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00:01What's going on with a human?
00:08He's acting kind of strange.
00:10Something's definitely up.
00:15Most days he's usually like this.
00:20But today he's like this.
00:22Hey, human, are you okay?
00:31Did you make sure and eat all your food?
00:35Where are you going?
00:37I don't want you falling over again.
00:40Wait!
00:41Don't worry, I left some extra food in your bowl.
00:44I don't have any time to hang out though.
00:52How dare you!
00:59Well, I refuse to worry about you anymore.
01:01Got it?
01:03Fine then.
01:04At least now I can nap without anyone bothering me.
01:14This is pretty much paradise.
01:17Kitty!
01:22Huh?
01:23What was that?
01:25Hi!
01:26Wanna play?
01:28For real?
01:29All I wanna do is nap.
01:31Come on!
01:32Let's play together!
01:33None of my humans are around here today!
01:36So I'm stuck being all by myself.
01:38I feel lonely.
01:39I hope they come home real soon.
01:43I'm all alone too.
01:44But what is that word he used?
01:47Lonely?
01:48What's that mean?
01:50Huh?
01:51It's the man from the meat place!
01:54Hey there, Taro, my buddy!
01:57Aw yeah, pets!
01:59He was a good boy.
02:00You are.
02:01Yes, you are.
02:03Finally, some peace and quiet.
02:14He's an old man!
02:16Never mind.
02:17If you want to go home real soon, maybe you will try to spoil it.
02:19I am.
02:20You always do not want to buy me!
02:21It's the man of your life!
02:22You always do not want to buy that.
02:24It's the man but you don't believe you.
02:25You always do not want to buy it!
02:26It's the man.
02:27You always do not want to buy that.
02:28Therefore, we do not want to buy it!
02:29One more time.
02:30To be continued...
03:00All right! So tasty! Wait, gone already? But I'm not even full yet! Hey, give me more food! Need some more food in here! Hang on, where is he? Has he seriously not come back yet? Oh, I've got it!
03:19Hmm...
03:24But he's always in here...
03:31Human?!
03:33The smell in here is relaxing. And this place is cozy. But still...
03:45So I'm stuck being all by myself. I feel lonely.
03:50Lonely? Is that what this feeling is? Nuh-uh. Being here alone is no big deal. I mean, I'm super strong. I can totally live on my own.
04:03It's not about that. I'm just worried about that human. That's all! Hmph. Anyway, it's nice and warm in here.
04:12Although, if the human were here with me, it would feel even warmer.
04:27Huh? I know that sound! It means he's home! Huh?
04:34Oh, ha-ha-ha-ha! Welcome home! I love you!
04:38You're glad to see us! And you've been such a good boy guarding the house today!
04:41You're the best!
04:42Hmph. Where is he? He's never gone this long. So why? Why isn't he here? I don't like it.
04:58What the heck is happening?!
05:04You better come home right now, human!
05:08Oh my goodness, little kitty. What's wrong? You need to calm down.
05:17Who the heck is that human?!
05:21Why the heck did I agree to this?!
05:28Thanks for your patience, folks. Sorry to keep you all waiting.
05:32Without further ado, welcome to the first official signing for Subaru Mikazuki's Shining in the Dark of Night.
05:38Wow. We announced this on such short notice. And despite that, so many of you showed up. I'm thrilled to see such a large crowd.
05:47You don't know how happy that makes us. Isn't that right, Mikazuki? Oh no.
05:52Take me home! I can't do this!
05:55Hey, Mikazuki! You sure you're feeling alright?
05:58I wasn't in my right mind when I agreed. I didn't think the whole thing through at all!
06:02My instincts were right! I can't handle this kind of human interaction! Save me!
06:08It's okay, just take a deep breath. Come on, sit down. Here.
06:13Oh, your tie's a little crooked. Take me home.
06:16It's okay. I'm right here.
06:29Nothing is okay right now.
06:33Alright, first guess. We're ready for you.
06:36This is so exciting!
06:38Uh, hi. Hello.
06:45I've got this. Just have to write my name. Don't think about anything else.
06:50Be careful. And make sure it's straight. If I can just manage that.
06:57It's crooked! And in permanent marker? I can't rewrite it!
07:01I'm-I'm so sorry. It's crooked.
07:06It's hopeless.
07:08I can tell he's disappointed.
07:10I knew it! I was an idiot for thinking I could handle something like this!
07:14Oh man! I'm gonna treasure it! Keep up the great work!
07:20Huh? Thank you so much for coming.
07:25Wow. Thanks for being here today.
07:27They don't care if my writing is sloppy.
07:31Wow! Awesome! I'm your biggest fan! Thanks so much!
07:35They're just happy to be meeting me.
07:38From the very first page, I could not put it down.
07:40I was dying to find out what was going to happen next.
07:43I stayed up all night and finished the whole thing in one sitting.
07:47I'm exactly like you!
07:49Huh?
07:50Wait, no. What I meant to say is that I-
07:52Yep, I think a lot of us bookworms can relate.
07:55Oh, I understand. You've gotten swept up by a novel, too. And you stayed up all night reading.
08:02How frustrating. The words won't come out. I write for a living.
08:06Why can't I speak?
08:11I'm sorry! Wait, I mean, I, uh…
08:14Well, hello!
08:15There's no need to be nervous, sir.
08:17Uh, right. I guess not. I-I just love this book and I've read it over and over again.
08:22I think it's my favorite ever!
08:26Mom! I'd be honored to shake your hand!
08:31Have I ever had the courage to reach out to anyone like this?
08:35Let alone someone I admired?
08:37Nope, I'm a chicken.
08:39Once he starts talking about that cat story, you can't get him to stop.
08:42Come on. I'm telling you, bro. The cat's awesome.
08:46I couldn't even tell them I'm the one who wrote it.
08:49I don't deserve to be here right now.
08:53No, I'm honored.
08:56That means the world to me.
09:01Um, my name is Kota Ijima. If you don't mind, can you address the inscription to me?
09:06Uh, mm-hmm.
09:09Uh, mm-hmm.
09:13Uh-huh.
09:17Uh-huh.
09:19Uh-huh.
09:20Well, just about time to wrap up. Thanks so much for all your hard work today.
09:31Uh, Mikazuki, is something the matter?
09:35Oh, no. Although, just occurred to me. I didn't thank anyone in the first part of the day.
09:42Uh, after all, they came to see me.
09:46Let yourself off the hook.
09:49Nobody does everything perfectly, you know?
09:52Just do your best to thank everyone next time.
09:54And until then, we'll be working hard.
09:57So there'll be a next time.
10:01I really appreciate that.
10:04Uh, I'll walk through the store.
10:06There might be some stragglers and we don't want to leave any book unsigned.
10:09Just beyond my fear of reaching out, there is more warmth than I could have expected.
10:21When I stop to think about it, there's warmth everywhere I look.
10:26That reminds me.
10:28She was meowing more than usual before I left.
10:31I was in a hurry, so I didn't have time to find out why.
10:35I left her food and water, and her litter box should be fine.
10:39Is this the first time I've been away from home this long since I got her?
10:44I hope she's okay.
10:45Right this way, miss!
10:47Mikazuki, look!
10:49I found one last reader. She rushed here to catch you.
10:52Oh, hello.
10:54Sorry I'm late! I'm so glad I made it in time.
10:58My younger brother is also a big fan of yours, but he couldn't make it.
11:02He was so disappointed.
11:03I thought I'd pop over here in his place and surprise him by getting your autograph.
11:08Huh?
11:09Huh?
11:10Wait, Subaru? What are you...
11:13Okami?
11:14Does this mean you're... Mikazuki? The Subaru Mikazuki?
11:25I can't believe it. I never imagined this would happen.
11:28Wait. Oh gosh. Did I... I did. I totally talked to you about shining in the dark of night.
11:35Yeah. I couldn't bring myself to tell you who I was that day.
11:39Ugh.
11:41Why? I sat there like a jerk not saying anything.
11:44How is that any different than lying to them?
11:47She must think I'm a complete ass.
11:51No. It's even worse than that.
11:54She probably feels betrayed.
11:55She went to the trouble of running down here to meet me, and all she got from me was disappointment.
12:01Uh, anyway...
12:03We're happy you made it.
12:05Mikazuki, how about it?
12:07Someone openly talked about how much they like my book and I can't even respond?
12:12I... I'm sorry!
12:14I'm sorry! I'm incredibly embarrassed, Subaru!
12:17I had no idea you are who you are and I acted like a complete idiot talking about your book like that!
12:21Huh? Wait! What is she apologizing for?
12:26That day you came over, I acted like some literature expert!
12:30And that must have been so infuriating for you!
12:33What? No way! She's got it wrong!
12:35Makes sense. Now that I think back about that day, that's why you left.
12:39You were so mad you had to get out of there, right?
12:42Not at all! I wish... I just... I couldn't... No! I was really happy!
12:48When you guys started talking that way about my novel, being so complimentary, it was a first for me.
12:58And now you want my autograph? I'm floored by it all.
13:02But that day it caught me way off guard, and I just didn't know how to tell you. I'm sorry.
13:08Huh? What? No way! You have no reason to apologize! I get it! I'm still kind of in shock right now, honestly.
13:15Look, I haven't the slightest clue what's going on. But it seems like there's some sort of wonderful coincidence, yeah?
13:24Guess so.
13:27Well, like the saying goes, it's a small world, right?
13:30Oh, by the way, how's Haru's diet going?
13:35It's going really well, thanks to you.
13:37Yay, that's wonderful!
13:38Haru?!
13:39My curiosity has officially peaked! What kind of relationship do they have?!
13:43Oh, wow. You don't know how much this means to me. And thank you for staying late on my account. You've got yourself two new lifelong fans in my brother and me.
13:52Oh, that's nice. Best of luck. What? Yeah! See you around the neighborhood.
14:01Crap! I forgot! I was so shocked I didn't thank her for coming!
14:10She's pretty far away at this point.
14:13Oh, well, it's fine. I can go back to her store and say thanks there. I'll do that.
14:20No, that's wrong!
14:21Hey! Okami, hold on! Thanks! I'm honored that you came to meet me!
14:32She heard me.
14:35Excellent work, friend.
14:40I can't change the past. There's no reliving the moment once it's passed you by.
14:46Hope so. It feels good. Just that I was able to get through it.
14:51Thank you. I couldn't have done it without you here. You helped me. Words can't express how grateful I am.
14:58I look forward to what the future holds for us. If I reach out my hand.
15:04Wow. Thanks, Mikasuki.
15:06There's always a chance someone will be there waiting to take it.
15:10I'm just so happy right now.
15:13Hey, come on. Try to pull yourself together.
15:16You're right. Sorry.
15:17And when someone is there, it gives me a courage I've never known.
15:22If I got through this, who knows what else I can do. Or what I could change.
15:27I didn't know I could feel this tired. All I want to do is relax.
15:36What happened? Did I get robbed? Vandalized?
15:41Wait. Calm down. Everything's fine. I don't have anything worth stealing.
15:49Haru? Haru! Haru?
15:53Haru?
16:08Geez. Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?
16:13Thank goodness.
16:14Wait. Should I call the police and report this?
16:19Uh...
16:21Why are there tissues strewn all over the place?
16:25And what's this?
16:27Scratches and bite marks covering this novel.
16:31What does the forensic evidence lead us to?
16:34That the culprit is...
16:37You did this?
16:38You jerk.
16:42You jerk.
16:46Hey, why are you scooting around like a seal?
16:51How long has it been since I laughed out loud? And on my own?
16:56No. I guess I'm not on my own now.
17:03What is it?
17:04Does she want more food? Of course.
17:10It'd be great if I could learn to understand her better.
17:15It sure would be easier.
17:17Sheesh. Here I was, worried out of my mind over this guy and he just shows up again like it's nothing.
17:23Thought-plunk human! Where is he? What could he be doing?
17:30I can't figure it out! This awful feeling isn't going away! It's driving me crazy!
17:37Time to hide in that thing he wears!
17:42Oh no! It went dark! Now I can't see anything! What is going on?!
17:47I can't go on. I'll just rest my eyes.
17:55Hey sis! Wait up!
17:58Come on, this way. We have to go before it starts raining.
18:03You guys stick close behind me.
18:05Okay!
18:08Kittens? Are you keeping up?
18:10That's right. I don't need to look back anymore. It's just me. No siblings to care for. Just me. But that's not entirely true. Because it isn't just me.
18:29Haru.
18:30Haru.
18:31That's the signal for food.
18:32Haru?
18:33And food is important.
18:35Haru.
18:37No wait. That doesn't mean food. It means something else now. It belongs to me. It's mine.
18:45It's mine.
18:50My special sound.
18:52Thank goodness.
18:53You seem like you're alright.
18:56No! He's not alright! This is why I told you to eat all your food! What's wrong with you?
19:01He's acting even weirder than usual!
19:11For real. You need to eat food. Come on. This way. The food bowl is over here, remember? Let's go. Follow me.
19:20That's it. Just stick close behind me.
19:36I forgot! I was really hungry too!
19:41You better be eating human, you hear?
19:43Oh, jeez. This mess. I don't even know where to begin cleaning it all up.
19:50Mmm! That was yummy! It's weird. Now that I've eaten, that awful feeling is totally gone. I feel great!
19:58Of course! I didn't feel that way because the human went away a long time. It was just because I was so hungry.
20:05Food really is important, huh?
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