Dogs & Cats (犬猫)

Isn't this a little big?

When they boil they'll shrink to the right size.

See you should really...

- Hey! That's enough! -That's dangerous!

Stay out of my way.

Fine.

Itadakimasu.

Where's my spoon?

Hmm?

Your spoon?

Do you want me to bring it to you?

What about this?

Spoon.

Spoon.

I'll get it. It tends to stick.

Isn't the weather nice?

Yeah.

What happened to your hand?

This?

I shut a window on it and "blam" it was cut.

That looks painful!

Milk?

Do you have lemon?

Lemon? Let me see.

You know from a long time ago...

If I got annoyed or angry I would get hurt really easily.

Guess I get distracted.

Thanks.

So, do you think you can live alone?

Of course, Have a nice time and don't worry.

I'll be worried.

But you know, they say if people

get annoyed or angry

and they see their own blood they become relaxed.

- Really? - Did you know that?

- No. - I just heard it recently.

I thought you quit.

I quit until yesterday, for 2 weeks.

Where's my tea?

- Huh? - I want some tea.

- Tea? - Yeah.

Huh?

Okay.

Oh, Suzu.

Yeah?

Do you want some crushed ice?

No.

Grilled yam. Stone grilled yam.

Grilled... Grilled yam.

Suzu.

Suzu.

Inuneko (Dogs and Cats)

Now all I need is some cardboard boxes and tape.

You're awfully quiet. You must be hungry.

How did you know?

Because when you're quiet

it either means you're hungry or tired.

That's mean!

I know you well.

Where can we get cardboard boxes?

- Excuse me. - We need some boxes.

Oh, you can have any of these here.

Take what you need.

Thank you.

- Go ahead. - Thank you.

There are so many. Wow.

Abe, I think these are too small.

And if they're too big you can't take them with you.

Oh, right. I see what you mean.

Let's find ones that are just right.

1... 2.

Ahh, look out!

Oh no.

A cell phone fell!

Abe.

Hmm?

Why did you decide to study abroad?

Well, really I decided to study photography.

Hmm...

Then why did you choose China?

The 21st century is the century of China, don't you think?

- Oh yeah? - Yeah.

But it must be nice

knowing what you want to do.

Not really, if you think about what you really want to do

too much it gets confusing.

I think it's best to not think and just do it.

Hmm. But it's still amazing.

Coming!

Oh, it's been a long time.

It has.

- Here. - Thanks.

Have some lemon.

So, Abe...

Something happened and now I'm homeless.

Homeless?

Yeah, I don't have anywhere to stay tonight.

What about Furuta?

I think it's his work.

He said something about writing a serial for a magazine.

Hmmm...

Well, I'm going to China tomorrow.

Tomorrow? You mean tomorrow, tomorrow?

Yeah.

I'm going to a photography school for 1 year.

Wow.

So I asked Yoko to look after my place while I'm gone.

It's okay with me if you stay, if Yoko doesn't mind.

But it's okay with you, Abe?

Yeah.

Alright!

Oh, yeah.

I brought you a present.

What's that?

One for you, one for you, and one for me.

One for each of us.

How did you know that I was here?

How have you been?

Have you been mad at me the whole time?

I really have nowhere to go.

I ran away.

Can I please live here with you?

No.

Don't just stand there give me a hand.

Move the table over there.

Here.

I only have one futon.

When I was dumped I threw it away.

What a waste, you could've sold it.

Here, Suzu, take this side.

That type of futon is "burnable trash".

You're so ignorant of the real world you should be ashamed.

Futons are "bulky trash".

Right?

You should remember that.

Futons are bulky trash, I got it.

This is so heavy.

That's a long way.

Here we go.

Hey! Hold on to it, Suzu!

- I am, I am. - You're not lifting you just have your hand there.

You're not doing it.

Suzu's side is dragging us down.

- Can we put it down? - My hand hurts.

Do it right!

Okay, I'll hold it tight.

Here we go.

I have to send a fax from a convenience store.

Where at?

On the other side. I didn't let the school know I was coming today.

What?

I need to check if I can get a room in the dorm.

What if you can't?

Hmm...

I'll be homeless.

What?

Homeless, Abe?

I don't think that'll work out.

You're right. That's why I need to send a fax.

You're cutting it close.

Can you send an international fax from a convenience store?

Can you?

Mu, Mu.

Are you giving her all of it?

Shouldn't I?

No.

Move the table and stuff.

Here goes.

It's amazing what Abe is doing.

She's different from us.

Are you including me in that "us"?

Yeah.

Hey, do it right.

I did.

It's messy.

Huh?

Like this.

You want the pillow on that side?

- Is it bad? - It'll be cold over there.

Fine, you sleep the other way.

Okay, I'll be over here.

Yoko.

What are you up to?

I came to check out a book.

My friend lives nearby.

While she's studying abroad I'm looking after her place.

Oh yeah?

What about you?

My heater broke so I came here to warm up.

I see.

Are you going to check out that book?

I'm thinking about it.

Are you going to check anything out, Mitaka?

Me? Why?

This is a library.

I was wondering what type of books you read.

I don't read books.

Huh? Didn't you say you wanted to be a novelist?

Do I have to read books to be a novelist?

Hmm, I wonder.