The Cat Returns (Neko no ongaeshi)

Tokuma Shoten, Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network,

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Hakuhodo, Mitsubishi and Toho present

Modify by Blue-Bird™

If you find yourself troubled by something mysterious

or a problem you can't solve

there's somewhere you can go

a place where...

Oh no!

Haru, are you up?

I am now.

Morning.

I mean, really. Why bother to set your alarm?

Bye.

No breakfast? It's so delicious.

Oooh, so delicious.

You're awful!

Bye!

My shoe!

Excuse me... Oh, come on!

"The Kingdom is gone..."

"yet the mountains and rivers remain."

"The castle is draped..."

"in the verdure of spring."

Miss Yoshioka.

Nice of you to join us. Sit down.

Yes, sir.

Caught again.

" THE CAT RETURNS "

I hate this.

Humiliated in front of the whole class.

Machida was laughing too.

I noticed that.

Why? What's wrong with me?

It must be some kind of omen.

Something even worse is going to happen.

Usually someone would be encouraging.

What an unusual cat.

What's so great about Machida?

He's just so cool.

- Then tell him. - He's taken.

Ah, the freshman. She's pretty hot.

So you knew.

If he ignores you, I'll comfort you.

You're horrible!

- Tsuge is so cool. - If he ignores you...

- He was carrying something. - Stolen goods?

Who knows?

What's he doing?

Hey cat, watch out!

- Oh well. - Hey, that's dangerous.

What's he doing?

Haru, wait!

You've got it!

Hey! Stop that truck!

Are you okay, cat?

I'm grateful. I think you just saved my life.

I hope you're all right.

I'm sorry, but I must hurry.

I will thank you properly another day.

Don't mention it.

Haru!

Oh, you broke it.

Well, a cat's life is more important.

Did you see that?

He bowed to me.

Haru, are you okay?

I'm home.

Watch your step.

I just can't decide which pattern to use.

Honey, can you make dinner?

Mom?

Can cats talk?

Well, let's see...

What?

You reminded me of something.

When you were little...

you used to say you could talk to cats.

I did?

Yes, don't you remember?

What's wrong?

Oh, you're hungry.

Do you like fish?

Here, have some of these.

You need a bath.

Taste good?

Ah, I see.

Want some more?

Here, eat them all.

You don't have to thank me.

Haru?

Mom!

- What were you doing? - Talking to a cat.

I asked you what the cat said.

You answered, "It's tough to survive in this world."

You were so serious, I couldn't help laughing.

I totally forgot about that.

Anyway, better not miss breakfast tomorrow.

Um... please come out.

A bit closer.

Allow me to introduce...

the king of the Kingdom of Cats.

A king among kings.

The Cat King!

That's me.

The cat whose life you saved...

was Prince Lune, His Majesty's son.

For this important service to the Kingdom...

His Majesty wishes to express his gratitude.

Thanks a bunch.

Here's your program.

Starting tomorrow...

unlimited happiness will be yours.

Thanks.

See you.

What a dream.

So you mean...

it wasn't you?

You must be joking.

Then who did this?

Haru, get down here!

What on earth is this?

Cattails?

I'm working too hard. I better go back to bed.

No!

Why?

Haru, here's one of the troublesome sticks!

Morning! Sorry, gotta run.

- What's she up to? - Maybe she's got catnip.

Catnip? Why?

Who knows?

Hey Yoshioka, leave your cats at home.

They're not mine!

What is going on?

It wasn't a dream. They were serious.

Maybe I shouldn't have saved that cat.

- Haru. - Wha... What now?

Lose your cat posse?

Oh, sure. No problem. The cats are gone.

That's good.

Listen, I really need your help.

Can you fill in for me? Tsuge has a match.

I'll miss it if I don't leave right after class.

Please!

Sure, I guess.

Cleanup duty, right?

Haru, you're the best.

Go for it, Tsuge!

Tsuge wins! He's so cool.

- Watch the step. - Thank you.

Ow, that hurt.

Oh no!

What a mess.

Hey, come back.

What's wrong with me, anyway?

There you are. Miss Haru! Miss Haru!

You cats! One thing after another all morning.

You must be pleased.

I'm not!

I don't understand.

The whole kingdom just wants you to be happy.

You don't get it. I don't eat mice.

I don't like cattails or catnip.

How astonishing.

Please pardon our ignorance...

but this is quite unexpected.

How will I tell His Majesty?

I'm sorry if I upset you.

I've said too much.

Lots of stuff's been going on.

What kind of stuff?

Just stuff, that's all.

I see. That's too bad.

Even a beautiful lady like yourself has problems.

Oh, come on.

No, I'm serious. Your problems are our problems.

It's our duty to make you happy.

There's more?

Indeed.

We invite you to visit the Kingdom of Cats.

The Kingdom of Cats?

It's heaven on earth.

Beautiful scenery and scrumptious food.

The whole kingdom will turn out to welcome you.

And there's more!

His Majesty is very eager...

to repay you for saving Prince Lune.

You and the prince shall be married!

No way. That's completely impossible.

I mean, he's a cat.

What's wrong with that?

He's not only a cat, he's cool!

He is?

Hmm...

It might be nice after all.

Just laying around all day...

Exactly!

It sounds perfect.

Gourmet food, then a nice nap.

Nobody bugging you.

But marrying a cat would be weird.