Count on Mrow!

Mrow? Where am I?

This looks like Izana, but...how'd I get in here? Usually I'd be stopped at the gate.

Everyone looks so happy... Was this place always so peaceful?

Hello there, little kitty. What's the matter?

Maybe she's hungry.

I don't think we have anything we can feed her...

Huh? I mean, yeah, I'm Nekoko from the Cat Shrine. (But how does this cat know that?)

You want my help?

Sorry, but I'm purretty busy. I don't have time to be helpin' a stranger.

But if you reaaaaaally need my expurrtise, then I guess...

H-Hey! Where'd you go? C'mon, you can't just turn tail and give up like that! At least be a li'l more purrsistent!

Gosh, cats these days don't have any manners.

Ugh! Why can't I just walk away?! Where'd that cat run off to?

That cat is just askin' everyone and their grandma for help... How rude.

Oh my. Can I help you, kitty?

Nyo way! An actual grandma?! That cat can't be serious! Between the two of them, I think that old lady needs more help!

You seem troubled.

You want me to follow you?

Give me a moment. I'll be right behind you.

Mrow... Well, nyot like I know either of 'em. They can do whatever they want.

Going out all alone, ma'am? I wouldn't recommend it. There are specters out there.

Thank you for your concern, but I won't be going too far. I'll be fine.

What does that cat think that little old lady can do for her? Especially with specters on the purrowl...

Ugh, this sucks! Those two are so annoying!

Oh dear! The poor thing...

She's injured. But I don't have anything on me to help her...

Don't worry, dear. I'll get your friend fixed up somehow.

Oh no! A specter!

Get away from it, kitty! Come here, quick!

Don't you worry about a thing. I'll protect you.

Nyot on my watch!

How dare you try to harm this nice old lady! I won't forgive you, nyo matter what!

A-Aren't you...

I'll explain later! Right now, I've gotta teach this thing a lesson!

(I...I won... That was scary...)

Hmph. I didn't do it to save you. I just couldn't stand lookin' at that thing!

Thank you, Necoco.

Huh? How come you know me too?

I used to pray at the Cat Shrine quite often.

But you were little back then, so I suppose you don't remember me.

...If you say so.

Anyway, it's purretty dangerous out here. I'll walk you back to town.

Thank you. Would you mind bringing this little one with us as well?

Sure, but...she isn't your cat, right? So why'd you put yourself in danger to save her?

Because she needed help. In this world, we need to extend a hand to those in need, whether we know them or not.

But there's nyo way you could win against specters.

You're right. But I didn't think things would turn out this way.

When you get to my age, everyone's always helping you out. You rarely ever get a chance to return the favor. That's why I was so happy to help that cat, I didn't even think twice. But I suppose it doesn't do much good if other people have to swoop in and save me too.

That's nyot...

Hm? What did you say, dear?

Nyothing. Now back to Izuna on the double!

That should do it. Give it a little rest and you should be as good as new.

That's right. You better thank this old lady purroperly for comin' to rescue your tails!

And Necoco as well.

I don't need their thanks. I didn't do anything. It's you who found the injured kitty and patched her up.

That's not true. I know. Since you're here, why don't you join me for a meal? I want to thank you for your help too.

Nyo thanks. Like I said, I didn't do a thing.

By the way...you looked incredible purrotectin' those kitties from that specter. It must've been scary, but you were really brave.

Ohoho... How sweet of her to say. It's been so long since anyone said something that nice to me.

(It looks like this is different world than the one I'm from.) (I mean, the people here are so carefree.) (But it's nice. Just like how my world used to be...)

Alright, now that that's done, it's time for a cat nap! It's been a while since the weather was so purrfect for napping!

What brings you two here?

You want to thank Necoco? I see... Necoco! You have visitors!

I do? But I was just having the nicest nap...

I did what now? I don't remember saving you...

Well, nyot that it matters! I'm sure I just didn't realize I was helpin' you out.

That's how great the great Necoco is! Come on, don't hold back now. I'll take all the purraise you've got!