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Sep 12, 8:32 AM
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The owner of Ramen Akaneko found two stray kittens. However, due to the nature of his business running a ramen cart, he couldn't keep them.

In a dilemma, he entrusted the kittens to his regular customer, Sasaki. The ginger tabby was named Tart and the black-and-white one Pudding, but Tart soon ran away somewhere.


Sep 12, 8:34 AM
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Nice backstory for Bunzo and Sasaki. They looked so adorable as kittens. :3

It's always sad to see stray cats. They all deserve to have a loving home. I'm glad that sweet lawyer lady adopted that poor little kitten. They'll be happy together for sure. <3

Yep, it's good to remember to sharpen your knife regularly when you make noodles, Krishna.

SerafosSep 12, 10:52 AM
Sep 12, 9:19 AM
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Everyone cuddling around for a nap, and Bunzo is only still awake from cleaning up the shop pre-lunch hours.

Back when Bunzo and Sasaki were stray kittens, both of them were taken away from an aspirating owner, though the former (as Tart) simply will not leave him alone, choosing to wander around the owner's stall, and when he can finally talk, the rest is history with Bunzo and Ramen Akaneko.

Tamako being a lil' late for work because of a lost stray kitten, Sasaki and Hana remain wary of it while it's in quarantine due to unknown diseases that it could've had, that could affect the restaurant. Being fellow cats, they know the kitten's temperament, and it's best to leave it alone until it calms down. Nevertheless, with Tamako releasing the stray cat, the 3DCG camerawork from the kitten's POV is a little jarring, but Ms. Lawyer managed to adopt the cat due to its cuteness, so problem resolved.

Krishna's specialty of making her handmade tiger paw noodles, it's all expertise by learning, that's how she got here into Ramen Akaneko. But the new menu item is creating problems in proportion, and things like sharpening knives does the trick that only Bunzo can do. Krishna should trust the boss more.
Sep 12, 9:41 AM
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Everyone looked adorable cuddling together during nap time. I loved seeing Ms lawyer being so overwhelmed by the stray cat I hope they let her keep it.
Sep 12, 10:21 AM
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Bunzo’s little “welcome” was so cute 😭 I love how his speaking voice ended up sounding similar to the owner’s
Sep 12, 11:08 AM
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Beautiful backstory of Bunzo and Sasaki.

Their previous owner was a good lady too.

But Bunzo still have more love towards his first owner.

That poor stray cat will now a good owner fs.

Overall a great and happy episode.
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your hand
I can fill those places in your heart no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim
Sep 12, 2:28 PM
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Good episode. I am happy we got the back story for Bunzo and Sasaki. Didn't have Bunzo's first name to be Tart on my bingo card. But after Sasaki's Pudding, it was to be expected. 5 for this one.
Sep 12, 4:58 PM
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I would pay 5 figures (just because I probably couldn't afford more) to see a spinoff that goes deeper into each of their origin stories. This show cares so much about constructing its characters and fleshing them out it's extremely endearing.
Sep 12, 6:26 PM
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Everyone napping together in the beginning was so adorable.
Sep 12, 8:48 PM
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Reply to Serafos
Nice backstory for Bunzo and Sasaki. They looked so adorable as kittens. :3

It's always sad to see stray cats. They all deserve to have a loving home. I'm glad that sweet lawyer lady adopted that poor little kitten. They'll be happy together for sure. <3

Yep, it's good to remember to sharpen your knife regularly when you make noodles, Krishna.

@Serafos Fact that it jumped right to her suggests it may have sensed she was safe, though there's also the inverse logic where cats will go to the person who likes cats the least. Then again, if you're just naturally more quiet and calm, cats may sense that too
Sep 12, 11:27 PM
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i love them so much. they are the cutest group of employee ever
Sep 12, 11:54 PM
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Lawyer girl taking care of the kitten, good for her.

Krishna calling scene was hilarious 😆
Sep 15, 1:07 AM

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The back story of pudding sasaki and tart bunzo was just pure awesome.
Sep 17, 9:54 AM

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I really liked that little moment of Tamako opening her eyes when Bunzo took off her glasses and then going back to sleep. Such a simple way to show how much she feels at home.

Really liked Bunzo's "'elcome," too. It's weird and kind of interesting that they tackled why some cats can talk, as we now see cats that can't talk. That was a great explanation, sticking to relationships and people's hearts instead of some lore that doesn't add anything to the story's strengths.
Sep 22, 5:53 AM
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it's irresponsible to allow most of the car population to remain nonverbal and illiterate when they're demonstrably just as capable as humans in the right environment.

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