My Roommate is a Cat (同居人はひざ、時々、頭のうえ。)

The first volume of your book is finally being released!

I brought a few ideas for cover designs.

A lot of your readers are younger folks,

so maybe a design like this would be good?

Then again, this one is hard-hitting and fits the story's image.

Oh, but I'm personally fond of this one...

It's so hard to choose!

Really?

Most things are pointless to stress over.

I just want to live my life quietly

and not make waves unnecessarily.

Oh, and there's one other thing I wanted to ask you about...

Mikazuki-sensei's New Printed Work "Shining in the Dark of Night" Commemorative Autograph Event

An autograph event commemorating the release.

There was a strong demand from both the stores and our sales department

to hold an autograph event on the release day. It'll be held at—

I can't.

I refuse.

An autograph event is out of the question!

I make it a point to avoid anything I can't control!

W-Well, I had a feeling that would be your answer.

All right, then. It's a shame, but I'll inform the sales department.

You're not answering that?

I'm sure it's just a solicitor.

Er, but...

It's fine.

I-I'll politely turn them down for you!

Huh?

Uh, okay...

But sometimes, people you can't control...

Hey, Subaru!

It was Hiroto-kun!

We'll be hanging out for a while!

...will attack you without warning!

My Roommate is a Cat

Ones Who Can't Be Controlled

Kids?!

Go on, you three. Say hi to Subaru.

Okay!

Nice to meet you! I'm Yasaka Hayato, and I'm in third grade!

I'm Yasaka Narumi, and I'm also in third grade!

As you can probably tell, Hayato and Narumi are twins.

And this is...

Misora. I'm thwee.

Very good! You can say that all by yourself!

Me and Narumi are nine!

Our parents will be away overnight since something urgent came up,

Oh, really? You're all so adorable!

so I left work early to take care of the runts.

And after I told them about Haru, they were dying to come see her.

I'm used to having you come over, but this is...

Oh, yeah. You've never met them before, have you?

Who's that?!

Oh, I think you've met Nagisa before.

It's been a while, though.

Bubby!

Bubby!

I told you, you can't come.

No! I wanna go, too!

Oh...

It's good to see you again.

Sorry for bringing so many people over without notice.

Er...

So where's Haru-chan?

Uh... Sh-She's around somewhere, I think...

All right! Let's find Haru-chan!

Yeah!

Where do you think she is?

I wanna see her now!

Okay! I'll look for her with you!

Yeah!

Kawase-san...

Oh! I found Haru-chan!

She's over there!

She ran away!

Wait!

Aw, she's cute!

Hey, don't do that.

Kawase-san...

Yes?!

Oh, God! I wanna go play with Haru-chan, too!

I wanna join them!

Why don't we take a break?

Okay!

Haru-chan!

I guess I'll put some coffee on...

Oh, Subaru.

Nothing in your fridge as usual, I see.

You shouldn't be rummaging in someone else's fridge.

I'm not. This is an inspection.

I'm just making sure you're eating right.

I ate yesterday... I think.

Dude... At least eat every day, all right?

Chinese Cuisine Shunraiken

Ah, takeout, huh?

Hey, mind if I order dinner out from here?

On me, of course. Okay?

Well, I guess.

Yay!

Too cute!

Be gentle, Misora.

I wanna hold her next!

Me, too! Me, too!

Come on, look this way!

That's perfect!

Hey, you guys! We're having takeout here at Subaru's tonight!

Wow, really?

Awesome!

Um... Kawase-san, if you'd like to join us...

I want tentsudon!

"Tenshindon," eh? Good choice.

I'll have that, too!

I'll have ramen.

I'm just going to get things ready for dinner.

Gotcha.

Give me a break!

I have no idea how to interact with kids!

I don't think there's ever been this many people in this house before!

Oh, yeah! Do I even have enough teacups for everyone?

Um...

Is there anything I can help you with?

Huh? Well...

Maybe paper cups from the convenience store...

Look, Subaru!

I found this tea set during our trip.

It was so beautiful, I had to splurge a bit!

Don't you think it'll be nice for when we have lots of visitors?

Will that ever happen?

Oh, please! I'm sure it will!

Let's all use it together then, okay?

Found it.

Y-You have lots of books in this house.

One, two, three, four...

Oh... Yeah, I guess so.

Um, I'm the student librarian at my school.

It's reading week right now, so I'm making a list of recommendations...

Wait, maybe barley tea would be better...

Are there any books you'd recommend, Subaru-san?

Books I'd... recommend?!

This one has a cat in it.

I recommend it!

I never thought I'd be the one being asked that question!

There's no way I could narrow down my favorites to just one...

And I could never explain what makes each one great in just a few words!

Besides, she's a girl, and much younger than me.

I don't know what kind of books she'd be into!

What is a recommendation? What am I supposed to do?

I can't do it!

Yes! Roasted Green Tea

Tea Bags

Sorry... Excuse me...

Was it too soon to act so familiar?

Here...

It's a book I really got into reading when I was your age.

You don't mind if I borrow it?

Uh... S-Sure. You can return it anytime.

Is this how you make a recommendation?

I can't wait to read it!

I guess it is...

Shunraiken delivery!

Wow! It looks so good!

Let's eat!

Eat!

So good!

Tentsudon is the best!

That's "tenshindon."

The ramen looks good, too!

Yeah!

Stare...

W-Want to try some?

Yeah!

Me, too!

I like it!

Thanks for the meal!

Meel!

It's finally over. Now it'll be quiet...

Everyone who wants to play hide-and-seek, touch my finger!

I do!