WEBVTT 01:02.666 --> 01:03.793 There! 01:04.668 --> 01:09.048 Another day of cleaning up all these cigarette butts off the ground. 01:10.257 --> 01:11.759 - What the hell?! - Crap. 01:11.842 --> 01:13.928 I got tar juice on my clothes. 01:16.263 --> 01:19.600 Yanineko, what are you, nuts?! 01:21.560 --> 01:24.855 Rent's not due until next week, right? 01:25.648 --> 01:26.649 Schwing! 01:27.149 --> 01:29.735 Just be more careful from now on! 01:42.957 --> 01:45.459 I just found a long ciggy butt! 01:45.960 --> 01:49.672 It's a little black from some weird juice, though. 01:50.256 --> 01:52.258 It'll be fine. 02:00.766 --> 02:03.185 Damn it! 02:04.061 --> 02:07.940 That stupid, raunchy cat! 02:13.279 --> 02:16.866 Why?! 03:48.791 --> 03:52.419 BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO SECONDHAND SMOKE. 03:52.503 --> 03:54.463 SMOKING UNDER THE AGE OF 20 IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. 03:54.546 --> 03:56.465 A brand-new pack of smokes. 03:56.548 --> 04:01.470 But it's not in its complete form yet. 04:02.805 --> 04:07.101 New packs are packed tight. 04:07.685 --> 04:09.770 When you take out about five, 04:09.853 --> 04:13.732 it leaves just enough room to fit in a cheap lighter. 04:13.816 --> 04:18.779 Nothing beats a pack of smokes like this. 04:31.458 --> 04:34.253 Life in its perfect form is fleeting. 04:36.839 --> 04:40.134 It's packed so tight that I can't get any out. 04:51.603 --> 04:52.563 Ain't no way. 04:53.147 --> 04:54.148 Just why? 04:54.648 --> 04:57.776 What did I do to deserve this? 04:59.570 --> 05:00.821 Wait, three-second rule. 05:01.322 --> 05:04.241 I'll just take home the ones that didn't land in shit. 05:05.117 --> 05:07.703 Money's already tight this month. 05:14.376 --> 05:16.795 They're probably fine if I just cut off the tips. 05:17.379 --> 05:18.964 Chainsmoker Cat! 05:22.593 --> 05:26.013 Okay, all anthro temps, can I have your attention? 05:26.096 --> 05:28.057 Here's what you're doing today. 05:29.141 --> 05:32.186 And by the way, the entire facility has a strict no-smoking policy. 05:32.269 --> 05:34.646 Your cigarettes will be confiscated until you clock out. 05:41.028 --> 05:43.238 After 20 minutes of no smoking, 05:43.322 --> 05:48.452 blood pressure and other vital signs return to normal. 05:53.290 --> 05:55.417 After 30 minutes of no smoking, 05:55.501 --> 06:00.714 nicotine concentration in the body halves, and withdrawal symptoms begin to appear. 06:06.303 --> 06:09.389 After six to eight hours of no smoking, 06:09.473 --> 06:15.229 carbon monoxide and oxygen concentration in the blood return to normal levels. 06:18.440 --> 06:20.025 Where did number 56 go? 06:20.109 --> 06:21.235 She bolted! 06:21.318 --> 06:23.487 She has 30 minutes left on her shift! 06:39.336 --> 06:42.589 That's so good! 06:45.592 --> 06:47.636 Are you the anthro helper? 06:47.719 --> 06:50.514 This vase is a national treasure. 06:50.597 --> 06:52.224 I ask that you don't scratch it, 06:52.307 --> 06:56.145 or get your beast smell all over it. 06:56.770 --> 06:58.230 You got it. 07:15.622 --> 07:19.293 How is it even dirtier than it was before you polished it? 07:20.169 --> 07:24.506 Plus, it smells like a train station. 07:30.888 --> 07:34.308 Curse you! 07:37.311 --> 07:39.771 I have 170 yen to my name. 07:39.855 --> 07:41.231 And six cigarettes. 07:41.732 --> 07:44.943 There are six days left until my next day job. 07:45.527 --> 07:48.322 I have to live off of 28 yen a day. 07:48.906 --> 07:51.450 And one cigarette a day. 07:53.994 --> 07:55.829 Okay, it's doable! 07:58.415 --> 08:01.418 This is my first and last cigarette of the day. 08:06.381 --> 08:10.177 When I'm smoking, I'm freed from my worries. 08:10.928 --> 08:12.095 Yeah. 08:12.179 --> 08:16.808 Surviving six days on 170 yen is nothing. 08:22.439 --> 08:24.149 Okay, maybe just one more. 08:33.200 --> 08:35.619 Well, crap. 08:35.702 --> 08:39.373 You know, smoking just one a day was gonna be too hard anyway. 08:39.456 --> 08:42.000 Now that they're gone, I'll be able to accept it. 08:45.087 --> 08:47.214 Why does this always happen? 08:47.297 --> 08:48.590 Always, always, always! 08:48.674 --> 08:51.260 Why is my willpower so shit? 08:51.843 --> 08:55.430 I'm not a bad person. 09:02.020 --> 09:05.941 God hasn't abandoned me yet! 09:06.024 --> 09:08.360 Your total is 1,160 yen. 09:12.030 --> 09:14.449 REMAINING FUNDS: 10 YEN 09:15.158 --> 09:17.202 Chainsmoker Cat. 09:20.163 --> 09:22.207 Sis? 09:22.791 --> 09:24.084 It's been a while. 09:24.167 --> 09:25.294 What's going on? 09:25.794 --> 09:30.382 Nothing, just calling because I wanted to hear my little sister's voice. 09:31.300 --> 09:32.342 You're weird. 09:32.926 --> 09:35.762 I miss you. It's been way too long. 09:35.846 --> 09:37.472 You should come hang out sometime. 09:37.556 --> 09:39.182 - No way. - What?! 09:40.017 --> 09:42.436 Your place always smells like cigarettes. 09:42.519 --> 09:44.605 I bet your floor is covered in ash. 09:44.688 --> 09:46.815 Of course not. 09:46.898 --> 09:48.734 Then send me a pic of your room. 09:48.817 --> 09:51.403 I'll consider coming over after I see it. 10:00.078 --> 10:02.205 I'm going to clean this place up. 10:02.289 --> 10:03.999 I'm going to do it. 10:04.708 --> 10:07.586 First, get the trash together. No, I need trash bags before that. 10:07.669 --> 10:08.837 What do I do with the floor? 10:08.920 --> 10:11.173 Gather the butts, throw them out, clean the fridge. 10:11.256 --> 10:12.341 Clean the poop ring. 10:12.424 --> 10:14.509 I'm in so much trouble. 10:14.593 --> 10:15.802 I'm running out of time! 10:24.102 --> 10:25.896 It hurts. 10:25.979 --> 10:29.316 Why am I so unlucky? 10:29.399 --> 10:32.778 I need to smoke. 10:35.238 --> 10:38.158 These are still totally smokable. 10:39.785 --> 10:43.705 This one hasn't been smoked! Best day ever! 10:43.789 --> 10:47.459 I'm so lucky. 10:51.713 --> 10:52.964 It's Sis. 10:54.091 --> 10:56.843 She must have scrambled to clean her room. 10:57.344 --> 11:00.430 I guess if it's just a little messy, I'm willing to overlook it. 11:00.514 --> 11:01.431 LOOK, LITTLE SIS! 11:03.016 --> 11:04.601 Poop. 11:08.188 --> 11:10.357 GO DIE 11:14.236 --> 11:16.488 I think I'll try to stop smoking 11:16.571 --> 11:19.282 since Little Sis seems mad. 11:20.450 --> 11:22.285 That's way too many words. 11:28.250 --> 11:30.961 I mean, the more I put on, the better, right? 11:42.639 --> 11:46.059 DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME 11:46.143 --> 11:47.102 What? 11:47.894 --> 11:51.231 Wow, you haven't smoked for three whole days? 11:51.314 --> 11:53.066 I'm just doing my best. 11:53.650 --> 11:57.696 I mean, you were smoking so much, it's like you were running on nicotine. 11:57.779 --> 11:59.281 I'm so proud of you! 11:59.364 --> 12:01.199 You are? 12:01.283 --> 12:02.617 I'm serious! 12:02.701 --> 12:06.204 This is without a doubt the greatest thing you've ever accomplished. 12:06.788 --> 12:08.498 Come on, you're praising me too much. 12:09.291 --> 12:10.333 What? 12:26.975 --> 12:30.562 Nothing beats beer in the middle of a weekday. 12:37.319 --> 12:39.279 It's a heart-shaped smoke ring. 12:39.362 --> 12:42.073 That's gotta be a lucky sign. 12:47.412 --> 12:48.330 Hey there. 12:49.623 --> 12:53.126 What do you want, Smoke-face? 12:56.796 --> 12:58.965 Just sharing my good fortune. 13:05.222 --> 13:06.056 Hey. 13:07.724 --> 13:10.143 Go buy me some booze and smokes. 13:10.227 --> 13:11.686 Beer and Mild Seven. 13:11.770 --> 13:15.232 But I need to do my homework. 13:15.899 --> 13:19.945 You talking back to me, boy? 13:20.028 --> 13:22.280 Stop your stupid studying! 13:22.364 --> 13:25.200 You're getting a job right out of middle school anyway! 13:25.283 --> 13:26.368 But... 13:27.619 --> 13:31.665 You should be grateful I take care of your ugly mug. 13:31.748 --> 13:36.294 Now show a little gratitude and go buy my booze and cigarettes, you little shit. 13:42.300 --> 13:44.010 What's wrong? 14:01.653 --> 14:03.530 Honestly. 14:03.613 --> 14:08.618 What's with my sister and the landlord ganging up on me, telling me I smell? 14:14.833 --> 14:20.797 Man, I hate showering. What a pain in the ass. 14:37.272 --> 14:41.151 But you know, despite everything, it does make me feel refreshed. 14:41.234 --> 14:43.904 Baths are like laundry for your soul. 14:44.487 --> 14:47.991 Maybe I actually like being clean. 14:59.961 --> 15:01.755 Yeah, getting clean is a pain, 15:01.838 --> 15:04.966 but I do love me a good smoke after a bath. 15:18.521 --> 15:21.608 My throat hurts, and I have chills. 15:21.691 --> 15:23.777 Could I have a cold? 15:26.404 --> 15:28.615 Yeah, this is definitely a cold. 15:29.115 --> 15:32.077 The cigarettes taste so bad, I can't smoke at all. 15:32.786 --> 15:34.913 I need to rest. 15:44.798 --> 15:46.633 Thank you, come again. 15:57.602 --> 16:00.522 Okay, I can at least manage to smoke menthols. 16:25.964 --> 16:27.882 Help. 16:30.969 --> 16:33.179 Why did you run away? 16:33.888 --> 16:36.182 I went out of my way to come nurse you. 16:36.266 --> 16:38.935 I thought you were someone from Public Health. 16:39.019 --> 16:42.063 Normally, people don't come and nurse you in a hazmat suit. 16:42.147 --> 16:45.025 That's because it smells like cigarettes, 16:45.108 --> 16:47.819 and you never clean. 16:47.902 --> 16:51.281 I can't handle the combo of trash and tar. 16:52.907 --> 16:54.951 Anyway, how do you feel? 16:56.244 --> 16:58.079 A little better than yesterday. 17:02.167 --> 17:03.710 I'll make you some porridge. 17:05.128 --> 17:07.464 Her words may be harsh, 17:08.048 --> 17:09.883 but she still came despite everything. 17:09.966 --> 17:13.219 My little sister loves me. 17:15.555 --> 17:16.890 Porridge is done. 17:24.731 --> 17:27.275 Oh my god, are you okay? I'm so sorry! 17:27.358 --> 17:29.027 Gross! No way! 17:29.110 --> 17:31.613 Where's my mask? No, no, no! 17:37.786 --> 17:38.745 What the hell? 17:39.579 --> 17:40.663 What is this? 17:42.248 --> 17:43.958 Does it really smell that bad? 17:44.501 --> 17:47.253 Not gonna lie, that hurts. 17:47.337 --> 17:50.632 THE PREVIOUS DAY 17:53.718 --> 17:56.429 If it isn't Imoko. 17:56.513 --> 17:58.765 Hello, Kansai. 17:59.641 --> 18:01.726 Thank you for everything you do for my sister. 18:02.227 --> 18:03.853 You're so polite. 18:04.354 --> 18:06.689 Are you really that thing's sister? 18:07.357 --> 18:08.525 What're you doing? 18:08.608 --> 18:11.736 Apparently, my sister caught a cold. 18:11.820 --> 18:13.780 So, I came to buy a hazmat suit. 18:14.364 --> 18:17.659 I see, that's why you're here. 18:17.742 --> 18:20.662 Still, can't believe that thing gets sick. 18:20.745 --> 18:24.582 My sister has always been prone to colds. 18:24.666 --> 18:27.335 She'd do stuff like eat 50 popsicles in one sitting. 18:27.418 --> 18:30.088 Or jump into snow wearing a T-shirt. 18:30.672 --> 18:33.341 And every time, I take care of her. 18:33.424 --> 18:34.926 Sounds like a lot of work for you. 18:35.009 --> 18:37.220 Tell me about it. 18:38.388 --> 18:40.515 It must be a hassle coming out this way. 18:40.598 --> 18:42.725 I don't mind checking on her if you shoot me a text. 18:45.270 --> 18:47.730 Thank you. 18:48.439 --> 18:51.734 But nobody knows my sister better than me. 18:52.318 --> 18:55.488 I think it's best if I'm the one who takes care of her. 18:59.534 --> 19:01.744 - So cute. - So cute. 19:02.328 --> 19:03.663 Let me adopt you. 19:03.746 --> 19:05.290 Why? 19:06.624 --> 19:09.586 Chainsmoker Cat. 19:14.591 --> 19:17.510 Doctor, are my sister's lungs... 19:17.594 --> 19:19.846 She is definitely going to die. 19:19.929 --> 19:20.805 No! 19:21.306 --> 19:24.225 She has maybe two, three months left. 19:24.309 --> 19:25.476 No! 19:25.560 --> 19:28.229 Well, maybe a little longer. 19:28.313 --> 19:30.398 Around 100 days? 19:31.024 --> 19:32.275 One-hundred... 19:32.358 --> 19:33.193 cats? 19:34.986 --> 19:36.237 Imoko! 19:36.863 --> 19:38.531 How dare you make my sister cry! 19:38.615 --> 19:41.159 Your lungs are to blame. 19:41.951 --> 19:44.037 Look, I get it. 19:44.662 --> 19:46.331 Everybody dies eventually. 19:47.832 --> 19:49.417 That's all there is to it. 19:53.296 --> 19:56.799 No smoking inside the hospital, you filthy beast scum! 19:59.135 --> 20:00.595 A dream? 20:00.678 --> 20:01.763 It was just a dream? 20:03.514 --> 20:06.976 So the lung cancer and the 100 days left to live were all just a dream? 20:14.150 --> 20:15.360 Sis? 20:15.443 --> 20:16.819 What's wrong? 20:16.903 --> 20:18.321 Did I wake you up? 20:18.404 --> 20:20.615 No, I was doing my homework. 20:21.908 --> 20:23.826 You sound kind of down. 20:23.910 --> 20:25.536 Did your cold come back? 20:28.665 --> 20:30.124 I'm fine. 20:31.668 --> 20:32.710 Really? 20:32.794 --> 20:33.753 Yeah. 20:35.255 --> 20:38.174 Really. It's nothing. 20:38.258 --> 20:43.221 I just wanted to talk to you. 20:43.805 --> 20:45.181 Yeah? 20:45.265 --> 20:47.642 Anyway, you need to take care of yourself. 20:48.142 --> 20:51.688 It's not easy coming over in a hazmat suit, you know? 20:52.814 --> 20:54.482 Imoko. 20:54.565 --> 20:55.608 Yeah? 20:57.568 --> 21:00.405 I'm going to quit smoking, I swear! 21:04.909 --> 21:08.162 Look outside. It's really pretty. 21:18.089 --> 21:19.716 Amazing, isn't it? 21:20.508 --> 21:23.261 Apparently, the Milky Way is really clear tonight. 21:24.095 --> 21:26.472 I don't know what happened, 21:26.556 --> 21:29.684 but you can always call me whenever you want. 21:35.106 --> 21:36.899 The stars are so pretty. 21:37.400 --> 21:38.484 Yeah. 21:39.110 --> 21:40.903 I'm right here 21:40.987 --> 21:42.613 under the same stars. 21:44.407 --> 21:46.909 It looks like cigarette smoke. 21:46.993 --> 21:47.869 What? 21:49.495 --> 21:50.663 What was that sound? 21:50.747 --> 21:51.914 Sis? 21:51.998 --> 21:53.166 I heard a flick. 21:53.249 --> 21:56.461 Was that a lighter? 21:56.544 --> 21:58.171 What did you just light? 21:58.254 --> 22:02.759 You said you were going to quit smoking! 22:04.927 --> 22:06.721 Man, that tastes good. 23:32.932 --> 23:37.937 Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto 23:38.020 --> 23:38.855 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. 23:38.938 --> 23:40.940 UNDERAGE SMOKING AND DRINKING IS PROHIBITED. DO NOT IMITATE.