:15] Krishna**
Please mask up.
**[10:16] Krishna**
There's a lot of flour back here.
Are you allergic to wheat at all?
**[10:21] Tamako**
No, I'm not.
**[10:24] Krishna**
Ah, what should I do? I'd like you
to help with the cleaning later...
**[10:29] Krishna**
Hm?
**[10:31] Krishna**
I know.
**[10:33] Krishna**
You can watch what I do for a bit.
**[10:36] Krishna**
I'm making noodles right now.
**[10:39] Tamako**
Ooh.
**[10:45] Krishna**
It cuts automatically, so you just gather
them and line them up in this box.
**[10:52] Tamako**
Uh-huh.
**[10:54] Krishna**
The noodles keep coming, but once
you get used to the tempo, it's easy.
**[10:58] Krishna**
Hit the switch to stop the machine.
**[11:04] Krishna**
Well, want to try?
**[11:07] Tamako**
Huh? Right now?
**[11:09] Krishna**
You won't learn if you don't do it, right?
**[11:13] Tamako**
Uh, right.
**[11:17] Krishna**
I'll get a new box.
**[11:21] Krishna**
Well then.
**[11:26] Krishna**
It's okay to take your time.
**[11:28] Tamako**
Okay.
**[11:33] Krishna**
Don't worry. We can fix that later.
**[11:35] Tamako**
Okay.
**[11:41] Krishna**
Oh, wow. You're a natural.
I think I can leave you to it at this rate.
**[11:45] Tamako**
D-Do you really think so?
**[11:49] Krishna**
It took me a while to get the hang of it.
**[11:51] Krishna**
Having human hands
really makes a difference.
**[11:55] Tamako**
You're amazing, Krishna-san.
**[11:59] Krishna**
Well then. I'll leave the rest to you.
**[12:01] Tamako**
Right.
**[12:13] Tamako**
Oh, I think that's it.
**[12:16] Tamako**
Um, Krishna-san. I'm finished.
**[12:21] Tamako**
Krishna-san?
**[12:23] Krishna**
Ah. You're all done?
**[12:25] Tamako**
Yes.
**[12:27] Tamako**
Are those noodles handmade?
**[12:29] Krishna**
Yes, they are. The Akaneko special
uses handmade noodles.
**[12:34] Tamako**
Really? That's amazing.
**[12:42] Krishna**
We don't sell a whole lot
of Akaneko specials, though.
**[12:45] Tamako**
What?
**[12:47] Krishna**
Well, I guess it *is* a little pricey.
**[12:51] Tamako**
* They should say it's because*
* the noodles are handmade.*
**[12:59] Krishna**
Hm? Someone's causing
a ruckus out in front of the restaurant.
**[13:06] Krishna**
Did something happen again?
**[13:15] Sign**
Standing by
Standing by
Hurry
Standing by
It's started
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
**[13:15] Tenpiru**
* It's the "Barging in with*
* Tenpiru" channel! Yeah!*
**[13:16] Sign**
Standing by
Hurry
Standing by
It's started
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
**[13:16] Sign**
Hurry
Standing by
It's started
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
**[13:16] Sign**
Standing by
It's started
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
**[13:17] Sign**
It's started
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
**[13:17] Sign**
Standing by
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
**[13:18] Sign**
I've got high hopes
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
**[13:18] Sign**
A chic-piru
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
**[13:18] Sign**
So exciting!
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
**[13:18] Sign**
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
**[13:18] Sign**
Is he here yet?
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
**[13:19] Sign**
He's here
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
**[13:19] Sign**
Here now
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
**[13:19] Tenpiru**
*Let's see... Today, we're barging in here!*
**[13:20] Sign**
It's started!
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
Hooray
**[13:20] Sign**
Where to today?
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
Hooray
Congrats on 30k
**[13:21] Sign**
Tenpiru!
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
Hooray
Congrats on 30k
You got this, Tenpiru
**[13:21] Sign**
Tenpiru~
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
Hooray
Congrats on 30k
You got this, Tenpiru
Where are you barging in today?
**[13:22] Sign**
Yeah!!
Yeah
Yeah!
Yeah!
Where are you?
Hooray
Congrats on 30k
You got this, Tenpiru
Where are you barging in today?
Hello
**[13:23] Sign**
Hey, Tenpiru-san! Looking forward to today!!
Hurry up and explain
So where are you?
I know this place
You're outside
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
**[13:23] Tenpiru**
*Ramen Akaneko!*
**[13:24] Sign**
Hurry up and explain
So where are you?
I know this place
You're outside
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
**[13:25] Tenpiru**
* Rumor has it this ramen restaurant is run*
* by cats, so let's go see. Wow, seriously?*
**[13:25] Sign**
So where are you?
I know this place
You're outside
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
**[13:26] Sign**
I know this place
You're outside
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
**[13:26] Sign**
You're outside
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
**[13:27] Sign**
You're so loud
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
**[13:28] Sign**
Was waiting for your livestream
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
**[13:29] Sign**
"Neko"?
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
**[13:30] Sign**
"Akaneko"?
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
**[13:31] Sign**
Caaaat
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
**[13:31] Tenpiru**
*Uh? Hm, whatever.*
**[13:32] Sign**
Cat
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
**[13:33] Sign**
There's no way lol
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
**[13:33] Sign**
By cats?
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
**[13:34] Sign**
Seriously?
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
**[13:34] Tenpiru**
*Here I go!*
**[13:34] Sign**
They making cats work now?
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
**[13:35] Sign**
Lets go!
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
**[13:36] Sign**
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
**[13:36] Sign**
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
**[13:36] Sign**
PUDDY TAT
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
**[13:37] Sabu**
*Welcome—*
**[13:37] Sign**
Just go in
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
**[13:37] Sign**
Go!
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
**[13:38] Sign**
You shouldn't
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
**[13:39] Sign**
I'm eating ramen rn, too
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
**[13:40] Sign**
You're going in? Right here and now?
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
**[13:41] Sign**
Don't do it
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
**[13:41] Tenpiru**
*It seriously is run by cats! Cool!*
**[13:41] Sign**
Go!
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
**[13:41] Sign**
Go!
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
**[13:42] Sign**
He barged in!
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
**[13:43] Sign**
Unstoppable fire
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
**[13:43] Sign**
Exciting
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
**[13:43] Sabu**
*Hey, photography isn't allowed here!*
**[13:44] Sign**
It's packed
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
PUDDY TAT
**[13:45] Sign**
Are there any cats?
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
PUDDY TAT
A black cat
**[13:45] Tenpiru**
*I'm not taking photos. It's a livestream.*
**[13:46] Sign**
Cat!
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
PUDDY TAT
A black cat
You're already getting told off lol
**[13:47] Sign**
Cats!
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
PUDDY TAT
A black cat
You're already getting told off lol
I'm unemployed. This cat beat me to a job
**[13:47] Sign**
There really is a cat lol
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
Cat!!
They're really there
Cats lol
PUDDY TAT
A black cat
You're already getting told off lol
I'm unemployed. This cat beat me to a job
Cooking cats!!
**[13:48] Tenpiru**
I'm helping you to gain exposure.
You're cool with that, right?
**[13:52] Sabu**
Hey!
**[13:53] Bunzo**
Sabu, watch the noodles.
**[13:56] Bunzo**
Sir, photography isn't allowed here,
so please stop. Now.
**[14:03] Sign**
Serious cat lol
Cute lol
Scary
He so mad lol
A ramen place?
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
**[14:03] Tenpiru**
*I'm getting a ton of comments!*
**[14:04] Bunzo**
*Turn off that camera! Don't ignore me!*
**[14:04] Sign**
Cute lol
Scary
He so mad lol
A ramen place?
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
It's not photography, right?
**[14:04] Sign**
Scary
He so mad lol
A ramen place?
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
It's not photography, right?
I wouldn't eat there
**[14:05] Sign**
He so mad lol
A ramen place?
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
It's not photography, right?
I wouldn't eat there
Boss...
**[14:06] Sign**
A ramen place?
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
It's not photography, right?
I wouldn't eat there
Boss...
Cat~~
**[14:06] Sign**
Hey, where's he standing?
I wanna go!
Where is this?
Is that even hygienic?
There's def hair in that food
It's not photography, right?
I wouldn't eat there
Boss...
Cat~~
I wanna go
**[14:09] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan!
**[14:12] Tenpiru**
Look at all these viewers!
**[14:16] Krishna**
I-I'm going in.
**[14:20] Tamako**
I don't think that's a good idea.
**[14:22] Krishna; Sasaki**
What?
**[14:24] Tenpiru**
You really *are* cats!
I bet there's hair in all the food.
**[14:27] Bunzo**
Enough! Turn off that camera!
**[14:30] Tamako**
People like that would only get more
excited if Krishna-san showed up.
**[14:35] Tamako**
He just wants shot-worthy footage.
**[14:38] Krishna**
But we need to stop him.
**[14:39] Tamako**
Sasaki-san. Please, call the police.
**[14:45] Tamako**
Just in case.
**[14:48] Tamako**
I will take care of this.
**[14:50] Sasaki**
What?
**[14:51] Krishna**
Tamako-san?
**[14:57] Tenpiru**
This is dope.
**[14:58] Bunzo**
Turn your camera off!
**[15:00] Tenpiru**
What's the big deal? I've got
30,000 followers on my channel.
**[15:04] Tenpiru**
I'm advertising to 30k people for you.
**[15:06] Bunzo**
I don't care. Camera! Off! *Now*!
You're being a nuisance!
**[15:10] Hana**
Hmph. I bet his fans aren't even worth it.
**[15:13] Tenpiru**
Whoa! There's another one!
**[15:15] Sign**
Where is this?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I wanna go...
Photos aren't allowed, right?
A white cat!
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
**[15:15] Hana**
*Shoot! I'll be on film!*
**[15:15] Sign**
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I wanna go...
Photos aren't allowed, right?
A white cat!
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
Kitty cat!
**[15:15] Sign**
I wanna go...
Photos aren't allowed, right?
A white cat!
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
Kitty cat!
Can my cat work there, too?
**[15:16] Sign**
Photos aren't allowed, right?
A white cat!
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
Kitty cat!
Can my cat work there, too?
Doesn't "akaneko" mean arsonist?
**[15:16] Sign**
A white cat!
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
Kitty cat!
Can my cat work there, too?
Doesn't "akaneko" mean arsonist?
What kind of ramen?
**[15:16] Sign**
A ramen place?
Stop spamming
Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
Lets goooo
Is he doing this without permission?
Kitty cat!
Can my cat work there, too?
Doesn't "akaneko" mean arsonist?
What kind of ramen?
This is all kinds of wack
**[15:24] Sign**
White cat! So cute!
PUDDY TAT
Follow it, Tenpiru
The apron is cute
Reminds me of my cat back home
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
**[15:24] Tamako**
*Excuse me, sir.*
**[15:25] Sign**
PUDDY TAT
Follow it, Tenpiru
The apron is cute
Reminds me of my cat back home
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
**[15:25] Sign**
Follow it, Tenpiru
The apron is cute
Reminds me of my cat back home
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
**[15:25] Sign**
The apron is cute
Reminds me of my cat back home
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
**[15:25] Sign**
Reminds me of my cat back home
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
**[15:26] Sign**
Something appeared
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
**[15:26] Tenpiru**
*Hm? What? You work here?*
**[15:26] Sign**
Who?
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
**[15:26] Sign**
Oh?
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
**[15:27] Sign**
A stagehand? It's a human
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
**[15:27] Sign**
Huuuuge
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
Something's awakening inside me
**[15:27] Sign**
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
Something's awakening inside me
A cat-eared stagehand...
**[15:28] Sign**
I thought it was run by cats?
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
Something's awakening inside me
A cat-eared stagehand...
— DELETED —
**[15:28] Sign**
What's up with this person?
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
Something's awakening inside me
A cat-eared stagehand...
— DELETED —
They look like a cat
**[15:28] Sign**
Hurry up and show us the cats
— DELETED —
Get 'em
Lmaoooo
...I like it...
Something's awakening inside me
A cat-eared stagehand...
— DELETED —
They look like a cat
What kind of ramen? I wanna go so gimme the deets
**[15:29] Tenpiru**
So humans *do* work here.
**[15:31] Tenpiru**
And I thought this place
was only run by cats. Lame.
**[15:35] Tamako**
Ph-Photography is prohibited here.
**[15:38] Tamako**
You're bothering the other
customers. P-Please leave.
**[15:44] Tenpiru**
Huh?! I'm advertising
to 30,000 people for you!
**[15:47] Tenpiru**
It's a win-win situation. Right?
**[15:50] Tamako**
Photography is prohibited here.
**[15:52] Tamako**
You're bothering the other
customers. Please leave.
**[15:56] Tenpiru**
Oh, c'mon. Just let it slide.
**[16:00] Tenpiru**
It's only for a little bit.
**[16:02] Tamako**
Photography is prohibited here.
**[16:04] Tamako**
You're bothering the other
customers. Please leave.
**[16:08] Tenpiru**
Is that all you can say? So persistent.
**[16:10] Tenpiru**
Are you even listening?
**[16:11] Sign**
Scary. This guy's bad news lol
No way you can deal with this
Reported
Whaaaat?
I wanna go there
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
**[16:12] Sign**
No way you can deal with this
Reported
Whaaaat?
I wanna go there
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
**[16:12] Tamako**
*Photography is prohibited here.*
**[16:13] Sign**
Reported
Whaaaat?
I wanna go there
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
**[16:13] Sign**
Whaaaat?
I wanna go there
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
**[16:14] Sign**
I wanna go there
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
**[16:14] Tamako**
* You're bothering the other*
* customers. Please leave.*
**[16:15] Sign**
What kind of ramen?
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
**[16:15] Sign**
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
Spit it out. Stop being scared
**[16:16] Sign**
This person's broken
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
Spit it out. Stop being scared
Tbh... I can't... stand it...
**[16:17] Sign**
Kinda scary
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
Spit it out. Stop being scared
Tbh... I can't... stand it...
Ahhhhhhhh
**[16:17] Sign**
Tenpiru's being pressured lol
Where are the cats?
Where is this restaurant?
Lmaooo
They're shaking
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
Spit it out. Stop being scared
Tbh... I can't... stand it...
Ahhhhhhhh
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
**[16:20] Sign**
Stop bothering Stagehand-chan
Spit it out. Stop being scared
Tbh... I can't... stand it
Ahhhhhhhh
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
**[16:21] Sign**
Spit it out. Stop being scared
Tbh... I can't... stand it
Ahhhhhhhh
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
**[16:21] Sign**
Tbh... I can't... stand it
Ahhhhhhhh
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
Stop being lazy and make a move
**[16:21] Sign**
Ahhhhhhhh
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
Stop being lazy and make a move
I'm bored of the same thing
**[16:21] Sign**
Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
PUDDY TAT
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
Stop being lazy and make a move
I'm bored of the same thing
It's not enough
**[16:22] Sign**
PUDDY TAT
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
Stop being lazy and make a move
I'm bored of the same thing
It's not enough
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
**[16:22] Sign**
You suck 'cause you're backing out, Tenpiru
Stop being lazy and make a move
I'm bored of the same thing
It's not enough
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
Put some effort into it
**[16:22] Sign**
Stop being lazy and make a move
I'm bored of the same thing
It's not enough
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
Put some effort into it
Show us more kitty cats
**[16:23] Sign**
I'm bored of the same thing
It's not enough
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
Put some effort into it
Show us more kitty cats
It's an infinite loop
**[16:23] Sign**
It's not enough
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
Put some effort into it
Show us more kitty cats
It's an infinite loop
Utter defeat
**[16:23] Sign**
I'm disappointed. You lost a subscriber
Put some effort into it
Show us more kitty cats
It's an infinite loop
Utter defeat
Stagehand-chan is tough!
**[16:23] Tenpiru**
Hey, hey! I'm a customer, too!
**[16:26] Bunzo**
You're no customer.
**[16:27] Bunzo**
Leave.
**[16:29] Hana**
Get out!
**[16:32] Tenpiru**
Why aren't you getting it?
It's free exposure.
**[16:36] Hana**
A livestream like that
will just cause backlash!
**[16:39] Sabu**
Your Akaneko shoyu ramen.
**[16:41] Sakura**
Hey, want me to call the police?
**[16:45] Sabu**
Huh? Um...
**[16:48] Tenpiru**
That'll be good.
**[16:49] Tenpiru**
As long as it brings in more viewers,
you can call the cops and cause a stir!
**[16:53] Tenpiru**
I'm used to it!
**[17:06] Mikio**
Young man. Why don't you stop doing that
and come chat with me outside?
**[17:12] Mikio**
Well?
**[17:13] Hana**
Oh, Miki-chan!
**[17:20] Tamako**
Huh?
**[17:25] Sasaki**
What a relief.
**[17:27] Hana**
Sasaki-san, did you call Miki-chan here?
**[17:30] Sakura**
*Miki-chan?*
**[17:31] Sasaki**
It was the right move to call
Miki-san instead of the police.
**[17:35] Hana**
Anyway, Sasaki-san...
**[17:38] Hana**
Here's a coupon for our gyoza.
Please use them, meow.
**[17:38] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:38] Sign**
Akaneko Gyoza: Coupon for 1 free plate
**[17:42] Sasaki**
Sorry for the disturbance.
**[17:46] Hana**
Sorry for the disturbance, meow.
**[17:47] Sakura**
It's okay.
**[17:49] Sasaki**
The coupons can be used today, by the way.
**[17:52] Hana**
Sorry for the disturbance, meow.
**[18:05] Hana**
Nice.
**[18:13] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[18:15] Krishna**
That was amazing! You're so brave!
**[18:19] Tamako**
N-Not at all.
**[18:21] Tamako**
Um, you see, there were lots of people
like that at my last job, so...
**[18:28] Krishna**
I see. So that's why you
were able to respond so firmly.
**[18:32] Tamako**
U-Um, who was that man?
It looked like Hana-san knew him.
**[18:37] Krishna**
Oh, you mean Mikio-san?
**[18:40] Krishna**
He was originally
an acquaintance of Sasaki-san's.
**[18:42] Krishna**
Our restaurant really owes
a lot to Mikio-san.
**[18:47] Mikio**
Here's your license back.
Be sure to keep your promise.
**[18:51] Tenpiru**
Sure thing.
**[19:00] Mikio**
I took care of it, Bunzo-san.
It's all good now.
**[19:07] Tamako**
Does he, uh, do the shady stuff?
**[19:13] Krishna**
No, it's nothing like that. Don't worry.
**[19:16] Krishna**
Mikio-san is the restaurant's lawyer.
He's helped us since we opened.
**[19:21] Tamako**
Oh, I see.
**[19:24] Krishna**
He may look scary, but he's a good person.
**[19:27] Mikio**
I made sure I got through to him.
**[19:29] Hana**
Miki-chan!
**[19:31] Mikio**
Hey now.
**[19:32] Mikio**
One Akaneko light broth ramen, please.
**[19:35] Bunzo**
Meow!
**[21:07] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:10] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:13] Hana; Krishna**
After "Hana-chan's Professionalism."
**[21:17] Hana**
Think more seriously, Sasaki-san!
**[21:19] Sasaki**
I am being serious.
**[21:22] Hana**
You're a liar!
**[21:23] Sasaki**
I'm not.
**[21:24] Hana**
So 'cause it means extra hands,
this is fine to you?!
**[21:27] Tamako**
*Um, this is cutting into my hours...*
**[21:32] Fujimi**
* I'm a regular here, and I brought a friend*
* today to help support their business, but...*
**[21:36] Fujimi**
* Will they hate me if I act overly friendly*
* with the kitty cats? I wanna ask.*
**[21:39] Fujimi**
*I wanna work here, too.*
**[21:41] Fujimi**
*What should I do?*
**[21:42] Fujimi**
*All right! I'll ask! I'll ask them!*
**[21:46] Tamako**
*I haven't had the chance to brush Hana-san.*
**[21:48] Tamako**
*I wonder if that's okay. Probably not.*
**[21:52] Sign**
The
Daily
Akaneko
**[21:54] Sasaki**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:58] Krishna**
After "The Tiger in the Noodle Room."
**[22:02] Tamako**
The Akaneko special
was delicious, Krishna-san.
**[22:05] Krishna**
Really? I'm happy to hear it!
**[22:11] Krishna**
The flour went everywhere.
**[22:16] Sasaki**
There's a troublesome customer
in the restaurant right now.
**[22:20] Sasaki**
Yes. Ah, got it.
**[22:24] Sasaki**
Yes, please do.
**[22:26] Krishna**
I need to find this "Tenpiru" guy's
account and report him!
**[22:32] Tamako**
*So she watches those things?*
**[22:36] Hana**
Miki-chan. Did you sock it to that guy?
**[22:38] Mikio**
No way. I simply said it'd be a lot
of work if we had to go to court.
**[22:44] Hana**
Hey, Miki-chan.
Why don't cats have labor laws?
**[22:49] Mikio**
Well, other cats don't really
want to work, anyway.
**[22:53] Mikio**
You're in the minority.
**[22:56] Sign**
Q: What do
you call him?
**[23:00] Hana**
Miki-chan!
**[23:01] Sasaki**
Miki-san.
**[23:02] Krishna**
Mikio-san.
**[23:03] Bunzo**
Attorney Terada.
**[23:07] Sabu**
I haven't really spoken to him.
**[23:12] Hana**
Here's your free Akaneko gyoza.
**[23:15] Sasaki**
Please order more if you enjoy it.
# E3 - Nothing Wrong With That / Service First/ The Masked Handyman
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GQJUG51W5/nothing-wrong-with-that--service-first-the-masked-handyman)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"When a tiger makes the
noodles, customers come."
— T.K. Angus
**[00:04] Narrator**
* "If a cat washes its face, it's going to rain."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:08] Narrator**
* When tigers, who are also felines,*
* make noodles, as strange as that is,*
**[00:13] Narrator**
* it brings good fortune*
* and even customers.*
**[00:17] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:17] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:21] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:21] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:23] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:25] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:58] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[02:26] Sign**
Nothing Wrong With That
**[02:37] Bunzo**
Huh?
**[02:38] Bunzo**
Yashiro-san, you're rather early.
**[02:42] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[02:49] Tamako**
Um...
**[02:51] Tamako**
There's actually something
I wanted to show you guys.
**[02:56] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[02:56] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef
Krishna
**[02:56] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[02:56] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[02:58] Sasaki**
Did you make this, Yashiro-san?
**[03:01] Tamako**
Y-Yes. Though it's only a draft.
**[03:04] Sabu**
Wow!
**[03:06] Tamako**
You see...
**[03:07] Tamako**
Krishna-san told me the
Akaneko Special doesn't sell very well.
**[03:13] Tamako**
But it's so good.
**[03:14] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[03:14] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef
Krishna
**[03:15] Tamako**
I think maybe it doesn't sell
because people don't know
**[03:18] Tamako**
the noodles are paw-made
by Krishna-san.
**[03:22] Tamako**
I ate it without knowing that, too.
I feel it's such a waste.
**[03:32] Tamako**
Did I step out of line?
**[03:34] Sasaki**
Not at all! It's a great idea!
**[03:37] Sasaki**
And it's well-made, too. Seriously.
**[03:40] Bunzo;Sabu**
Uh-huh.
**[03:42] Sasaki**
But...
**[03:43] Sasaki**
It all depends on what
Krishna-chan thinks of it.
**[03:46] Tamako**
Huh?
**[03:50] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef
Krishna
**[03:54] Tamako**
Wh-What do you think?
**[03:58] Krishna**
N-No, that's *way* too embarrassing!
**[04:02] Sabu**
Just as I feared. What a shame.
**[04:05] Sasaki**
Yup.
**[04:08] Hana**
Hey, hurry up and get brushing.
**[04:11] Tamako**
Oh, I'm sorry.
**[04:19] Hana**
Hey, have you made things like that before?
**[04:24] Tamako**
My job before this one was
at an advertising design company.
**[04:29] Tamako**
But we were just subcontractors
of subcontractors.
**[04:34] Hana**
The horrible place you mentioned?
**[04:35] Tamako**
Yes.
**[04:37] Tamako**
My other place was the same.
**[04:39] Tamako**
I did my best and worked on
lots of stuff with good intentions,
**[04:42] Tamako**
but I always ended up getting told off
for doing unnecessary work.
**[04:46] Tamako**
Looks like I failed again.
**[04:55] Hana**
I wouldn't say that.
**[04:58] Hana**
You tried to contribute to the store
in your own way. Nothing wrong with that.
**[05:03] Hana**
It's better than folk
who only pretend to work.
**[05:07] Hana**
Come with me.
**[05:10] Hana**
Krishna!
**[05:13] Hana**
I say this as an Akaneko employee:
we should totally put up that poster.
**[05:18] Hana**
I respect your wishes, but you have
to think about how it could boost sales.
**[05:24] Krishna**
Hana-chan.
**[05:26] Krishna**
But using info about the process to sell the
special instead of the taste doesn't sit right—
**[05:30] Hana**
Huh?!
**[05:31] Hana**
What's so wrong with it?
**[05:33] Krishna**
I-I want people to choose it for the taste.
**[05:37] Krishna**
Not because of added information like that.
**[05:41] Hana**
If they never order it,
they won't *know* how it tastes.
**[05:44] Hana**
Sometimes, there are more
important things than ideals.
**[05:48] Hana**
The noodles *you* painstakingly make are
going to waste 'cause no one's ordering them.
**[05:52] Hana**
Is that what you want?
**[05:54] Hana**
Prioritize having more people eating your
noodles instead of getting embarrassed.
**[05:59] Hana**
Aren't you a pro noodle-making tiger?
**[06:12] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[06:14] Krishna**
I'm so sorry.
**[06:17] Krishna**
In truth, that poster... I was actually...
**[06:23] Krishna**
very happy with it.
**[06:28] Tamako**
Then, can I take a photo of you
making noodles later?
**[06:32] Krishna**
Wh-What?
**[06:34] Tamako**
I want to include it on the poster. Please?
**[06:37] Krishna**
Oh, um... Okay.
**[06:43] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[06:43] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[06:44] Tamako**
H-Hana-san. Thank you so much.
**[06:44] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[06:45] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[06:49] Hana**
Don't mention it.
**[06:50] Hana**
I only said stuff
I'd wanted to say for a while.
**[06:53] Hana**
Anyway, hurry up and finish your task
so you can help me clean.
**[06:58] Tamako**
Right.
**[07:11] Hana**
And why are *you* grinning?
**[07:15] Sasaki**
No reason.
**[07:23] Sign**
Service First
**[07:30] Tamako**
Hello—
**[07:32] Tamako**
Wh-What happened?
**[07:35] Sasaki**
Oh, we had a huge lunch rush.
**[07:40] Hana**
With the way today's going,
tonight'll be one of those nights.
**[07:45] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, you don't have to brush me.
**[07:51] Sasaki**
So can you help with the dishes?
**[07:54] Tamako**
Yes, I understand.
**[07:57] Hana**
I want a brushing, though.
**[08:11] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[08:20] Hana**
Thank you for waiting, meow.
**[08:25] Sabu**
Order up.
**[08:27] Sasaki**
Thank you very much. Get home safe.
**[08:37] Sabu**
Akaneko shoyu, order up!
**[08:54] Sasaki**
Table three's all set.
**[08:57] Hana**
Okay! Table for three, right this way.
**[09:01] Sabu**
Order up. Gyoza.
**[09:02] Fujihara**
Thank you.
**[09:44] Pietro**
Excuse me. A moment of your time, please.
**[09:49] Pietro**
I have a question regarding this ramen.
**[09:52] Pietro**
Can I ask you?
**[09:53] Tamako**
Sorry, I'm just a part-timer.
**[09:57] Tamako**
Sabu-san.
**[09:58] Sabu**
*Oh, man, I dunno. It's so busy right now.*
**[10:02] Bunzo**
How can I help?
**[10:03] Bunzo**
It's a bit busy, so I'll have to answer
your question while I work.
**[10:08] Pietro**
This soup is delightful.
**[10:12] Pietro**
The chicken broth, the dried sardines,
the kelp, the mushrooms...
**[10:15] Pietro**
It's traditional, yet has
a complex, harmonious taste.
**[10:22] Pietro**
But I don't understand something.
To mollify the chicken broth's aroma...
**[10:26] Pietro**
you didn't use green onions. Why is that?
**[10:31] Bunzo**
You're right. We use qín cài.
**[10:36] Pietro**
Qín cài?
**[10:37] Bunzo**
Uh, it's Chinese celery, I think.
**[10:38] Sabu**
Order up!
**[10:41] Pietro**
Why don't you match it
with your traditional style?
**[10:46] Bunzo**
It's because we're cats
and can't touch onions.
**[10:51] Bunzo**
Never heard that?
**[10:52] Bunzo**
Worst-case scenario,
cats can die from eating onions.
**[10:58] Bunzo**
Well, cats shouldn't eat
salt or shoyu, either.
**[11:03] Bunzo**
Because of that,
I've never actually had our soup.
**[11:09] Pietro**
If that's true, how did you make this soup?
How can you even make ramen?
**[11:14] Bunzo**
Well, I do a taste test by watering down
some of it and lapping that up.
**[11:20] Pietro**
Unbelievable.
**[11:22] Ishida**
*So that's how it's done.*
**[11:26] Bunzo**
I've got my sense of smell and intuition,
plus my predecessor's recipes.
**[11:31] Tamako**
*Predecessor?*
**[11:32] Bunzo**
But like it says there, flavor is secondary
because the food is made by cats.
**[11:35] Sign**
A Notice About Cat Hair
**[11:35] Sign**
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when
cat hair can get in the ramen
We thank you for your understanding.
Please enjoy your meal.
**[11:35] Sign**
Service first,
flavor second
**[11:39] Bunzo**
There are limits on
what ingredients we can use,
**[11:42] Bunzo**
and our taste buds will never
completely match a human's.
**[11:48] Bunzo**
Also, the customers we get
aren't just here for the ramen.
**[12:20] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[12:22] Pietro**
Cooking is entertainment.
**[12:25] Sasaki**
What?
**[12:26] Pietro**
This place is more than that.
**[12:29] Pietro**
It is amusement. It is divertimento.
**[12:33] Pietro**
Fantastico!
**[12:37] Pietro**
Thank you for the meal.
**[12:41] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[12:45] Sasaki**
What was that all about?
**[12:47] Bunzo**
Who knows?
**[12:49] Bunzo**
Maybe he's a chef himself.
**[12:54] Krishna**
*We have a lot of customers today.*
**[12:57] Krishna**
* The busier it gets,*
* the more weirdos show up.*
**[13:00] Sign**
Famous three-star chef,
Pietro Romario
**[13:00] Sign**
De facto retirement?
**[13:00] Sign**
Globally renowned Italian restaurant Romari's
owner and chef...
**[13:01] Krishna**
*I can't let my guard down.*
**[13:05] Sign**
The Masked Handyman
**[13:10] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[13:16] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[13:19] Tamako**
Huh?
**[13:28] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san!
**[13:30] Sasaki**
Calm down. It's okay.
**[13:32] Tamako**
Huh?
**[13:36] Tamako**
Ah, Sasaki-san.
**[13:39] Sasaki**
This is Shirosaki-kun. He's somewhat
allergic to cats so he wears a mask.
**[13:44] Tamako**
A mask? Oh, I-I'm sorry.
**[13:48] Shirosaki**
Oh, no. It's my fault.
**[13:50] Sasaki**
He's good at repairing stuff, so I asked him
to take a look at the dishwasher.
**[13:57] Tamako**
We have a dishwasher?
**[13:59] Sasaki**
Yeah.
**[14:01] Sasaki**
It's kind of old and difficult for us cats
to use, so we didn't bother with it.
**[14:06] Sasaki**
But since we've been busier lately,
**[14:09] Sasaki**
I thought having a working dishwasher
would make it easier for you.
**[14:13] Tamako**
Wait, you're doing this for me?
**[14:16] Sasaki**
Yup. I thought about replacing it,
but it's a li'l short notice.
**[14:20] Sasaki**
So I figured I'd have
Shirosaki-kun look it over.
**[14:24] Sasaki**
Now then.
**[14:26] Sasaki**
I need to get ready for opening.
**[14:28] Tamako**
Oh, so do I.
**[14:35] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[14:54] Tamako**
Are you taking it easy today?
**[14:57] Hana**
We cleaned up because
Shirosaki-kun was coming.
**[15:01] Hana**
We'd feel bad if there was hair everywhere.
I don't think there was, though.
**[15:04] Tamako**
Huh? But what about the boss and Sasaki-san?
**[15:07] Hana**
Those two don't really shed.
**[15:12] Hana**
Anyway, I wonder if
it's true what they say.
**[15:15] Hana**
About Shirosaki-kun's face.
**[15:18] Krishna**
Yeah, I want to see.
**[15:22] Krishna**
According to Sasaki-san,
Shirosaki-san's *super* handsome.
**[15:27] Hana**
I wonder if it's true.
**[15:29] Tamako**
Oh?
**[15:31] Krishna**
She doesn't seem interested at all.
**[15:34] Krishna**
But seriously, Sasaki-san
sure knows a lot of people.
**[15:38] Hana**
He has mysterious connections.
**[15:42] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san. Got a minute?
**[15:45] Tamako**
Coming!
**[15:50] Shirosaki**
I can ask a friend if you want
to see about a replacement.
**[15:53] Sasaki**
Good idea. Maybe I could look
at a pamphlet or something.
**[15:56] Shirosaki**
Can do.
**[15:57] Tamako**
Sorry about that.
**[15:59] Tamako**
I took off my jacket because
I thought it might have hair on it.
**[16:03] Shirosaki**
Oh, u-um, as for how to use this thing...
**[16:09] Shirosaki**
You put the soap in here,
then just load up the dishes.
**[16:18] Shirosaki**
Everything else is automatic.
**[16:24] Shirosaki**
Guess that's all.
**[16:26] Shirosaki**
Okay, I'd better get to my next job.
**[16:29] Sasaki**
Right. Thanks for doing that.
**[16:31] Shirosaki**
No problem. Call if you need me again.
**[16:34] Sasaki**
I'll transfer your payment
to the usual account, 'kay?
**[16:44] Tamako**
*I wonder if Auntie used this.*
**[16:48] Tamako**
Ah.
**[16:50] Tamako**
Excuse me, you forgot...
**[16:52] Sasaki**
Hm?
**[17:10] Tamako**
Excuse me.
**[17:12] Tamako**
You forgot this.
**[17:14] Shirosaki**
Huh?
**[17:15] Shirosaki**
Oh, sorry about that. Thanks.
**[17:22] Tamako**
Um, is something on your mind?
**[17:26] Shirosaki**
Oh, no.
**[17:30] Shirosaki**
You see...
**[17:34] Shirosaki**
I've always wanted to try their ramen.
**[17:38] Shirosaki**
But I can't really take off my mask in there.
**[17:43] Shirosaki**
My allergies aren't *that* bad, but I don't
want it to affect me on my next job.
**[17:51] Shirosaki**
The Akaneko team is amazing.
**[17:54] Shirosaki**
Even for a cat restaurant,
the place has gotten super popular.
**[18:00] Tamako**
Wait right here.
**[18:21] Shirosaki**
*Not a single cat hair.*
**[18:24] Tamako**
Um...
**[18:26] Tamako**
It's on the house.
**[18:30] Tamako**
If you'd like it, that is.
**[18:40] Tamako**
I-I thought if I brought it out,
there wouldn't be any hair on it.
**[18:44] Tamako**
Also, the boss is confident he doesn't get hair
in the food he puts so much effort into.
**[18:52] Tamako**
Also, also, if you're okay with over-the-counter
meds, the store stocks allergy pills.
**[18:57] Tamako**
Oh, you don't have to eat it if you can't.
**[19:09] Shirosaki**
I'm grateful. Thanks for the food.
**[19:20] Hana**
He really *is* good-looking!
**[19:22] Krishna**
He's as pretty as a girl!
**[19:24] Sasaki**
Right?
**[19:26] Bunzo**
Let him eat in peace.
**[21:00] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[21:00] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:05] Bunzo; Sabu; Sasaki; Hana**
After "Nothing Wrong With That."
**[21:08] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[21:08] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef
Krishna
**[21:10] Krishna**
This tiger isn't me. But how did you...
**[21:14] Tamako**
Oh, this is only a draft.
**[21:17] Tamako**
I just used images I found online
and put them together like a collage.
**[21:22] Hana**
Wow. That's how you make stuff like this?
**[21:26] Sabu**
And in that quality?
**[21:28] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[21:28] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef
Krishna
**[21:28] Krishna**
W-Wow. So this image will be
replaced with a picture of me?
**[21:35] Hana**
You look happy about that.
**[21:37] Sasaki**
Hey, isn't 1,800 yen too much?
It doesn't cost that much to make.
**[21:42] Bunzo**
That's what makes it the "special."
**[21:46] Bunzo**
*It's my fault the special doesn't sell well.*
**[21:49] Bunzo**
* I figured we shouldn't sell*
* handmade noodles any cheaper.*
**[21:54] Hana**
Nothing wrong with that.
**[21:55] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:57] Sabu**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:01] Bunzo**
After "Service First."
**[22:03] Sabu**
Order up. Gyoza.
**[22:06] Sign**
Former cultural restoration technician
**[22:06] Sign**
With experience living in Italy
**[22:06] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:06] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:06] Sign**
Fuji
**[22:06] Sign**
hara
**[22:06] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:06] Sign**
san
**[22:12] Fujihara**
*I've been looking forward to this.*
**[22:15] Sabu**
Order up. One Akaneko special.
**[22:18] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:18] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:18] Sign**
Ishi
**[22:18] Sign**
da
**[22:18] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[22:18] Sign**
kun
**[22:18] Sign**
Just a regular
**[22:18] Sign**
Salary
-man
**[22:24] Ishida**
*I've ordered everything on the menu now.*
**[22:27] Sign**
The
Daily
Akaneko
**[22:29] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:32] Sasaki**
After "The Masked Handyman."
**[22:36] Sasaki**
You drove today, right?
Wanna just eat it in your car?
**[22:40] Sasaki**
You can return the bowl anytime.
**[22:43] Shirosaki**
I appreciate it.
**[22:45] Sign**
Only came 'cause
everyone else did
**[22:45] Sign**
Not interested
at all
**[22:48] Tamako**
Are there good-looking cats, too?
**[22:51] Hana**
Cats don't fawn over
facial features and such.
**[22:56] Krish**
We go for strength.
**[22:59] Tamako**
So it's based on a cat's essence, huh?
**[23:04] Shirosaki**
*So he put a lot of effort into this, huh?*
**[23:18] Shirosaki**
It's good.
# E4 - The Fluffy Tiger / Tiger Paw-Made Noodles / The Late-Night Cat / A Story Just a While Ago...
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G50UZ093K/the-fluffy-tiger--tiger-paw-made-noodles--the-late-night-cat--a-story-just-a-while-ago)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"Cast gaming PCs
before cats."
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Narrator**
* "Cast coins before cats."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:07] Narrator**
*But casting coins before cats is insulting.*
**[00:10] Narrator**
* To test the theory out,*
* why not cast a gaming PC instead?*
**[00:15] Narrator**
* Maybe, just maybe, they'd be able*
* to make far better use of it than humans.*
**[00:21] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:21] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:24] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:27] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:28] Narrator**
*A place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:29] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:33] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san.
**[00:34] Sasaki**
Good work today.
**[00:36] Sasaki**
Will you be all right?
You're supposed to be in this evening, too.
**[00:40] Tamako**
Yeah, I'm fine. My workload's lighter now,
thanks to the dishwasher.
**[00:45] Sasaki**
That's good to hear.
**[00:47] Sasaki**
But you still need to do
*some* hand-washing, right?
**[00:49] Tamako**
It's still no trouble.
**[00:50] Bunzo**
Yashiro-san, are you all right
with shoyu ramen for your meal?
**[00:57] Tamako**
Well, uh, you see...
**[01:02] Bunzo**
Oh, you're tired of it?
**[01:04] Bunzo**
Then, we'll make it a light broth.
Sabu, throw in some gyoza, too.
**[01:08] Sabu**
Meow!
**[01:09] Tamako**
Oh, no, uh, it's not that.
**[01:16] Tamako**
It's just... the ramen's so good,
**[01:21] Tamako**
I've... gained weight lately.
**[01:27] Tamako**
So if it's possible to have something
a little on the *lighter* side...
**[01:32] Bunzo**
Lighter, huh?
**[01:34] Tamako**
Y-Yes.
**[01:41] Sabu**
Now that you mention it...
**[01:42] Sasaki**
Hey!
**[01:46] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:13] Sign**
The Fluffy Tiger
**[03:18] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:22] Bunzo**
Okay! Your meal's ready.
**[03:26] Sasaki**
Here you go.
**[03:28] Tamako**
Thank you so much.
**[03:30] Bunzo**
I made chicken and steamed gyoza
in vegetable broth today.
**[03:33] All**
Let's eat.
**[03:35] Sasaki**
Sorry we don't have a table here.
**[03:38] Tamako**
It's fine.
**[03:40] Bunzo**
Is there enough flavor, Yashiro-san?
**[03:42] Bunzo**
I adjusted it a little, but it was
originally a soup us cats could eat.
**[03:46] Tamako**
Is that so? It's delicious.
**[04:00] Hana**
Anyway, we've been getting
a lot more customers lately.
**[04:04] Krishna**
It must be because of that livestream.
**[04:06] Hana**
Right?
**[04:07] Hana**
That guy's account got deleted.
**[04:10] Krishna**
"Tenpiru," wasn't it?
**[04:11] Hana**
Yup.
**[04:12] Krishna**
There was also a compilation video
with footage from that livestream.
**[04:17] Krishna**
But it was quickly taken down.
**[04:19] Sasaki**
What?
**[04:20] Krishna**
And a video of the boss all angry.
**[04:22] Hana**
I saw that one, too.
**[04:23] Bunzo**
Seriously?
**[04:24] Sasaki**
Well, I'll ask someone
who knows a bit more about it.
**[04:28] Hana**
You and your mysterious connections again.
**[04:34] Krishna**
Thanks for the meal.
**[04:35] Tamako**
Oh, I can take those.
**[04:38] Sasaki**
Thank you.
**[04:39] Sasaki**
Oh, Yashiro-san.
**[04:43] Sasaki**
We open again at five.
What'll you do till then?
**[04:46] Sasaki**
You're free to do what you like.
**[04:48] Sasaki**
We usually just relax in the back,
so feel free to join us.
**[04:54] Tamako**
If you're all fine with it,
I'd like to take my break back there, too.
**[04:58] Sasaki**
It's no problem at all.
You only have two hours, after all.
**[05:02] Tamako**
I'll take my break after
loading the dishwasher.
**[05:04] Sasaki**
Okay, thanks.
**[05:13] Tamako**
*They're already asleep.*
**[05:34] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[05:37] Krishna**
It's not really a break if you're
just on your phone the whole time.
**[05:42] Tamako**
Oh, right.
**[05:44] Tamako**
But I don't know what else to do.
**[05:49] Krishna**
Then, here.
**[05:50] Tamako**
What?
**[05:54] Krishna**
We can nap together.
**[05:56] Tamako**
Huh?
**[05:57] Krishna**
Well?
**[06:00] Tamako**
O-Okay.
**[06:16] Tamako**
*She smells like shampoo.*
**[06:36] Tamako**
*So warm.*
**[06:44] Hana**
Hey.
**[06:45] Hana**
Hey. Wake up.
**[06:53] Tamako**
W-Was I...
**[06:54] Krishna**
Looks like you had a good sleep.
**[06:57] Tamako**
I-I'm so sorry!
**[06:59] Krishna**
There's no need to rush.
**[07:01] Hana**
Everyone suggested we wake you.
**[07:03] Tamako**
I'll get ready right away—
**[07:03] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[07:05] Tamako**
Ouch!
**[07:06] Hana**
Aw, jeez. Don't worry about it
and go wash your face.
**[07:10] Krishna**
Let's do our best this evening.
**[07:14] Sign**
Tiger Paw-Made Noodles
**[07:22] Delivery**
Hello.
**[07:23] Delivery**
Delivery for you.
**[07:25] Hana**
Coming!
**[07:27] Hana**
For the store?
**[07:28] Delivery**
It appears to be.
**[07:30] Hana**
Thanks for your hard work.
**[07:41] Bunzo**
Ah, I'm so glad we hired you, Yashiro-san.
My stress is all brushed away.
**[07:47] Tamako**
I-I'm happy to hear you say that.
**[07:54] Hana**
Boss, you've got a delivery.
**[07:59] Bunzo**
What's this? A tube?
**[08:01] Hana**
You don't know, either?
**[08:03] Tamako**
Oh, maybe it's the poster.
**[08:05] Bunzo**
Oh, that one from last time?
**[08:09] Hana**
Seems like it.
**[08:11] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[08:11] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[08:11] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[08:11] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[08:12] Bunzo**
Wow, it's big.
**[08:14] Hana**
Oh, yeah, this. It looks great!
**[08:17] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[08:17] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[08:17] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[08:17] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[08:17] Tamako**
Sasaki-san said he ordered it
from a print shop.
**[08:20] Hana**
Krishna, get over here.
**[08:24] Krishna**
What is it, Hana-chan?
**[08:27] Krishna**
The poster's finished?
**[08:30] Hana**
Get over here and take a look at it.
**[08:33] Krishna**
I'm embarrassed,
so I'm fine looking at it from here.
**[08:37] Hana**
Hmm, I see.
**[08:40] Hana**
All right then.
**[08:42] Hana**
I'll go put it up in the store.
**[08:47] Sign**
Service first,
flavor second
**[08:47] Sign**
A Notice About Cat Hair
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when cat hair can get in the ramen.
We thank you for your understanding. Please enjoy your meal.
**[08:48] Hana**
Now, where to put it?
**[08:51] Sign**
Service first,
flavor second
**[08:51] Sign**
A Notice About Cat Hair
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when cat hair can get in the ramen.
We thank you for your understanding. Please enjoy your meal.
**[08:53] Hana**
Yup!
**[08:54] Hana**
It'll be good here, right behind this booth.
**[08:58] Hana**
Customers will see it
the moment they walk in.
**[09:00] Bunzo**
Yeah.
**[09:01] Tamako**
I think it's a good idea.
**[09:03] Sasaki**
I'm back.
**[09:04] Sasaki**
Oh, hey, the poster's been delivered.
**[09:06] Sasaki**
You're putting it up there? Looks good.
**[09:08] Hana**
Right?
**[09:09] Bunzo**
Where have you been?
You're even wearing clothes.
**[09:12] Sasaki**
I was over at the chamber of commerce.
**[09:14] Bunzo**
A-ha.
**[09:15] Tamako**
It's up.
**[09:17] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[09:17] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[09:17] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[09:17] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[09:17] Tamako**
I hope this will equate to more orders.
**[09:21] Hana**
Same here. But we need
to think about reducing waste first.
**[09:25] Hana**
It's possible we'll run out
of noodles for the special!
**[09:31] Krishna**
*Should I make more noodles tomorrow?*
**[09:35] Krishna**
*But I guess it depends on today's sales.*
**[09:39] Krishna**
*I should prepare for it, at least.*
**[09:43] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[09:48] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[09:55] Sabu**
Order up! The Akaneko special!
**[09:57] Hana**
For the customer who
ordered the Akaneko special!
**[10:00] Sasaki**
One shoyu, and one special.
**[10:02] Bunzo**
Meow!
**[10:04] Tamako**
*I'm so happy. I can't stop grinning.*
**[10:07] Tamako**
*I'm so glad I'm dressed as a stagehand.*
**[10:12] Mayu**
Misuzu-chan, we *have* to!
**[10:13] Misuzu**
Uh, that might be a little much today.
**[10:17] Mayu**
What?!
**[10:18] Misuzu**
Sorry!
**[10:22] Tamako**
*Maybe she's a fan of Krishna-san?*
**[10:25] Sasaki**
Welcome.
**[10:27] Sasaki**
Thank you for coming.
**[10:29] Sasaki**
If you're ready to order, I can...
**[10:33] Sasaki**
Is everything all right?
**[10:35] Misuzu**
Sorry, she's just a little down.
**[10:38] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[10:39] Misuzu**
Krishna-chan's her favorite, you see.
**[10:39] Mayu**
I'm pathetic. Should I just do it?
**[10:41] Misuzu**
So she wants the Akaneko special,
but she has such a small appetite.
**[10:42] Mayu**
I've never had it, after all.
**[10:44] Mayu**
But if I can't finish it, I'll be even more...
**[10:46] Misuzu**
I usually help her out,
but I'm not all that hungry today.
**[10:51] Sasaki**
Ah. Yeah, the special is
a pretty hefty portion size.
**[10:56] Sasaki**
Hold on a moment.
**[11:15] Sasaki**
Then, how about
a half-sized Akaneko special?
**[11:20] Mayu**
Is that okay? Then, I'll have
the half-sized, please!
**[11:23] Misuzu**
I'll have the gyoza.
**[11:24] Sasaki**
Okay. Thank you very much.
**[11:28] Hana**
Thanks for waiting. Here's your
half-sized Akaneko special.
**[11:32] Mayu**
Wow!
**[11:44] Mayu**
The tiger paw-made noodles are so *good*!
**[11:48] Misuzu**
Good for you.
**[11:52] Sasaki**
Here you go.
**[11:54] Sasaki**
I'll leave these to you.
**[11:56] Sasaki**
Might be an idea to put the
half-sized version on the regular menu.
**[11:59] Sasaki**
It's all thanks to your poster.
**[12:04] Mayu**
This is so precious to me.
I can't waste a single noodle.
**[12:07] Misuzu**
Ha, you're like an otaku.
**[12:10] Tamako**
She's enjoying it so much, after all.
**[12:13] Sasaki**
That's true, but...
**[12:15] Tamako**
Hmm?
**[12:16] Sasaki**
From my rough calculations,
I think it'll make us a lot of profit.
**[12:20] Tamako**
O-Oh, really?
**[12:27] Sign**
The Late-Night Cat
**[12:39] Sign**
Congratulations!
**[12:39] Sign**
You reached a new level
**[12:39] Sign**
End of Season
**[12:39] Sign**
28 Days
**[12:39] Sign**
Play
**[12:39] Sign**
Challenge
**[12:39] Sign**
Select Season
**[12:39] Sign**
Store
**[12:39] Sign**
Play
**[12:55] Sasaki**
Thanks.
**[12:56] Sasaki**
Is it just me or is your
brushing getting better?
**[12:59] Tamako**
Is it? I'm glad.
**[13:02] Tamako**
Oh, by the way,
I haven't seen Sabu-san today.
**[13:05] Sasaki**
Hey, you're right.
**[13:07] Tamako**
Sabu-san's the only one
I haven't brushed yet.
**[13:11] Sasaki**
Is he still upstairs?
**[13:13] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan!
**[13:17] Sasaki**
Maybe he's still asleep?
**[13:19] Sasaki**
Hey!
**[13:24] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, sorry to ask,
**[13:27] Sasaki**
but could you go up there
and call Sabu-chan?
**[13:30] Tamako**
What? Me?
**[13:32] Tamako**
Isn't upstairs your living space?
**[13:35] Sasaki**
It's all good. I've got some office stuff to do.
**[13:39] Sasaki**
So please?
**[13:41] Sasaki**
Head up the stairs and Sabu-chan's room
at the end of the hall, on your right.
**[14:00] Tamako**
At the end of the hall, on my right.
**[14:04] Sign**
Sabu
**[14:08] Tamako**
Sabu-san!
**[14:16] Tamako**
Sabu-san?
**[14:23] Tamako**
A gaming PC?
**[14:34] Tamako**
Sabu-san, please wake up.
**[14:40] Tamako**
Sabu-san.
**[14:44] Tamako**
I-I'm sorry!
**[14:47] Sabu**
Huh? Yashiro-san? What are you...
**[14:51] Sabu**
Aw, shoot! I overslept!
**[14:55] Tamako**
Hey!
**[14:55] Sign**
Sasaki
**[14:56] Sign**
Sabu
**[14:57] Sign**
Sasaki
**[14:58] Sabu**
Sorry!
**[14:59] Sabu**
I'm so sorry! I overslept! I'm sorry!
**[15:02] Bunzo**
All right, that's enough.
**[15:06] Sabu**
I'm sorry.
**[15:07] Bunzo**
I heard you. Get yourself brushed
before you come into the kitchen.
**[15:12] Sabu**
Sorry.
**[15:19] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, thanks for earlier.
**[15:22] Tamako**
Oh, sure.
**[15:23] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan, were you up
playing games till late again?
**[15:27] Sasaki**
You need to stop that.
**[15:35] Tamako**
You've got a sweet gaming PC.
**[15:38] Tamako**
I play FPS games, too,
though I'm not very good.
**[15:41] Sabu**
What? For real?
**[15:43] Sabu**
I'm gonna be in the next Predator Cup.
Have you heard of it?
**[15:47] Tamako**
Huh? You mean that competition
pro gamers take part in?
**[15:50] Sabu**
Nah, I only qualified for
the general participation round.
**[15:54] Sabu**
I was practicing for it last night.
**[15:56] Tamako**
There's supposed to be a big prize, right?
**[16:00] Tamako**
You must be really good
if you're in that round.
**[16:02] Sabu**
Oh, well... I just got lucky, I guess.
**[16:08] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[16:09] Krishna**
Could you come help me
with making the noodles soon?
**[16:12] Tamako**
Sure thing.
**[16:14] Sabu**
That should do it. Thanks.
**[16:16] Tamako**
Oh, okay.
**[16:18] Sabu**
I'm happy we got to talk about gaming.
**[16:22] Tamako**
I was so surprised to hear
you're a high-ranked player.
**[16:44] Hana**
Huh?
**[16:45] Hana**
What's the matter, Sasaki-san?
You seem kind of down.
**[16:51] Sasaki**
Hana-chan...
**[16:53] Hana**
Hmm?
**[17:26] Bunzo**
Hey, Sabu.
**[17:28] Sabu**
What's up?
**[17:40] Bunzo**
Are you going to quit the ramen shop?
**[17:44] Sabu**
What?! What's this about?!
**[17:47] Hana**
Sabu-chan...
**[17:48] Sabu**
What?! Why would you *say* that? Am I fired?!
**[17:52] Hana**
Sabu-chan...
**[17:55] Bunzo**
You're going to be a pro gamer, aren't you?
**[17:59] Sabu**
No, no, no! I'm just taking part in a tournament!
**[18:02] Sasaki**
But there's a big prize, right?
**[18:06] Sabu**
What?
**[18:07] Bunzo**
Sabu!
**[18:09] Bunzo**
Don't hold back because of us!
**[18:11] Hana**
Why didn't you tell us sooner?
**[18:13] Sabu**
Hold up! Hold up! Hold up!
There's no *way* I can be a pro gamer!
**[18:17] Sabu**
My mouse is just a tiny travel-sized mouse!
**[18:20] Sabu**
Since I'm a cat,
I can only use smaller ones!
**[18:22] Sabu**
I'm no match for humans that can use
those high-sensitivity mouses for pros!
**[18:30] Sabu**
Th-They don't understand a word!
**[18:32] Sabu**
Yashiro-san, help me explain it to them!
**[18:35] Hana**
Sabu-chan, I'm rooting for you.
**[18:38] Sabu**
No, no, no. Like I said, you've got it all wrong!
I'm just taking part in a tournament!
**[18:43] Sabu**
Listen to me, will ya?
**[20:14] Sign**
A Story Just a While Ago...
**[20:24] Bunzo**
I'll help, Sasaki.
**[20:27] Bunzo**
I'll wash. You can rinse.
**[20:29] Sasaki**
Ah, thanks.
**[20:31] Bunzo**
I want to hire a dishwasher.
**[20:34] Sasaki**
But it's hard to find someone.
**[20:37] Bunzo**
Let's hire a human.
**[20:39] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[20:39] Sasaki**
But I don't think Hana-chan will like that.
**[20:43] Bunzo**
Maybe not. But I'm sure even
Hana knows we need the extra help.
**[20:50] Sasaki**
What do you think, Sabu-chan?
**[20:52] Sabu**
Well, if you ask me...
**[20:55] Sabu**
There's the question of the washing,
**[20:58] Sabu**
but it'd also be great if we had a human
who could brush Krishna-san.
**[21:03] Sabu**
Hana-chan's been doing it up to now,
but it looks difficult for her.
**[21:07] Bunzo**
I see.
**[21:08] Sasaki**
Yeah, it'd be great
if we could get brushed, too.
**[21:12] Sasaki**
Though hiring a human won't be so easy.
**[21:16] Sasaki**
I'll go ask Miki-san about it.
**[21:18] Bunzo**
How about asking someone you know?
**[21:23] Sasaki**
I wonder...
**[21:25] Sasaki**
I wonder if there's a nice human out there.
**[21:30] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:32] Sabu**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:40] Krishna**
After "The Fluffy Tiger."
**[21:43] Bunzo**
She fell asleep while wearing her glasses.
**[21:46] Bunzo**
Should I take them off?
**[21:48] Bunzo**
But...
**[21:52] Hana**
Hey, help me clean.
**[21:55] Sasaki**
Let her sleep a little longer.
**[21:57] Sign**
The
Daily
Akaneko
**[21:59] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:02] Sign**
Tiger
Paw-Made
Noodles
**[22:03] Krishna**
After "The Tiger Paw-Made Noodles."
**[22:04] Sign**
After
**[22:06] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[22:06] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[22:06] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:06] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:07] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[22:07] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[22:07] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:07] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:08] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[22:08] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[22:08] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:08] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:09] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[22:09] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[22:09] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:09] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[22:11] Sasaki**
Hm?
**[22:12] Sasaki**
If I don't wear clothes, I get kicked out
of government offices, hospitals, and so on,
**[22:16] Sasaki**
'cause they think I'm a stray.
**[22:21] Tamako**
* I see. The boss prefers slow strokes*
* with a bigger brush.*
**[22:33] Mayu**
Is that poster for sale?
**[22:35] Sasaki**
Oh, uh, no, it's not for sale.
**[22:38] Mayu**
Of course not. Sorry for asking.
**[22:41] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:43] Hana**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:46] Sabu**
After "The Late-Night Cat." Sh-Shoot!
**[22:50] Tamako**
I think you could even
become a streamer, Sabu-san.
**[22:55] Sabu**
But if I do nothing other than gaming,
I get bored. So I'd rather keep it as a hobby.
**[23:01] Bunzo**
If you want to pursue becoming
a pro in the future, let us know.
**[23:07] Bunzo**
We'll support you.
**[23:08] Sabu**
Right.
**[23:11] Narrator**
*Morituke_cat!*
**[23:14] Sabu**
I'm truly sorry.
**[23:16] Sign**
Avoid staying up late!
# E5 - Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative / The Calm Superior / Way To Go!
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GWDU82WZM/brushing-makes-a-cat-talkative--the-calm-superior--way-to-go)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"Give a cat bonito flakes,"
but don't get too close.
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Narrator**
* "Give a cat bonito flakes."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:08] Narrator**
* It's only natural for things to get crazy*
* when your favorite food is placed near you.*
**[00:12] Narrator**
*Which is why you shouldn't get too close.*
**[00:15] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:16] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:19] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:19] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:22] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:22] Narrator**
*It's a place supported by cat lovers.*
**[00:24] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:35] Watarai**
*On that day, I was very tired.*
**[00:37] Watarai**
* I'd gotten a new job*
* in a place I didn't know.*
**[00:41] Fujimi**
That was seriously good.
**[00:44] Fujimi**
It's totally the best place.
**[00:46] Mamiya**
Right? Watching all those kitty cats
while eating ramen is great.
**[00:51] Mamiya**
Feel better now?
**[00:53] Fujimi**
Yeah. I'll do my best at work.
**[00:56] Mamiya**
I'm glad.
**[00:57] Watarai**
*Cats?*
**[01:09] Watarai**
*I wanted my spirits lifted.*
**[01:12] Hana**
Table 2: two shoyu, one chashu.
**[01:14] Bunzo; Sabu**
Meow!
**[01:16] Sasaki**
Thank you very much. Please come again.
**[01:30] Watarai**
*After that day, I became a regular.*
**[01:34] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[03:05] Sign**
Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative
**[03:12] Tamako**
Huh? Sasaki-san? I wonder what he's doing.
**[03:16] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san!
**[03:20] Sasaki**
Hurry!
**[03:23] Tamako**
What's wrong?
**[03:24] Sasaki**
Quick, over here. Don't worry
about washing dishes today.
**[03:30] Sasaki**
We're in a bind 'cause it's Krishna-chan's
shedding season and she's all grumpy.
**[03:34] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan!
**[03:35] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san's here.
**[03:40] Hana**
Take it.
**[03:42] Krishna**
Tamako-san, I'm in your care.
**[03:46] Tamako**
R-Right.
**[04:02] Tamako**
Whew, there sure is a lot.
**[04:06] Krishna**
Thank you so much, Tamako-san.
**[04:09] Krishna**
At this time of year,
**[04:11] Krishna**
I get so irritated at having to stop myself
from scratching more than usual.
**[04:16] Tamako**
It must be very hard for you.
**[04:19] Krishna**
If I start scratching, my fur goes all
over the place and ruins the noodles.
**[04:23] Tamako**
Yeah, I see. That really does sound rough.
You have my respect for how well you cope.
**[04:29] Krishna**
Oh, no, not at all.
**[04:31] Tamako**
When are the others' shedding seasons?
**[04:34] Krishna**
Oh, I think theirs finished already?
That was all before you started, Tamako-san.
**[04:41] Krishna**
Hana-chan frequently goes
to trimming salons, too.
**[04:45] Tamako**
I see.
**[04:47] Krishna**
Hana-chan's actually a long-haired cat.
She just trims it so it's short.
**[04:52] Tamako**
What? I would never have known.
That's so surprising.
**[04:57] Krishna**
It really is.
**[04:59] Tamako**
By the way, you're shedding a *lot* of fur.
**[05:03] Krishna**
Oh, um...
**[05:05] Krishna**
I'm all good now.
**[05:08] Krishna**
Thank you so much, Tamako-san.
**[05:10] Tamako**
Huh? Are you sure?
**[05:12] Krishna**
Yes, I'm all right. I feel much better now.
**[05:16] Krishna**
I'll get back to making noodles now.
**[05:19] Tamako**
Uh, okay.
**[05:21] Krishna**
Be sure not to get tendinitis.
**[05:28] Tamako**
*I-I'm beat.*
**[05:36] Tamako**
*Thinking about it, I don't really know all that much about everyone.*
**[05:40] Tamako**
*I wonder if I should just ask them.*
**[05:42] Bunzo**
Hmm? The past?
**[05:45] Tamako**
Before, you mentioned using
a predecessor's recipes or something.
**[05:50] Bunzo**
Ah. Right, right.
**[05:52] Sign**
Ak
**[05:52] Sign**
a
**[05:52] Sign**
ne
**[05:52] Sign**
ko
**[05:52] Sign**
Akaneko
**[05:52] Bunzo**
"Akaneko" was originally
a food cart run by a human.
**[05:59] Bunzo**
But the founder ate too much ramen
and his health suffered as a result.
**[06:04] Bunzo**
Then, a lot of things happened,
and I took over the business.
**[06:08] Tamako**
That's amazing.
**[06:11] Sasaki**
Hmm? The history of this shop?
**[06:14] Sasaki**
Yeah, Bunzo-kun ran a food cart.
That takes me back.
**[06:19] Sasaki**
In those days, we wandered
from place to place every day.
**[06:24] Sasaki**
Yeah, Bunzo-kun couldn't settle on
a physical location to open up a store.
**[06:29] Sasaki**
It took a long time to
convince him to do so.
**[06:31] Sasaki**
Yup, yup.
**[06:33] Tamako**
Huh.
**[06:34] Sasaki**
Oh. Anyway, Yashiro-san...
**[06:36] Sasaki**
About that poster you made.
**[06:38] Sasaki**
How much should we pay you for
the design and production costs?
**[06:42] Tamako**
What?
**[06:43] Tamako**
A-Are you sure you want to?
I did it of my own accord.
**[06:47] Sasaki**
No, no. We need to pay you properly.
**[06:50] Sasaki**
If naming a price is too tough,
I can check out the market price.
**[06:54] Sabu**
The store's past?
**[06:56] Sabu**
I was a stray before working here,
so I don't know much.
**[06:59] Tamako**
What? You were a stray?
**[07:02] Sabu**
Right. I wandered the streets every day.
**[07:05] Sabu**
Yup. While eating the leftovers
out of the bin this one time,
**[07:09] Sabu**
I told the boss the duck chashu's
seasoning was nice and simple,
**[07:13] Sabu**
and it'd make a great soup base
instead of the pork chashu.
**[07:18] Sabu**
Then, they headhunted me,
**[07:20] Sabu**
and I underwent training to stop my hair
falling out. It was a lot of hassle.
**[07:24] Tamako**
I see.
**[07:26] Hana**
The past? I don't feel like
talking about it, so I won't.
**[07:30] Tamako**
Oh, uh, sorry for asking.
**[07:33] Tamako**
Oh, by the way, Hana-san...
**[07:36] Hana**
What is it?
**[07:37] Tamako**
Is it true you're actually long-haired?
**[07:40] Hana**
Wh-What?! How do you know *that*? Huh?
**[07:44] Tamako**
Oh, uh, Krishna-san told me.
**[07:46] Hana**
Bah! Krishna!
**[07:49] Hana**
Don't tell people stuff
without my... permission...
**[07:55] Krishna**
Sorry.
**[08:00] Krishna**
Oh, um...
**[08:04] Krishna**
I'm so sorry.
**[08:06] Tamako**
No, no, don't hold back.
This is what I was hired for.
**[08:11] Tamako**
You're not allowed to worry about me.
**[08:16] Krishna**
I'm so glad you're here.
**[08:19] Sign**
The Calm Superior
**[08:36] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[08:39] Sasaki**
It was busy again today.
**[08:42] Sabu**
Sure was.
**[08:44] Mikio**
Good evening.
**[08:45] Sabu**
Oh?
**[08:46] Mikio**
Closed already?
**[08:48] Sasaki**
Miki-san!
**[08:51] Mikio**
I'm here about the incident.
**[09:01] Tamako**
Hana-san.
**[09:02] Hana**
Hmm?
**[09:04] Tamako**
Who's that woman?
**[09:07] Hana**
That's Goshogawara-san.
She's a lawyer and Miki-chan's assistant.
**[09:12] Tamako**
Huh.
**[09:14] Tamako**
So the internet expert
Sasaki-san mentioned...
**[09:19] Hana**
Her? Well, you could say that.
**[09:32] Hana**
I don't really like her.
**[09:34] Hana**
She's totally cat crazy.
And she thinks she hides it well.
**[09:38] Sasaki**
So you're saying the livestream
from that incident hasn't spread too far?
**[09:45] Goshogawara**
Precisely. It seems to have stayed
within the cat lover community.
**[09:50] Sasaki**
Ah, I see.
**[09:52] Goshogawara**
It'd be impossible to request
the deletion of *every* video. Costly, too.
**[09:58] Goshogawara**
Therefore, I propose we only request
the deletion of malicious posts
**[10:02] Goshogawara**
with the name of the store or info about it
that are profiting from the number of views.
***SIGN*** Cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
***SIGN*** I wanna go...
***SIGN*** Photos aren't allowed, right?
***SIGN*** A white cat!
***SIGN*** A ramen place?
***SIGN*** Stop spamming
***SIGN*** Tenpiru! Tenpiru!
***SIGN*** Let's goooo
***SIGN*** Is he doing this without permission?
***SIGN*** Kitty cat!
**[10:08] Goshogawara**
As for the rest, we'll request the removal
of videos that stand out on sharing sites.
**[10:12] Goshogawara**
If you'd like to go ahead with it,
we can do that from our end.
**[10:15] Mikio**
Are you suggesting doing that
as a free service? Are you sure?
**[10:20] Goshogawara**
Of course! It's my case, after all.
**[10:22] Sasaki**
What do you think, Bunzo-kun?
Will that be okay?
**[10:25] Bunzo**
I don't really know.
But here's what I think...
**[10:29] Bunzo**
I'd be grateful if they could prevent
the store from getting overcrowded
**[10:33] Bunzo**
and causing a panic,
like when this store first opened.
**[10:37] Sasaki**
I agree.
**[10:39] Goshogawara**
Of course. I completely understand.
**[10:45] Tamako**
Thank you for today.
I'm heading off now.
**[10:48] Sasaki**
Good work today. See you tomorrow.
**[10:54] Tamako**
Okay, home time.
**[11:01] Goshogawara**
Excuse me.
**[11:03] Goshogawara**
Um, do you have a moment?
**[11:06] Tamako**
Oh, you're the one from earlier...
**[11:17] Goshogawara**
Sorry for waylaying you.
My name is Goshogawara.
**[11:21] Tamako**
Oh, nice to meet you. I'm Yashiro.
**[11:24] Goshogawahara**
I invited you here because I wanted to see
what kind of people work at Ramen Akaneko.
**[11:29] Tamako**
Uh, right.
**[11:31] Goshogawara**
I was once in charge
of the brushing, you see.
**[11:36] Goshogawara**
Only for a short time, though.
**[11:39] Hana**
She had scary eyes
whenever she brushed us.
**[11:42] Sabu**
Sometimes, she'd bury her face in me
and breathe in sharply. It was a li'l, uh...
**[11:49] Goshogawara**
If they'd asked, I was prepared
to quit my job as a lawyer for them.
**[11:55] Goshogawara**
Which is why I'm a little
envious of you, Yashiro-san.
**[11:59] Goshogawara**
In fact, I'm jealous.
**[12:01] Tamako**
Uh, right.
**[12:03] Bunzo**
Ah. After her, we decided
we'd never hire a cat person again.
**[12:09] Sasaki**
To even consider quitting her job
as a lawyer is a bit, well...
**[12:12] Krishna**
She tried to do our jobs, too.
**[12:17] Gosho**
So, uh, did the cats at Akaneko
say anything about me?
**[12:24] Hana**
I can't just ignore her 'cause she's helped
me out before. She's not a bad person.
**[12:33] Tamako**
Hana-san said you'd helped
them out a lot in the past.
**[12:37] Gosho**
Really?!
**[12:41] Gosho**
I'm so happy.
**[12:43] Gosho**
But I still want to work more
closely with them somehow.
**[12:54] Tamako**
You know, Hana-san gave me a piece of advice.
**[12:58] Tamako**
She said I should "contribute
to the store in my own way."
**[13:02] Gosho**
In my own way?
**[13:07] Gosho**
You're right.
**[13:10] Gosho**
You're really open with each other.
**[13:12] Gosho**
I'm so jealous.
**[13:18] Gosho**
But I'm so glad that someone like you
has joined Ramen Akaneko.
**[13:25] Gosho**
Yeah, you're right. I'll also try to do things
only I can do and contribute where I can.
**[13:30] Tamako**
I think that's a great idea.
**[13:33] Gosho**
Let's have tea again sometime.
**[13:35] Tamako**
Sure.
**[13:41] Sabu**
That lawyer's a regular
who comes here a lot.
**[13:45] Sabu**
She was actually in here today.
**[13:46] Tamako**
What?
**[13:48] Hana**
Don't bring that up, Sabu-chan.
**[13:50] Hana**
She wears a disguise every time.
**[13:53] Sabu**
But her scent totally gives her away.
So why even go that far?
**[13:59] Tamako**
*The store needs the support of cat lovers.*
**[14:02] Sign**
Way To Go!
**[14:11] Hana**
It's raining again.
**[14:16] Hana**
We get fewer customers when it rains.
**[14:20] Sasaki**
Yup.
**[14:21] Hana**
Well, it's been busy lately, so it's whatever.
**[14:24] Sasaki**
But our sales will go down.
**[14:35] Sakura**
Excuse me, kitty cat.
**[14:38] Sabu**
What's up?
**[14:39] Sakura**
I, like, totally love this place, you know?
**[14:42] Sabu**
Th-Thanks.
**[14:44] Sakura**
But I pile on the pounds eating here,
so I can't come often.
**[14:48] Sabu**
Ah, right. Makes sense.
**[14:50] Sakura**
But I feel like if this shop disappears,
I don't think I'd ever recover.
**[14:57] Watai**
*Same.*
**[14:59] Sakura**
So is there, like, another way?
**[15:02] Sabu**
Another way?
**[15:03] Sakura**
Yeah. I want Ramen Akaneko coins.
**[15:07] Sabu**
Coins, huh?
**[15:08] Sabu**
Like in a gaming app?
**[15:09] Sakura**
Uh-huh.
**[15:11] Bunzo**
But we're a ramen shop.
**[15:14] Bunzo**
I only care about people eating
our ramen. Anything else is sort of...
**[15:19] Sakura**
I see.
**[15:20] Sasaki**
There you go again, being all cool.
**[15:26] Bunzo**
Even so, if the restaurant
really does face closure,
**[15:32] Bunzo**
I won't shy away from asking for help.
**[15:35] Bunzo**
We'll do our best to
prevent it from happening.
**[15:38] Sakura**
Right! I'm totally rooting for you!
**[15:41] Sakura**
Sorry for spouting nonsense.
Thanks for the meal.
**[15:45] Sabu**
Thanks!
**[15:52] Sabu**
Thank you very much!
**[15:55] Sasaki**
Still, it's nice to hear
people say stuff like that.
**[15:58] Hana**
It's giving away freebies, right?
You should just do it.
**[16:02] Sasaki**
Right? That way, they spend more on ramen.
**[16:07] Bunzo**
Then, let's hand out photos of Hana
with each ramen bowl.
**[16:10] Hana**
Huh?
**[16:11] Hana**
Hey! Stop teasing me, boss!
**[16:14] Bunzo**
Ouch. All right, sorry.
**[16:15] Hana**
Hmph!
**[16:16] Sabu**
Sorry 'bout the ruckus.
**[16:19] Watai**
*I'd actually want that.*
**[16:21] Sign**
Ra
**[16:21] Sign**
men
**[16:21] Sign**
Aka
**[16:21] Sign**
neko
**[16:26] Mamiya**
Sweet. We're the first here.
**[16:28] Hana**
Welcome.
**[16:31] Sasaki**
Have a seat wherever.
**[16:33] Mamiya**
Okay.
**[16:35] Sabu**
Welcome.
**[16:36] Makurazaki**
Wow. There really *are* cats
working here. How amazing.
**[16:41] Makurazaki**
What do you recommend, Senpai?
**[16:43] Mamiya**
Probably the Akaneko special, half-size.
**[16:46] Hana**
Welcome...
**[16:50] Hana**
*He's huge!*
**[16:52] Sakura**
Good evening.
**[16:53] Hana**
Oh, back again, miss?
**[16:56] Sakura**
Yup, here again.
**[16:58] Sakura**
This time, I brought someone
who can *really* put it away.
**[17:03] Hana**
Table for two, right this way, meow.
**[17:21] Hana**
Thank you for waiting.
**[17:24] Ryu**
Thanks for the food.
**[17:26] Sakura**
Yeah, eat up! It's really good.
**[17:40] Tamako**
Wow.
**[18:05] Makurazaki**
Amazing.
**[18:13] Sakura**
Way to go!
**[18:18] Hana**
Thank you very much.
**[18:20] Hana**
Would you like some more water, meow?
**[18:25] Hana**
Miss, thank you for bringing a friend.
**[18:31] Sakura**
He's not really a friend.
I only just met him.
**[18:35] Hana**
What? Is that true?
**[18:38] Sakura**
I went looking for folk who
seemed like they could eat a lot.
**[18:41] Ryu**
Here. My contact info.
**[18:45] Ryu**
I don't think it's very safe for a girl
to call out to random men.
**[18:50] Ryu**
So if you don't mind me joining you,
you can reach out whenever.
**[18:53] Sakura**
Oh, uh, okay. Sure.
**[18:55] Sakura**
Then, I'll reach out again.
**[19:00] Ryu**
The noodles were very good.
So those were "tiger paw-made noodles," huh?
**[19:04] Hana**
Thank you very much.
**[19:06] Hana**
Krishna, he says he liked your
tiger paw-made noodles! Good job!
**[19:13] Ryu**
I'd like another Akaneko special.
**[19:15] Hana; Sakura**
You can still eat?!
**[20:52] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[20:53] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:58] Hana**
After "Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative."
**[21:01] Hana**
This is seriously difficult, okay?
**[21:04] Sabu**
Good work on brushing Krishna-san.
I finished up the cleaning.
**[21:08] Hana**
Right. Thanks.
**[21:26] Bunzo**
Meow.
**[21:27] Sign**
I did it
without
thinking
**[21:27] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[21:27] Sign**
Bunzo
**[21:30] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:32] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:36] Gosho**
After "The Calm Superior."
**[21:40] Sign**
Goshogawara's Faults: 1
**[21:42] Krishna**
Um, could you hurry up a little?
I'm late getting started on my noodles.
**[21:47] Sign**
Goshogawara's Faults: 2
**[21:51] Sabu**
*Too close.*
**[21:53] Sign**
Goshogawara's Faults: 3
**[21:57] Gosho**
Gewd work today!
Have some snacky-wackies!
**[22:02] Sasaki**
I can eat on my own.
**[22:03] Sign**
Goshogawara's Faults: 4
**[22:06] Hana**
Stop using your hands.
Hurry up and grab the brush.
**[22:10] Sign**
And so, Bunzo
**[22:10] Sign**
made a decision
**[22:18] Bunzo**
The shedding season's over,
so we don't need a brusher anymore.
**[22:33] Hana**
Goshogawara-san was super upset.
**[22:35] Bunzo**
I don't mind her hating me for it,
but be sure to tie up any loose ends.
**[22:39] Sasaki**
Yup. I'll go talk with Miki-san.
**[22:43] Sign**
The
Daily
Akaneko
**[22:44] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:48] Bunzo**
After "Way To Go!"
**[22:51] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[22:51] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[22:54] Ryu**
*Tiger.*
**[22:56] Sakura**
Nope, no way. I said I'd pay for you
when I invited you here.
**[22:59] Ryu**
Yeah, but even so...
**[23:01] Sakura**
Don't worry about it!
**[23:02] Ryu**
Well, how about I pay next time?
**[23:04] Sakura**
Don't worry about it!
**[23:05] Ryu**
But...
**[23:07] Sabu**
*Four orders, huh?*
**[23:10] Sabu**
*I'll add two extra.*
**[23:13] Bunzo**
All right, all right. Cut it out already.
**[23:18] Bunzo**
I said sorry.
# E6 - Intrigued / I Want to Know / To Blend and Blend In
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GG1U2JQPV/intrigued--i-want-to-know--to-blend-and-blend-in)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"You can't just look
at a cat and draw a cat."
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Narrator**
*What can be said about intuitive cats?*
**[00:08] Narrator**
* The gentler and more docile they are,*
* the more strength they could be hiding.*
**[00:14] Narrator**
* "Cats that catch mice hide their claws."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:20] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:21] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:26] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:27] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:28] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:43] Sabu**
Table 2's order is ready!
**[00:45] Hana**
Okay!
**[00:49] Sasaki**
Thank you for waiting.
**[00:54] Sabu**
Order up!
**[00:55] Hana**
Are you ready to order, meow?
**[00:58] Sign**
Cat Stool
**[00:58] Inoda**
Excuse me.
**[00:59] Hana**
Meow?
**[01:00] Inoda**
What's the difference between the
light broth, rich broth, and the shoyu?
**[01:07] Inoda**
The menu only has the dish names,
so I don't know what's what.
**[01:11] Hana**
Of course! Allow me to explain, meow.
**[01:14] Hana**
First of all, the Akaneko shoyu ramen
uses chicken stock as its base,
**[01:19] Hana**
and is a blend of dried sardines,
kelp, and shiitake mushrooms,
**[01:19] Sign**
Akaneko Shoyu Ramen
**[01:23] Hana**
all seasoned with our special soy sauce.
**[01:25] Hana**
It's our most popular ramen dish,
with a focus on umami balance, meow.
**[01:30] Hana**
The Akaneko light broth ramen
is topped with bonito flakes,
**[01:31] Sign**
Akaneko Light Broth Ramen
**[01:33] Hana**
and comes in a seafood broth, meow.
**[01:36] Hana**
It's a more refreshing soup,
with less soy sauce and more salt.
**[01:40] Hana**
It's popular among women, meow.
**[01:42] Hana**
By contrast, the Akaneko rich broth ramen
is topped with homemade chicken oil
**[01:46] Hana**
to bring out the chicken's flavor, meow.
**[01:49] Hana**
With its crunchy chicken skin and
scrambled eggs in a soy sauce broth,
**[01:52] Hana**
it really packs a delicious punch, meow.
**[01:55] Hana**
Would you like to hear
about our other options, meow?
**[01:58] Aoki**
No, that can be a surprise for next time.
I'd like the Akaneko shoyu ramen, please.
**[02:02] Inoda**
The Akaneko rich broth ramen for me.
**[02:05] Arisugawa**
I'll have the light broth.
**[02:07] Hana**
Certainly. Thank you for your order, meow.
**[02:12] Arisugawa**
Her customer service is good.
**[02:14] Aoki**
I give her a nine... No, a ten.
**[02:16] Inoda**
True, but I wonder why they don't
put that stuff in the menu itself.
**[02:20] Aoki**
Maybe that's their communication strategy?
**[02:23] Arisugawa**
I don't see a problem with it. She was cute.
**[02:27] Hana**
Table 3 ordered the shoyu,
the light, and the rich ramen.
**[02:32] Sabu**
Meow!
**[02:34] Hana**
Oh, Sasaki-san.
**[02:36] Hana**
Table 3 might be ramen nuts.
Watch out for photos.
**[02:40] Sasaki**
Understood.
**[02:46] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[04:13] Sign**
Intrigued
**[04:19] Aoki**
I can't wait.
**[04:22] Sasaki**
Thank you for waiting.
**[04:24] Sasaki**
The rich broth, the shoyu,
and the light broth.
**[04:32] Inoda**
*A cat made this?*
**[04:39] Sasaki**
Oh, I'm so sorry, but photography
is prohibited inside the store.
**[04:45] Aoki**
Sorry. Force of habit.
**[04:47] Sasaki**
It's fine. Thank you for your understanding.
**[04:53] Inoda**
Is there any way I can take a photo
for my own personal meal records?
**[04:57] Sasaki**
I'm sorry, but all forms of photography
are strictly forbidden within the store.
**[05:04] Sasaki**
We live in an age where even personal records
can be shared and spread, after all.
**[05:09] Sasaki**
We also ask folk to refrain from uploading
photos of our restaurant to social media.
**[05:13] Sasaki**
We ask for your understanding so that
we may maintain the quality of our service.
**[05:18] Inoda**
But the point of keeping
a record of things is to—
**[05:22] Arisugawa**
Inoda-san.
**[05:25] Arisugawa**
Let's eat. The noodles are getting soggy.
**[05:28] Inoda**
A-A-Arisugawa-san.
**[05:30] Arisugawa**
You can't keep a record of
the taste itself anyway, right?
**[05:33] Aoki**
Wise words, Arisugawa-san.
**[05:35] Inoda**
I lost sight of what was important.
I'm ashamed of myself.
**[05:39] Sasaki**
Take your time and enjoy.
**[05:52] Aoki**
I see.
**[06:00] Sasaki**
*That guy's a cat lover.*
**[06:06] Tamako**
* That looked good.*
* The light broth and the rich broth, too.*
**[06:10] Tamako**
*I usually get the shoyu for my free meals.*
**[06:14] Tamako**
*But I'd gain so much weight.*
**[06:21] Sabu**
Thanks a bunch!
**[06:26] Bunzo**
Huh? You don't need your free meal today?
**[06:29] Tamako**
Right. It's just...
**[06:31] Sabu**
Then, wanna take some gyoza home?
**[06:33] Tamako**
No, I'm good. Thank you very much.
**[06:39] Tamako**
Good work today.
**[06:40] Sasaki**
Good work.
**[06:43] Hana**
Is she on a diet?
**[06:45] Krishna**
Seems like it.
**[06:46] Tamako**
*Too many temptations!*
**[06:53] Tamako**
* I'll just grab a salad at*
* a café, then head home.*
**[07:01] Clerk**
Thank you for waiting.
Your steamed chicken salad.
**[07:04] Clerk**
Enjoy your meal.
**[07:08] Tamako**
*I wish I'd had the ramen.*
**[07:14] Tamako**
I'll have some tomorrow.
**[07:26] Tamako**
Huh?
**[07:28] Tamako**
Sasaki-san?
**[07:35] Sign**
I Want to Know
**[08:05] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[08:07] Krishna**
Is something wrong?
**[08:08] Tamako**
What?
**[08:09] Krishna**
You smell a little different today.
**[08:13] Krishna**
I don't know if I can be of much help, but...
**[08:15] Krishna**
If you want, I can lend an ear.
**[08:19] Tamako**
Oh, uh, well...
**[08:22] Tamako**
I don't mean to pry, but...
**[08:26] Tamako**
Well, you see, on my way home last night,
I saw Sasaki-san in the back seat of a car.
**[08:33] Krishna**
Oh, I see. So you were
wondering about that, huh?
**[08:38] Krishna**
Yup, Sasaki-san went home last night.
**[08:42] Tamako**
Huh? Doesn't he live here?
**[08:44] Krishna**
No, Sasaki-san is...
**[08:47] Krishna**
I don't know if I should be telling you this.
**[08:49] Krishna**
Sasaki-san! Do you have a moment?
**[08:53] Tamako**
Whoa! Uh, Krishna-san?
**[08:56] Krishna**
Don't worry. Since it's you,
Tamako-san, it's fine.
**[09:00] Sasaki**
You called? What's up?
**[09:02] Krishna**
Tamako-san says she saw you
in the back seat of a car.
**[09:07] Sasaki**
Oh, my.
**[09:08] Tamako**
Oh, no, uh, I didn't mean
to pry into anyone's business.
**[09:14] Sasaki**
I see. So you saw me.
**[09:17] Sasaki**
Hmm, maybe I should
just come out and say it.
**[09:21] Sasaki**
There's no point in hiding it.
I'm the manager of Ramen Akaneko.
**[09:26] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
**[09:26] Sign**
CEO
**[09:27] Sign**
Sasaki
**[09:31] Tamako**
You mean...
**[09:32] Tamako**
Well, I kinda figured that might be the case.
**[09:35] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[09:37] Tamako**
The boss seems more like a craftsman
than a business owner. Or wait, a "craftscat"?
**[09:42] Sasaki**
He is. I was actually the one
who invested and bought this store.
**[09:48] Tamako**
Really?
**[09:50] Sasaki**
Yup. I did it with the money
I inherited from my former owner.
**[09:54] Tamako**
Inherited?
**[09:55] Sasaki**
I don't go back often, but I also own a house.
I happened to have business there.
**[10:00] Sasaki**
I guess you saw me
heading home, Yashiro-san.
**[10:04] Sasaki**
Everyone at Akaneko knows about it.
**[10:06] Sasaki**
Right?
**[10:08] Krishna**
Yes.
**[10:09] Sasaki**
Does that clear up your doubts?
**[10:11] Tamako**
Oh, uh, yes.
**[10:12] Sasaki**
Well, then. Please do
your best again today, too.
**[10:15] Hana**
Hey, when can you brush us?
**[10:17] Sign**
Don't play with the hairballs
**[10:39] Krishna**
Is it still on your mind?
**[10:41] Tamako**
Well, it's just... Before I know it,
I'm already thinking about it.
**[10:48] Krishna**
I guess it *is* quite a surprise.
**[10:50] Tamako**
Sorry. I'll try to focus.
**[10:56] Krishna**
I was born in a Japanese zoo, you know.
**[11:00] Tamako**
Huh? Uh, what?
**[11:03] Krishna**
My pop's a Siberian tiger,
and my mom's a Bengal tiger.
**[11:08] Krishna**
I have a bigger build like my pop.
**[11:11] Krishna**
When I was little, we all lived together.
**[11:14] Krishna**
But one day, my mom's and my pop's
contracts with the zoo ended,
**[11:20] Krishna**
and they were sent back to
their respective homelands.
**[11:24] Krishna**
I could've gone with either
my mom or my pop,
**[11:29] Krishna**
but I was scared about moving to a new country
and living a completely different life.
**[11:38] Krishna**
But unlike my mom and my pop,
**[11:41] Krishna**
I couldn't perform in front of people,
so I couldn't stay in the zoo, either.
**[11:46] Krishna**
All I did was hide in the corner.
**[11:51] Krishna**
I was determined to stay in Japan,
**[11:55] Krishna**
but nowhere would take in
a tiger that couldn't even perform.
**[12:03] Krishna**
My heart grew weak
from the anxiety and stress.
**[12:10] Krishna**
It was then...
**[12:13] Krishna**
that I met Sasaki-san.
**[12:16] Krishna**
He'd somehow heard about my predicament.
**[12:21] Krishna**
With the inheritance he got,
he set up a cat social welfare project,
**[12:24] Krishna**
where he helped cats in need and
cats that wanted to become independent.
**[12:30] Krishna**
That's how he helped me, too.
**[12:32] Krishna**
Still, there aren't many cats out there
wanting to become independent.
**[12:37] Krishna**
Learning how to make noodles
by paw wasn't easy.
**[12:40] Krishna**
But it suits me more than performing.
**[12:43] Sabu**
Krishna-san!
**[12:45] Sabu**
Can you help me change out the stock pot?
**[12:48] Krishna**
Oh, coming!
**[12:55] Krishna**
Tamako-san.
**[12:57] Krishna**
There were times when I struggled
and times when I felt lonely.
**[13:01] Krishna**
But I love this ramen shop.
**[13:05] Krishna**
It's such a wonderful feeling
knowing you belong somewhere.
**[13:11] Tamako**
Yes, I feel the same way.
**[13:21] Sign**
To Blend and Blend In
**[13:35] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[13:36] Bunzo**
Morning.
**[13:37] Sabu**
Mornin'.
**[13:39] Tamako**
Oh, are you making gyoza?
**[13:42] Sabu**
Yup.
**[13:51] Tamako**
Wow. Every time I see you do it,
I'm in awe. I could watch you all day.
**[13:56] Sabu**
It's not that easy, though.
**[13:58] Tamako**
Oh, we're not open yet—
**[14:00] Bunzo**
Oh, Mama-san.
**[14:02] Tamako**
Huh?
**[14:03] Bunzo**
This is Mama-san from BAR RAT next door.
**[14:08] Mama**
Hello.
**[14:09] Tamako**
From next door?
**[14:11] Mama**
And you are?
**[14:12] Bunzo**
This is our new part-timer, Yashiro-san.
**[14:17] Tamako**
It's nice to meet you.
**[14:18] Mama**
Oh, so you're the new hire?
**[14:24] Mama**
Nice going, boss. Look at you, hiring
a human. Business must be thriving.
**[14:30] Bunzo**
Oh, no, it's thanks to your support.
**[14:33] Bunzo**
Did you need something today?
**[14:35] Mama**
Well, you see, since you hadn't asked me to
brush Tiger-chan lately, I came to check in.
**[14:43] Bunzo**
We've entrusted the
brushing duties to our new girl,
**[14:46] Bunzo**
and Krishna's shedding season
ended without issue.
**[14:49] Bunzo**
We have a great worker now.
**[14:51] Mama**
Oh, is that so? That's wonderful.
**[14:57] Mama**
You. Show me.
**[14:59] Tamako**
Huh?
**[15:01] Mama**
Are you all right?
No tendinitis or anything?
**[15:05] Mama**
I had it bad.
**[15:07] Tamako**
Oh, I'm totally fine at the moment.
**[15:10] Mama**
That's good. You must be tough.
Maybe it's because you're young.
**[15:14] Mama**
Listen, if you get any pain, heaviness,
or discomfort, come straight to my store.
**[15:19] Mama**
I'll give you a massage.
**[15:21] Mama**
All right. That should do it. Well?
**[15:25] Tamako**
Th-Thank you very much.
**[15:29] Mama**
Hey, boss.
**[15:30] Mama**
I think you'll see an uptick in customers
from now on, so be ready for that.
**[15:33] Bunzo**
Ah, right. Understood.
**[15:36] Mama**
We sometimes order
takeout gyoza for my store.
**[15:40] Mama**
When it gets hot,
beer and gyoza is a popular combo.
**[15:43] Tamako**
Oh, I see.
**[15:48] Mama**
Then, take care.
**[15:50] Bunzo**
We will. Thank you so much.
**[15:54] Bunzo**
You sure you're okay?
You don't have tendinitis?
**[15:57] Tamako**
I'm totally fine. Really.
**[16:01] Bunzo**
Mama-san is very maternal.
**[16:04] Bunzo**
During one shedding season,
she volunteered to brush Krishna.
**[16:09] Bunzo**
She wouldn't accept any compensation
and doesn't seem to care that we're cats.
**[16:14] Bunzo**
She's a good person. We're indebted to her.
**[16:25] Bunzo**
Oh, all done? Good work.
**[16:28] Sabu**
Yup.
**[16:30] Tamako**
Oh, yikes, look at the time.
**[16:38] Hana**
Mama from RAT was here?
**[16:40] Sasaki**
I told her about Yashiro-san.
Looks like she was worried about her.
**[16:44] Hana**
Beer and gyoza? I don't really get it.
**[16:48] Hana**
What about you? Do you like alcohol?
**[16:51] Tamako**
Nope, not at all.
**[16:53] Tamako**
I'm pretty weak, too.
I don't know how people can like the taste.
**[17:02] Tamako**
Doesn't our store serve alcohol?
I hear you can make a good profit on it.
**[17:07] Sasaki**
Well, I *have* considered it.
**[17:11] Sasaki**
But Bunzo-kun was against it.
**[17:16] Sasaki**
He said he struggled to deal with drunk
customers when he worked on the food cart.
**[17:21] Tamako**
Makes sense.
**[17:22] Hana**
Hana wouldn't want
to serve drunk people, either.
**[17:26] Sasaki**
Well, customers that drink tend to hang around
and take up seats longer. It has its pros and cons.
**[17:33] Sabu**
Yashiro-san, do you have a moment?
**[17:37] Hana**
That's enough brushing for me.
**[17:39] Tamako**
Okay.
**[17:47] Bunzo**
Could you taste-test the gyoza for me?
Sabu tweaked the recipe without telling me.
**[17:54] Sabu**
I *guarantee* it's good!
**[17:57] Tamako**
How is it different?
**[17:59] Bunzo**
He put in chopped qín cài,
which is supposed to be for the soup.
**[18:02] Sabu**
Oh, it's fine. They were leftovers.
**[18:04] Tamako**
I see.
**[18:08] Hana**
What are you laughing about, Sasaki-san?
**[18:11] Sasaki**
Oh, Yashiro-san referred to it as "our" store.
**[18:15] Sasaki**
I'm glad she feels like she's blending in.
**[18:20] Hana**
Well, that's nice.
**[18:23] Hana**
But it'd be troublesome
if she got *too* familiar with us.
**[18:28] Krishna**
You casually referred to yourself
in the third person earlier.
**[18:31] Krishna**
You don't normally do that
during work hours.
**[18:34] Hana**
What?
**[18:35] Sasaki**
Oh, yeah. She did.
**[18:37] Hana**
Huh? What?
**[18:39] Hana**
Krishna! Hey!
**[18:41] Tamako**
It's good.
**[18:42] Bunzo**
Next time, tell me before
you make a whole bunch.
**[20:18] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[20:19] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:23] Hana**
After "Intrigued." Can I help you?
**[20:31] Hana**
Lift the corners of your mouth higher!
Swifter! Don't be shy!
**[20:36] Hana**
"R"! "L"! "Sho"! Go!
**[20:39] Sasaki**
"Rich," "Light," "Shoyu." Got it.
**[20:42] Hana**
Humans must have it hard
worrying about their weight.
**[20:46] Krishna**
Cats must be careful not
to gain too much weight, too.
**[20:50] Sabu**
Thanks a bunch. Safe trip back.
**[20:54] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[20:55] Hana**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:59] Tamako**
After "I Want to Know!"
**[21:02] Tamako**
I-I want to know.
**[21:05] Sign**
Q: Who's
superior?
**[21:05] Sign**
Boss Bunzo
or CEO Sasaki?
**[21:08] Sasaki**
Bunzo-kun, no doubt.
I can't make ramen, after all.
**[21:13] Bunzo**
Sasaki, for sure.
He's the chief executive officer.
**[21:17] Sign**
Let's just say it's Hana-chan
**[21:22] Hana**
What do *you* want?
**[21:24] Tamako**
So when you were younger, your parents...
**[21:27] Krishna**
Yes. But there was a staff member
named Suzukawa-san, who raised me,
**[21:33] Krishna**
and was like a mother to me.
**[21:35] Tamako**
It's amazing how the CEO serves
the customers in-store, too.
**[21:40] Sasaki**
We're short-staffed, after all.
**[21:42] Tamako**
So who was driving?
**[21:46] Sasaki**
Someone who takes care
of the house for me.
**[21:49] Sasaki**
I usually stay on the second floor
of the restaurant, anyway.
**[21:57] Sabu**
The CEO? I don't do business simulations.
**[22:02] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:03] Sasaki**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:07] Sabu**
After "To Blend and Blend in!"
**[22:10] Sabu**
Thank you as ever.
**[22:13] Sabu**
* Unlike before, Yashiro-san*
* can taste-test a bunch of stuff.*
**[22:18] Sabu**
*Maybe this is my chance.*
**[22:20] Sabu**
*If I wanna do this, now's the time.*
**[22:23] Tamako**
Are you sure about changing
the recipe without permission?
**[22:27] Bunzo**
Well, Sabu *is* in charge of the sides menu.
**[22:31] Bunzo**
So if it has your seal of approval,
Yashiro-san, I guess it's okay.
**[22:35] Bunzo**
What do you think, Hana?
**[22:36] Hana**
Han— I mean, *I* think...
**[22:39] Hana**
I-I think just this once...
**[22:39] Krishna**
* Ah, she almost referred to*
* herself in the third person.*
**[22:47] Hana**
What's different about the gyoza?
I need to be able to tell the customers.
**[22:51] Sabu**
It's got qín cài in it.
**[22:53] Hana**
And the taste?
**[22:54] Tamako**
Um, well, it's good, and, uh...
**[22:59] Mama**
Stop apologizing.
I'm the one who said I'd do this.
**[23:02] Krishna**
Right. Thank you so much.
**[23:05] Sasaki**
I need to hire a human.
**[23:08] Bunzo**
Sabu, you need to stop
eating food meant for humans.
**[23:12] Bunzo**
You'll get sick. You hear me?
**[23:14] Sabu**
A-All right. I understand.
# E7 - Tough Love / Today's Reflection / Ambition and Animals
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G0DUN21EN/tough-love--todays-reflection--ambition-and-animals)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"You can't look at a cat
and draw a tiger."
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Sign**
Drawing an imaginary tiger based on a cat
**[00:03] Narrator**
* "Drawing an imaginary tiger*
* based on a cat."*
**[00:07] Narrator**
* When someone imitates only*
* the appearance or form of something*
**[00:10] Narrator**
* without understanding*
* its true nature, we say this.*
**[00:13] Narrator**
* In other words, "You can't look*
* at a cat and draw a tiger."*
**[00:21] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:21] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:24] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:25] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:27] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:28] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:29] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:41] Sabu**
Welcome.
**[00:51] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[00:53] Tajima**
Good response. But you should have
greeted me like that first time.
**[00:58] Sabu**
Yes! My apologies!
**[01:00] Bunzo**
T-Tajima-san. What brings you here today?
**[01:03] Tajima**
What kind of question is that?
I came to see all of you.
**[01:09] Tajima**
Besides...
**[01:12] Tajima**
I doubt you've run out of menma yet,
but I'm delivering some anyway.
**[01:17] Bunzo**
Oh, in that case,
please just leave it back here...
**[01:22] Tajima**
What are you saying? What'd be the point
of me showing up unannounced if I did that?
**[01:27] Tajima**
Now, then. I'd like the Akaneko shoyu ramen.
**[01:31] Tajima**
With fewer noodles, please.
**[01:34] Bunzo**
M-Meow!
**[01:40] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:07] Sign**
Tough Love
**[03:17] Krishna**
That's Teru Tajima-san.
She's an old acquaintance of the boss.
**[03:24] Krishna**
She's been providing handmade menma for
the store since Ramen Akaneko was a cart.
**[03:29] Krishna**
She's very picky about flavor, and only
makes menma for shops she approves of.
**[03:37] Tamako**
So she's probably doing a taste-test.
**[03:39] Krishna**
Probably.
**[03:41] Krishna**
This is a first, though.
**[03:43] Hana**
Welcome, Grandma Tajima.
**[03:46] Tajima**
Oh, my, Hana. Have you been well?
**[03:48] Hana**
Yup. But you sure surprised us,
your scary face showing up outta nowhere.
**[03:54] Tajima**
You don't hold back, do you?
**[03:57] Hana**
Is Ushimitsumaru-san doing well?
**[03:59] Tajima**
Yes. He's getting older, though.
**[04:02] Krishna**
Ushimitsumaru-san is the cat
that lives with Tajima-san.
**[04:05] Sign**
Ushimitsumaru
**[04:08] Krishna**
He trained us how not to shed our fur.
**[04:14] Tamako**
What would you even have to do
for fur-shedding prevention training?
**[04:23] Krishna**
I'm sorry, Yashiro-san. We cannot
disclose that information to humans.
**[04:30] Tamako**
Oh, really?
**[04:32] Tajima**
Oh, that reminds me. I have a message
for Sasaki from Ushimitsumaru.
**[04:37] Sasaki**
Here.
**[04:38] Sasaki**
Welcome, Tajima-san.
**[04:40] Tajima**
He wants to know if there
are any promising recruits.
**[04:43] Sasaki**
Yeah, figured as much.
**[04:45] Hana**
Were you training some new cats?
**[04:49] Sasaki**
Yeah. I thought I should
train up the next generation.
**[04:54] Sasaki**
But it's not going so well.
**[04:57] Tajima**
There aren't a lot of cats
like you out there.
**[05:01] Tajima**
They don't want to work
and be independent.
**[05:05] Tajima**
It's rare enough that you guys
are all here running a ramen shop.
**[05:09] Hana**
What's this, Grandma?
It's not like you to compliment us.
**[05:12] Tajima**
It wasn't a compliment.
**[05:15] Tajima**
I prefer normal cats who like to roll
around and be taken care of at home.
**[05:21] Hana**
Aw, how could you say that?
**[05:24] Tajima**
Enough small talk.
**[05:27] Tajima**
Show me your workmanship.
**[05:37] Bunzo**
Here.
**[05:38] Sabu**
Hup!
**[05:38] Sign**
Stir-fried Szechuan pepper,
bean sprouts, and chicken skin
in a light chicken broth
**[05:39] Sign**
Duck chashu
**[05:40] Sign**
Handmade menma
**[05:41] Sign**
Boiled egg
**[05:42] Sign**
Specially ordered
paw print nori
**[05:44] Sabu**
Thank you for waiting!
**[05:46] Sabu**
Akaneko shoyu ramen, order up!
**[06:12] Tajima**
Bunzo.
**[06:15] Tajima**
Come here.
**[06:30] Bunzo**
How... How is it?
**[06:38] Tajima**
You're doing such a great job.
**[06:40] Tajima**
Your predecessors must be proud.
Have more confidence in yourself.
**[06:47] Bunzo**
Thank you very much.
**[06:53] Ishida**
*The boss was... Seriously?*
**[06:56] Fujimi**
*She's petting the boss's head. Must be nice.*
**[07:06] Sign**
Today's Reflection
**[07:29] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[07:31] Sabu**
Mornin'!
**[07:32] Hana**
Morning.
**[07:35] Hana**
What's that?
**[07:38] Hana**
It's huge!
**[07:39] Sabu**
Wow, that's somethin'.
**[07:41] Tamako**
My relatives grow watermelons
and sent this one over.
**[07:45] Tamako**
They've had a plentiful harvest this year.
**[07:48] Tamako**
I was worried I wouldn't
be able to eat it all myself,
**[07:51] Tamako**
so Sasaki-san told me
to bring it to the store.
**[07:55] Hana**
Ah, I see.
**[07:58] Hana**
That's a good sound.
**[08:00] Sabu**
This would've been expensive at a store.
**[08:05] Sasaki**
Oh, good morning, Yashiro-san.
**[08:07] Bunzo**
Morning.
**[08:09] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[08:11] Hana**
Sasaki-san, look. A watermelon.
**[08:13] Hana**
Ta... Ya... Yashiro-san brought it.
**[08:19] Sasaki**
Wow. What a glorious watermelon.
**[08:23] Hana**
Right?
**[08:25] Sasaki**
Are you sure we can have this
big watermelon, Yashiro-san?
**[08:32] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san?
**[08:33] Tamako**
Oh, sorry.
**[08:35] Tamako**
Uh, are you going to give
the watermelon to customers?
**[08:39] Sasaki**
No, not at all.
We'll share it between us.
**[08:43] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan loves watermelons.
**[08:46] Tamako**
Ah, I...
**[08:49] Krishna**
Watermelon. Watermelon.
**[08:49] Tamako**
I see!
**[08:52] Krishna**
Tamako-san! Good morning!
**[08:55] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[08:57] Tamako**
You'd be helping me out
if you all had some.
**[09:03] Bunzo**
I'll cut it, so bring it over.
**[09:05] Sabu**
'Kay.
**[09:06] Sabu**
Hup!
**[09:08] Tamako**
Will you be all right?
**[09:09] Hana**
No problem.
**[09:11] Sasaki**
Okay, let's eat before our shifts start.
**[09:13] Tamako**
Oh, it might be a bit warm.
**[09:16] Sasaki**
It's fine. We might hurt
our bellies if it's cold.
**[09:31] Sasaki**
Ahem. This watermelon was kindly
brought to us by Yashiro-san.
**[09:37] Sasaki**
Let's enjoy it with gratitude.
**[09:40] All**
Thank you very much for the meal.
**[09:44] Krishna**
Tamako-san!
**[09:45] Krishna**
Thank you for the meal!
**[09:47] Tamako**
Please enjoy.
**[09:52] Bunzo**
Ah, tasty.
**[09:54] Bunzo**
This is a good watermelon.
**[09:56] Sabu**
Yum, yum.
**[09:57] Hana**
It's sweet.
**[09:59] Sasaki**
It smells good, too.
**[10:04] Tamako**
*I didn't expect them to enjoy it this much.*
**[10:07] Sasaki**
Are you sure this was okay?
This would've cost a lot from a store.
**[10:11] Tamako**
Well, either way,
I'm not a huge fan of watermelon.
**[10:16] Krishna**
Huh?
**[10:17] Krishna**
Tamako-san, is that true?
**[10:20] Krishna**
Is it even *possible* to not like watermelon?
**[10:23] Tamako**
K-Krishna-san...
**[10:25] Krishna**
Huh?
**[10:26] Tamako**
Y-You're looking very extreme right now.
**[10:31] Krishna**
Hmm?
**[10:32] Krishna**
Whoa, I look terrifying!
**[10:36] Hana**
Don't go out facing the customers like that.
**[10:39] Krishna**
Oh no.
**[10:53] Hana**
Thanks for the watermelon.
Krishna really liked it.
**[10:57] Tamako**
Oh, no, it would've gone rotten
if I'd tried to eat it all myself.
**[11:03] Hana**
It *was* pretty big.
**[11:06] Hana**
I actually don't really
like watermelon, either.
**[11:11] Tamako**
What?
**[11:11] Hana**
I usually just eat the tip,
then give the rest to Krishna.
**[11:17] Tamako**
But just now, you had all that...
**[11:21] Hana**
That's because this one was delicious.
**[11:24] Hana**
What?
**[11:26] Hana**
What's so funny?
**[11:28] Hanako**
No, it's just...
**[11:32] Hanako**
Just eating the tip sounds
exactly like something you'd do.
**[11:36] Hana**
What's that supposed to mean?
**[11:38] Tamako**
I'll let my relatives know
my coworkers enjoyed it.
**[11:44] Hana**
Give them our thanks.
**[11:46] Tamako**
I will.
**[11:49] Tamako**
Oh, it's almost time.
**[11:52] Hana**
You're right.
**[11:54] Hana**
There. Cute as always.
**[12:03] Hana**
Thanks for everything, Yashiro-san.
**[12:15] Tamako**
Hana-san's so cute.
**[12:23] Tamako**
*Am I becoming a cat lover?*
**[12:28] Tamako**
*I hope that's all right.*
**[12:31] Sign**
Ambition and Animals
**[12:36] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[12:47] Hana**
May I take your order, meow?
**[12:50] Sasaki**
Thank you for waiting.
**[12:53] Sasaki**
I'll bring them out one at a time.
Here's the Akaneko shoyu ramen.
**[13:07] Sasaki**
Here's another order
of Akaneko shoyu ramen.
**[13:25] Shintani**
I see. It's no wonder it's popular.
**[13:29] Sasaki**
Please take your time.
**[13:31] Shintani**
Excuse me.
**[13:33] Sasaki**
Yes?
**[13:36] Shintani**
You're Sasaki-san, the owner, right?
**[13:39] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[13:40] Sign**
Ryu Ramen Hikari
**[13:40] Sign**
Mitsuhiko Shintani
**[13:41] Sign**
Ryu Ramen Hikari
**[13:41] Sign**
Mitsuhiko Shintani
**[13:41] Sign**
Ryu Ramen Hikari
**[13:41] Sign**
Mitsuhiko Shintani
**[13:41] Sign**
Ryu Ramen Hikari
**[13:41] Sign**
Mitsuhiko Shintani
**[13:41] Shintani**
My name is Shintani.
**[13:45] Shintani**
I'd like to talk business with you.
**[13:53] Sabu**
Alley-oop.
**[14:05] Sasaki**
Sorry to make you wait until we closed.
**[14:09] Shintani**
Perfectly understandable.
**[14:12] Shintani**
Thank you for accommodating
my unexpected visit.
**[14:17] Sasaki**
So, um...
**[14:18] Sasaki**
What would a burgeoning nationwide chain
like Ryu Ramen Hikari-san want with us?
**[14:24] Shintani**
Well...
**[14:26] Shintani**
Business, of course.
**[14:30] Shintani**
I've been hearing rumors about
Ramen Akaneko for a while now.
**[14:33] Shintani**
You rely on word of mouth
rather than social media or advertising,
**[14:38] Shintani**
yet you still have a steady stream
of customers and sales are on the up.
**[14:43] Shintani**
Many doubt the existence of
such a fictitious-sounding store,
**[14:46] Shintani**
but our reliable Shirafuji-kun here
was finally able to track you down.
**[14:51] Shintani**
And now I'm confident...
**[14:54] Shintani**
that if we can borrow
Ramen Akaneko's strengths,
**[14:58] Shintani**
our company can reach the top
of Japan's food service industry.
**[15:01] Sasaki**
Um, what exactly do you mean?
**[15:06] Shintani**
The restaurant industry,
ramen chains included, is over-saturated.
**[15:11] Shintani**
Providing delicious food at low prices...
**[15:14] Shintani**
However much effort is put into
improving flavors and cutting costs,
**[15:18] Shintani**
the competition for a slice
of the pie will only intensify.
**[15:20] Shintani**
The restaurant industry will dwindle in
this country with a declining population.
**[15:25] Shintani**
However...
**[15:28] Shintani**
Cats with customer service skills!
**[15:31] Shintani**
This is a whole new experience
with added value.
**[15:34] Shintani**
A fusion of food and comfort. Entertainment
from cuteness and deliciousness.
**[15:39] Shintani**
It would attract plenty of foreigners, too.
**[15:42] Shintani**
In other words...
**[15:44] Shintani**
We'd like to adopt Ramen Akaneko's business
model for Ryu Ramen and expand it nationwide.
**[15:51] Shintani**
That's what I have in mind.
What do you say?
**[15:54] Shintani**
I'd appreciate your cooperation.
**[15:59] Bunzo**
*So this has nothing to do with our ramen?*
**[16:01] Sasaki**
How do I put this?
**[16:04] Shintani**
What is it?
**[16:05] Sasaki**
I don't think you'd be able to
find cat employees that easily.
**[16:10] Sasaki**
Cats typically hate working.
**[16:12] Shintani**
But the cats here...
**[16:14] Sasaki**
Our store just happens to be this way.
**[16:18] Sasaki**
Even if you interviewed
every cat in the world,
**[16:20] Sasaki**
you'd struggle to find one that talks,
let alone has the desire to work.
**[16:24] Sasaki**
They'd also need to be educated,
**[16:26] Sasaki**
and having the aptitude
for it is another issue.
**[16:29] Sasaki**
It'd take a lot more time and money
than simply hiring humans.
**[16:35] Shintani**
I see. You have a point.
**[16:38] Shintani**
In that case...
**[16:40] Shintani**
What if Ramen Akaneko became
an affiliate of Ryu Ramen Hikari?
**[16:47] Bunzo; Sasaki**
Huh?
**[16:48] Shintani**
We can set up a cat scouting division and
you can take your time with the preparations.
**[16:55] Shintani**
That way, we can provide you
with the funding and know-how.
**[16:59] Shintani**
You can make money more easily if you
break away from the management style
**[17:04] Shintani**
of selling high-cost ramen at low margins.
**[17:10] Sasaki**
I do think you have quite
an attractive proposal there.
**[17:14] Sasaki**
A cat scouting division, huh?
**[17:17] Bunzo**
Sasaki, stop beating around the bush.
**[17:21] Bunzo**
Take a hike.
**[17:23] Bunzo**
You won't make us cats your pawns.
**[17:26] Shintani**
Oh? Is that so? I see.
**[17:33] Shintani**
In that case, we'll take our leave for now.
**[17:35] Bunzo**
Oh, so you got the hint then.
**[17:38] Shintani**
However...
**[17:41] Shintani**
I always get what I want.
**[17:45] Shintani**
I'll do whatever it takes.
**[17:50] Shintani**
Excuse us.
**[18:02] Sasaki**
Hey now.
**[18:06] Krishna**
A-Are you all right? You said all those things
to the CEO of a famous company.
**[18:11] Krishna**
What if he does something?
**[18:13] Sasaki**
Man, you seriously have zero tact.
**[18:16] Bunzo**
This happens all the time.
**[18:18] Tamako**
What?
**[18:19] Sasaki**
It's common for cat businesses
to get harassed.
**[18:24] Sasaki**
Do they think we're full of ourselves?
**[18:26] Tamako**
Will everything be all right?
**[18:27] Sasaki**
Yup. It's not a problem.
**[18:30] Sasaki**
Cats or no, our store has built up
its reputation through honest business.
**[18:41] Sasaki**
And besides...
**[18:45] Sintani**
Shirafuji-kun.
**[18:46] Shirafuji**
Yes, sir.
**[18:48] Shintani**
Find out all of their business partners
and totally cut them off.
**[18:55] Shintani**
I'll make those animals
regret ever defying me.
**[19:01] Shirafuji**
Sir.
**[19:07] Shirafuji**
I've had it.
**[19:10] Shirafuji**
I was misled.
**[19:11] Shintani**
What?
**[19:12] Shintani**
I quit.
**[19:14] Shintani**
What?
**[19:15] Shintani**
Shirafuji-kun? Why?
**[19:18] Shintani**
W-Wait a minute! Shirafuji-kun!
**[19:23] Sasaki**
There will always be
a powerful cat lover on our side.
**[20:58] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[20:59] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:04] Bunzo**
After "Tough Love."
**[21:07] Bunzo**
I've got a bad feeling.
**[21:08] Bunzo**
Why did you come by unannounced today?
**[21:11] Tajima**
I'm visiting my grandkid,
so I'll be leaving Japan for a bit.
**[21:14] Tajima**
You were just on the way.
**[21:16] Bunzo**
Oh, I see.
**[21:18] Krishna**
Tajima-san, it's been a while!
**[21:21] Tajima**
Hello, Krishna. You've grown again.
**[21:27] Sign**
You're a
long coat.
You must be
trimming
your hair.
**[21:29] Hana**
I-I am! How can you tell?
**[21:32] Sign**
I can tell
just by
looking
at you.
**[21:35] Sign**
If you're really a cat, you will have made
all of your hair stand up before, yes?
**[21:39] Sign**
It's just
like that.
**[21:41] Sign**
But it's not done
by feeling...
**[21:43] Sign**
It's something
you can control
with your
awareness.
**[21:48] Sign**
But this way
of preventing
shedding...
**[21:50] Sign**
You must never
tell it to a human.
**[21:53] Sign**
If you do,
humans will eventually
**[21:56] Sign**
tell every cat the secret
behind this ability
**[21:59] Sign**
and convince
them to use it...
**[22:02] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[22:03] Sabu**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:07] Krishna; Hana; Tamako**
After "Today's Reflection."
**[22:10] Krishna**
*Ah, I got half the melon!*
**[22:13] Krishna**
*I should cut my watermelon smaller next time.*
**[22:17] Bunzo**
There's a lot left over. What should we do?
**[22:20] Bunzo**
I can't just let Krishna have it.
**[22:22] Sasaki**
We can offer it to Mama from RAT.
**[22:26] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:28] Hana**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:31] Bunzo**
After "Ambition and Animals."
**[22:34] Bunzo**
Hot water's delish.
**[22:36] Krishna**
What's *with* that guy? I'm so mad.
**[22:38] Krishna**
This is a ramen shop,
yet he has the gall to say that?
**[22:41] Hana**
Stop right there.
Leave it to the boss and Sasaki-san.
**[22:44] Shintani**
* Asking for collabs and advisers like*
* Shirafuji-kun suggested would take too long.*
**[22:50] Shintani**
*Acquisition is the swiftest way.*
**[22:52] Shintani**
* I can toss them a life preserver*
* once I've squeezed out the benefits.*
**[22:56] Sasaki**
* I bet he thinks it's easy for cats*
* to work in the food service industry.*
**[23:04] Shirafuji**
* If it hadn't been Akaneko we talked to today,*
* I would've done what the boss said.*
**[23:11] Shirafuji**
*It was the right choice to quit.*
**[23:16] Bunzo**
Well, it's good to drink
hot water before bed.
# E8 - All Ages Welcome/ A Highly-Rated Brushing / Crazy About Ramen
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GEVUZ72VW/all-ages-welcome-a-highly-rated-brushing--crazy-about-ramen)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"Cats belong on roofs."
Who decided that?
— T.K. Angus
**[00:04] Narrator**
* "Cats belong on roofs. Birds belong in trees."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:10] Narrator**
* This is said to demonstrate*
* how everything has its own place,*
**[00:14] Narrator**
* and how important it is*
* to put things in the right place.*
**[00:18] Narrator**
* Even so, cats are rarely*
* seen on roofs these days.*
**[00:23] Narrator**
* And if they were, it'd cause concern*
* because it's dangerous up there.*
**[00:28] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:28] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:31] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:34] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:35] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:36] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:41] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[00:47] Sasaki**
It's hot again today.
**[00:49] Sasaki**
It's a bit early, but the place is empty,
so let's take a little break.
**[00:54] Bunzo**
Sounds good. It's hot after all.
**[00:56] Bunzo**
Let's start cleaning up.
**[00:58] Sabu**
'Kay!
**[00:59] Sasaki**
I'll go take down the sign.
**[01:01] Bunzo**
Right.
**[01:04] Sasaki**
Boy, it's hot. My paw pads would burn
right off without these sandals.
**[01:24] Sasaki**
Ma'am.
**[01:26] Sasaki**
Ma'am.
**[01:27] Sasaki**
Ma'am.
**[01:30] Sasaki**
Care to cool off for a bit?
**[01:32] Mother**
Huh?
**[01:34] Sasaki**
At least have some water.
**[01:36] Sasaki**
The baby might get heatstroke, too.
**[01:40] Mother**
*A cat?*
**[01:45] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:12] Sign**
All Ages Welcome
**[03:22] Sasaki**
Cute.
**[03:23] Hana**
It's so small.
**[03:32] Mother**
Ah, I feel better now.
**[03:38] Mother**
Sorry. And thank you so much.
**[03:41] Mother**
I only went for a short walk, but I got lost.
**[03:45] Sasaki**
It's all good.
**[03:53] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:53] Sign**
Rice
Akaneko Karaage
Akaneko Special Gyoza
Akaneko Vegetable Ramen
Akaneko Chashu Ramen
Akaneko Rich Broth Ramen
Akaneko Light Broth Ramen
Akaneko Shoyu Ramen
Akaneko Special
**[03:53] Sign**
200 Yen
500 Yen
500 Yen
900 Yen
1200 Yen
1000 Yen
900 Yen
900 Yen
1800 Yen
**[03:55] Mother**
So this is a ramen shop?
**[04:00] Sasaki**
Would you like some ramen?
**[04:05] Mother**
Would that be okay?
**[04:08] Sasaki**
Well, we'd have to charge you, of course.
**[04:12] Mother**
I'm not worried about that. But my child...
**[04:16] Sasaki**
Oh. There's no one in the shop right now,
**[04:19] Sasaki**
so if it's fine with you,
we can watch your baby.
**[04:22] Sasaki**
Take your time and eat.
**[04:27] Sign**
Service first,
flavor second
**[04:27] Sign**
A Notice About Cat Hair
**[04:27] Sign**
Our employees take great caution.
However, there may be times when
cat hair can get in the ramen
**[04:27] Sign**
We thank you for your understanding.
Please enjoy your meal.
**[04:29] Hana**
Thank you for waiting, meow.
**[04:32] Hana**
One Akaneko shoyu ramen, meow.
**[04:42] Mother**
*It looks so good.*
**[04:45] Sasaki**
What is it? Are my toe beans squishy?
**[04:48] Sasaki**
I make a sound if you press them.
**[04:50] Sasaki**
Meow! Meow! Meow!
**[04:55] Sasaki**
Oh, don't worry about us.
Please eat before it gets cold.
**[05:01] Mother**
Th-Thank you.
**[05:09] Hana**
Do you need help, Sasaki-san?
**[05:12] Hana**
Wanna switch?
**[05:13] Sasaki**
I'm good. I'll leave the cleaning to you.
**[05:16] Hana**
Okay.
**[05:28] Sasaki**
Over here.
**[05:36] Mother**
* How long has it been since*
* I last had a hot bowl of ramen?*
**[05:44] Mother**
*It's delicious.*
**[05:47] Mother**
Thank you so much for
the meal. It was delicious.
**[05:52] Sasaki**
Were you able to eat in comfort?
**[05:54] Mother**
It's been so long since I was able
to enjoy a meal like this.
**[05:58] Sasaki**
I'm glad. We can only serve you like this
when it's slow, but please come again.
**[06:04] Mother**
Yes, I'd love to.
**[06:18] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[06:20] Sasaki**
It's hot, so take care.
**[06:25] Sasaki**
All right, break time.
**[06:28] Sasaki**
Sorry to keep you waiting.
**[06:30] Hana**
Ah, finally. Break time.
**[06:33] Hana**
You're way too friendly
with the customers, Sasaki-san.
**[06:36] Hana**
You can't keep that up all the time.
**[06:38] Sasaki**
You're right. I wouldn't
be able to if it was busy.
**[06:42] Hana**
If word gets out and a bunch of moms with
little kids show up, it'll be a lot of work.
**[06:47] Sasaki**
Yeah, that'd be rough.
**[06:48] Bunzo**
Our food's ready.
**[06:50] Sabu**
I'm so hungry.
**[06:52] Hana**
Aw, yeah. Off I go!
**[06:57] Krishna**
I think that was a wonderful thing to do.
You're amazing, Sasaki-san.
**[07:01] Sasaki**
Right?
**[07:02] Hana**
Well, sure, but it's not like
we could do it all the time.
**[07:07] Hana**
There'd be times you'd
have to turn people away.
**[07:10] Krishna**
We'd just do it whenever we could.
**[07:11] Hana**
It'd be troublesome turning away
people expecting that service.
**[07:15] Hana**
We're the ones who talk
to the customers, you know.
**[07:18] Krishna**
That's true, but...
**[07:22] Sasaki**
But you know, we'd sell our ramen,
the mother would feel better,
**[07:28] Sasaki**
and the baby would be happier.
**[07:30] Sasaki**
It's a win-win-win situation!
Service really does come first!
**[07:36] Bunzo**
Sasaki.
**[07:37] Bunzo**
Don't just gloss over stuff.
**[07:39] Bunzo**
Hana has a point.
We can only do things within reason.
**[07:43] Hana**
Yup, yup.
**[07:45] Sasaki**
Fine.
**[07:50] Mother**
That was a big kitty, wasn't it?
**[07:53] Mother**
Let's go there again and
eat together when you're bigger.
**[07:59] Sign**
A Highly-Rated Brushing
**[08:10] Tamako**
Krishna-san? Krishna-san?
**[08:14] Tamako**
Krishna-san?
**[08:17] Krishna**
Oh, yes?
**[08:21] Krishna**
Oh.
**[08:26] Krishna**
Sorry. I fell asleep.
**[08:29] Tamako**
It's all right.
**[08:41] Tamako**
All done.
**[08:50] Bunzo**
You know, Yashiro-san...
**[08:51] Tamako**
Yes?
**[08:58] Bunzo**
Never mind.
**[09:00] Bunzo**
Thanks.
**[09:17] Bunzo**
Say, I've been thinking.
**[09:20] Bunzo**
Has Yashiro-san been
getting better at brushing?
**[09:24] Hana**
Really? I can't tell.
**[09:27] Sasaki**
Oh, I thought so, too.
**[09:29] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan even fell asleep
while getting brushed.
**[09:32] Bunzo**
I almost did, too.
**[09:34] Hana**
Huh.
**[09:36] Bunzo**
There are more brushes now, too.
**[09:38] Sasaki**
Yeah. I told her she could buy them
with the store's money.
**[09:46] Sabu**
All righty. Time for work.
**[09:48] Tamako**
Hana-san, your turn.
**[09:51] Hana**
Okay, coming.
**[09:56] Bunzo**
Sabu, don't you think Yashiro-san's
brushing has gotten better?
**[10:00] Sabu**
You're right. Yashiro-san has a real
knack for learning stuff, after all.
**[10:03] Sasaki**
Is that true?
**[10:04] Sabu**
For sure.
**[10:14] Hana**
Everyone's been complimenting you
on how your brushing's improved.
**[10:18] Tamako**
Huh? Really? I'm so glad.
**[10:21] Hana**
But you know...
**[10:22] Hana**
I don't really feel any difference.
Are you just not trying when it's my turn?
**[10:27] Tamako**
No, I really am.
**[10:30] Tamako**
You were the first cat
I was assigned to brush, and well...
**[10:34] Tamako**
You seemed particular about your brushing,
so I try not to do anything unnecessary.
**[10:40] Hana**
Oh, I see.
**[10:43] Hana**
Sorry.
**[10:44] Tamako**
Since you go to the groomers, maybe you're
used to the high-quality brushing there,
**[10:49] Tamako**
so mine doesn't seem as good?
**[10:57] Hana**
Could that really be it?
**[10:59] Tamako**
*Ah! This is my chance!*
**[11:00] Tamako**
Hana-san, why don't
we try some other brushes?
**[11:03] Hana**
What? But I prefer the rubber one.
**[11:07] Tamako**
There are different types of rubber brush,
like ones with finer knobs or softer knobs.
**[11:18] Hana**
Well, go ahead and try.
**[11:20] Hana**
I'll leave it to you.
**[11:21] Tamako**
O-Okay.
**[11:26] Hana**
Ah, this is kinda nice.
**[11:31] Tamako**
Do you keep your hair
short for work, Hana-san?
**[11:38] Hana**
You could say that.
But that's not the only reason.
**[11:44] Tamako**
That's a pro customer service cat for you.
**[11:46] Hana**
What's that supposed to mean?
**[11:48] Tamako**
Huh? But you told Krishna-san...
**[11:58] Tamako**
Hana-san?
**[11:59] Tamako**
Hana-san?
**[12:01] Hana**
I-I wasn't sleeping!
I was just resting my eyes.
**[12:05] Hana**
I watched a movie with Krishna
last night until super late.
**[12:09] Tamako**
I think we're done with the brushing.
**[12:12] Hana**
Ah, uh, right. Th-Thanks.
**[12:17] Hana**
Sasaki-san! You're up next!
**[12:21] Sasaki**
Looks like everyone thinks
your brushing has gotten better.
**[12:26] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan thinks you've
been doing your homework.
**[12:29] Sasaki**
So what have you been doing?
**[12:32] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 98 0 100
**[12:32] Sign**
This caressing feeling is a moment of relaxation
**[12:32] Tamako**
Well, I watched some pet grooming videos,
**[12:35] Sign**
Cat Skeleton &
Body Structure
**[12:35] Sign**
Skull
**[12:35] Sign**
Cervical Vertebrae
**[12:35] Sign**
Scapula
**[12:35] Sign**
Thoracic Vertebrae
**[12:35] Sign**
Lumbar Vertebrae
**[12:35] Sign**
Caudal Vertebrae
**[12:35] Sign**
Humerus
**[12:35] Sign**
Ribs
**[12:35] Sign**
Pelvis
**[12:35] Sign**
Femur
**[12:35] Sign**
Radius
**[12:35] Sign**
Fibula
**[12:35] Sign**
Carpal
**[12:35] Tamako**
studied the skeletal anatomy of cats,
and memorized the direction of fur growth.
**[12:38] Tamako**
I studied Sabu-san's body, too.
Stuff like that.
**[12:43] Sasaki**
Wow, you really put in the work, huh?
**[12:48] Sasaki**
I can't believe any workplace exists
that wouldn't value you.
**[12:52] Sasaki**
They must've been crazy at your old job.
**[12:55] Tamako**
Ah, I think they did find me useful.
**[12:59] Tamako**
I did my best whenever they pushed
something onto me, so they said I was of use.
**[13:04] Sasaki**
Is that so?
**[13:08] Sasaki**
Ah, sorry about that.
I was being insensitive.
**[13:13] Tamako**
No, it's all right.
**[13:15] Tamako**
Don't worry about it.
**[13:17] Tamako**
It's all in the past now.
**[13:20] Sasaki**
Okay. In that case...
**[13:22] Sasaki**
Since you've been working so hard,
I have a present for you.
**[13:27] Sasaki**
Here ya go.
**[13:28] Tamako**
What?
**[13:29] Sasaki**
It's a stagehand outfit
with more breathable material.
**[13:31] Tamako**
Wow, this is great!
**[13:33] Tamako**
I've been getting so hot lately
whenever I wear it. This'll help a lot.
**[13:38] Sasaki**
But wait, there's more.
**[13:40] Sasaki**
Ta-da! A Ramen Akaneko staff T-shirt.
**[13:44] Sasaki**
It matches our staff aprons.
**[13:47] Tamako**
Th-Thank you so much.
**[13:49] Sasaki**
Man, would you look at the time?
**[13:52] Sasaki**
Well, as usual, I'll leave cleaning the
staff room and helping Krishna-chan to you.
**[13:57] Tamako**
Sure.
**[14:14] Tamako**
Krishna-san, I'm here
to help with the noodles.
**[14:17] Krishna**
Okay! It's ready for you—
**[14:21] Krishna**
A staff T-shirt!
**[14:28] Sign**
Crazy About Ramen
**[15:09] Tamako**
Hey, boss.
**[15:10] Bunzo**
Hm?
**[15:11] Bunzo**
Oh, Yashiro-san. You're early.
**[15:14] Tamako**
You're always out here early, too, boss.
**[15:17] Bunzo**
Yeah, I've always been
the type to take shorter naps.
**[15:22] Tamako**
Is that so?
**[15:24] Tamako**
*Not very catlike of him.*
**[15:26] Bunzo**
There's a lot of prep work
and such I gotta do.
**[15:30] Tamako**
Are you prepping right now?
**[15:31] Bunzo**
Yeah. I'm making the chicken oil.
**[15:35] Bunzo**
We run out of it pretty quick
since it's made in-house.
**[15:39] Tamako**
You've put a lot of thought into this.
**[15:41] Bunzo**
Well, I'm just following
my predecessor's recipe.
**[15:49] Tamako**
What was your predecessor like?
**[15:52] Bunzo**
Ah, Gramps was a ramen-crazy old man.
**[15:57] Tamako**
*"Gramps"?*
**[15:59] Bunzo**
He served his customers ramen
without thinking about profit,
**[16:03] Bunzo**
and poured most of the money he did
make into learning more about ramen.
**[16:08] Bunzo**
In other words, he was hopeless.
**[16:11] Sasaki**
He was more like a researcher
than a businessman or a craftsman.
**[16:16] Sasaki**
You're out here early, Yashiro-san.
Did you get any rest?
**[16:19] Tamako**
Yes, I'm all right.
**[16:21] Tamako**
Did you know his predecessor, too, Sasaki-san?
**[16:24] Sasaki**
Of course.
**[16:26] Sasaki**
Bunzo-kun and I are childhood friends.
**[16:29] Sasaki**
We were strays, and I was weak from
sickness when Grandpa took us both in.
**[16:36] Tamako**
Is that so?
**[16:39] Bunzo**
He took us in, but...
**[16:41] Bunzo**
Even though he had no money,
he rushed us to the vets without a plan,
**[16:45] Bunzo**
and had trouble paying the bill.
**[16:49] Sasaki**
Yup, that sounds like Grandpa.
**[16:51] Sasaki**
I had a fever so I don't really remember.
**[16:55] Tamako**
What happened then?
**[16:58] Bunzo**
He fed the vets ramen
and they cut him some slack.
**[17:02] Bunzo**
Those vets later became regulars.
**[17:05] Tamako**
Wow, that's amazing.
**[17:10] Tamako**
You look so happy when you talk
about your predecessor, boss.
**[17:15] Bunzo**
Huh? D-Do I?
**[17:20] Sasaki**
After that, I was adopted.
**[17:23] Sasaki**
But Bunzo-kun stayed with Grandpa the
whole time and helped with the food cart.
**[17:28] Tamako**
I see.
**[17:30] Sasaki**
Is Grandpa doing well?
**[17:32] Bunzo**
Yeah, he's good.
**[17:35] Bunzo**
He's as sharp as ever.
**[17:37] Sasaki**
I need to go pay him a visit.
**[17:40] Tamako**
*A visit?*
**[17:43] Bunzo**
I went last week.
**[17:45] Sasaki**
Oh, really?
**[17:49] Bunzo**
All right.
**[17:51] Bunzo**
Yashiro-san. Could you try this?
**[17:54] Tamako**
Huh?
**[17:57] Tamako**
What is it?
**[17:58] Bunzo**
It's a simple stock with noodles.
**[18:03] Bunzo**
Krishna's been attempting
thin paw-made noodles for a while.
**[18:07] Bunzo**
Those are our new thin
tiger paw-made noodles.
**[18:11] Tamako**
Huh? These are tiger paw-made noodles?
**[18:14] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan's such a hard worker.
**[18:17] Tamako**
Wow. Th-Thank you for this.
**[18:20] Bunzo**
Yup. The flavor is probably a bit light.
**[18:27] Tamako**
It's a thin noodle, but it has
a good bite to it. It's delicious.
**[18:31] Tamako**
Tiger paw-made noodles always are.
**[18:32] Sasaki**
So what are we doing with this?
**[18:35] Bunzo**
Well, I was thinking of
making a new menu item.
**[18:41] Sasaki**
A new menu item?!
**[18:43] Tamako**
What?
**[18:44] Sasaki**
You finally feel like making one?
**[18:47] Sasaki**
*The* Bunzo-kun who never wanted to
reproduce or alter the previous menu?
**[18:52] Bunzo**
No, it's still important to keep the basics.
**[18:55] Bunzo**
Yashiro-san's been working hard
in this new environment.
**[18:58] Bunzo**
Krishna's been challenging herself
with something new.
**[19:01] Bunzo**
As the boss, I couldn't just sit still
and maintain the status quo.
**[19:06] Bunzo**
This'll take some time, though.
**[19:09] Sasaki**
Good job! Good job, Bunzo-kun!
That's our boss for ya!
**[19:14] Sasaki**
I'm so proud!
**[19:15] Bunzo**
Hey, cut it out. Watch the oil.
**[19:17] Sabu**
We heard everything!
**[19:20] Sabu**
A new menu item! We'll help, too!
**[19:23] Hana**
Leave it to us!
**[19:24] Bunzo**
Uh, I'm grateful for the offer, but...
**[19:27] Bunzo**
Even if you want to help,
you guys can't eat food for humans.
**[19:34] Bunzo**
I can't either.
**[19:35] Hana**
So what are you gonna do?
**[19:37] Sabu**
Maybe just a little!
**[19:38] Bunzo**
That's why I'm getting
Yashiro-san to try it now!
**[19:41] Bunzo**
I'm leaving all the taste-testing to her.
**[19:44] Tamako**
Huh? I don't know if I can
do that with any confidence.
**[19:47] Bunzo**
Oh, I just want to hear
your honest thoughts.
**[19:51] Tamako**
Sure, but, uh, I think I'd just
say everything's delicious.
**[21:29] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[21:31] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:35] Sasaki**
After "All Ages Welcome"!
**[21:38] Sasaki**
Welcome!
**[21:42] Bunzo**
*That must be Sasaki's special move.*
**[21:45] Sasaki**
I modified a child's sandals for this.
**[21:49] Krishna**
I wanted to see the baby up close, too,
but I didn't want to scare it.
**[21:54] Hana**
Since the baby was so young,
maybe it wouldn't have cared?
**[21:57] Sabu**
I only know how to make ramen.
I don't know how to handle customers.
**[22:02] Sasaki**
I'm sure you could do it
if you tried, Sabu-chan.
**[22:05] Hana**
I can't babysit as well as Sasaki-san.
I can only use my tail to play with kids.
**[22:11] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:12] Hana**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:16] Tamako**
After "A Highly-Rated Brushing."
**[22:18] Tamako**
I did a lot of research for this.
**[22:21] Tamako**
*Yeah. He looks satisfied.*
**[22:23] Tamako**
*The boss seems to like slow, big strokes.*
**[22:28] Tamako**
*I'll take note of that.*
**[22:29] Sabu**
I'd 'preciate it if you could
brush my belly gently.
**[22:32] Tamako**
All right.
**[22:33] Tamako**
* Sabu-san's easy to brush*
* since he tells me how he wants it.*
**[22:36] Tamako**
* Krishna-san prefers a thorough brushing of*
* her whole body instead of overthinking it.*
**[22:43] Tamako**
* Maybe she prefers rubber brushes*
* due to her long hair?*
**[22:46] Tamako**
*Maybe her skin's prone to irritation?*
**[22:49] Tamako**
* Sasaki-san surprisingly has no preferences.*
* He seems satisfied as long as I do it carefully.*
**[22:54] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[22:56] Sabu**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[23:00] Bunzo**
After "Crazy About Ramen."
**[23:01] Bunzo**
Yup, that guy sure is ramen crazy.
**[23:06] Krishna**
It's hard to make big batches
when I'm not used to it.
**[23:10] Krishna**
But I still need to do my best.
**[23:11] Sabu**
Chicken oil, huh?
Then, I'll start preppin' the bean sprouts.
**[23:15] Bunzo**
Okay. If you could.
**[23:17] Sabu**
Roger that!
# E9 - The Case of the Missing Confit / Unable to Learn From the Tiger's Might / It's Not Really a Secret
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G7PU47ZN8/the-case-of-the-missing-confit--unable-to-learn-from-the-tigers-might--its-not-really-a-secret)
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**[00:00] Sign**
Anyone and anything
and "cats and ladles."
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Narrator**
* "Cats and ladles." A saying that means,*
* "everyone and everything."*
**[00:12] Narrator**
*There are several theories about its origin.*
**[00:16] Narrator**
* But no matter what its origin is, it just means,*
* "everyone and everything, all together."*
**[00:25] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:26] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:29] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:29] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:34] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:38] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[00:41] Bunzo**
Morning.
**[00:42] Sabu**
Mornin'.
**[00:53] Tamako**
Hana-san, good morning.
**[00:55] Hana**
Yup, good morning, Yashiro-san.
**[01:03] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[02:31] Sign**
The Case of the Missing Confit
**[02:41] Tamako**
Krishna-san.
**[02:42] Krishna**
Yes?
**[02:43] Tamako**
Has something happened?
**[02:45] Krishna**
Hm?
**[02:46] Tamako**
Sabu-san seems to be in a bad mood.
**[02:51] Tamako**
And Hana-san's already
in customer service mode.
**[02:57] Krishna**
So you noticed, huh?
**[02:59] Krishna**
Hana-chan and Sabu-san have
been fighting since this morning.
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
Inter
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
view
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
1
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
Sabu's
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
Testi
**[03:04] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:04] Sign**
mony
**[03:07] Sabu**
I woke up this morning and
it was there on the second floor.
**[03:10] Sabu**
The empty bag of
seasonal bonito confit snacks!
**[03:13] Sabu**
I was *saving* them!
**[03:17] Tamako**
Confit?
**[03:18] Sabu**
They're cooked in oil
at a low temperature.
**[03:20] Sabu**
Those were the last
limited item of the season!
**[03:25] Tamako**
And Hana-san ate them all?
**[03:26] Sabu**
I'm *sure* of it!
**[03:28] Sabu**
She's always eating
my secret stash of snacks!
**[03:32] Sabu**
She's really done it this time!
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
Inter
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
view
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
2
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
Hana's
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
Testi
**[03:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[03:35] Sign**
mony
**[03:38] Hana**
I didn't eat them.
**[03:41] Hana**
Well, I can't help that he suspects me.
**[03:45] Hana**
But it's *super* annoying that he won't
even listen to *my* side of the story.
**[03:48] Hana**
Besides...
**[03:50] Hana**
If I *had* eaten them, I wouldn't hide it.
**[03:55] Tamako**
You're right.
**[04:07] Tamako**
Krishna-san?
**[04:08] Krishna**
I can't help worrying about them.
**[04:11] Krishna**
I don't like that they're fighting.
**[04:16] Tamako**
Will everything be all right?
**[04:19] Tamako**
It's already opening time.
**[04:22] Krishna**
Well, um...
**[04:25] Krishna**
Everyone here is a pro,
so I don't think it'll affect our workflow.
**[04:28] Sabu**
Number 2, order up. Please take it to 'em.
**[04:30] Hana**
Okay.
**[04:32] Krishna**
Hopefully.
**[04:34] Watai**
*Something's off.*
**[04:40] Tamako**
So if Hana-san really didn't eat them...
**[04:45] Tamako**
Who could it have been?
**[04:48] Tamako**
I know that if Hana-san *had* eaten them,
she would've just admitted it.
**[04:52] Krishna**
We don't even have any proof of anything.
**[04:56] Krishna**
But there's no denying
that Sabu-san's snack is gone.
**[04:59] Tamako**
Right.
**[05:09] Krishna**
At a time like this,
how would a mystery novel play out?
**[05:13] Krishna**
Wouldn't the least suspicious
person be the suspect?
**[05:24] Tamako**
Personally, I thought
you were the least suspicious.
**[05:31] Krishna**
It wasn't me! I-I didn't eat them!
**[05:34] Sign**
Closed for
Lunch Break
**[05:34] Sign**
Open
for dinner at 5 pm
**[05:44] Sasaki**
Hey, what's with the heavy atmosphere?
**[05:47] Sasaki**
Please stop fighting.
**[05:49] Hana**
I didn't eat them.
I haven't done anything wrong!
**[05:51] Sign**
Claiming
**[05:51] Sign**
Innocence
**[05:54] Sabu**
Then, who did?
**[05:56] Sign**
Objection
**[05:56] Hana**
As if I'd know!
**[05:58] Hana**
I'd tell you if I ate them!
**[06:00] Sabu**
But you *always* eat my stuff without asking!
**[06:03] Hana**
Find the cat burglar yourself!
**[06:05] Sabu**
There's no one else but you, Hana-san!
**[06:07] Bunzo**
That's enough.
**[06:09] Bunzo**
Time for lunch.
**[06:12] Bunzo**
Here, Sabu. Eat this.
**[06:15] Bunzo**
It's duck boiled in soup.
**[06:17] Bunzo**
Eat up and feel better.
**[06:21] Sabu**
S-So good! Meow, meow!
**[06:24] Hana**
No fair! No fair! Why just Sabu-chan?
**[06:27] Sabu**
Hana-san, it's 'cause you ate my snacks.
**[06:29] Hana**
I'm telling you, I didn't!
Why are you pointing claws at me?
**[06:32] Sabu**
'Cause you always eat 'em without asking!
**[06:36] Bunzo**
Sabu! Hana! Forgive me!
**[06:39] Bunzo**
I was the one who ate Sabu's snack.
**[06:43] Bunzo**
I didn't know why you two
were fighting today.
**[06:46] Bunzo**
Sasaki just filled me in.
**[06:48] Bunzo**
It's all my fault. I'm sorry.
**[06:51] Sabu**
Oh, uh, if *you* ate it, boss, that's fine.
**[06:55] Hana**
What the heck?!
**[06:56] Sabu**
I was originally planning to get
the boss to try that confit bonito.
**[07:02] Bunzo**
What? Is that true?
**[07:03] Sabu**
I thought it could be the basis for
new cooking methods or menu ideas.
**[07:09] Bunzo**
Sabu...
**[07:12] Bunzo**
So that's how it was.
**[07:14] Sabu**
So please don't worry about it.
**[07:20] Hana**
Meow!
**[07:25] Sabu**
Um, Hana-san...
**[07:28] Sabu**
I'm sorry.
**[07:31] Hana**
These taste great, boss.
**[07:34] Bunzo**
Uh, right.
**[07:37] Sign**
Unable to Learn From the Tiger's Might
**[07:43] Sabu**
Welcome.
**[07:45] Hana**
Oh? Welcome, Mr. Giant!
**[07:50] Taki**
Hey.
**[07:51] Hana**
By yourself today?
Where's that cheerful lady?
**[07:54] Taki**
She's joining me later.
**[07:56] Hana**
I'm so happy you two come here often, meow.
**[08:00] Watai**
*He's huge.*
**[08:01] Hana**
Since you're big,
you'd prefer a table, right?
**[08:05] Hana**
Here you go, meow.
**[08:09] Hana**
Your water.
**[08:11] Hana**
Would you like to wait until
the lady gets here to order?
**[08:15] Taki**
I think she'll be a bit late,
so I'll order now.
**[08:17] Hana**
Hey, mister. I'm glad you two
come to our store a lot,
**[08:22] Hana**
but you two should go to a
fancier place if you're on a date.
**[08:25] Taki**
No, um, we're not dating or anything...
**[08:31] Hana**
Oh? Is that so?
**[08:38] Hana**
Then, will you be ordering the special
as usual? How many bowls today?
**[08:42] Taki**
No, I'd like the light broth ramen today.
**[08:46] Hana**
What? Oh, really?
**[08:48] Hana**
I mean, that's fine and all...
**[08:50] Taki**
I've, uh...
**[08:53] Taki**
I've got a match coming up,
so I need to show some restraint.
**[08:57] Hana**
A match?
**[08:59] Taki**
After today, I'll also have
to cut back on ramen.
**[09:02] Taki**
I do martial arts, and this match is—
**[09:05] Hana**
For real? That's so cool!
**[09:08] Taki**
Um, so...
**[09:11] Taki**
I want to discuss something with you.
**[09:13] Hana**
Huh? Discuss something?
**[09:15] Taki**
That is, if you have the time.
**[09:20] Hana**
Sabu-chan! One light broth!
**[09:22] Sabu**
Meow!
**[09:23] Hana**
So what about? Are you
having romance trouble?
**[09:29] Hana**
Would a kitty like me even relate?
**[09:32] Taki**
No, uh...
**[09:35] Taki**
You see...
**[09:36] Taki**
I haven't won a single match.
**[09:40] Taki**
I've been told that I'm weak-minded
and that I lack fighting spirit.
**[09:44] Hana**
Huh. Well, you *do* seem
like a gentle giant, mister.
**[09:49] Taki**
That's why, um...
**[09:53] Taki**
I want Tiger-san to teach me!
**[09:57] Taki**
About fighting spirit
and how to be intimidating.
**[10:00] Taki**
Like, um, mental preparation!
**[10:04] Hana**
Our tiger's a timid girl, though.
**[10:09] Taki**
What?
**[10:12] Hana**
But I can ask for you.
**[10:18] Taki**
A girl? I see.
**[10:22] Hana**
What do you say? You don't have to, though.
**[10:26] Hana**
But if you want to, that's fine, too.
**[10:29] Krishna**
Okay. I'll do it.
**[10:31] Krishna**
He's a regular who always orders the special.
**[10:38] Krishna**
Excuse me.
**[10:41] Krishna**
You said you want me to train you, but...
**[10:44] Krishna**
I'm just holding back all of my anxieties.
**[10:47] Hana**
Yup.
**[10:49] Sasaki**
One Akaneko light broth.
**[10:52] Sasaki**
Uh, what's going on?
**[10:54] Sasaki**
And with Krishna-chan, too.
**[10:56] Hana**
This man's a martial artist
but since he has such a gentle personality,
**[11:00] Hana**
he wanted to learn about
fighting spirit from Krishna.
**[11:03] Sasaki**
A martial artist, huh?
**[11:05] Sasaki**
Here's your light broth ramen.
**[11:09] Sasaki**
Fighting spirit, huh? But rather than that...
**[11:13] Sasaki**
Intimidation is used to avoid fights.
**[11:16] Hana**
Yup.
**[11:17] Krishna**
You're right.
**[11:19] Sasaki**
When you're scared and want to
avoid a fight, you try to intimidate.
**[11:23] Sasaki**
It's not about having
confidence in your strength.
**[11:27] Taki**
So when you have to
confront rowdy customers...
**[11:31] Krishna**
It's *super* scary.
**[11:33] Krishna**
I'm almost in tears every time.
**[11:35] Krishna**
But it's all to protect the shop, you see.
**[11:39] Krishna**
So even if I'm scared, I can't back down.
**[11:47] Hana**
Yup. Since you're so kind, mister,
**[11:51] Hana**
maybe you'd fight better if it was
for something other than yourself?
**[11:54] Sasaki**
That might work.
**[11:57] Hana**
Isn't there anything you want to protect?
**[12:01] Taki**
Something to protect?
**[12:05] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[12:11] Sakura**
Sorry for showing up super last minute!
**[12:13] Sakura**
Are you still taking orders?
**[12:16] Bunzo**
Yeah, you're all good.
**[12:17] Sakura**
Thank goodness.
**[12:20] Sakura**
Then, I'll have a veggie ramen.
**[12:23] Bunzo; Sabu**
Meow!
**[12:25] Sakura**
W-Wow. What's going on here?
**[12:28] Sasaki**
Welcome.
**[12:30] Sakura**
Why are you all gathered over here, kitties?
**[12:32] Hana**
Welcome.
**[12:34] Taki**
Sakura-san.
**[12:36] Sakura**
Sorry, Taki-kun.
Work took longer than I hoped.
**[12:40] Taki**
No, it's all right.
**[12:43] Sakura**
Huh? Is that the light broth ramen?
That's a rare choice for you.
**[12:47] Hana**
So he *does* have something
he wants to protect.
**[12:49] Sasaki**
No doubt about it.
**[12:51] Sakura**
Hm? What are you talking about?
**[12:53] Hana**
Why don't you tell her
if you win your next match?
**[12:56] Sakura**
What's this? A match? Huh? What?
**[13:01] Hana**
*You haven't told her?*
**[13:04] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[13:07] Sakura**
A martial artist? For real?
**[13:10] Sabu**
Veggie ramen, order up.
**[13:13] Taki**
Will you come watch my match?
**[13:16] Sakura**
Sure! I'll totally come!
I'll be rooting for you!
**[13:24] Sign**
It's Not Really a Secret
**[13:39] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[13:42] Hana**
Morning. Is it raining already?
**[13:44] Tamako**
Yeah. It's only drizzling, though.
**[13:47] Tamako**
Looks like it'll rain properly later.
**[13:53] Sasaki**
Morning, Yashiro-san.
**[13:55] Tamako**
Good morning.
**[14:04] Tamako**
You look really busy, Sasaki-san.
**[14:07] Sasaki**
The admin work has piled up.
**[14:09] Tamako**
I see.
**[14:10] Sasaki**
The shop's been so busy lately,
plus I have other plans today.
**[14:15] Tamako**
Is that so?
**[14:17] Sasaki**
Ah! Hey, Yashiro-san.
**[14:20] Tamako**
Huh?
**[14:20] Sasaki**
Are you able to input data?
**[14:23] Tamako**
Oh, yes. I can do a bit of accounting.
**[14:27] Tamako**
I did all sorts at my last job.
**[14:29] Sasaki**
Really?
**[14:30] Sasaki**
All right.
**[14:32] Sasaki**
Krishna-chan!
**[14:35] Sasaki**
Can I borrow Yashiro-san today? Will you
be able to make the noodles without her?
**[14:40] Krishna**
That's fine. I should be all right.
**[14:43] Sasaki**
Okay.
**[14:45] Sasaki**
Then, Yashiro-san...
**[14:47] Tamako**
Yes?
**[14:48] Sasaki**
Once you've brushed everyone,
could I ask you to help me with some work?
**[14:52] Tamako**
Sure. I'll go start on the brushing.
**[15:00] Tamako**
Krishna-san, your brushing.
**[15:03] Krishna**
Coming.
**[15:21] Tamako**
Sasaki-san, you're the only one left to brush.
**[15:28] Sasaki**
Sorry.
**[15:30] Sasaki**
Can I get brushed during the lunch break?
**[15:33] Tamako**
Oh, sure.
**[15:34] Tamako**
Then, should I start on that admin work?
**[15:37] Sasaki**
Yup. Here.
**[15:40] Sasaki**
I'd like you to enter the dates
and amounts from these.
**[15:44] Sasaki**
This is the management software I use.
**[15:46] Sasaki**
Each subject is divided into boxes.
**[15:49] Sasaki**
So just select the subject,
input the information and numbers...
**[15:53] Sasaki**
You can use the last file as reference.
**[15:55] Sasaki**
So? Think you can do it?
**[15:59] Tamako**
Yes, I think so.
**[16:01] Sasaki**
What a relief.
**[16:03] Sasaki**
Then, I'll leave it to you.
Just do what you can.
**[16:08] Sasaki**
I've got lots to do, like going to the
chamber of commerce, the bank, and so on.
**[16:15] Sasaki**
I should be back by the evening shift.
Thanks for taking over.
**[16:21] Tamaki**
Okay.
**[16:25] Sasaki**
Sorry for stepping out during
the morning shift. I'm off now!
**[16:26] Tamako**
*It must be tough being the owner.*
**[16:28] Sabu**
See ya later!
**[16:29] Hana**
Okay. See you.
**[16:32] Tamako**
All right.
**[16:38] Sign**
To Do
**[16:38] Sign**
Done
**[16:41] Tamako**
* Since they're already all categorized,*
* I just have to input them. This is a breeze.*
**[16:46] Tamako**
*That's Sasaki-san for you.*
**[16:49] Sign**
To Sasaki Pudding-sama
**[16:53] Sign**
Pudding-sama
**[16:53] Tamako**
*I-Isn't this...*
**[16:58] Hana**
Tama-chan.
**[17:00] Hana**
If you're free, can we get
some help washing dishes?
**[17:07] Tamako**
S-Sure! I'll be right there!
**[17:09] Hana**
Hm? What's up?
**[17:11] Tamako**
Oh, uh, nothing!
**[17:13] Hana**
Are you hiding something?
**[17:17] Tamako**
Oh, uh...
**[17:19] Hana**
Hm? It's just a letter.
**[17:21] Hana**
Ah!
**[17:24] Hana**
So you found out Sasaki-san's real name.
**[17:27] Tamako**
Oh, no, um...
**[17:30] Hana**
I know it's cute,
but don't tease him about it.
**[17:33] Tamako**
I-I would never!
**[17:35] Hana**
But it *is* cute.
**[17:38] Hana**
Like, *so* cute.
**[17:40] Tamako**
Y-Yeah.
**[17:44] Sabu**
Thanks so much.
**[17:51] Bunzo**
All right. Break time.
**[17:54] Sabu**
Meow.
**[17:54] Hana**
Okay.
**[17:57] Sasaki**
I'm back.
**[17:58] Bunzo**
Welcome back.
**[17:59] Tamako**
Welcome back.
**[18:00] Sabu**
Yo.
**[18:02] Sasaki**
Sorry. I got delayed.
**[18:06] Hana**
Welcome back.
**[18:07] Hana**
Sasaki-san.
**[18:08] Sasaki**
Hm?
**[18:10] Hana**
Yashiro-san found out your full name.
**[18:12] Sasaki**
What?
**[18:14] Sasaki**
Is that so?
**[18:15] Sasaki**
Uh, was it written on some paperwork?
**[18:18] Sasaki**
Well, it's no matter.
**[18:20] Tamako**
Yeah.
**[18:21] Sasaki**
J-Just today, the bank
called out my full name,
**[18:26] Sasaki**
because there were
so many Sasaki-san's there.
**[18:29] Clerk**
Sasaki...
**[18:31] Clerk**
Pudding-sama.
**[18:33] Sasaki**
It was so embarrassing.
**[18:36] Hana**
It's cute, so don't worry about it.
**[18:39] Sasaki**
There's only one person
who can call me that.
**[18:42] Sasaki**
End of conversation.
**[18:44] Hana**
Aw.
**[18:46] Hana**
But it's so cute.
**[18:48] Sasaki**
Drop it.
**[20:20] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[20:21] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:24] Sign**
The Case of
the Missing Confit
**[20:25] Sabu; Hana**
After "The Case of the Missing Confit!"
**[20:28] Sabu; Hana**
Meow! Meow! Meow!
**[20:32] Tamako**
Do you read mystery books, Krishna-san?
**[20:36] Krishna**
Occasionally. I use them
to practice my reading.
**[20:39] Krishna**
But for long novels, it's better to listen
to audio books or commentaries.
**[20:45] Krishna**
It's difficult reading all those words.
**[20:47] Tamako**
I see.
**[20:51] Bunzo**
* That pack of bonito snacks I found wedged*
* at the back of the closet was pretty good.*
**[20:57] Bunzo**
* Maybe Sabu bought them.*
* I'll ask him when he wakes up.*
**[21:01] Sasaki**
Sabu's saying the pack of bonito snacks
he was hiding has gone missing.
**[21:05] Bunzo**
Bonito? Oh!
**[21:08] Sasaki**
Bunzo-kun, don't tell me you...
**[21:10] Bunzo**
I-It was buried, so I thought it was old.
**[21:14] Bunzo**
I got a little hungry while making
the soup stock late last night, you see.
**[21:18] Bunzo**
I'm sorry, Hana. It's my fault and you—
**[21:21] Hana**
Nope! I won't forgive you! I want confit, too!
**[21:24] Sabu**
It was a limited item.
**[21:27] Hana**
It's rare for you to get so mad.
It's because you got it for the boss, isn't it?
**[21:32] Sabu**
When you eat my snacks,
I've normally bought them in bulk.
**[21:36] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:38] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:42] Krishna**
After "Unable to Learn From the Tiger's Might."
**[21:45] Krishna**
Wh-What should I do?
**[21:47] Hana**
What? So it's not about romance? Boo.
**[21:53] Tamako**
*Looks like she's enjoying this.*
**[21:55] Hana**
Krishna, he says he wants to learn
about fighting spirit and intimidation.
**[22:01] Krishna**
Huh? From me? I don't know
anything about those things.
**[22:04] Krishna**
I-I learned about intensity
from watching yakuza films.
**[22:11] Sasaki**
But you know, if you're gonna do it,
you have to be prepared to kill.
**[22:15] Sasaki**
Otherwise, you can't avoid fights
just by intimidation.
**[22:19] Hana**
So you wanted the light broth ramen?
Sorry for assuming.
**[22:25] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:27] Sasaki**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:30] Sasaki**
After "It's Not Really a Secret."
**[22:34] Sasaki**
Well, it really *isn't* a secret.
**[22:40] Sasaki**
I'm off.
**[22:41] Hana**
Take care out there.
**[22:43] Sasaki**
I'll be taking the cat paths
so I'll be all right.
**[22:46] Sabu**
I'll handle the register this evening
since Sasaki-san's stepped out.
**[22:50] Hana**
Okay. I'll take care of the front.
**[22:53] Sign**
Touched because she realized
she was called "Tama-chan"
**[22:57] Sign**
Thinks nothing of it
**[23:02] Sasaki**
Since we were adopted together,
I feel like Bunzo-kun also has a cute name,
**[23:07] Sasaki**
but I don't remember it.
**[23:09] Hana**
Please remember it, Sasaki-san!
I *really* want to know!
**[23:15] Sabu**
I think it's a good name,
since it sounds so delicious.
**[23:17] Sabu**
Delicious!
# E10 - Heart Heart / Lovely Pipi-chan / Work
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G9DUE0QVV/heart-heart--lovely-pipi-chan--work)
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**[00:00] Sign**
A cat "in cat's clothing"
is twice as complicated
— T.K. Angus
**[00:03] Narrator**
* "A wolf in sheep's clothing."*
* That's how the saying goes.*
**[00:07] Narrator**
* The metaphor only works*
* with certain animals, though.*
**[00:12] Narrator**
* If a cat pretended to be something else*
* by wearing "cat's clothing,"*
**[00:15] Narrator**
* the situation would*
* quickly get complicated.*
**[00:20] Narrator**
* It'd be copycat after copycat*
* until nothing made sense.*
**[00:25] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:25] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:28] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:28] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:31] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:32] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:33] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[01:36] Sign**
charged into a cat ramen shop
**[01:44] Yoko**
Wait a minute... It can't be...
**[01:53] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:20] Sign**
Heart Heart
**[03:27] Hana**
I'm so tired.
**[03:30] Hana**
Today's been seriously busy.
**[03:33] Tamako**
It's a long weekend.
**[03:36] Tamako**
There were a lot of dishes
piled up this morning, too.
**[03:39] Hana**
Yeah.
**[03:40] Hana**
Ever since Yashiro-san started working here,
Sasaki-san hasn't washed any dishes.
**[03:46] Tamako**
Well, we use the dishwasher, too,
so it's not so bad.
**[03:50] Hana**
Is that so?
**[03:52] Hana**
Must be nice. Wonder if my job would be easier
if there was such a thing as a server robot.
**[03:58] Sasaki**
Oh, I hear robots like that
do actually exist now.
**[04:02] Hana**
Buy one then, Sasaki-san.
**[04:05] Tamako**
But some of the customers might
be disappointed if we did that.
**[04:10] Sasaki**
Hana-chan's customer service
is our pride and joy, after all.
**[04:14] Sasaki**
Our customers would much prefer
having their orders taken by Hana-chan.
**[04:20] Hana**
What can I say?
**[04:22] Hana**
Jeez. You're just saying
all that to butter me up.
**[04:29] Sasaki**
It's the truth.
**[04:32] Hana**
Whatever would you do without me?
Service comes first, after all.
**[04:38] Sasaki**
I'd love to lighten your load, Hana-chan,
**[04:41] Sasaki**
but there's no one else that can
serve customers as well as you.
**[04:48] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[04:53] Sabu**
Order up!
**[05:00] Sabu**
Table 2, good to go!
**[05:02] Hana**
Okay!
**[05:06] Sasaki**
Welcome.
**[05:08] Shirosaki**
Good evening.
**[05:09] Sasaki**
Ah, Shirosaki-kun.
**[05:12] Sasaki**
Where's your usual mask?
Will you be all right?
**[05:18] Shirosaki**
I took an allergy pill and
I have the day off tomorrow.
**[05:22] Shirosaki**
Oh.
**[05:24] Shirosaki**
Sorry for coming when you're so busy.
**[05:26] Sasaki**
No, no. We're happy you're here.
**[05:30] Sasaki**
Please have a seat at the counter.
**[05:35] Sign**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[05:35] Sign**
Rice
Akaneko Karaage
Akaneko Special Gyoza
Akaneko Vegetable Ramen
Akaneko Chashu Ramen
Akaneko Rich Broth Ramen
Akaneko Light Broth Ramen
Akaneko Shoyu Ramen
Akaneko Special
**[05:35] Sign**
200 Yen
500 Yen
500 Yen
900 Yen
1200 Yen
1000 Yen
900 Yen
900 Yen
1800 Yen
**[05:36] Shirosaki**
Let's see...
**[05:38] Shirosaki**
I'll have the Akaneko
rich broth and rice, please.
**[05:41] Hana**
Okay. Thank you so much, meow.
**[05:49] Shirosaki**
*I'm indulging myself a bit today.*
**[06:03] Tamako**
*I don't think he knows who I am.*
**[06:05] Tamako**
Hello.
**[06:07] Shirosaki**
Hello.
**[06:09] Shirosaki**
*I see. I didn't realize.*
**[06:20] Tamako**
* Oh, yeah. We were just talking*
* about the dishwasher.*
**[06:28] Sabu**
Akaneko rich broth, order up!
**[06:30] Shirosaki**
Thanks.
**[06:35] Sabu**
Your rice and Akaneko gyoza, too.
**[06:42] Sabu**
It's on the house. Orders from Sasaki-san.
**[06:53] Sasaki**
Eat up. But keep it hush-hush.
**[06:59] Shirosaki**
Thank you.
**[07:02] Shirosaki**
Thanks for the meal.
**[07:04] Sasaki**
Shirosaki-kun's less of a hired handyman...
**[07:08] Sasaki**
and more of an odd-jobs helper-outer.
**[07:10] Sasaki**
He's currently saving up to go to college.
**[07:14] Sasaki**
He's a real hard worker.
**[07:17] Sasaki**
He has no relatives, so he works
on his own without relying on others.
**[07:22] Tamako**
*How impressive.*
**[07:24] Bunzo**
Shirosaki-kun's smart
and incredibly skilled.
**[07:30] Sasaki**
Uh-huh.
**[07:32] Sasaki**
The wooden platforms
all around the store
**[07:34] Sasaki**
were made by Shirosaki-kun at our request.
**[07:37] Sasaki**
He also made us cookware
that cats can easily handle.
**[07:41] Sasaki**
He listens carefully and works
diligently to meet our requests.
**[07:46] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[07:46] Sasaki**
Shirosaki-kun also made our sign outside.
**[07:50] Sasaki**
We're all rooting for Shirosaki-kun.
**[07:59] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[08:01] Yoko**
Love Pipi-chan!
**[08:04] Yoko**
So *this* is where you've been.
**[08:06] Yoko**
I'm here to pick you up.
**[08:07] Yoko**
Let's go home together and start anew!
**[08:16] Sign**
Lovely Pipi-chan
**[08:25] Yoko**
Love Pipi-chan!
**[08:26] Sasaki**
Excuse me, miss!
**[08:29] Sasaki**
There's no one by the name
of "Love Pipi" in this store.
**[08:33] Sasaki**
I think you have the wrong cat.
**[08:35] Yoko**
What are you saying?
**[08:37] Yoko**
There's no way I'm wrong.
You can't fool me!
**[08:40] Sasaki**
Please lower your voice—
**[08:43] Yoko**
Even if you cut your fur short,
that heart on your tummy is proof.
**[08:46] Yoko**
Come on. Let's go home together.
**[08:49] Yoko**
Why are you serving customers
in a place like this?
**[08:52] Yoko**
You're an idol, Love Pipi-chan.
**[09:00] Hana**
I don't wanna.
**[09:01] Yoko**
Huh? Why not?
**[09:03] Yoko**
You had so much fun!
**[09:06] Customer 1**
Isn't Love Pipi...
**[09:07] Yoko**
I know there was a teensy misunderstanding
when you got that piercing...
**[09:07] Customer 2**
Yeah, that one from a while back.
**[09:10] Yoko**
But the penalty for breaching contract
on that commercial's all settled now.
**[09:13] Sign**
Love Pipi
**[09:13] Sign**
Cat influencer
suspected of
animal abuse deletes
social media account
**[09:13] Sign**
Could the cause be the piercing
the cat herself requested?
**[09:13] Sign**
The account of Love Pipi, a popular
cat influencer, who has been seen
in various media recently,
was suddenly deleted.
**[09:14] Yoko**
So let's work together again.
**[09:19] Hana**
I don't wanna.
**[09:21] Yoko**
Wh-Why not?
**[09:23] Yoko**
I won't know if you don't tell me!
**[09:25] Sasaki**
Now, now, now.
**[09:27] Sasaki**
You're disturbing the
other customers, so please...
**[09:32] Shirosaki**
Come on now. Let's just calm down, okay?
**[09:35] Hana**
Those photo people were sweet to my face,
**[09:38] Hana**
but in private, they looked down
on me because I'm a cat.
**[09:42] Hana**
I hated them.
**[09:45] Hana**
Those grown-up sponsors made
such a huge fuss when I got a piercing,
**[09:48] Hana**
and refused to listen to
a word I said. I hated them.
**[09:51] Hana**
Those social media comments filled
with rumors and lies. I hated them.
**[09:57] Yoko**
B-But...
**[09:59] Yoko**
You said it was part and parcel of the job,
so it didn't bother you. You said that, Pipi.
**[10:05] Yoko**
You said, "Pipi's a pro at being cute!"
**[10:09] Hana**
But *you* were bothered by it, Yoko!
**[10:12] Hana**
Whenever people said, "The owner's
not attractive," you got offended.
**[10:17] Hana**
And it pained me.
**[10:19] Hana**
Because of that, you had a ton of surgery done,
and there's not a trace of the real you left.
**[10:24] Hana**
It would've been fine if you'd had the surgery
by choice. But you were forced into it.
**[10:29] Hana**
And it was *my* fault.
**[10:32] Hana**
Seeing your face all bandaged up
after surgery, Yoko...
**[10:35] Hana**
I never want to see that again.
**[10:38] Hana**
If it's just going to end up hurting you,
I hate being an idol and influencer.
**[10:44] Hana**
I really hate it!
**[10:58] Yoko**
Pipi...
**[11:10] Goshogawara**
That's enough.
**[11:16] Goshogawara**
Hana-san is legally an independent cat.
**[11:21] Goshogawara**
Even if you were once her owner,
you no longer get to tell her what to do.
**[11:27] Goshogawara**
Depending on what happens,
you may even get charged with extortion.
**[11:31] Yoko**
Huh? Um, what? Who are you?
**[11:33] Yoko**
What's this all of a sudden?
**[11:37] Goshogawara**
I am...
**[11:45] Goshogawara**
Ramen Akaneko's lawyer, Rin Goshogawara.
**[11:51] Tamako**
*Goshogawara-san?*
**[11:53] Yoko**
L-Lawyer?
**[11:56] Goshogawara**
You're getting in the way of their business.
Let's discuss this elsewhere.
**[12:08] Goshogawara**
Come with me.
**[12:17] Hana; Yoko**
I'm sorry.
**[12:17] Hana; Yoko**
I'm sorry.
**[12:23] Bunzo**
* You were able to say what*
* you've been wanting to say, Hana.*
**[12:50] Sign**
Work
**[12:55] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[12:59] Hana**
Sorry for causing so much trouble.
**[13:02] Hana**
I ended up being a bother.
**[13:05] Sasaki**
No, you weren't a bother. Don't worry.
**[13:07] Sasaki**
Anyway, how'd it go? You got
to talk things over last night, right?
**[13:12] Hana**
Yeah.
**[13:13] Hana**
After we closed, we talked all night
and she saw my side. So it's all right now.
**[13:22] Sasaki**
So what will you do from now on?
**[13:24] Hana**
Huh? I'd like to keep working here.
**[13:32] Krishna**
Hana-chan!
**[13:34] Krishna**
Thank goodness! Oh, thank goodness!
**[13:37] Hana**
What's with you, Krishna?
Did you think I was going to quit?
**[13:41] Tamako**
Krishna-san was worried
you'd go back to being an idol.
**[13:47] Hana**
Oh, is that so?
**[13:50] Hana**
Don't worry, I'm not quitting.
**[13:53] Hana**
Anyway...
**[13:55] Hana**
Are you all ready for opening?
**[13:58] Krishna**
Not yet.
**[14:00] Hana**
Follow the routine!
**[14:02] Hana**
What's your job?
**[14:04] Krishna**
To make noodles!
**[14:05] Hana**
Good. Now, go on, get to work.
**[14:08] Hana**
You're a pro, aren't you?
**[14:09] Krishna**
Right!
**[14:15] Hana**
Hey! Go get ready for opening!
**[14:20] Hana**
C'mon now.
**[14:24] Sasaki**
Yup. Whatever would we do without Hana-chan?
**[14:27] Tamako**
Uh-huh.
**[14:29] Sasaki**
Despite what you're saying,
you haven't rested enough, have you?
**[14:34] Sasaki**
We'll take care of opening,
so you go get some rest, Hana-chan.
**[14:38] Sasaki**
Okay?
**[14:39] Hana**
All right.
**[14:41] Hana**
Thank you, Sasaki-san.
**[14:43] Sasaki**
Don't sweat it.
**[14:49] Hana**
Y-You should do your
own job, too, Yashiro-san.
**[14:52] Tamako**
Yup. My job is taking care of all of you.
**[14:57] Tamako**
So please...
**[14:58] Hana**
Uh, right.
**[15:05] Tamako**
Your fur's grown a little.
**[15:09] Hana**
Guess I gotta go to the groomers again.
**[15:12] Tamako**
You said stopping it
from falling in the ramen
**[15:15] Tamako**
wasn't, uh, the only reason
for keeping your fur short.
**[15:21] Hana**
Yeah, it was also to hide my identity.
I didn't want to cause trouble for the shop.
**[15:27] Hana**
Though, in the end, I still did.
**[15:29] Hana**
Who would've guessed Yoko
would find me because of that thing?
**[15:35] Hana**
This right here.
**[15:37] Tamako**
The heart on your belly?
**[15:39] Hana**
You can't really see it when my fur's long.
**[15:42] Hana**
But Yoko knew about it 'cause
she's known me since I was a kitten.
**[15:46] Tamako**
You're right! I could barely
see it in the, uh, videos...
**[15:53] Hana**
So you watched 'em, huh?
**[15:55] Tamako**
Yes.
**[15:57] Hana**
Which ones?
**[15:58] Tamako**
The, um... "Lovely, yay! Yay!" dance video.
**[16:04] Hana**
Uh-huh.
**[16:05] Hana**
Well, whatever.
**[16:11] Hana**
There were times when
it was fun to be an idol cat.
**[16:16] Hana**
But I think I've had my fill of it.
**[16:20] Hana**
Who would've thought I'd get chewed out
**[16:23] Hana**
by some adult I didn't even know over
a piercing I decided to get? It was ridiculous.
**[16:28] Hana**
Besides, instead of being surrounded
by a lot of humans as a lone working cat...
**[16:33] Hana**
it's a lot more fun working with my friends.
**[16:38] Hana**
Anyway...
**[16:39] Hana**
I'm sure another fun idol
will pop up again soon.
**[16:43] Hana**
So the public will quickly forget about me.
**[16:52] Tamako**
* A pro idol that can sing, dance,*
* and wow people with her charm.*
**[16:56] Tamako**
* I think Hana-san's the only*
* kitty cat capable of that.*
**[17:00] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:09] Hana**
Welcome, meow!
**[17:16] Yoko**
Pipi... Hana-chan.
**[17:19] Hana**
Yoko! And Gosho-san, too!
**[17:26] Hana**
You're back already?
I knew you said you'd come, but...
**[17:30] Yoko**
I plan to go back home tonight.
**[17:34] Hana**
I see.
**[17:36] Hana**
In that case, you should try
our recommended item.
**[17:39] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[17:39] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[17:40] Hana**
The Akaneko special.
**[17:41] Hana**
It has noodles made by
my roommate, Krishna.
**[17:45] Yoko**
Wow. Then, I'll take that, please.
**[17:47] Watai**
I'll also have the special.
**[17:49] Goshogawara**
Me, too.
**[17:50] Hana**
Okay! Three specials!
**[17:57] Bunzo; Sabu**
Meow!
**[19:28] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[19:30] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[19:34] Hana**
After "Heart Heart."
**[19:37] Hana**
Thank you for waiting, meow.
**[19:39] Hana**
You haven't done any dishwashing
since Yashiro-san started here.
**[19:42] Sasaki**
But she's much better
and faster at it than me.
**[19:46] Sasaki**
If it weren't for your allergies, I would've
asked you to be our part-timer, Shirosaki-kun.
**[19:51] Shirosaki**
But you already give me
more than enough work.
**[19:54] Tamako**
*What would have happened to me, then?*
**[19:58] Sasaki**
What will you study
when you get into college?
**[20:01] Shirosaki**
I wonder. Probably
architecture or engineering?
**[20:06] Shirosaki**
Since I couldn't go to high school,
I want to study lots of things.
**[20:11] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan, throw in a little
something extra for Shirosaki-kun.
**[20:15] Sasaki**
He's here as a customer
for the first time, after all.
**[20:18] Sabu**
All righty. I'll toss in some gyoza.
**[20:21] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[20:22] Krishna**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:26] Hana**
After "Lovely Pipi-chan." Meow!
**[20:31] Goshogawara**
*Why did it have to be
when I'm in* this *disguise?*
**[20:35] Goshogawara**
*I'm so embarrassed.*
**[20:36] Goshogawara**
*But... But...*
**[20:40] Sabu**
*I'm sure I can make this work.*
**[20:44] Sabu**
*It's too loose.*
**[20:47] Sasaki**
It's hard to find the
right time to return that wig.
**[20:51] Hana**
You're right. I'm sure
it'll be embarrassing, too.
**[20:55] Sasaki**
Thank you.
**[20:57] Bunzo**
Yeah, thanks.
**[20:58] Hana**
Thanks.
**[20:59] Krishna**
Thank you very much.
**[21:01] Sabu**
Wh-What the... Seriously?
**[21:03] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:05] Sabu**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:10] Tamako**
After "Work."
**[21:19] Yoko**
I was really worried, you know.
You left me an email and walked out.
**[21:25] Hana**
Sorry. I just couldn't bring
myself to tell you in person.
**[21:28] Goshogawara**
* I'm so embarrassed,*
* but it's part of the job.*
**[21:31] Sabu**
Ms. Lawyer, you forgot this last time!
**[21:34] Goshogawara**
A-Ah, um, th-thank you.
**[21:38] Sabu**
Ms. Lawyer, you have such a small head.
**[21:41] Goshogawara**
Huh? Uh, what?
**[21:44] Sabu**
I'm talking about the wig.
**[21:49] Hana**
♫ Hey! Strong and cute! ♫
**[21:51] Hana**
♫ Wordy and cunning! ♫
**[21:53] Hana**
♫ I'm an invincible idol! ♫
**[21:56] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
**[22:13] Hana**
♫ I brush myself and gaze at the mirror ♫
**[22:17] Hana**
♫ My hairstyle is always perfect ♫
**[22:20] Hana**
♫ I won't allow anything
other than being cute ♫
**[22:24] Hana**
♫ Full strength supreme! ♫
**[22:28] Hana**
♫ Even if you tell me "No," ♫
**[22:31] Hana**
♫ It's me, so love me and only me ♫
**[22:35] Hana**
♫ I'll make your heart throb all the time ♫
**[22:40] Hana**
♫ Here's a spell I'll repeat
over and over again ♫
**[22:43] Hana**
♫ Listen! ♫
**[22:44] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
**[22:46] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
**[22:48] Hana**
♫ With these infinite sparkles,
I'll cast my magic! ♫
**[22:52] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
**[22:53] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
**[22:55] Hana**
♫ I'm a pro cutie! ♫
**[22:59] Hana**
♫ Strong and cute! ♫
**[23:01] Hana**
♫ Wordy and cunning! ♫
**[23:03] Hana**
♫ To be cute and cunning is justice! ♫
**[23:07] Hana**
♫ White and cute! ♫
**[23:08] Hana**
♫ Rolling around and cunning! ♫
**[23:10] Hana**
♫ I'm an invincible idol! ♫
**[23:14] Hana**
♫ Lovely, yay! Yay! ♫
# E11 - Vague Memories / It Depends on the Cat / My Specialty
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GX9UQEG8V/vague-memories--it-depends-on-the-cat--my-specialty)
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**[00:00] Sign**
Saying something's as
easy as "taking in a kitten"
might be offensive.
— T.K. Angus
**[00:05] Narrator**
* If you're destined to stick together,*
* crossing paths is certain.*
**[00:09] Narrator**
* When your personalities jive well,*
* you open up to each other in no time.*
**[00:13] Narrator**
* As the saying goes,*
* it's like "taking in a kitten."*
**[00:16] Narrator**
*However, that isn't as easy as it sounds.*
**[00:19] Narrator**
* To raise a kitten, you need*
* to create the right environment,*
**[00:23] Narrator**
* get the necessary knowledge, and have the*
* financial means to take care of it all its life.*
**[00:31] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:32] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:35] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:35] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:37] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:38] Narrator**
*It's a place where cats, and one human, work.*
**[00:39] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:57] Bunzo**
All right.
**[00:59] Bunzo**
Oh, it's this late already?
I got too wrapped up in that.
**[01:04] Bunzo**
Time for a little catnap.
**[01:14] Bunzo**
* Lately, they've been huddling*
* together for their naps.*
**[01:18] Bunzo**
* Yashiro-san's sleeping*
* with her glasses on again.*
**[01:42] Bunzo**
*That startled me.*
**[02:04] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[03:31] Sign**
Vague Memories
**[03:36] Sign**
Akaneko
**[03:43] Predecessor**
I ended up bringing
these guys with me, but...
**[03:47] Predecessor**
What should I do?
**[03:50] Predecessor**
I know.
**[03:52] Sign**
Akaneko
**[03:55] Woman**
It'd be no problem.
**[03:57] Woman**
Let me take them in.
I recently lost my elderly cat.
**[04:01] Predecessor**
You're a lifesaver.
**[04:06] Bunzo**
Meow?
**[04:10] Predecessor**
Take care.
**[04:19] Woman**
Pudding-chan's all full.
**[04:22] Woman**
But Tart-chan, are you still wary of me?
**[04:25] Woman**
Be good and wait here for a bit.
**[04:43] Woman**
Huh? How did this get broken?
**[04:59] Predecessor**
Huh? Why are you...
**[05:07] Woman**
He won't leave you.
**[05:08] Predecessor**
How troublesome.
**[05:17] Predecessor**
I'm a ramen shop owner.
**[05:20] Predecessor**
There's a lot involved in
making ramen. It's no easy task.
**[05:23] Predecessor**
That's why I don't have
the time to look after you.
**[05:27] Predecessor**
I guess I could take you
with me on my cart,
**[05:31] Predecessor**
but some customers won't like that.
**[05:34] Predecessor**
I'm sure Sasaki-san can make you happy.
**[05:38] Predecessor**
So go on now.
**[05:40] Sign**
Akaneko
**[05:44] Customer**
Hey, boss. You've got a cat on your roof.
**[05:47] Predecessor**
Sorry 'bout that. He refuses to go.
**[05:50] Predecessor**
I make sure his hair doesn't get in the ramen.
**[05:55] Customer**
It's all good.
**[05:58] Customer**
If only the little guy could
bring you more customers, huh?
**[06:06] Customer**
Thanks for the meal.
**[06:08] Predecessor**
Thanks a bunch.
**[06:12] Bunzo**
'elcome.
**[06:18] Bunzo**
'elcome.
**[06:19] Predecessor**
You... Y-You can...
**[06:23] Predecessor**
All right. You win.
**[06:29] Predecessor**
Let's make ramen together.
**[06:31] Bunzo**
'elcome.
**[06:33] Predecessor**
Bunzo.
**[06:35] Predecessor**
Your name's Bunzo now.
**[06:38] Bunzo**
'elcome.
**[06:43] Sign**
It Depends on the Cat
**[07:07] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[07:19] Sabu**
Yashiro-san's late.
**[07:21] Hana**
Oh, you're right. She's usually here early.
**[07:25] Sabu**
Oh, here she is.
**[07:27] Sabu**
Mornin'!
**[07:28] Hana**
Morning.
**[07:29] Hana**
What's up—
**[07:31] Tamako**
Um, I'm sorry.
**[07:34] Tamako**
I found this kitten...
**[07:45] Hana**
It's really chowing down.
**[07:47] Sasaki**
It must've been very hungry.
It's only a kitten.
**[07:50] Tamako**
What'll happen to this kitten now?
**[07:54] Hana**
It's wary of us.
**[07:55] Sasaki**
Seems so.
**[07:57] Sasaki**
It can stay here for today. I'll reach out
to someone who works in animal rescue.
**[08:02] Tamako**
I see.
**[08:04] Sasaki**
We don't know if
it's a stray or a runaway yet.
**[08:09] Sasaki**
Its parents might be looking for it.
**[08:10] Hana**
It does look frightened.
Let's give it some space.
**[08:14] Hana**
Well, it seems more like a stray.
**[08:17] Sasaki**
Yeah. A kitty that small
must have struggled.
**[08:20] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, please check in on it
over the course of the day. I'll do the same.
**[08:26] Tamako**
Okay, I'll do that.
**[08:28] Sasaki**
Now then. I'm gonna go wash
and use the flea shampoo.
**[08:32] Hana**
Oh, okay. Gotcha.
**[08:35] Hana**
You should give wherever the kitten
touched a thorough wash, too, Tama-chan.
**[08:40] Tamako**
Right.
**[08:41] Hana**
Since it's a stray,
it could have fleas or mites.
**[08:45] Hana**
Or even some sort of cat virus.
**[08:47] Tamako**
Right...
**[08:48] Hana**
It wasn't showing any symptoms at least.
**[08:52] Hana**
It wasn't sneezing
and it didn't have crusty eyes.
**[08:55] Tamako**
Uh, w-will everything be okay?
**[08:58] Hana**
Uh-huh.
**[08:59] Hana**
That's why it's in quarantine.
**[09:01] Hana**
Once it's calmed down,
we'll take it to the vet for a checkup.
**[09:05] Tamako**
Then, wouldn't it be best for
all of you to keep your distance?
**[09:09] Hana**
Well, we've had our shots, but yeah,
avoiding direct contact is preferable.
**[09:14] Tamako**
Really? And I just brought it here,
completely oblivious to that.
**[09:20] Hana**
It's fine. That little one
got a meal out of it.
**[09:24] Tamako**
Yeah.
**[09:25] Hana**
C'mon. We need to tidy the store.
**[09:28] Tamako**
Oh, thank goodness.
**[09:32] Hana**
Is it your first time rescuing a cat?
**[09:34] Tamako**
Yeah. I couldn't just leave it there.
**[09:37] Hana**
Seems you're fond of cats now.
**[09:42] Tamako**
Will that kitten also learn to speak?
**[09:46] Hana**
I wonder. It depends on the cat.
**[09:50] Hana**
Oh, but a rescue cat taken in by us
probably won't learn to talk.
**[09:56] Tamako**
Why is that?
**[09:57] Hana**
Because of Sasaki-san. He'd definitely find
someone to take good care of them, y'know?
**[10:04] Tamako**
Oh, you're right.
**[10:05] Hana**
If you're owned by someone who cares
for you, you won't learn how to speak.
**[10:10] Hana**
Owners know what your meows mean.
**[10:14] Tamako**
Th-That makes sense.
**[10:16] Hana**
But there are some cats
that can talk even despite that.
**[10:19] Hana**
Anyway, I'll leave the cleaning here
and upstairs to you. Be thorough.
**[10:23] Tamako**
Got it.
**[10:27] Hana**
All right. I need to redo
the cleaning here, too.
**[10:30] Bunzo**
Hana.
**[10:31] Bunzo**
That kitten... Is it okay?
**[10:34] Hana**
It had some food and didn't seem to be hurt.
**[10:39] Hana**
You guys on food prep can't go see
the kitten. It's a stray, you know.
**[10:43] Bunzo**
We know.
**[10:50] Tamako**
Excuse me.
**[10:52] Tamako**
Aren't you going to give the kitten a bath?
**[10:54] Sasaki**
No, we can't.
**[10:56] Sasaki**
We don't know how weak it is,
so absolutely no bath time.
**[11:00] Tamako**
Oh, I see.
**[11:02] Sasaki**
Yeah.
**[11:03] Sasaki**
I know it could have fleas and mites,
**[11:06] Sasaki**
but it needs to be strong
enough to handle a bath.
**[11:10] Sasaki**
Worst-case scenario, it could lead to death.
**[11:13] Tamako**
Really?
**[11:14] Sasaki**
Yup. You did the right thing warming it up
by wrapping it in your clothes.
**[11:21] Tamako**
I was just trying to keep it from running off.
**[11:24] Sasaki**
Well, if the kitten's *really* dirty,
you can wipe it down instead.
**[11:28] Sasaki**
But I don't think it is.
**[11:31] Sasaki**
The best thing to do right now
is leave it alone.
**[11:42] Sabu**
Thank ya very much!
**[11:47] Sasaki**
How's the kitten?
**[11:50] Tamako**
It tired itself out and fell asleep.
**[11:52] Sasaki**
Yeah, it was crying
the whole time we were open.
**[11:55] Tamako**
Really?
**[11:57] Sasaki**
Okay. For now, let's make sure it gets food
and can go to the toilet and so on.
**[12:01] Tamako**
Yeah.
**[12:04] Goshogawara**
Good evening.
**[12:06] Bunzo**
Oh, Ms. Lawyer.
**[12:09] Bunzo**
What brings you here today?
**[12:10] Goshogawara**
I have a document I'd like
Sasaki-san to fill out for me.
**[12:14] Sabu**
*She's wearing normal clothes.*
**[12:40] Krishna**
Ah, wait!
**[12:48] Sabu**
Hey!
**[12:53] Goshogawara**
Huh?
**[13:04] Bunzo**
Oh, I'm so sorry.
**[13:06] Bunzo**
We're taking care of
that little stray right now...
**[13:11] Bunzo**
Huh? They're both calm?
**[13:13] Sabu**
You all right?
**[13:18] Goshogawara**
Please let me adopt this kitten!
**[13:21] Bunzo**
Huh? Well, uh... How do I...
**[13:26] Hana**
Ah, looks like that little one
won't have to learn to talk now.
**[13:31] Hana**
Look, she's already smitten.
**[13:33] Tamako**
You're right.
**[13:36] Sign**
My Specialty
**[13:43] Tamako**
All right.
**[13:45] Tamako**
I think that's it for the cleaning.
**[13:49] Tamako**
Why's Sabu-san so scared
of the vacuum cleaner?
**[13:55] Sabu**
Don't come near me!
**[14:01] Tamako**
Krishna-san, I'm done with the cleaning.
**[14:04] Tamako**
I'll help you now.
**[14:05] Krishna**
Okay.
**[14:07] Krishna**
Then, you can help me with the noodles.
**[14:10] Krishna**
It's all ready for you.
**[14:11] Tamako**
Okay.
**[14:15] Tamako**
Are you going to make
the tiger paw-made noodles?
**[14:18] Krishna**
Uh-huh.
**[14:20] Krishna**
I need to hurry up and get used to
making the thin noodles for the new menu.
**[14:25] Tamako**
Oh, yeah. You cut those thin noodles by hand.
**[14:30] Tamako**
That's amazing, Krishna-san.
**[14:32] Tamako**
You're an impressive noodle maker
that even takes on new challenges.
**[14:38] Krishna**
What are you talking about?
**[14:40] Krishna**
It's all thanks to you, Tamako-san.
**[14:42] Tamako**
What?
**[14:43] Krishna**
Since you take care of
the machine-made noodles,
**[14:46] Krishna**
I can dedicate much more time
to my paw-made noodles.
**[14:50] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko's
noodle chef, Krishna,
pours her heart and soul
into every batch
**[14:50] Sign**
Made with
tiger paw-made
noodles
**[14:50] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[14:50] Sign**
Akaneko
Special Ramen
1,800 Yen
**[14:50] Krishna**
And that poster you made increased
sales of the special, Tamako-san.
**[14:57] Krishna**
That's why I'm able to try out new things.
**[15:02] Krishna**
See?
**[15:03] Krishna**
It's all thanks to you, Tamako-san.
**[15:05] Tamako**
Oh, no...
**[15:07] Krishna**
Although it's kind of embarrassing
calling them "tiger paw-made noodles."
**[15:12] Tamako**
S-Sorry about that.
**[15:15] Krishna**
Just kidding.
**[15:25] Tamako**
Krishna-san.
**[15:26] Krishna**
Yes?
**[15:26] Tamako**
Where did you learn how to make noodles?
**[15:30] Krishna**
I'm mainly self-taught.
**[15:32] Tamako**
What?
**[15:33] Krishna**
There are plenty of books and videos
out there to use as reference.
**[15:37] Krishna**
Though it did take some trial and error
before I eventually got the hang of it.
**[15:42] Tamako**
That's impressive.
**[15:44] Krishna**
Oh, though...
**[15:46] Krishna**
I did *try* to contact a few professionals
and well-known stores, too.
**[15:50] Krishna**
I asked them, "Could you
teach me about noodle making?"
**[15:53] Tamako**
H-How'd that go?
**[15:55] Krishna**
Whenever I said, "I'm a tiger,"
they thought it was a prank call,
**[16:00] Krishna**
so I didn't really get anywhere.
**[16:03] Tamako**
Oh, I see.
**[16:07] Krishna**
But I'm pretty proud of
my work. Sabu-san said:
**[16:12] Sabu**
These are the best noodles
I've had in my whole life!
**[16:15] Krishna**
That's what he said.
**[16:18] Tamako**
Sabu-san said that?
**[16:20] Krishna**
When he was a stray, he used to hang around
Chinatown, so he has quite a refined palate.
**[16:25] Tamako**
Wow.
**[16:26] Krishna**
Though cats really shouldn't be
eating human food in the first place.
**[16:33] Krishna**
Now then.
**[16:35] Krishna**
Sorry, Tamako-san, but I need to
focus on making my noodles now.
**[16:39] Tamako**
Of course.
**[16:47] Tamako**
All right. All done.
**[16:48] Krishna**
No!
**[16:49] Krishna**
I can't sell these like this!
**[16:54] Krishna**
O-Oh, sorry.
**[16:56] Krishna**
I just can't seem to cut
these thin noodles right.
**[17:08] Hana**
What's wrong? Why are you
making such a racket?
**[17:10] Krishna**
I can't get the thin noodles
for that new menu item right.
**[17:18] Sasaki**
Yeah, the thickness *is*
kinda all over the place.
**[17:21] Hana**
Then, why don't you leave
the cutting to the machine?
**[17:24] Krishna**
I-I can't do that! They wouldn't be
tiger paw-made noodles then.
**[17:29] Hana**
Why not? *You're* still the one making them.
**[17:32] Sign**
Teeheehee
**[17:32] Hana**
No one will know.
And it's not like you're lying.
**[17:36] Hana**
You should take it easy.
**[17:37] Krishna**
Y-You're a little shoulder devil.
**[17:40] Krishna**
N-No, I won't do it! I've got my pride
as a noodle-making tiger!
**[17:45] Hana**
Well, I figured that might be the case.
**[17:48] Sasaki**
Then, maybe it'd be better to limit
the number of orders of this new item.
**[17:54] Bunzo**
If you change the water ratio and harden
the noodles, it might make it easier to cut.
**[17:59] Bunzo**
It'll likely affect the texture
and the taste though.
**[18:04] Bunzo**
Krishna.
**[18:05] Bunzo**
When's the last time
you sharpened this knife?
**[18:08] Krishna**
What?
**[18:10] Krishna**
A-A while ago?
**[18:12] Krishna**
It's too difficult for me, so...
**[18:14] Bunzo**
You shouldn't neglect it.
**[18:17] Bunzo**
I'll sharpen it real quick for you.
**[18:23] Bunzo**
Give it a try now.
**[18:28] Krishna**
Cutting's so much easier!
I think I can do it now.
**[18:31] Bunzo**
Oh, yeah?
**[18:32] Krishna**
That's the boss for you.
**[18:35] Bunzo**
Sharpening knives is my specialty.
**[18:37] Bunzo**
It was my first job when I started out.
**[18:41] Sabu**
It's almost time to open!
What're you all doing?
**[20:16] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[20:17] Hana**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[20:21] Bunzo**
After "Vague Memories."
**[20:26] Bunzo**
Sorry that it's so vague.
**[20:28] Sign**
Akaneko
**[20:34] Woman**
Our little Pudding-chan's doing well, too.
**[20:37] Predecessor**
Is that right? I can't thank you enough.
**[20:41] Woman**
Not at all. Tart seems to be doing well, too.
**[20:46] Predecessor**
Bunzo.
**[20:47] Woman**
What?
**[20:48] Predecessor**
This one's named Bunzo now.
**[20:51] Bunzo**
Meow.
**[20:53] Sabu**
A little extra!
**[20:55] Sasaki**
Just a little.
**[20:56] Bunzo**
Hey! Our trash has been messed with.
**[21:00] Bunzo**
Since our bin keeps being rummaged through
lately, I want a bigger metal dumpster.
**[21:06] Bunzo**
It'll be harder to open.
**[21:08] Sasaki**
Ah, you're right.
Yeah, I think it's necessary. Gotcha.
**[21:15] Sasaki**
You okay? Can you open it?
**[21:18] Bunzo**
Yeah, this'll do.
**[21:20] Bunzo**
This way, cats without proper training
won't be able to open it.
**[21:25] Sasaki**
I wonder how that black stray
you saw is doing, Bunzo-kun.
**[21:30] Sasaki**
Is he getting enough to eat?
**[21:32] Bunzo**
But letting him rummage through
our leftovers will cause issues.
**[21:36] Bunzo**
Plus, it's bad for his health.
**[21:39] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[21:41] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:47] Tamako**
After "It Depends on the Cat."
**[21:49] Tamako**
I'm still worried.
**[21:52] Tamako**
Oh, it peed on my top.
**[21:54] Sasaki**
Uh, sorry about that.
**[21:56] Tamako**
It's okay.
**[22:02] Krishna**
*So tiny! So cute!*
**[22:04] Sasaki**
We're letting it stay here tonight,
then taking it to the vet tomorrow.
**[22:11] Goshogawara**
I'll go with you!
**[22:13] Sasaki**
But what about your work?
**[22:14] Goshogawara**
I'll take the day off!
**[22:16] Kitten**
Mew.
**[22:18] Sign**
The Daily Akaneko
**[22:20] Sasaki**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:23] Krishna; Bunzo**
After "My Specialty."
**[22:26] Krishna**
What's everyone's specialty?
**[22:30] Krishna**
Before entering the noodle-making room,
**[22:32] Krishna**
please remove as much dust and hair
from yourself as you can, just in case.
**[22:37] Bunzo**
Listen up.
**[22:38] Bunzo**
First, you wet the whetstones, then rub them
together to coat them with grinding powder.
**[22:45] Krishna**
Whetstone...
**[22:47] Bunzo**
I can't sharpen the knife holding it like this,
but you should be able to, Krishna.
**[22:52] Sign**
World of Noodles
**[22:52] Krishna**
Um, and then? Well, you see, I'm a tiger.
**[22:57] Krishna**
Oh, um, no... You know, the feline kind.
**[23:00] Krishna**
No, this is not a prank.
**[23:04] Sabu**
*It sounds like they're having fun over there.*
**[23:07] Sabu**
* I'll go get them 10 minutes*
* before we open. Good idea, me.*
**[23:11] Hana**
A real pro only needs to use
70% of their power at all times.
**[23:16] Hana**
If you push yourself and try to use 100%,
you won't be able to keep it up.
# E12 - Choose the Team! / As Always, Thanks for Coming / Congratulations
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G4VUQ5J4P/choose-the-team--as-always-thanks-for-coming--congratulations)
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**[00:00] Sign**
"That's enough fur.
The cat's covered in ash, sir,"
has a nice ring to it.
— T.K. Angus
**[00:05] Narrator**
* The old saying goes: "That's enough fur.*
* The cat's covered in ash, sir."*
**[00:11] Narrator**
* It's a humorous rhyme*
* that means something's enough.*
**[00:14] Narrator**
* But while it's true that cats are covered*
* in fur, it's rare to see cats covered in ash.*
**[00:21] Narrator**
* In the olden days, households*
* mostly had kamado stoves,*
**[00:24] Narrator**
* and cats warming themselves on one*
* in winter was a common sight.*
**[00:28] Narrator**
* This is why haiku poems have winter*
* phrases like "stove cat" and "ashen cat."*
**[00:35] Narrator**
*This is a ramen shop run by cats.*
**[00:36] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:39] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:39] Narrator**
*It's called "Ramen Akaneko."*
**[00:41] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:42] Narrator**
* It's a place that's supported*
* by many cat lovers.*
**[00:43] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[00:48] Broadcaster**
*It's the second Predator Cup!*
**[00:50] Broadcaster**
* Morituke Cat is being cornered by*
* Team Red Tail! What will he do?*
**[00:55] Commenter**
* Time's running out. He could do*
* with finding a better position.*
**[00:59] Announcer**
* Team Red Tail is taking the initiative*
* and preventing that from happening.*
**[01:03] Commenter**
* He's still trying to find a good spot,*
* but the sniper is making it difficult.*
**[01:08] Announcer**
* If I were Morituke Cat,*
* I'd want to press on.*
**[01:11] Commenter**
*But they're not letting him.*
**[01:13] Announcer**
* The final act begins!*
* The battlefield has gotten smaller!*
**[01:17] Commenter**
* Wow, Red Tail's in a great spot.*
* Morituke has to make his move now.*
**[01:22] Announcer**
*Morituke Cat goes for it!*
**[01:24] Announcer**
*Team Red Tail attacks!*
**[01:27] Commenter**
*He dodged* and *countered?
Wow! What skills!*
**[01:30] Announcer**
*Red Tail's down a player!*
**[01:32] Announcer**
*What now?*
**[01:33] Commenter**
* Ah, there's no time.*
* Red Tail's cooling their jets.*
**[01:35] Announcer**
*Will Morituke Cat go after them? Will he?*
**[01:39] Announcer**
*He did!*
**[01:40] Announcer**
*Nice dodging!*
**[01:43] Announcer**
*Ah, but here comes a sniper!*
**[01:46] Announcer**
*Morituke Cat is down!*
**[01:49] Announcer**
* The final individual player of the*
* tournament is eliminated in the second round.*
**[01:49] Tamako**
Oh no, Sabu-san...
**[01:54] Tamako**
Sabu-san lost.
**[01:56] Announcer**
*But that was a magnificent fight.*
**[01:59] Announcer**
* He put up a real challenge*
* against the pro teams.*
**[02:02] Commenter**
* But in the end, Team Red Tail's*
* moves were too well-planned.*
**[02:07] Commenter**
* Their strategy worked well*
* for the team's interests.*
**[02:10] Tamako**
No fair.
**[02:11] Announcer**
* Rumor has it Morituke Cat once ignored*
* an invitation to join Team Red Tail.*
**[02:17] Tamako**
Huh?
**[02:17] Commenter**
*I wonder...*
**[02:19] Commenter**
* If he was good enough to be scouted,*
* they must've also thoroughly researched him.*
**[02:23] Announcer**
* Morituke Cat is shrouded in mystery, never*
* exposing his true identity to the public.*
**[02:28] Announcer**
*Some say he might be just a kid.*
**[02:31] Commenter**
*Who knows?*
**[02:33] Commenter**
* Looks like it's time for*
* Red Tail's victory interview.*
**[02:40] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[04:16] Tamako**
Sabu-san.
**[04:18] Tamako**
Too bad about the Predator Cup.
**[04:21] Sabu**
Oh, you watched it?
**[04:24] Sabu**
It was a good game.
**[04:26] Sabu**
I was super nervous, too.
**[04:28] Sabu**
But that's how far my skills go.
**[04:30] Tamako**
But you were being targeted so much.
**[04:35] Tamako**
And your opponent was a whole team.
Don't you think that was unfair?
**[04:38] Sabu**
Nah, that's just how it goes.
**[04:41] Sabu**
It's normal for people to form teams to win.
**[04:44] Sabu**
I had a handicap for playing solo, too.
The loss was on me.
**[04:48] Tamako**
Sabu-san, you're a good person.
Or rather, a good cat.
**[04:52] Sabu**
Nope! I'm super bummed!
**[04:55] Sabu**
I spent a lot of time on it, too,
and my best strategy was *still* beaten!
**[05:02] Tamako**
Oh, that reminds me.
**[05:05] Tamako**
The announcer mentioned you once ignored
your opponent's invitation to join them.
**[05:09] Sabu**
Huh? An invite from Red Tail?
**[05:13] Sabu**
I dunno anything about that.
**[05:14] Tamako**
So it was just a rumor?
**[05:17] Sabu**
Yeah, um, probably.
**[05:20] Sabu**
I'm not very good at reading,
so I haven't checked my...
**[05:24] Sabu**
Yeah, no way.
**[05:33] Sabu**
Um...
**[05:36] Sabu**
Can I go check my emails real quick?
**[05:40] Tamako**
Oh, sure. Go right ahead.
**[05:48] Tamako**
*Maybe I shouldn't have said that.*
**[05:52] Tamako**
*But if he really* was *invited to join...*
**[05:55] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[05:58] Sasaki**
Thank you for coming.
**[06:03] Hana**
Hm? Sabu-chan,
you forgot the paw pad nori.
**[06:07] Sabu**
Oh, whoops!
**[06:08] Sabu**
I'll fix that now!
**[06:10] Bunzo**
Sabu, you made three shoyu.
One was supposed to be light broth.
**[06:15] Sabu**
Ah, sorry! I'll fix that now!
**[06:17] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan.
**[06:18] Sasaki**
Is the gyoza to-go ready?
**[06:20] Sabu**
Aw, shoot!
**[06:22] Sabu**
Oh, good. They're not burned.
**[06:24] Sabu**
That was close.
**[06:32] Bunzo**
Calm down.
**[06:33] Bunzo**
Don't worry about the ramen.
Focus on the gyoza.
**[06:37] Bunzo**
Take your time.
**[06:38] Sabu**
O-Okay.
**[06:40] Sasaki**
Here's the takeout box.
**[06:42] Sabu**
'Kay. Thanks.
**[06:46] Sabu**
Thanks for coming!
**[06:50] Hana**
Sabu-chan.
**[06:52] Sasaki**
Sabu-chan, are you all right?
**[06:54] Hana**
What's with you today? Feeling sick?
**[06:57] Sabu**
Oh, uh, no, I-I'm okay.
**[07:01] Sabu**
You see, I lost a gaming
competition yesterday.
**[07:05] Sabu**
I was so frustrated I couldn't sleep.
**[07:08] Sabu**
Sorry 'bout that.
**[07:09] Sasaki**
Is that so?
**[07:10] Sasaki**
That's a shame.
But you still need to get your sleep.
**[07:15] Sabu**
Sorry 'bout that.
**[07:16] Hana**
And here I was,
worried something had happened.
**[07:19] Bunzo**
I don't know a lot about games,
but it made you feel that frustrated?
**[07:23] Sasaki**
You sure you're okay?
Should we do the cleaning?
**[07:26] Sabu**
No, no, it's okay. I'm fine.
**[07:36] Tamako**
S-Sabu-san, um...
**[07:39] Sabu**
I did receive the email.
**[07:42] Tamako**
The pro team's invite?
**[07:45] Sabu**
Yup.
**[07:47] Sabu**
Well, I'm still going to decline.
**[07:49] Tamako**
Huh?
**[07:50] Sabu**
I'd rather be a part of this team.
**[07:54] Sign**
As Always, Thanks for Coming!
**[08:04] Sabu**
Order up!
**[08:07] Superior**
Oh, there's cats!
**[08:10] Sabu**
Welcome!
**[08:11] Superior**
Huh? The cats make the ramen?
**[08:17] Sasaki**
Welcome.
**[08:21] Superior**
Is this allowed?
Won't there be hair in the food?
**[08:26] Subordinate**
There's a notice about that here.
**[08:29] Sasaki**
We take the utmost care.
**[08:33] Superior**
Huh. Well, whatever. I'm hungry.
**[08:37] Superior**
Okay, we'll have two shoyu ramen.
**[08:41] Sasaki**
Certainly.
**[08:45] Ishida**
*Hey now...*
**[08:46] Sasaki**
Ah, sir.
**[08:49] Superior**
What? I can't even use an e-cig?
**[08:53] Sasaki**
Please refrain from doing so.
**[08:54] Superior**
Tsk. It sure is hard being a smoker.
**[09:01] Subordinate**
*He's too drunk.*
**[09:04] Superior**
Huh? Hey...
**[09:07] Superior**
Aren't you Yashiro?
**[09:09] Tamako**
No, I'm not.
**[09:12] Superior**
That's your voice!
**[09:14] Superior**
What's this? Why so cold?
I can tell just by looking at you.
**[09:24] Superior**
Huh? What?
**[09:25] Superior**
Do you run this place?
**[09:28] Superior**
You're so crooked,
making these cats work for you.
**[09:32] Sasaki**
Sir, please refrain from
excessively bothering our staff.
**[09:38] Superior**
Huh? But we know each other.
**[09:41] Superior**
Wait, "staff"?
**[09:43] Superior**
So the cat's in charge? Not Yashiro?
**[09:46] Sasaki**
Our store is managed by cats.
**[09:50] Superior**
So cats can get business licenses? Wow.
**[09:54] Superior**
*How long does it take?!*
**[09:55] Superior**
*Hurry it up.*
**[09:56] Superior**
*You're useless!*
**[09:57] Superior**
*Just do as you're told!*
**[09:58] Superior**
*Why do you always need telling?*
**[10:00] Superior**
*You're late!*
**[10:00] Superior**
*It's your fault you misheard.*
**[10:02] Superior**
*Take a guess.*
**[10:03] Superior**
*It's common sense.*
**[10:04] Superior**
*Use that brain of yours!*
**[10:06] Superior**
This one here used to work under me.
**[10:08] Superior**
She quit outta nowhere one day.
**[10:11] Superior**
So after all the effort I put in, working
you to the bone, you work for cats now?
**[10:25] Superior**
But man, what a riot that you're
working for cats now. Hilarious.
**[10:30] Superior**
You're really something—
**[10:31] Tamako**
That's enough out of you!
**[10:36] Tamako**
This is a much healthier workplace.
**[10:39] Tamako**
It's one thing to make fun of me,
but don't you dare insult this shop!
**[10:46] Superior**
What was that? You think
you can say that to a customer?
**[10:49] Ishida**
You're so loud, man.
**[10:51] Fujihara**
You're so lame.
**[10:53] Superior**
What?
**[10:55] Fujiwara**
If you wanna get drunk and
mess around, go somewhere else.
**[10:58] Bunzo**
We also have the right to refuse service.
**[11:03] Bunzo**
If you're going to make fun of one of us,
**[11:06] Bunzo**
then get out!
**[11:07] Superior**
What?
**[11:08] Superior**
How dare you!
**[11:09] Superior**
Who do you think you are?!
**[11:14] Superior**
Isn't the customer always right?!
**[11:22] Superior**
A-A tiger?
**[11:24] Subordinate**
Sir, let's go. This is bad!
**[11:27] Superior**
What's up with this place?
**[11:29] Bunzo**
We're a ramen shop run by cats!
Got a problem with that?
**[11:38] Subordinate**
C'mon!
**[11:45] Sabu**
Hmph!
**[11:49] Tamako**
Ah, I'm... I'm so sorry—
**[11:53] Hana**
Sorry for the disturbance, meow!
**[11:55] Hana**
As an apology, there's 100 yen off
everything right now, meow!
**[11:59] Sasaki**
Huh?!
**[12:01] Sakura**
Excuse me! Can I get another special?
**[12:05] Taki**
And rice.
**[12:06] Bunzo; Sabu; Hana**
Meow!
**[12:19] Sasaki**
Bunzo-kun.
**[12:20] Bunzo**
Hm?
**[12:21] Sasaki**
Don't you think it's time?
Yashiro-san, I mean.
**[12:27] Bunzo**
You're right.
**[12:30] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[12:33] Sign**
Congratulations
**[12:41] Mikio**
That should do it.
**[12:42] Mikio**
Sorry to take up your time
before your shift.
**[12:46] Tamako**
Not at all.
**[12:50] Tamako**
Terada-san, are you formally
Ramen Akaneko's lawyer?
**[12:56] Mikio**
Well, we don't have a contract as such.
**[13:00] Mikio**
But since I've known
Sasaki-san for a long time...
**[13:03] Mikio**
Well...
**[13:06] Mikio**
What exactly have you heard from Sasaki-san?
**[13:09] Tamako**
I heard that you helped
with his inheritance.
**[13:13] Mikio**
Oh, so you know about that.
**[13:16] Mikio**
I was originally the family lawyer
for Sasaki-san's owner.
**[13:23] Mikio**
She was also my friend.
**[13:25] Mikio**
As a first-generation business owner,
she ran her business successfully.
**[13:32] Mikio**
But she fell ill at a young age
and passed away.
**[13:37] Mikio**
She left her whole estate
to her cat, Sasaki-san.
**[13:44] Mikio**
Due to her sudden illness,
her mental state became unstable.
**[13:50] Mikio**
She wouldn't let people near her.
**[13:53] Mikio**
Only her cat, Sasaki-san,
was allowed by her side.
**[13:56] Mikio**
He took it upon himself to take care of her.
**[14:00] Mikio**
Right up until she passed.
**[14:05] Mikio**
While in hospital, she asked me
**[14:08] Mikio**
to make sure her cat, Sasaki-san,
got his full inheritance without fail.
**[14:17] Mikio**
Naturally, I saw he did.
**[14:19] Sign**
Donate Blood
**[14:19] Sign**
Thank you for
your cooperation
**[14:19] Mikio**
He really gave it his all to care for her.
**[14:22] Mikio**
He worked so hard.
**[14:25] Mikio**
And I saw with my own eyes
how his heartfelt efforts helped her.
**[14:35] Mikio**
Oh dear.
**[14:37] Mikio**
The older I get, the harder
it is to hold back the tears.
**[14:39] Mikio**
I'm sorry. How embarrassing.
**[14:42] Tamako**
Not at all.
**[14:44] Mikio**
Well, putting the past aside...
**[14:48] Mikio**
How's work been going?
Is there anything on your mind?
**[14:56] Tamako**
Well, recently...
**[14:58] Tamako**
Everyone at Akaneko
is so cute to me now.
**[15:03] Tamako**
It's like I'm becoming more
and more of a cat person.
**[15:07] Tamako**
In my initial interview,
I said I wasn't a cat person,
**[15:12] Tamako**
since it was part of the requirements.
**[15:25] Mikio**
Excuse me. It's all right
because it's you, Yashiro-san.
**[15:32] Mikio**
Even if you're a cat person,
**[15:33] Mikio**
you're not the type to cause trouble
in the workplace, right?
**[15:37] Tamako**
But...
**[15:40] Mikio**
Sasaki-san told me whether you're with
a person or a cat, or a man or woman,
**[15:48] Mikio**
your attitude never changes,
and you're always polite and considerate.
**[15:53] Mikio**
You're a very sincere person.
**[15:57] Mikio**
"I'm really glad Yashiro-san
came to work at Ramen Akaneko."
**[16:02] Mikio**
"I want to continue building a workplace
Yashiro-san would choose." That's what he said.
**[16:07] Tamako**
But that's...
**[16:19] Tamako**
Oh, um, sorry. I need to get going.
**[16:22] Mikio**
Ah, sure. You're good to go.
**[16:26] Mikio**
I'll take care of the rest.
**[16:29] Mikio**
Congratulations. Do your best.
**[16:43] Mikio**
Sasaki-san, it's Terada.
**[16:46] Mikio**
Uh-huh. Yes.
**[16:48] Mikio**
Yes, no problem.
**[16:50] Mikio**
Sure. I'll call again.
**[16:52] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[16:55] Sign**
Open
**[16:59] Tamako**
Hello—
**[17:02] Hana;Krishna; Sabu; Sasaki**
Ready...
**[17:04] Hana;Krishna; Sabu; Sasaki**
Congratulations on becoming a full-timer!
**[17:09] Hana**
You did it!
**[17:10] Hana**
You're our first ever
permanent human staff.
**[17:13] Krishna**
Congratulations. I'm so happy for you.
**[17:17] Sabu**
Congrats! I'm so glad!
**[17:20] Sasaki**
We look forward to
continuing working with you.
**[17:24] Tamako**
Thank you so much. I'll do my best!
**[17:27] Tamako**
I'll be in your care from now on!
**[17:33] Bunzo**
We're counting on you, Yashiro-san.
**[17:36] Tamako**
Yes! Thanks for having me!
**[17:39] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:40] Bunzo**
All right. Time to prep for the evening.
**[17:43] All**
Meow!
**[17:44] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:44] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:45] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:45] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:46] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[17:56] Tamako**
*Auntie, how are you?*
**[17:59] Tamako**
*I'm doing well.*
**[18:00] Tamako**
* I was able to become a permanent*
* employee at Ramen Akaneko,*
**[18:04] Tamako**
*the place you introduced me to.*
**[18:07] Tamako**
* You told me I'd most likely be*
* helping out at the cat ramen place.*
**[18:11] Tamako**
* However, my main duty*
* is actually brushing the cat staff.*
**[18:15] Tamako**
* All the cats underwent special training to*
* make sure their fur doesn't get in the ramen.*
**[18:21] Tamako**
*They do it through sheer spirit.*
**[18:24] Tamako**
* But in reality,*
* they're just doing their best.*
**[18:27] Tamako**
* Now, they happily let me brush*
* their loose fur away.*
**[18:31] Tamako**
* Most of the customers that visit*
* Ramen Akaneko are cat lovers.*
**[18:34] Tamako**
*They're all very nice to cats.*
**[18:37] Tamako**
*Sometimes, we get troublesome customers...*
**[18:40] Tamako**
* But whenever that happens,*
* we work together to handle the problem.*
**[19:20] Tamako**
*Our store may be special to cat lovers,*
**[19:25] Tamako**
* but the reason it's so special is because*
* the cats work earnestly to make it that way.*
**[19:33] Tamako**
* It might be me, not the customers, who finds*
* the most comfort in seeing that side of them.*
**[19:39] Tamako**
*Auntie...*
**[19:41] Tamako**
* Thank you for introducing me*
* to Ramen Akaneko.*
**[19:47] Tamako**
*I'll do my best from now on, too.*
**[19:50] Tamako**
*Tamako.*
**[19:55] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, you got a minute?
**[19:57] Tamako**
Coming.
**[20:08] Sign**
Ramen Akaneko
**[21:44] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[21:45] Tamako**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[21:50] Sabu**
After "Choose the Team!"
**[21:54] Sasaki**
It's rare for Sabu-chan
to mess up like that.
**[21:57] Hana**
Yeah. I'm worried something's up.
**[22:02] Tamako**
Is it really okay that you're not
pursuing becoming a pro gamer?
**[22:06] Sabu**
I get tired of games pretty easily.
**[22:08] Sabu**
Plus, I can't focus with
others around me, so nah.
**[22:12] Sabu**
It's mainly for me to take a breather.
**[22:14] Bunzo**
I've seen a game competition before, too.
**[22:18] Sabu**
Seriously? I never would've guessed.
**[22:21] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[22:23] Bunzo**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:26] Tamako**
After "As Always, Thanks for Coming."
**[22:32] Sasaki**
Yashiro-san, I'm happy you got
angry for the sake of the store,
**[22:37] Sasaki**
but you need to get angry
for your own sake, too.
**[22:39] Hana**
Yeah! I was motioning at you
for that reason, you know.
**[22:43] Tamako**
R-Right.
**[22:45] Fujihara**
Young man, want some gyoza? My treat.
**[22:49] Ishida**
Huh?
**[22:50] Sabu**
It's 100 yen off!
**[22:52] Sign**
The Daily
Akaneko
**[22:54] All**
The Daily Akaneko.
**[22:58] Tamako**
After "Congratulations."
**[23:01] Sasaki**
I'll be in your care.
**[23:04] Sign**
Before the Course
**[23:05] Man**
* Making a cat provide care and medical*
* treatment. Something's not right here.*
**[23:09] Sign**
After
the Course
**[23:10] Woman**
You worked so hard.
**[23:13] Woman**
Really... You'll do just great.
**[23:17] Hana**
Now that you're a permanent employee,
be sure to call Sasaki-san "manager."
**[23:22] Tamako**
Huh?
**[23:23] Sasaki**
What?!
**[23:24] Hana**
I'm kidding.
**[23:27] All**
From all of us at Ramen Akaneko,
we look forward to seeing you again.