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Track 1
Sonya Bunko
Oujisama no Neko (The Prince’s Cat) Drama CD
The Golden Cat and the Hazelnut Tree
(Kin no neko to hashibami no ki)
Track 2
Ahh, sorry. Seems I woke you up.
Yes, it’s already morning but it’s a little earlier than we usually wake up.
Hmm? You don’t know what I did just now?
Well, shall I do it one more time?
Today, what dream did you have? I caught you smiling in your sleep.
Did you have an exceptionally good dream?
Me? Well, it wasn’t a very good dream then.
Being with me even in your dreams – you must be bored.
Even in your dreams you want to be free from me. Isn’t that what you’re really thinking?
Being locked up in this room, having had your freedom taken away…
You can’t trick me. I can see it in your eyes.
I hate cats that lie.
Now, try telling me the truth – you actually want to get away from me, don’t you?
You detest me, don’t you?
You don’t answer that.
I was only joking.
I know you love me without having to say.
When you’re asleep or awake you want to be with me, don’t you?
I wonder what today’s breakfast is.
Will it be your favourite cheese omelette? Or my poached eggs?
Well, let’s make a bet shall we?
If it’s your cheese omelette then I’ll feed it to you and if it’s my poached eggs, you’ll feed it to me.
What do you think?
That’s a promise, okay?
But before that…since we woke up a little early, how about we have a bath first?
What beautiful skin…
It’s so white and fine. Like light snowfall.
You really are the most beautiful cat in the world.
Hey, who do you think this body belongs to?
Then, how about your heart?
That’s right. Both are mine.
Say it once more clearly, that your body and heart belong to me.
And that no one is allowed to touch.
One more time. Just once more.
Why are you laughing?
Is it strange I want you to say it more than once?
But I want you to say it more than once.
No matter how many times each day I want to hear you say those words. If I don’t hear them I get a little…worried.
Okay. I heard them so it’s fine.
By the way, do you know the aroma of today’s bath salts?
Incorrect.
That’s also incorrect.
Of course you wouldn’t know.
It’s the first time it’s been used.
This is Sandlewood. It’s a sweet and refreshing scent, isn’t it?
Do you remember? It appeared in that book you were reading before.
Didn’t you say you wanted to know what it smelt like?
What do you think? Do you like it?
Well, if you do then I’m glad.
Me? Well, I don’t hate it but I like this scent a lot better…
I love it best when I see you react so badly to my advances.
Now, now, don’t cry out with that sweet voice of yours.
You’re the type that really can’t get enough, can you?
Hmm? What? You want me to carry on? Then, turn around and face me.
What was it you wanted again? If you stay silent I won’t know.
Now, try saying it clearly what you want.
I see. You want me to do “that” with you.
What a perverted cat you are.
Use your tongue. More, so I can suck at it easily.
Your tongue is small, isn’t it?
If I don’t suck it enough it might melt.
Shall we head off soon? It’s almost time for breakfast to be served.
What’s wrong? Ahh, you’re right. I did ask what you wanted to do but I didn’t say I would do it.
Now you can’t make that face. I’m not in the mood today.
Hurry and stand. I hate cats with a grudge.
Are you fine with me disliking you?
That’s right. If you were just a little more honest, I’d always treat you a little kinder.
Now, let’s return to your room.
Which colour dress would you like today?
I’ll help you put it on.
Hmm? You’d like a pink dress?
Then, let’s go with white.
I was going to go with a different colour to your choice from the start.
Is that bad? Besides, you look best in white. Come here.
Stand up straight.
You’re thin, huh.
Your waist is about the size of my thigh.
Your quite small too – like a child.
I didn’t say anything bad.
I like smaller cats better.
I love the you that is helpless without me.
Just as I’d thought – the white dress suits you best.
You’re very cute.
Take a look in the mirror.
Ah, wait! I haven’t put your bell back on.
Stay still.
Okay, it’s back on. Take a look in the mirror.
I wonder…Why are you so beautiful?
I’ve never known a golden cat as beautiful as you.
That part of you…I…
Looks like breakfast is ready.
Track 3
I got a little bored with the book I was reading.
Oh right. The weather is nice today, would you like to go for a walk?
I understand. No need to be so excited.
I know you like to go for walks.
Even though you’re a cat, sometimes you’re like a dog, aren’t you?
You haven’t forgotten the rules for when we go walking, have you?
That’s right. You’re clever.
For our walk I’ll attach the leash so you won’t leave my side.
Don’t do anything when I’m not watching.
If you already know this then that’s fine.
You hate the chains on the leash, don’t you? And they’re looking a bit dull.
Even though you quite like this one, it might be time we got a new one.
Right, it’s attached. Let’s go.
change
The wind feels good, doesn’t it?
Look at the pale pink flowers blooming.
Well, I wonder…
Even though it’s this season, the rain could fall, couldn’t it?
Hey! Don’t leave my side.
Was that painful? But it was your fault, alright? Didn’t I say before not to leave my side?
If you listen to what I say you won’t have to feel any pain.
Why did you try to leave?
Eh? A butterfly?
Oh, yes. It’s pretty, isn’t it?
Oh well. I guess I can’t help if you wanted to chase after it.
Let’s continue walking for a little bit. How about towards that fountain?
Shall we sit here for a moment?
The spray feels nice, doesn’t it?
It’s a shame you can’t see yourself right now.
You want to know why?
The spray in your hair shines like pearls.
Hey, are you a princess from somewhere?
Or are you a fairy that’s cast a spell upon me?
Or are you an angel with undivided happiness?
Well, you’re just a cat I guess. A cat I found in the muddy forest.
Of course you can’t be a princess or a fairy.
Why are you making that face?
Are you unhappy with my words just now?
Rather than saying you’re cat, would you have wanted me to call you a princess, fairy or angel?
If that’s not the case then don’t pull that face.
Hurry and look up.
What, you say? I mean look up from your lap.
The sky…is bright, huh.
Hmm?
Ah, you’re right. Feels like rabbits are nearby.
Do you like being outside?
You do? Then are you interested in the outside?
That’s right. I meant not in this garden, I meant in the outside world.
Hmm…really? You really don’t have an interest? It’s not like I’m doubting you or anything.
I know you won’t tell lies.
That’s because you’re a cat, aren’t you?
Humans are creatures that tell lies but cats aren’t.
And that’s because cats are more half-witted than humans.
They’re not smart enough to tell lies.
I guess so, my cute, half-witted kitty cat.
Track 4
Can’t you sleep?
Looks like you can’t, huh.
Ah, I can’t either.
I wonder why.
The light of the moon must be too bright.
Come closer to me.
The moon is too big so we can’t see the stars, can we?
There’s no need to feel sad – it’s not something we can help.
Did you know the sky is so vast that humans have no idea how many stars exist?
Still, they’re able to see only the brightest stars.
What are you doing?
It’s impossible. No matter how hard you try, things you can’t see will always be invisible.
That’s why I hate stars…because they’re too similar to human hearts.
Why are you apologizing?
Do you think you’ve done something wrong?
As I said earlier, it’s not like I’m sad or anything and I’m not going to cry.
It’s just your misunderstanding.
Well, just knowing that you’re thinking about me from the bottom of your heart – it’s cheered me up slightly.
You really are a very cute cat.
Now, now…cry out with that cute voice of yours.
Why don’t you try calling out my name as you cry out?
What’s wrong? Are you cold?
Then how should we warm your body up?
Don’t tell me…is that still on your mind?
You’re rather simple, aren’t you?
Or actually, have you been holding it in ever since our bath together?
I’m right, aren’t I?
You want to touch me?
I can’t hear you. Say it clearly.
Lift your head and look me in the face.
“I want to touch you”.
You’re honest, aren’t you?
I like when you’re honest.
But I hate dimwitted cats.
I said so this morning that I wasn’t in the mood.
Now, now, don’t make that face.
Will you really cry if I don’t sleep with you tonight?
I guess you really want to do it with me.
Honestly, you…
It’s nothing.
Hey, if you really want to touch me then I’ll allow you to.
You already know without me explaining to you, don’t you?
That’s right. Good girl.
Take it out yourself.
Good. Carry on as you please. It’s not like you don’t know how to do it.
That’s it. You’ve become better, haven’t you?
That’s right…right there…
Make sure to use your hands…
Make sure you…watch me…carefully…
Show me…that perverted expression of yours…
What a great expression…
That’s the face I can’t get enough of.
Don’t…don’t spill any.
Don’t look like you don’t want to.
Good girl.
That was excellent.
Now…to reward you genorously.
Track 5
Hmm? Ah, today’s snacks are delicious.
The sunlight?
I’m not really bothered by it.
If it’s that bright, shut the curtains yourself.
What? Did you want something?
Can you not engage me with every little thing?
I was just getting to the good part in this book. Can’t you wait until after I’m done?
What? You’re being pushy.
Ahh…you wanted to read this book.
If that was the case then say so earlier.
I understand. Hurry and sit here. Wrong. Not next to me – between my legs.
“The Bluebird and the Hazelnut Tree”
It’s a pretty book, isn’t it?
Once upon a time, there was a girl name Michelle.
Michelle’s body was weak so she only kept within her room.
The only thing Michelle could see from her window was the blue sky and the small garden.
Michelle always thought, “I wonder what’s out there in the world”.
But there was no such guide to it.
Michelle wished to the sky. “I wish that someday, the day will come when I will be able to see the outside world”.
Sometime that day, a bluebird landed in her garden.
The bird had dropped a small hazelnut in the garden.
When Michelle touched it, her eyes slow grew wide, her breathing quickened and the nut started growing into a tree with her on it.
When the tree was as tall as the clouds, it stopped growing.
Michelle opened her eyes gradually and she let out a surprised cry.
“Wow…I can see the whole world”
Right before her was the whole world she had wished for.
If Michelle were to climb down the tree it would take all eternity but she didn’t mind.
To be able to have seen the whole world, Michelle was happy.
The next morning, the bluebird that had dropped the hazelnut entered her room through the open window.
On the bed, it looked at the girl that had slept with a smile on her face.
The bird nestled within her cold hand…just as it always did.
The end.
Eh? You don’t know?
In the end Michelle died.
Are you sad? Why? This story isn’t supposed to be sad, you know.
That’s because her dream was fulfilled at the end.
So it was a happy ending.
You want to see the entire world, don’t you?
You must wish to be free from this room?
If your wish could be granted, wouldn’t that make you happy?
Why are you quiet?
Oh, well.
Now that I think about it, there’s a hazelnut tree in this garden isn’t there?
I sometimes see a bluebird stop by.
Oh, it’s already late.
The World History teacher is coming today.
Just a moment.
Be a good girl until I get back, okay?
Leaving this room is prohibited. Understood?
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What are you doing over there?
I’m asking you what you’re doing.
What are you doing?
Ah, you were looking for the hazelnut tree?
Well, that’s too bad. That’s not a hazelnut tree.
In fact, hazelnuts don’t grow in this garden and I’ve not once seen a bluebird come here.
That’s right. I lied.
Didn’t I say so before – humans are creatures that lie.
The crime you’ve committed here is much worse than my lie, isn’t it?
Even though you’re a domestic cat, you disobeyed your master and went outside.
You know I was testing you.
Saying that there was a hazelnut tree, leaving the room for a class, and even leaving the room unlocked – it was all to test you.
You completely fell for my trap. And you betrayed me by going outside.
Even though I said not to leave the room…
Now…what punishment does this dimwitted cat deserve…
Track 6
I see. This is your first time coming here, isn’t it?
You know, this is a jail.
It’s a room for people to repent their sins.
It’s not that unusual.
There’s almost always a room like this in every castle.
A person would just sit and wait within this room. No windows, no food and water.
Inside is terrible place where even if you wish to die or be killed, you can’t – a place where you’re in living hell.
You’re shivering but what’s wrong?
Do you think I would put you through that?
Ah, I see. You hate the darkness, don’t you?
But it’s fine. There are 2 candles here.
Don’t you think it’s plenty bright in here?
Where do you think you’re going?
Did you maybe think you could run away again?
Now then, what kind of punishment shall I serve?
First of all, I’ll need to attach the chains so you can’t move.
Just so you don’t move freely I’ll chain your hands and feet.
Now, what would you like?
There’s no need to be so scared.
That’s because I’m a very gentle master.
You know, I always know what you like me doing to you.
You like it when I kiss you…
…when I lick your ears.
And…I know you feel slightly pleased when I’m rough with you.
Oh no…looks like your bell is broken.
That’s your fault, isn’t it?
If you hadn’t have left your room, this bell might not have broken.
It’s mishapen so it sounds strange.
I quite liked this one as well.
But I guess it suited you a lot more, though.
It’s mishapen and ugly – now matching that unfaithful heart of yours.
Really now…even though your body was so beautiful, I wonder what other dark “things” are hiding within it.
And after I believed in you.
That you would never betray me.
That you would never leave my side!
Liar!
You said you loved me and that you never wanted to leave my side!
Liar!
Why, calling out with such a voice?
Even if it wasn’t me…you’d probably cry out like that if anyone touched you.
So doing this hurts, huh.
Of course it hurts.
Shut up! Be quiet!
What’s wrong with it hurting?
You’re my pet!
You’re my toy so whatever I do you shouldn’t mind!
No matter how painful it is, no matter how much I hurt you, no matter how battered you get you should be fine with it all!
What’s with that look?
Why do you look at me with sad eyes?!
It’s as if…it’s as if I’m the one in the wrong!
I haven’t done anything wrong!
I’ve never done anything wrong!
You were the only one on my side and I believed in you!
Don’t look at me…don’t look at me with those eyes!
Don’t look, don’t look, don’t look!
You know, I’ve thought about this before, your beautiful hazel eyes – as if they were golden bells.
What if I stick those eyes around your neck in place of a bell?
It’s perfect since your bell’s just been broken.
Even without its sound, it would be the world’s best accessory.
Then you wouldn’t be able to look at me with those pitying eyes.
There’s no need to look so afraid.
If I did such a thing, the world’s most beautiful cat wouldn’t exist anymore.
I love your sad eyes.
I think they’re very beautiful.
But…I don’t wish to look at them now.
That’s why, so you can’t see a thing…
It’s pitch black – you must be scared.
Ahh…don’t thrash too much, it’s dangerous.
You’ll wound the skin under the chains.
You’ll leave scars on your skin so be careful.
Ah? Oh, I said so before – no matter how much I hurt you you shouldn’t mind.
I’m not contradicting myself. I think you’ll become more beautiful with scars.
If you received scars from anything else I’d think you were dirty.
That’s why I attached this chain – so I couldn’t hurt you even more.
It’s no use crying.
I won’t forgive you.
You are a beloved existence in my world but in a minute – no, you won’t hurt me anymore.
I’m guessing you wouldn’t understand my reasoning.
To me you’re unfaithful…
Do you understand what’s happening to you now?
Do you know what place I’m touching?
That place that always welcomes and takes me in.
See? Doing this must make you happy, right?
Why don’t you say so?
Even though you always cry out during it!
You aggravate me!
Your existence irritates me!
If only I didn’t keep you!
If only you hadn’t have appeared before me!
It would have been better if your life had been erased!
You…I hate you!
I hate you! I hate you! I hate you!
I must be scary, mustn’t I? Do you hate me now? You must want to get away from me.
It’s fine. Just be honest. If you are then these chains will be removed and you will be free.
Now, say it. Say that you hate me.
That you despise me!
That you want to be free!
Why aren’t you saying anything?
I want you to hate me!
I want you to despise me!
So say it. Say it! Say it! TELL ME!
Aren’t you stupid?
How could you…love me after doing these things to you?
Because you’re like that…I…I…
Aren’t you hurting?
Track 7
Good morning.
The weather is nice today too.
See? The sky is so blue.
Even though the sky is so beautiful…don’t you think it’s a bit boring?
It’s so clear you wonder what it was like before.
Not knowing anything is rather boring.
It’s so blue and no matter how hard you reach your hand out, you can’t grab or touch the sky.
It’s kind of…scary.
Hey…do you like the blue sky?
I see. Then I hate it.
If you like the blue sky then I’ll end up hating it.
You still look a little sleepy.
Hmm? What I said just now?
It’s fine if you don’t understand them.
Looks like you slept soundly.
What kind of dream did you have today?
What are you saying? ???
There’s no such thing in this castle!
And there’s no way I would hurt you in that way.
My beloved…my very beloved, adorable cat that no one would dare hurt.
I wonder what today’s breakfast is.
Will it be your pancakes? Or will it be my croissants? Then let’s make a bet. If it’s pancakes, I’ll feed them to you and if it’s croissants, you feed them to me. What do you think?
Then it’s a promise.
It’s nearly time to get up and get dressed.
What’s wrong? You’re daydreaming.
Ah, you’re right. You don’t have your bell.
I won’t get mad.
Because it wasn’t you that lost it.
It was broken so I threw it away.
Now, when did it break again?
You don’t remember?
No that’s not it. I said earlier that was a dream.
That’s right. It was a dream.
What you saw, what you experienced…was ALL a dream.
Or do you not believe me?
Do you think the real me was the me that hurt you in your dream?
I see. I’m glad…that you believe in me.
I love you.
But if there ever was a chance you wanted to leave my side…
…I’ll kill you.
Track 8
My adorable Lil.
My one and only Lil.
Try and say you’re a cat.
Say “I am a prince’s cat”.
I love you, Lil.
But, if there ever was a chance that you’d like to leave my side…
…I’ll kill you.
Deep within the forest was the bored prince Samuel. He’d found a cat.
With golden hair, amber eyes and a white dress, her bell jingled as she innocently followed him.
Around her neck was a bell on a red collar.
No one in this world would have thought such a beautiful cat could exist.
At times, the cat looked like a human girl.
With no one to interrupt them, the two were in their own little world.
The girl, Lil – convinced she was a cat, and Prince Samuel – convinced he wanted to keep her.
Did the prince harbour affection for the girl? Or was it lust? Obsession? Or was it some other emotion he couldn’t name?
However, within the seemingly happy couple laid a darkness that could break their fragile relationship.
In the end, what fate will befall them?
Production: Takanashi Hiyo
Illustration: Asahiko
A story made for maidens – Oujisama no Neko
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