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

My roommate is...

being unusually loud today.

I haven't slept in days.

At least let me sleep in peace after my deadline's met.

Well... I guess sleeping more than half a day is too much.

An email?

Oh, crap! It's from yesterday evening!

Oh, it's from Hiroto.

Sorry for barging in the other day.

Hiroto

Sorry for barging in the other day.

Anyway, my sister Narumi and her friend Haru-chan

Anyway, my sister Narumi and her friend Haru-chan want to come visit Haru again.

want to come visit Haru again.

They'll be coming to play with her tomorrow, so you know the drill!

They'll be coming to play with her tomorrow, so you know the drill! If that won't work for you, let me know!

If that won't work for you, let me know!

Wait... Tomorrow? That's...

Are you kidding me?!

My Roommate is a Cat

Eating Together

Sorry we came in when you were sleeping, Subaru-kun.

You really don't mind us being here?

No, it's not a problem.

Little kids are showing me sympathy...

Oh, yeah! We brought something for you!

Ta-da!

It's food Haru-chan's mom made!

Here you go!

Huh?

Jeez, Subaru-kun!

Th-Thanks...

But why?

My brother said food would be the best thing to give you!

Hiroto...

Haru-chan!

How have you been?

Hey... Haru!

Hey, Haru-chan should eat with us!

Oh, we can't give that to her.

Human food is too salty for cats. It's bad for their health.

Oh, okay.

I never knew...

Come to think of it, I've never given Haru anything but sashimi and dry food.

Um, Subaru-kun...

Is it time for Haru-chan to eat now, too?

Well, yeah, it is.

Then is it all right if I make the food I used to make for her?

It's easy to make, and I brought the ingredients.

Homemade food, huh?

Okay, if you wouldn't mind making some.

You chop up the vegetables finely, like this...

And once it starts to boil, turn the heat down.

Then just simmer it until they're tender, and it's done.

Haru-chan, you're amazing!

She's pretty good at that.

I can make this into some soup for you, too, Subaru-kun.

Do you have another pot?

Huh? Oh... Um, the pot is...

I'll get the dishes ready!

Oh! Haru-chan!

It's dangerous to be up there!

H-Hey, Haru!

I need to do something!

It's done!

Wow, it looks so good!

Haru-chan! The food is ready!

Haru-chan!

Wow, she's really going at it.

Eat yours, too, Subaru-kun.

Oh, sure.

Time to eat!

I'm eating, too!

L-Let's eat.

It's good!

It's soaking right into my tired body...

Hey, Subaru-kun, why don't you eat proper meals?

My brother was worried about you. Don't you like food?

Huh? No, it's not that...

I just have a tendency to put it off when I'm alone.

But you get hungry, don't you?

Well, yeah...

I think I understand that, a little.

What?! When you have awesome food like this at home every day?!

The food is good,

but our restaurant is busy around dinner time.

So I always have to eat alone, too,

and I end up thinking I might as well wait until later.

Cats and Dreams

But when Haru-chan started coming to our house,

I had my mom teach me how to make food for cats.

I can still remember how Haru-chan's face looked

the first time she ate the food I made.

Ever since then, I've felt like I need to eat proper meals.

Come to think of it,

since Haru came to me...

I've been eating when she does more often.

Haru-chan cleaned her plate!

Yay! I'm glad I made it for her!

Hey, Haru-chan, are you gonna take over your family's restaurant?

Huh? I'm not sure...

I don't know if I can be as good at cooking as my mom.

No...

I think your food's already very good.

Hearing someone say it's good makes me happier than anything!

Hey, Subaru!

How do you like today's stew?

Did I make it a little too strong?

Huh?

Yeah, it's as good as always.

No problem.

It's just right.

Oh, good!

I see... I should've just told her it was good.

H-Hey...

You want some more, Haru-chan?

You've had lots of that good food already.

She fell asleep!

I guess having a full belly made her sleepy.

Why must you sleep right here?

Subaru-kun, thank you for having us today.

See you soon!

Oh, um... Do you think I could make that food for Haru-chan, too?

Of course!

We'll write up a really cute recipe and bring it to you!

Cute?!

U-Uh... You can keep it simple...

That's all of it.

It's been a while since I had this many dishes to wash.

Eating a meal with someone, huh?

Once again, my roommate is so noisy today.

She eats so much first thing in the morning.

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What is this?

Haru-chan's Food Recipe

Is this code?!

Did those two bring it over for me?

I could try making it.

Which means I'll need...

I've never really shopped at a grocery store before.

First, I need daikon—

That's cute!

No, honey! Don't wander off on your own!

Okay!

Next is carrots...

All the vegetables in these carts are all-you-can-carry!

Timed Sale

Onions

Potatoes

500 yen per bag!

Limited time only!

S-Stop pushing! You're gonna crush me!

Vegetables On Sale

Right, next is...

Special Domestic Chicken Thigh

Special Domestic Chicken Thigh

Crap... I didn't expect there to be so many different kinds!

Which part should I buy?

Haru-chan's Food Recipe

Daikon

Cabbage

Carrots

Chicken

I guess I'll look up which is best when I get home.

That's all the ingredients.

Goodness, young man! You must really like meat!

Care to try this, too? It's delicious!

Uh, I...

Young man! I recommend this, too!

Buy some! I'll give you a deal!