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Wagahai-cat awakens from his slumber to a noise, the mouse?! He quickly hides himself and prepares for Operation Nezumi.
Even the masterful strategy of Operation Nezumi isn’t enough for these crafty invaders, they are too quick, too small, and he is too tired. More sleep is needed. After rest he will definitely be able to catch a mouse.
But なに - a surprise attack in his sleep, how dare they interrupt naptime! Wagahai-cat flees in fear of his life as the monstrous beings lurk in the darkness.
This also concludes chapter five, which was a really fun read, probably my favourite chapter so far.
Japanese found under the leaves
Meowords
小癪「こしゃく」ー Impudent; cheeky
摺鉢「すりばち」ー Earthenware mortar (mortar & pestle) (also: すり鉢)
蹲踞「そんきょ」ー Crouching; formal crouch at the beginning of sumo matches