"Sora ( Male, 1 year old) likes to hang around when Dad's practicing his golf." "After checking out the line, play begins.." "This is Sora-style golf." "Actually he's getting in the way a bit... oh" "Dad doesn't get his practice." "Don't get in the way!" "Fore!" "." "Out of the way!" ""The ball's away"" "Sora finds the cup endlessly entertaining.." "He's caught!" "One big effort!" "Today Sora gets a "Meow in one"!" "Nyanko [ kitty ] The Movie 4" "Fansubbed." "Musashimurayama city, Tokyo." "Tora ( tiger ) , male American Shorthair, 9 years, lives at this house" "Tiger is feeling a little bit down." "He loves playing with the cat toy with mum" "But the fun times don't last very long" "Why could that be?" "A child has turned up." "[ babytalk ]" ""Chi-chan!"" "Miwako, 1 year old." "There's a nine-year age gap between them." "Whenever Tora's playing, she comes and interrupts." "She always takes the toy." "But tora can put up with it." ""Tora."" "Meow" "It's snack time." ""Hands out." "Go ahead, Tora."" "Cheese is his favourite!" ""Ha, that's Tora's cheese."" "Tora didn't get much." "But he doesn't complain one bit." "Because he's very fond of Miwako." "When it's afternoon nap, he's always close by." "He gets his bed ready with his feet..." "And gently sits down by Miwako." "Big brother Tora volunteers for babysitter duty for the adorable Miwako." "Both of them in a dream." "Seasons come and go, a year has gone by." ""T-chan played with this"" ""Want to give Tora his snack?"" ""Yes"" "Miwako's come to like this." ""Follow Miwako"" "Snack time for Tora, and it's his favourite, cheese!" ""T-chan really likes his cheese!"" ""T" is short for Tora." ""Yes, T-chan"" "Miyako doesn't yoink the cheese anymore." ""T-chan ate it all"" ""T-chan." "T-chan"" "She doesn't meddle." "Miwako lets her friend do his own thing." ""T-chan loves cheese!"" ""Tora likes fish."" "Playing house." ""T-chan likes fish"" "Miyako's started home cooking." ""Good?"" "Tora goes along with it, for the sake of his little sister." ""T-chan likes fish"" "When she holds out the fork, he pretends to eat" ""T-chan likes fish"" "It's tough being the big brother." ""Come along"" "Have a good nap together" "Afternoon nap time, and they're together again." "She's becoming a precocious kid but to Tora she's still his adorable little sister." "Today he's babysitting again." "No doubt he's in a dream." "At the foot of Mt Fuji, Oyamachou town, in Shizuoka Prefecture" "Mimi ( male, 10 years) lives in this town." "He has a disablity... 8 years ago, he lost his right rear leg in a traffic accident." "The injury was so severe, the vet thought they might have to put him down." "But thanks to the nursing from his owner... now he's recovered and doesn't even notice his missing leg" "But today when he spots a bird... the bird's got a better chance than before." "Mimi lives without letting his disability beat him" "It's no big deal that he missed that bird." "This is how Mimi gets around every day." "It's his neighbour, from the sushi shop." "Mimi loves getting the day's leftovers from the shop owner." "But there's a fence in the way." "What is Mimi to do?" "No problem!" "A fence like this never stops Mimi." "Well done!" ""Maybe this one"" ""He'll love this"" ""Give him the chopped up pieces"" ""Good." "Yes, Mimi!"" "Mimi loves his tuna" "They keep the leftovers aside for him." "He's as happy as can be, after getting his favourite treats." "There's only one thing that bothers him." "Itchy spots he can't reach." "There's just no way to get it!" "He takes off, headed for his owner's house." ""Come!"" "They're the ones who saved him after his accident." "They understand all his troubles." ""Meow"" ""Mimi-chan!"" "Spoiled?" "No way." "She gently brushes round his neck." "Feels good!" "Mimi is totally blissed out." "CAT-1 Grand Prix" "And now it's the CAT-1 Grand Prix semifinals." "The competitors take their places!" "In the blue corner... those intense eyes show that failure is not an option!" "Kotobuki, male Russian Blue, 3 years." "In the red corner, hailing from Southeast Asia, this mass of pure fighting spirit..." "Toto-chan the fighting fish" "The fearless Kotobuki enters the ring!" "He flashes a mean glare at his rival." "He's got plenty of fight in him" "And over here..." "He puffs up to look intimidating" "He's really got Kotobuki mad." "They can't wait for the starting bell to ring!" "[ Sound of Bell]" "There's the bell." "It's game on!" "Kotobuki moves in with a nimble jab" "Now a reaching round with a right!" "Toto-chan's going to respond" "Look at those furious eyes!" "No time to wait." "What are you gonna do?" "It's a surprise left!" "PFFFT!" "This has got Kotobuki wild!" "It's a one-two !" "PFFFFT!" "Kotobuki strikes back!" "Toto-chan also responds!" "An epic exchange of blows!" "Neither is holding anything back!" "The outcome is about to be decided..." "DING!" "That's the bell." "Time's up!" "After a heroic fight, it's a draw!" "Until next week." "Taitoku, Tokyo." "A bicycle rushes around the streets of Ueno neighbourhood." "It's Mr Nakakura" "A face peeps out of the man's backpack..." "It's Urikichi ( male American Shorthair, 10 months)" ""Good morning"" ""Good morning"" ""Yes, good morning"" "They commute to work together every day." ""Good morning"" "[meow] "Good morning Uri"" ""Greet them"" ""Good morning"" "Urekichi greets all the employees one by one" "[meow]" "When he wants to play, he grabs the toy himself and goes and begs the staff" "He knows they'll stop work to play." "His owner is a jewellery designer." "One day, while out looking for new ideas" "He happened to pass a pet shop" "And saw a kitten with a leopard-spot pattern" "Now Urikichi's modelling his own leopard-pattern piece." "Doing his bit for sales." "A buyer's here to see the latest styles." "It's Urikichi's turn." ""Come come come." "Good!"" ""...there'll be pearls around here..."" "His owner is showing the new designs." ""Which will sell well?"" "With Urikichi's help, the deal is done." "3 Years Later" "Now three years old, he's all grown up." "Today a new playmate has turned up." "Urikichi's picking up some unusual signs... [meow]" "Runa, female, American Shorthair, 2 months old." "Their owner hopes she'll become a little sister to Urikichi" ""Yes, Runa, come out please!"" "[meow]" "Urikichi is fascinated with the adorable Runa" "[meow]" "Everyone at the workplace is crazy about little Runa" "Urikichi's left out while they play with Runa [meow]" "Naturally he wants to join in." "[meow]" "A little closer..." "He's not sure what to do" "[meow]" "[meow]" ""Urikichi!"" "His owner calls him over" ""It's OK, come, come"" "But Urikichi has mixed feelings about Runa playing with his owner" ""Hah." "Giving me the cold shoulder?"" "It's all about Runa now" "And Urikichi's feeling totally unappreciated..." "One fine day, six months later." "but they're not going out..." "because today is shower day!" "This will be a new experience for Runa." "Cats aren't great with water." "Urikichi totally hates it." "Showering him is a two-person job." "Runa sits facing the door, wondering what's going on in there" "Urikichi gradually climbs up higher and higher." ""Ow!" "Ow!" "Ow!" "Wait!"" "Runa's worried by the strange goings-on 15 minutes later, shower's over and they're all soaked." "Haha." "This kitty looks like a drowned rat." "[Hiss!" "]" "Seeing Urekichi totally soaked, has put Runa on high alert." "Now it's Runa's turn." ""Yes runa, down you go"" "[Meow]" "Urikichi seems worried." "[Meow." "Meow]" "He hears the crying, and has to turn away." "[Meow!" "Meow!" "]" "He's so worried about his tiny sister." "[meow]" ""Yes, Uri-chan." "Uri-chan"" "After this first experience, she's riveted to the ground." "She's frozen with shock." "Urekichi comes and cuddles up." "And gives the gentle touch." "They've both had a rough time of it." "But it's brought them even closer together." "And here's something completely different" "Bath-loving cat "Milky" makes her entrance!" "Milky, female, American Shorthair, 1 year." "That face... what could she be up to?" "She tests the temperature and gets in." "Kitty's bathtime." "What a strange thing!" "She knocks the plug" "Is she trying to let the water out?" "The water's slowly going" "At last the plug's out." "What's this all about, Milky?" "It's all been part of a plan" "I'm beginning to get it..." "That's it... it's all about the shower" "The truth is, she loves playing chase with the shower water" "Each time it starts and stops again, she rushes around the bathroom" "Cats usually hate water." "What a strange hobby!" "Her owner interrupts the cleaning to play with milky." "She's already drenched head to foot" "She goes where it leads her" "Her owner doesn't know why." "[ ha ha ha ]" ""It's finished."" "When the spray stops, it's game over." "Nothing she can do about it." "Milky's back to grooming herself." "There.." "[ shower sound ]" "It's that sound!" "Even if she's eating... [shower sound]" "Or upstairs, lost in thought." "[shower sound]" "Everytime she hears the sound of the shower" "Milky makes a bolt for the bathroom!" "It's impossible to do the cleaning in peace." "Oh well." "Tashirojima island, Miyagi prefecture." "Surrounded by abundant fishing waters, the islanders have made their livelihood from the sea since ancient times." "But in modern times many have moved away, and only 80 people are left." "Their average age is 72 years." "All are active fishermen" "Today it's a big catch." "The fishermens' kindness supports 100 cats." "There's an old belief that cats bring luck in fishing so the islanders take care of them." "This is floppy-eared Jack, biggest scaredy cat on the island!" "Another cat grabs the food right in front of Jack." "He does nothing." "The others get theirs." "What are you going to do?" "Still nothing." "Oh dear, Jack!" "Be like your cheeky buddies and go grab it!" "You're not looking very brave..." "Sharing the fish out." ""Share it"" "Ahh Jack!" "You got none!" ""Stand up, Jack!"" "She tries to give a piece for Jack" ""There!" "Quick!"" "Still no good." ""It's because you're too timid"" ""There."" "Finally!" "Run, Jack!" ""Quickly!"" "Only just managed to get a meal." "Sadly Jack hasn't been seen any more since this was filmed." "They say the cats head for the mountain, when they know their time is near." "Jack has gone too." ""It's lonely"." ""We haven't seen him at all." "He must have died."" "Cowardly Jack isn't around the bay anymore." "Perhaps he's set out for Heaven." "Everyone loved Jack." "His name will always be remembered." "That summer, Jack was seen no more." "But new life is born on the island." "Completely adorable kittens." "The mother cat tenderly looks after them." "100 cats live on Tashirojima island." "[Meow!" "]" "There's a cat in here." "It's Kintaro ( female ) , sleeping easy in a field of flowers." "She's very friendly, and goes up to the fishermen." "Always getting under their feet, like a shadow." "[meow]" "Truth is, Kintaro's the biggest eater on the island." "She's turned up here to see the fisherman." "Everyone likes Kintaro, and thinks she brings luck." "They think they'll get more fish, if they give something to her." ""Everyone thinks Kintaro is cute"" "She'd gobbled up four fish today." "But that's not the end of it." "She begs the fisherman, and he hands it over." ""Haha." "Missed it!"" "Kintaro the over-eater, like a character from the "Otoboke" comic." "But today, she hasn't eaten since morning." "Oh!" "She's hopped onboard a ship while it's tied up." "[ meow] [meow]" "There'll be no one here til the ship's ready to leave." "So she's free to have a nose around" "No luck." "The fishermen are returning at last." "She's checking it out." "Hoping to get a share of the fish to fill her tummy" "But all of today's catch is going to the market" "Bad luck!" "No food here." "Next she heads back to Mr Hama's boat in the harbour." "Without hesitating, she gets on board" ""Just came on board right in front of my eyes!"" "Shameless, but lovable." "That's Kintaro for you!" "Though Mr Hama may grumble, he carefully prepares a meal for her." "[meow!" "]" "He teases her a little [meow]" "That mouth.... what a glutton!" "Kintaro gets the tastiest fish at nice Mr Hama's boat" "But afterwards, Kintaro had a problem..." "She's been left alone on the boat." "And while she's been busy with food the boat has drifted away from shore" "Tourists are turning up." ""Ah!" "Danger!" "danger!"" "Although there's a rope, it's 2 metres to the shore" "Too far to get back." "The tourists, unaware of the situation" "Don't know that Kintaro is in distress." "Kintaro... you're not going to...?" ""wow!"" "They're amazed!" "Anyway, she's completely all right." "The next, she's back at the bay." "What's this?" "This cat's in her way." "Kintaro moves along." "This tiger-striped cat Tora, male" "Stands out clearly as most powerful cat on the island." "Any excuse for a fight" "Hmmm." "It's a worry." "There are strong cats and weak cats." "That's nature." "Henoji, male, is crawling away along the ground." "Typical for him." "Neicha, male." "The bay's resident tough guy is making his presence felt as usual." "When they see that face, they take off full speed!" "[meow]" "This fine voice belongs to the lovely and talented Mia, female." "[meow]" "Her lovable performance charms them all." "When there's people around, she goes in close." "Rub Rub!" ""Don't squabble"" "Here's Shirokko ( female ), with a flair for climbing trees." "Among the 100 cats on Tashirojima island, there's no end of eccentric characters." "Tashirojima - the cat paradise." "[sound of banging on wall]" "On this island, cats and people get by by helping each other." "The people believe "Cats bring the big catches" and they shower them with love." "It's been that way so far and always will be." "Always." "These two brothers, Leo and Neo, get on really well together." "But their tastes are completely different." "Leo, male, Scottish Fold., 2 years old, loves fluffy sheepskin." "He likes the softness, the warmth, and best of all the feel" "He can't resist treading it with his feet" "Hehe." "Looks like it feels good!" "He's still at it." "On the other hand, Neo ( male, 2 years old) isn't keen on the sheepskin" "We don't know why but he never gets on it." "The sun streaming through the window makes it a nice warm bed" "But he's still not keen on it." "He's treading round the edge." "Very cautiously reaching out with his paw" "GO!" "Phew!" "Made it." "Why does he go this far to avoid this soft, nice-feeling sheepskin?" "Even when cuddled by his loving owner" "Neo won't go on the sheepskin." "On the other hand, Leo is dreamily blissed-out on it." "What a pose!" "One more try..." "Thought so!" "It's just no good." "He really loves playing with his toy." "But as soon as it goes on the sheepskin..." "Neo freezes." "At the bed again" "This time, he uses Leo's tail as a stepping stone" "There!" "Safe landing." "This is how it always goes." "If he can't jump over it, he won't go near." "Neo's woes don't end." "An autumn field." "Takahata town, Yamagata prefecture." "This town has a rare 300-year old house." "The thatched roof is a playground for Raizo ( male, 4 years)" "There's a great view of the autumn landscape from up here." "Goma ( male, 1 year) has come to play." "He lives here too." "The thatched roof is soft, warm, and with a natural scent." "They always come down when dad calls them." "Evening falls, and Raizo knows where he wants to go." "The field is nearly ready to harvest." "There's an autumn scent from the rice" "Raizo is all over dad." "[meow]" ""ouch"" ""Ow"" "[meow] [meow]" "[meow]" ""What?" [meow]" ""Ow." "He's really bitey today!"" "Abundant rice plants and a kindly dad." "It's been a good day today." "Shimahamacho city, Wakayama Prefecture." "This kitten ( Marimo, female, 1 month old.)" "is being raised by a dog!" "( Benji, female, 3 years)" "They're always together, joined by a bond of deep affection." "When the neighbour's dog, Lucky, comes over to play..." "Benji gets protective and chases him away." "Marimo gets all of Benji's affection." "She quickly grows." "Six months later, and mum Benji has had two puppies" "Only two weeks old, they've just opened their eyes." "Marimo has fully grown." "At one year old, she can play outside." "But something's not quite right." "When she comes inside, she's not too affectionate." "Here's the reason." "Benji doesn't give any attention any more." "She's caught up in raising her own puppies." "There's nothing Marimo can do." "She has mixed feelings about this." "Oh!" "Marimo has started grooming the puppies' fur." "Marimo tenderly looks after them." "She's growing into the role of big sister to the puppies." "Even though Marimo felt a bit lost lately," "She seems to understand." "So like a big sister." "Feeding time for the puppies." "It's not Marimo's turn." "But look, now the puppies are asleep, it's Marimo's time." "She gets the milk from Benji." "What happened to being a "big sister"?" "Now she's just like a baby." "Yamanashi prefecture, home of the famous Isawa hot baths." "[meow]" "On the street by the baths, there's a mysterious voice... [meow]" "Where on earth could it be coming from?" "[ meow]" "There it is!" "There's a cat walking around the sign." "[meow]" "Yes, this must be the sign-cat" "Poko, male, 18 years old, attracts people to the shop this way." "[Meow." "Meow]" "He doesn't get many compliments on his beautiful voice..." "But it certainly makes an impact." "And he brings the customers in." "Poko's spot is on the 2nd storey roof." "It's a real cat's hut." "He has his lunch, and then does his afternoon duties." "[meow meow]" "The whole town can hear him." "[ meow meow ]" ""Ah, there he is" [meow!" "]" "They hear the sound and follow it to the store." "It's better than using a map." "They just have to listen." "[meow]" "Thanks to Poko, business is booming." "[meow]" "Poko the signcat" "Again that voice is ringing through the town." "[meow!" "]" "Itabashiku, Tokyo." "There's a cat here who's fighting an illness." "Tara, female, 20 years old." "The vet thought she had only a month to live." "She has cancer on her tongue." "Her owner, Tsuji, provides constant care to the bedridden cat." "She gradually went off her food, and she lost her tongue." "She became extremely thin, and was bedridden." "She went from weighing 5 kg, to just 1.4 kg." "Before this, the whole neighbourhood thought she was a beautiful cat." "After a month or two, the vet said it was getting bad." "She was put on a drip." "When she talks about Tara's future" "Tsuji is determined not to give up." "She takes nutritious canned food and mixes it up with milk" ""Mealtime, Tara-chan"" "Because she doesn't have a tongue, the food must be poured in with a syringe" "It takes patience." "Every day, Tsuji takes the time to look after Tara." "This is why she does it." "Ten years ago, her dog Kikunosuke died suddenly." "She does this to make up for the loss." ""When she got sick, I really felt it"" ""In other words... it was tough" "I thought it was my fault"" ""I wanted to help her live as long as she could."" "Off to the vet for the first time in 2 months." "Takashimadaira Animal Hospital" "She can't get enough nutrition from eating, so she's put on a drip" "The vet understands Tsuji's wishes, and continues the intensive treatment." "There was nothing we could do to save her tongue." "Tsuji came in every morning to feed her." "That's how much she cared for Tara." "Always fed her on time." "So devoted." "You could say her love has got through." "Maybe that's why Tara's able to carry on." "I don't know." "Tsuji has kept up the intensive nursing." "A miracle has happened to Tara." "She's able to get up by herself and walk around." "But when she gets to the stairs, even three steps is very difficult for her." "She's headed to the bathroom." "Back when she was still healthy, this is where she'd come to drink when she was thirsty." "As you'd expect, when she was unable to drink, she really had a craving for it" "It shows she's alive." "It's now been 4 months since she was given 1 month to live." "Her favourite food, Custard, gets a good response." "Every moment of her long life is a repayment for Tsuji's kindness." "When she sees Tara is trying to live" "Tsuji's determination is renewed." ""I'm all that she has"" ""Yes." "It's me"" ""The difficulty doesn't matter." "My feelings are unconditional"" "Now when they can spend time together they're as happy as can be." "Fishbowl fascination" "This kitten's called Candy ( female, six months)" "She's a real tomboy." "When her owner brings the fishbowl outside" "Candy always turns up" "There she is!" "She may be drinking the water... but it seems like her real plan is for the fish!" "The fish are escaping the sun in the shadow of the water plants." "Hmmm." "But this girl's not finished yet." "She plays with the water plants." "Now she's putting her paw into the water." "But she's not making a grab for the fish." "She just wants to play with the stones on the bottom." "Candy, have you played enough yet?" "Kanumashi town, Tochigi prefecture." "At a fishing spot in this ravine" "Mountain stream fishing for salmon and rainbow trout is popular." "Autumn is their last chance for getting a big fish." "Our story is about a gourmet cat, enjoying life in the fishing spot valley." "Kiki, female, 4 years old." "Currently on patrol... looking to get a share of the fish." "She looks for the best fishermen." "She's been living here 3 years." "She certainly has a discerning eye for fishermen." "It seems she's found two here." "She's made her choice." "It's an unspoken rule here - Give Kiki a share of the catch." "About half the day's catch should go to Kiki" "To the fishermen, Kiki is a true Maneki Neko* [ * lucky cat statues common in Asian shops ]" "He's caught no fish so far today." "He tries a different a spot." "Here's one!" "Maneki Neko indeed." "It's a type of fish called Iwana [ Charr ]" "Hmmm she's not eating." "What's up?" "It's certainly fresh." "Actually, June is spawning season for the Iwana." "At this time, the fat content of the fish isn't quite right." "Yes, this cat's a gourmet." ""What will you eat, Kiki?"" "Kiki slips away to check out the other fishermen." ""What will you eat?"" "Maybe this time..." "Another one!" "Kiki does it again." "It's a rainbow trout." "Things go differently this time." "She seems quite pleased." "This is the right season for the trout" "The fat content is just right, and it's totally delicious!" "Typical Kiki." "This is a cat who knows the difference." "As the autumn deepens in this mountain valley fishing spot" "Kiki watches the fishermen with an expert eye." "Bare feet obsession" "For some reason, she does a strange thing" "Otome, female, 2 years." "This is her idea of a good time kneading a blanket." "And carrying her toy." "Ever since she was a kitten these two have always been together" "She carries him round just like a baby." "After ten minutes of kneading, she's fully satisfied." "Now she's headed mum's way." "She's totally spoiled." "But there's another side to her." "She seems excited by the doorbell" "Dad is back." ""I'm home"" "You might think this pampered pet would be all over him for attention." "But instead she's acting frosty." "Why could that be?" "But as soon as he starts taking his socks off..." ""Ow!"" "So that's it!" "What she really likes is dad's bare feet." "[ ouch!" "]" "When night falls, she's nothing like the gentle kitty we saw before!" "Dad's feet are all scratched up." ""Oi!" "That's enough of that!"" "But once he puts the socks back on." "She's back to being aloof." "Now things have calmed down, he takes them off again." "" Oww!"" "[ meow!" "]" "Setagaya, Tokyo." "Every year in early summer, these cats take up their usual hobby" "When mum opens the windows in the morning, it's time for their hobby" "Ah... it's Birdwatching." "Maron [ chestnut], female, American Shorthair, 4 years [ bird sounds]" "The bird she's spotted seems very agitated" "Separated by the screen window like this, they can't get where the action is." "But it's still good." "The reason for all this is the starlings have a nest here, and the parents are trying to scare off anyone who might go for the chicks." "The parents diligently gather food to take back to the waiting chicks" "The cats don't know anything about that." "This strange birdwatching happens right in the centre of town" "A month of this, and they're still not bored of it" "Now, a week later." "The lane seems quiet" "The starling chicks have left the nest" "When the cats are bored..." "Oh!" "They act like there's still something to see" "Now they're "who-knows-whatching"." "Nakagawa, Nagoya city." "Yuki [snow], female, 15 years, lives in a house here." "She's waiting for someone to come home." ""Yuki"" "Even though mum's here with her, she can't keep calm" ""He's on his way"" "It's normally nap time, but she's restless" ""It's OK, mum's here with you"" "Yuki knows what time he gets home." "They've been together for 15 years." "[meow]" ""Yes, Yuki, I'm home!"" "Dad's home." ""Let's go"" "Yuki's happy." "As always, after she's greeted dad" "He has his evening drink." "This is their daily routine together." "Yuki first." "Oh my." ""Have a little drink"" "Heh" "They get on well together in this happy home." ""Here it is." "Ouch."" "They share a drink like this every day." "It's the secret to health." ""Yuki"" "Oh." "She's feeling a bit tipsy, and fallen asleep" "Now dad's doing the same" "These two are truly close." "Truly." "Muroto city, Kochi prefecture." "In a corner of this fishing harbour is the Muroto Dolphin Centre" "With two cats." "9 month old brothers, Mu and Toro." "Six months ago, five kittens were abandoned in the neighbourhood." "They couldn't find new homes for two of them." "So the Dolphin Centre adopted them." "Mu and Toro, male, 9 months, are looked after by Erika Takahashi, who's been a trainer here for 3 years." "After graduating from a college specialising in animal studies," "She found work at a dolphin centre in Kagawa prefecture." "After six months she transferred to here." "She never had a cat before, and was a little bewildered." "They'd been separated from their mother" "So Takahashi became their foster mum." "The three are always together." "Even when she's training the dolphins, they're close by." "They're not afraid of dolphins" "No problems." "They're safe by Takahashi's side." "Takahashi has wanted to do this since the 3rd grade, after seeing a dolphin show with her family." "and was inspired to become a trainer." "Once in a while things don't go right," "But she says that when the cats come to her side she feels inspired again." "Toro's come to see how the training's going." "He's showing some interest in the dolphin's food." "Oi, Toro!" "That's not allowed!" ""Hey hey hey hey!" "He stole it!"" ""He stole it!"" ""Toro!"" "[ dolphin sounds ]" "Sadly for Toro, they got it back!" "[ dolphin sounds ]" "He seems to be jealous of the dolphins." "Maybe he's trying to attract Takahashi's attention." "Takashi moved away from her parents in Takamatsu, and lives on her own in Muroto" "Toro and Mu, tired after a day of play, eat up and head straight to the table that's heated underneath" ""Don't they play when they get home?"" ""No, they sleep the whole time"" ""Is that so?" - "Totally."" "Takashi seems relaxed, but maybe she's a little worried." ""It's kind of like they're my children."" ""It really is now." "Definitely."" ""They're all I think about." "Definitely."" "The kittens were separated from their mother at a young age." "And Takahashi left her parents to make it as a dolphin trainer." "The three of them are a family to each other." "Today, a crowd of visitors have come to see the dolphins." "An acrobatic display before their eyes." "Everyone loves it." ""The dolphin's called Iroha-chan"" "It's not the cats' turn for attention." ""Touch the dolphins head"" "While Takahashi's busy, they take a break in the shade." "Hmmm, Toro's opened his eyes." "He's seen a woman in a wheelchair." "She's surprised to find a kitty under the chair." "She's a cat owner too." "She certainly likes this one." "Toro seems to know this." ""Are you fond of him?" "Yes."" "Toro's found a buddy while Takahashi is busy with the show." "She'll have fond memories of the dolphins, and Toro too." "Another day." "Takahashi is launching a canoe to go and pick up rubbish in the water." "Toru and Mu are waiting on the jetty." "Oh!" "They get themselves on board." ""Let's go"" "Cats are naturally afraid of water." "But because Takahashi's there, they're completely at ease." "I don't stop moving my feet Because I want to see your smile" "I feel your love Just from you" "Giving me love and a smile" "I'm searching for what you have in your heart I want you to watch over me even when we can't be together" "Takahashi's cat family really mean a lot to her." "And she loves the dolphins just as much." "That's why they'll always be together." "Always." "I can look forward And walk without stopping" "Because your words of support keep me going Even though you're far away" "I want my love to reach you, So please feel my love, from my smile" "I'm searching for what you have in your heart I want you to watch over me even when we can't be together" "I'm giving my love I hope it's forever Until the day we can smile here again" "I feel your love, Just from you Giving me love and a smile" "I want my love to get through to you With love and a plain smile, From now on" "I'll always wish For your happiness" "So please accept my love and smile And you'll feel my love" "I'm searching for what you have in your heart I'll always be by your side" "I'm giving my love I hope it's forever On the painful days and happy days and everything" "I'm searching for what you have in your heart I'm watching over you even when I can't see you" "I'm giving my love I hope it's forever Until the day we can smile here again" "I feel your love, Just from you Giving me love and a smile" "I want my love to get through to you With love and a plain smile" "From now on."