Pâtisserie Stray Cats
Welcome!
Here is your shortcake and Mont Blanc.
Apologies for the wait.
Your cinnamon tea and chocolate gâteau.
Thank you very much.
Nozomi, how's it going?
Yes, I'm fine.
But something's wrong with the mixer.
Got it, I'll take a look at it.
Pretty busy in here! Is it because it's Sunday?
I'd guess that's thanks to Nozomi.
By word of mouth, our customers have increased a bit.
Takumi-kun, here you go.
These are the flyers for the shopping district's summer festival.
It seems somehow... that we're failing to remember something.
They're late!
Seriously, late!
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05 "The Stray Cat Cried"
Why didn't you all show up yesterday?
It's true that we didn't exactly say that we would have a meeting on Sunday, but...
We didn't clearly decide on a time, but...
Even so, is it not the obligation of the servants to show up?!
That's absurd...
My apologies. I had forgotten.
Even if I had remembered, I wouldn't have felt like coming.
What did you say?!
Anyway, Sunday would be impossible.
Out of the entire week, it's the day we get the most customers.
Then how about Monday?
Helping at the store.
Part-time job.
Cake-making.
Then Tuesday!
Helping at the store.
Part-time job.
Cake-making.
Then how's Wednesday?
Thursday?
Friday?!
Realize you're going to get the same answer already.
All of you, do you even have the motivation to make this circle?!
No good answer for that...
Well, no matter.
Having gathered here, I'll forgive you today.
Now then, let us begin the meeting.
Today's objectives are to find a name for the circle and its activities.
Is there anyone who has thought of a good name?
Nobody has?!
Then, did you come up with a name?
Well, let's table this for now.
Evaded that one.
Evaded it, huh?
I have done some thinking about the circle's activities.
Nozomi! Write this.
Doujinshi
Doujin anime
Doujin game
An otaku-circle?!
Well, can't say I'm against it...
Isn't that right!?
This is the dawn of the doujin age!
For manga, anime, and games!
Indeed, the freedom amateurs are giving rise to a new big wave!
But is there someone amongst us who can draw manga?
How about anime?
Games?
We'll be fine!
Worst case, I can gather a million authors from "over there" to make it!
If we do that, it wouldn't be far fetched to think that we can establish a main circle!
No, no, then we couldn't say we made it.
I can't afford to go along with this.
I've got a part-time job, and I need to get to it.
Takumi!
Ah, right- that's the situation, so pardon us, Umenomori.
When the store's on break, we'll hang out with you for an entire day, okay?
If Takumi's going back...
I'll think about some otaku-ish activities.
I will also consider the circle's naming carefully.
W-Wait!
Hey, wait a bit...
Ow-ow-ow! Fumino, you're gripping me too tightly.
I don't think we've held hands since elementary school.
Is... that right...
Back then I thought...
"Fumino's grip is too strong."
Honestly, you're even stronger than back then.
I was wondering if my hand would break...
Die twice!
Milady's parents were most preoccupied with work and could not come under any circumstance.
They left a phone message, however... "We're sad we could not meet with you."
You're...
It has been a while, Chise-sama.
Has your relationship with Takumi-sama and company fallen into discord?
What?! How do you know Takumi?
Er... that's right... You met him at the hot spring, I heard.
Yes. He is a most enjoyable individual.
Really.
Stray Cats... have you ever stopped by there, I wonder?
Takumi-sama's pâtisserie and home.
How difficult administering it is... we discussed such things.
So I hear.
It must be difficult for Takumi-sama.
He must spend his precious time as a student always attending to the shop.
A most desolate condition, I think.
You think so?
Yes, but of course.
Isn't that right?!
That's why I made this circle, so that we could have fun... and yet...
Is it not going well?
It's because... they say they're busy.
How unfortunate.
That they could not come to comprehend Chise-sama's kind heart...
Stray Cats' unprofitable business operation is the cause, I should think.
Well, I suppose so.
Your collegiate friends, busy with their work, cannot spend time with you while they cope with this.
Right.
If that's so, then the solution is simple.
Eh?
Nothing's happening.
Nobody's coming today, huh...?
Even though last week was so busy.
Maybe... the flavour worsened...
Stupid Takumi! Moron! Die twice!
No, that's not what I meant!
Maybe it's that, you know...
Today's Sunday, and maybe everyone in the town went travelling or something.
There's no way that would happen.
There really are no customers coming...
Even the shopping district coordinators haven't shown up.
And since earlier, Umenomori has been silent...
Say, it's kind of boisterous outside.
It's terrible! It's terrible, Takumi!
Um... what's wrong?
"Pâtisserie Umenomori?!"
That's right!
That Umenomori opened up a new pâtisserie!
And it's even across the street from Stray Cats!
What on earth is this for?
Well? Have you seen my store?
Umenomori...
With a world-wide contest, we picked up a first-rate pâtissier,
and the interior and the exterior are the product of a famous designer.
However you look at it, your store cannot match up!
What were you thinking?! What are you planning?
That's right! With this, Stray Cats will be squashed in a week!
One week? C'mon, you-
That's fine! Let it be squashed.
Once it's squashed, I'll hire you for my place.
And the salary would be three times your present...
On top of being able to live in an employee residence, you'll receive a bonus twice per year.
How about it? You won't find any more extraordinary conditions than these.
If it was me, I would take it in a heartbeat-
Or so I thought, but that would definitely be wrong.
What? Have you some objection with three times?
Then four times, no, five times would be fine!
Come on, you, it's about time you stop this!
Stop what?!
Oh, I know! If you join now, I'll throw in a one-year no-charge pass for Umenomori Group-managed hotels and restaurants.
I'll go so far as to add coverage for local transportation!
Umenomori.
What? You've come to your senses?
I'm sorry, but I'm going to turn you down.
Why? Were the conditions insufficient? Then we'll increase-
Sorry, that's not it.
That's not the reason.
Then what? What are you not satisfied with?
Anyway, I'm sorry.
I'll leave it at that.
What is it with you?!
I will definitely have all of you be my employees!
That's what I said, but...
What am I going to do?!
You're pretty quick to give in.
Enough with the depressing talk! Spirit, show some spirit!
Nozomi too, let's show them our spirit can't lose to them!
Meow!
I'm happy they feel that way, but...
It's not like their spirit will be able to change things...
And it didn't change things.
We've finally reached a point where it can go no lower.
Rather, ain't it still going?
If only Otome-neesan were here, then the district coordinators would...
Takumi.
A letter from Otome.
From Otome-neesan?
Where is she now?
Are there any bad children here...?
What... why...
It's all over.
Anyway, why is she in Akita prefecture?
I don't know.
Welcome!
Ah, sorry... I'm not a customer.
Is Otome-san around?
I'm here on shopping district coordinator business.
Ah, sorry about this...
She's out at the moment.
I see.
When will she get back?
If possible, we would like her to make an appearance in the summer festival's swimsuit contest.
Swimsuit contest?
See, it's written on the flyer, right?
If Otome-san could appear in it, I think it would rouse excitement.
Well, be sure to tell Otome-san about it.
A swimsuit contest, huh?
That's it!
What's it?
It was the day I entered Umenomori Academy's middle school division.
Have a good day, milady.
That's the girl!
The Umenomori daughter.
The board chairman's granddaughter?
She's tiny.
Idiot! I hear that if you insult her in the slightest, you get expelled!
You serious?
Ah, we made it!
Just barely safe.
What do you mean, safe?!
This is because you overslept.
No it wasn't, that was because Ieyasu-
Me?
All new students, please line up with your class in the gym.
I repeat, all new students...
Ah? The rich girl tripped.
So even rich girls trip...
You, help her up.
Why should I?
You all right?
Here, give me your hand.
Are you hurt? Can you stand?
Let's hurry. We're going to be late.
That's the Umenomori daughter, right?
Oh, was she?
You didn't know?
Why did it have to get like this...
So you were here, Chise-sama.
How was today's course of events?
Still being stubborn, it looks like.
I even went so far as to prepare a contract for them...
This will last only a little longer.
Let us do our best, Chise-sama.
You're right.
Temporarily Closed
What am I going to do? What am I going to do?!
Geez, that's all you've been saying for ages.
Why wouldn't I? We could potentially be forced to close the shop down before Otome-neesan...
Any bad children here...?
Yoo-hoo! Tsuzuki Otome, just now returned!
Otome-neesan!
Master Otome!
Ah, I see... That's what's happened...
Yes, that's correct.
I'm really sorry.
This isn't something you should be apologizing about.
And so, you see...
Master Otome! Might you be able to participate in the upcoming summer festival's swimsuit competition?
Why's that?
To provide the store with publicity!
It might be our chance to defeat this desperate situation!
I also think that if you participate, it would have a fair impact.
Understood!
I've been leaving this all to Takumi and everyone for a while now.
For the sake of this store, Tsuzuki Otome will shed a layer to help!
Wha- Otome-neesan?!
Ta-da!
Why are you wearing a swimsuit under your clothes?
Speaking of which, there's a size problem here!
No, this will work.
I'm presently undergoing discipline exercises, so could...
Oh dear.
Oh, this is bothersome.
I couldn't easily find a swimsuit that fits me and yet this... it was expensive, too...
Otome-neesan does have a body like a foreigner.
Which means...
Meow?
Nozomi! I'm sorry, but could you be in the swimsuit contest instead of Otome-neesan?
It's for publicity!
It's unlikely Fumino would be in it...
Meow! Roger!
Hold it. Why are you deciding I won't be in it?
Eh? Don't you hate these sorts of things?
Don't decide that on your own!
I'll be in it, I will.
Eh?! I don't want to force you-
I'm not being forced! Die twice!
All that needs to be done is to enter it and win, right?
I'll definitely be in it! I will!
Or so you say, but no doubt you'll be wearing a
one-piece with a skirt, sunglasses, a hat, parka,
making you entirely covered.
I'll go in a bikini!
You'll have no complaints with that, right?
None.
Schemer.
No, I'm not.
What did you say?!
Fumino and Nozomi are going to be in the swimsuit contest?!
Yes. It appears that they intend to win it and create publicity for Stray Cats.
In what manner shall we respond?
That should be obvious.
Indeed. Remarkable as always, Chise-sama.
What?
Without a doubt, considering your fair beauty and charm, winning is a simple task.
Eh?
I understand.
I shall prepare the Chikumaen Group to bring about an article perfect for you.
Pardon?
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Swimsuit Contest Participant Changing Room
So, why are you in this sort of place?
Seeing me here, you should know.
You plan to enter?
I didn't want to enter, but that's just how it went down.
Huh?
In any case, as a representative of Pâtisserie Umenomori, I'll being winning this contest.
Should I enter, your publicity is going to crash and burn.
Huh?!
Good grief, where on earth did Otome-neesan go?
She's not finished handing out flyers.
Like this.
Like this?
What are you up to, Otome-neesan?
You just disappeared like that.
Takumi.
Malevolent Hawk pose!
What?
Otome, you lied to me.
Hmm? That's strange.
Forget it.
Nozomi, should you even be over here?
It's almost time-
Takumi, Chise came.
Where?
Swimsuit Contest Participant Changing Room
What were you thinking?!
Do you really want to squash Stray Cats that much!?
That's why I said that I'd let you work at my place with special conditions!
The problem isn't that!
Then what's the problem?
Why don't you get it?!
The ones who don't get it are you bunch!
What is it that we don't get?
Hey, what is it that we don't get? Tell me.
Go ahead and tell me.
I wanted...
All I wanted was to hang around with Takumi and everyone!
I made the rooftop penthouse and even Pâtisserie Umenomori...
If Stray Cats disappeared, it would make free time for everyone!
So that's why you've done all these things...
I haven't made any mistakes.
Even Kaho agreed with my plan.
Chise...
She's a good girl.
Yeah, that's right.
I overheard the conversation.
Ieyasu, Daigorou.
I happen to think...
Umenomori's "overdrive" is a common occurrence,
but this time, something is different.
That trailing note was a certain...
Idiot! You didn't get it at all!
"Even Kaho agreed with my plan."
Chikumaen... Kaho!
Oh my. Good day...
...Takumi-sama.
Please... don't aid Chise in making any more mistakes.
Mistakes? It wasn't my intention to-
I know. You and Umenomori didn't have ill intentions.
But you're wrong.
Stray Cats...
Our store is...
...our home.
If it was your home, you could be given any-
We have memories there.
Living in that house,
playing in that house...
...with Fumino, Ieyasu, Daigorou, Nozomi, and with Otome-neesan.
Of course, Umenomori and you are always welcome there!
Ah... I see now...
I've failed her.
Umenomori was so troubled, and I didn't realize it.
The place Umenomori made for us, the meaning behind the circle...
I wasn't good enough to understand it...
And that's why it's come to this, I think.
So please, don't aid Chise in making any more mistakes.
A rather impudent view in my eyes.
Are you able to give Chise-sama what she desires?
Are you... indicating that I, who stands at the same height as her,
am unable to understand her as well as you?
Yeah, I do think I understand her.
I'm a poor person, unable to understand the feelings of the rich, but...
I understand how Umenomori feels.
It's because Umenomori is one of us.
It seems that I appear as the villain, hmm.
I understand.
I shall no longer lend assistance to Chise-sama.
Kaho-san...
From the beginning, it wasn't a plan to afflict any of you.
I know. Thank you.
Takumi...
I haven't seen a thing.
Me neither.
What you do now is up to you.
Step aside a bit!
What are you doing? Do you still intend to be in the contest?
Of course I am!
If I don't, who's going to give Stray Cats publicity, huh?
This is strange.
The swimsuit Kaho prepared for me should have been sent here somewhere.
saa, kaerou yo
Come, let's all go home now
sukippu hitori futari sannin te wo tsunaide
Skipping, 1 of us, 2 of us, 3 of us holding hands together
This?
Yes! That's the one!
matteru kashira nyao
Wonder if she's waiting ne'ow
Wonder what kind of swimsuit's in here-
nukiashi nekoashi suru no
Stealthfully padding along
Why, you... Chikumaen Kaho!
mou, kaerou yo
Quick, let's all go home now
yuugure ichi neko ni neko san neko kage ga yurete
Evening twilight, one cat, two cats, three cats, their shadows swaying
All right! Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming!
To continue, entry Number 6...
mou sugu tsuki yo nyao (nya-o)
We're almost there ne'ow
Eh? With Number 7 and Number 8 together?
ano kado magareba soko yo
Turn that corner and it's right there
nakanai onna no ko
A girl who refuses to cry
yasashisugiru otoko no ko
A boy who is painfully kind
gomen gomen gomenne
I'm sorry, sorry, I'm sorry
Be honoured that you're allowed to view my swimsuit figure!
daisuki nano ni
I love you, and yet I'm like this
It's a school swimsuit!
icharabu ga ii sore ga ii no
A flirty love would be nice, that's what I would want
uso ha hontou uso yo daikirai
All the lies, really are, really lies "I can't stand you"
Please come visit your local cake shop, Stray Cats!
dou shitara ii no dou shitara koi ni naru no
Whatever should I do? What could I do to turn it into love?
ima mo zutto oboeteru yo
Now and forever, I'll keep remembering
ano hi kimi ga itta kotoba ha
on that day you told me a certain phrase
yawarakai bashou wo hikkaita
One of my soft spots was scratched by it.
Hold on, what is this?
What's this "Second Clubroom" thing?
The penthouse is the first clubroom, so this place is obviously the second.
Now, see here...
Let's just let...
We haven't even decided on a name yet; making another clubroom is a bit odd.
I've already come up with the name at the very least.
What? What?
The Stray Cats Association!
How did it come to this...
It was a contest purely so that we could see Otome-san in a swimsuit...
We had to settle the complaints of the women coordinators...
We came to an agreement, and we moved against Stray Cats...
We gave families, entire neighbourhoods, steamed buns purchased with our own money so that they don't go to their store...
We supported Pâtisserie Umenomori to our ends!
As she's the manager, we thought it was sure she would participate for the publicity...
Where did we make a mistake?
Any bad children here...?
Any bad children here?!
I'm Satou.
And I'm Suzuki!
It's wonderful that Chise-sama was smoothly integrated into Takumi-sama's group.
Without noticing it, I shed a tear for her.
Afterwards, Chise-sama decided to work for Stray Cats as a part-time job.
The Stray Cat is Troubled
Next time, "The Stray Cat is Troubled."
Look forward to it!