Chapter 114
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“Uzuki’s Diary (in modern writing style)”
April 14th. The cat presented by Oda Danshichu (Nobunaga) is beautiful and elegant, with a dignified appearance that is breathtaking. Its name is Uzuki, and from today onwards, I will be taking care of it. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers showed reluctance towards me taking care of it, but there is no other choice. I have no power to oppose Oda Danshichu. I cannot treat the presented cat disrespectfully. In order to not offend its mood, I myself will take care of it, as it will be the way for the court to survive. Nevertheless, Uzuki is adorable.
May 23rd. It has been thirty days since Uzuki arrived. The Imperial Palace, which usually appears gloomy, now looks bright. Everyone is charmed by Uzuki’s beauty and free-spirited demeanor. It is lovely and yet behaves naturally without arrogance, which is wonderful.
June 4th. Uzuki has a poor appetite. When I asked Oda Danshichu, he said it is common. Even though he said there is no need to worry, I am still concerned. I pray to the gods and Buddha for a quick recovery.
June 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that there seems to be a problem with what I am feeding Uzuki. I immediately informed him of what I usually feed it. I hope it recovers soon.
June 9th. The reason for Uzuki’s poor condition has been discovered. It seems that it ate a stew with onions that I had cooked. Are onions bad for cats? I have become wiser. I immediately thought of preparing a stew for Uzuki, and Oda Danshichu sent me a pot. At first, I thought he was a rough country lord, but he seems to be quite meticulous. I still have much to learn.
June 15th. Uzuki’s condition is good, and it was playing outside energetically today as well. Its ability to play freely without caring about others while having a beautiful body is enviable. But that is precisely Uzuki’s charm.
June 16th. It is raining lightly today. Uzuki looked lonely as it gazed up at the sky. Just that sight tightens my chest. I prayed to the gods and Buddha for a clear day tomorrow.
July 1st. The annoying rainy season has passed, and it is now the scorching midsummer. Even Uzuki seems exhausted. Lately, it has been seeking shade in my shadow to cool down. How adorable.
August 4th. Uzuki opened its mouth and was breathing heavily. I immediately sent a letter to Oda Danshichu.
August 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that it is heatstroke. I immediately let it rest in a cool and well-ventilated room.
August 8th. Uzuki has recovered. I offer my prayers of gratitude to the gods and Buddha.
August 15th. I received a letter from Oda Danshichu. It was filled with endless boasting about how adorable his own tiger, Jiro, is. What a humiliation. In return, I composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki’s loveliness and sent it back. He is nothing more than a provincial lord. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest.
September 10th. Lately, I have been worried that Uzuki might get injured while playing in the trees. After some thought, I concluded that it would be best to build a dedicated shelter. I immediately ordered a craftsman to be called. Oda Danshichu ordered that he would cover the expenses.
September 18th. Uzuki’s dedicated shelter is complete. It turned out quite well. Uzuki seems to like it and started playing in it immediately. It’s good.
September 21st. I received a tanka poem from Oda Danshichu. It was about his tiger, Jiro. How foolish of him. I immediately composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki’s cuteness and sent it back. Truly, what a fool he is. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest. He should give up already.
October 6th. According to Oda Danshichu, there are three more cats similar to Uzuki. Konoe, Akechi, and Hosokawa. I am curious to meet the others as well.
October 9th. Lately, Uzuki has been distant. Could it be because it wants to meet the other cats?
October 12th. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers have expressed their dissatisfaction, saying that I am overly attached to the cat. I had forgotten. Uzuki’s freedom and carefree appearance are what make it charming.
October 13th. Once again, the ladies of the palace and the courtiers expressed their dissatisfaction.
October 15th. I haven’t paid much attention to Uzuki for the past two days.
October 16th. Today, I will not pay too much attention to Uzuki. I completed my duties without any delay. However, I feel more tired than usual.
October 17th. I am not feeling well. I finished the important tasks and went to sleep early.
October 18th. My condition is not improving. I will stay away from Uzuki to prevent it from getting sick. I feel exhausted and fatigued. I have dizziness, and I lack the energy to do anything. I heard that Uzuki is tied to the shelter with a rope.
October 19th. The illness is not getting better. Today, I can only eat porridge. I can’t even see Uzuki like this.
October 20th. Today, I heard Uzuki’s meow. Foolish, Uzuki is not here. What happened to my body? No, more importantly, what will happen to Uzuki after I’m gone?
October 21st. My condition is still not good. I will not push myself and finish my tasks slowly. I am bothered by even the slightest noise.
October 23rd. Uzuki appeared when I was lying in bed. It saw me and let out a cry, as if relieved. I gazed at Uzuki for a while. It had a divine aura illuminated by the moonlight.
October 24th. I am feeling well today. I will finish the accumulated tasks. Everyone is curious. At night, Uzuki comes to see me. Just that makes my heart feel lighter.
October 25th. It is strange. If I ask my subjects, they say Uzuki is tied with a rope. Why is it able to come to me?
October 26th. Today, Uzuki came to me again. This is proof that the gods and Buddha are lending their power to Uzuki. I had already kept people away. When I pointed to where Uzuki was, everyone was taken aback. Indeed, Uzuki must be a cat blessed by the gods and Buddha.
November 4th. Since the incident in my bedroom, no one has tried to tie up Uzuki with a rope. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers cannot treat Uzuki, who is loved by the gods and Buddha, disrespectfully. They no longer nag me, and some even suggest that Uzuki should be placed by my side.
November 24th. According to Oda Danshichu, Uzuki will soon be two years old (in cat years). We must celebrate grandly.
December 3rd. It is a cold day. Lately, Uzuki sneaks into my sleeping quarters every night. It’s troublesome.
December 6th. Oda Danshichu presented me with a futon. It is soft and warm. With this, I can endure the winter cold. Uzuki seems to like it too, as it comes every night.
December 14th. It’s a little early, but let’s celebrate Uzuki’s second birthday. A pre-celebration.
December 28th. The end of the year is near. I reflect on the days spent with Uzuki. My heart feels very warm.
December 30th. By the time I write this, it will already be the next year. I look forward to the next year, Uzuki.
In later years, Emperor Uda, Emperor Ichijo, and Emperor Shoshincho will be known as the “Three Emperors Who Love Cats”
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“Uzuki’s Diary (in modern writing style)”
April 14th. The cat presented by Oda Danshichu (Nobunaga) is beautiful and elegant, with a dignified appearance that is breathtaking. Its name is Uzuki, and from today onwards, I will be taking care of it. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers showed reluctance towards me taking care of it, but there is no other choice. I have no power to oppose Oda Danshichu. I cannot treat the presented cat disrespectfully. In order to not offend its mood, I myself will take care of it, as it will be the way for the court to survive. Nevertheless, Uzuki is adorable.
May 23rd. It has been thirty days since Uzuki arrived. The Imperial Palace, which usually appears gloomy, now looks bright. Everyone is charmed by Uzuki’s beauty and free-spirited demeanor. It is lovely and yet behaves naturally without arrogance, which is wonderful.
June 4th. Uzuki has a poor appetite. When I asked Oda Danshichu, he said it is common. Even though he said there is no need to worry, I am still concerned. I pray to the gods and Buddha for a quick recovery.
June 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that there seems to be a problem with what I am feeding Uzuki. I immediately informed him of what I usually feed it. I hope it recovers soon.
June 9th. The reason for Uzuki’s poor condition has been discovered. It seems that it ate a stew with onions that I had cooked. Are onions bad for cats? I have become wiser. I immediately thought of preparing a stew for Uzuki, and Oda Danshichu sent me a pot. At first, I thought he was a rough country lord, but he seems to be quite meticulous. I still have much to learn.
June 15th. Uzuki’s condition is good, and it was playing outside energetically today as well. Its ability to play freely without caring about others while having a beautiful body is enviable. But that is precisely Uzuki’s charm.
June 16th. It is raining lightly today. Uzuki looked lonely as it gazed up at the sky. Just that sight tightens my chest. I prayed to the gods and Buddha for a clear day tomorrow.
July 1st. The annoying rainy season has passed, and it is now the scorching midsummer. Even Uzuki seems exhausted. Lately, it has been seeking shade in my shadow to cool down. How adorable.
August 4th. Uzuki opened its mouth and was breathing heavily. I immediately sent a letter to Oda Danshichu.
August 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that it is heatstroke. I immediately let it rest in a cool and well-ventilated room.
August 8th. Uzuki has recovered. I offer my prayers of gratitude to the gods and Buddha.
August 15th. I received a letter from Oda Danshichu. It was filled with endless boasting about how adorable his own tiger, Jiro, is. What a humiliation. In return, I composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki’s loveliness and sent it back. He is nothing more than a provincial lord. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest.
September 10th. Lately, I have been worried that Uzuki might get injured while playing in the trees. After some thought, I concluded that it would be best to build a dedicated shelter. I immediately ordered a craftsman to be called. Oda Danshichu ordered that he would cover the expenses.
September 18th. Uzuki’s dedicated shelter is complete. It turned out quite well. Uzuki seems to like it and started playing in it immediately. It’s good.
September 21st. I received a tanka poem from Oda Danshichu. It was about his tiger, Jiro. How foolish of him. I immediately composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki’s cuteness and sent it back. Truly, what a fool he is. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest. He should give up already.
October 6th. According to Oda Danshichu, there are three more cats similar to Uzuki. Konoe, Akechi, and Hosokawa. I am curious to meet the others as well.
October 9th. Lately, Uzuki has been distant. Could it be because it wants to meet the other cats?
October 12th. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers have expressed their dissatisfaction, saying that I am overly attached to the cat. I had forgotten. Uzuki’s freedom and carefree appearance are what make it charming.
October 13th. Once again, the ladies of the palace and the courtiers expressed their dissatisfaction.
October 15th. I haven’t paid much attention to Uzuki for the past two days.
October 16th. Today, I will not pay too much attention to Uzuki. I completed my duties without any delay. However, I feel more tired than usual.
October 17th. I am not feeling well. I finished the important tasks and went to sleep early.
October 18th. My condition is not improving. I will stay away from Uzuki to prevent it from getting sick. I feel exhausted and fatigued. I have dizziness, and I lack the energy to do anything. I heard that Uzuki is tied to the shelter with a rope.
October 19th. The illness is not getting better. Today, I can only eat porridge. I can’t even see Uzuki like this.
October 20th. Today, I heard Uzuki’s meow. Foolish, Uzuki is not here. What happened to my body? No, more importantly, what will happen to Uzuki after I’m gone?
October 21st. My condition is still not good. I will not push myself and finish my tasks slowly. I am bothered by even the slightest noise.
October 23rd. Uzuki appeared when I was lying in bed. It saw me and let out a cry, as if relieved. I gazed at Uzuki for a while. It had a divine aura illuminated by the moonlight.
October 24th. I am feeling well today. I will finish the accumulated tasks. Everyone is curious. At night, Uzuki comes to see me. Just that makes my heart feel lighter.
October 25th. It is strange. If I ask my subjects, they say Uzuki is tied with a rope. Why is it able to come to me?
October 26th. Today, Uzuki came to me again. This is proof that the gods and Buddha are lending their power to Uzuki. I had already kept people away. When I pointed to where Uzuki was, everyone was taken aback. Indeed, Uzuki must be a cat blessed by the gods and Buddha.
November 4th. Since the incident in my bedroom, no one has tried to tie up Uzuki with a rope. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers cannot treat Uzuki, who is loved by the gods and Buddha, disrespectfully. They no longer nag me, and some even suggest that Uzuki should be placed by my side.
November 24th. According to Oda Danshichu, Uzuki will soon be two years old (in cat years). We must celebrate grandly.
December 3rd. It is a cold day. Lately, Uzuki sneaks into my sleeping quarters every night. It’s troublesome.
December 6th. Oda Danshichu presented me with a futon. It is soft and warm. With this, I can endure the winter cold. Uzuki seems to like it too, as it comes every night.
December 14th. It’s a little early, but let’s celebrate Uzuki’s second birthday. A pre-celebration.
December 28th. The end of the year is near. I reflect on the days spent with Uzuki. My heart feels very warm.
December 30th. By the time I write this, it will already be the next year. I look forward to the next year, Uzuki.
In later years, Emperor Uda, Emperor Ichijo, and Emperor Shoshincho will be known as the “Three Emperors Who Love Cats”
Uzuki's Diary in modern writing styleApril 14th. The cat presented by Oda Danshichu Nobunaga is beautiful and elegant, with a dignified appearance that is breathtaking. Its name is Uzuki, and from today onwards, I will be taking care of it. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers showed reluctance towards me taking care of it, but there is no other choice. I have no power to oppose Oda Danshichu. I cannot treat the presented cat disrespectfully. In order to not offend its mood, I myself will take care of it, as it will be the way for the court to survive. Nevertheless, Uzuki is adorable.May 23rd. It has been thirty days since Uzuki arrived. The Imperial Palace, which usually appears gloomy, now looks bright. Everyone is charmed by Uzuki's beauty and free-spirited demeanor. It is lovely and yet behaves naturally without arrogance, which is wonderful.June 4th. Uzuki has a poor appetite. When I asked Oda Danshichu, he said it is common. Even though he said there is no need to worry, I am still concerned. I pray to the gods and Buddha for a quick recovery.June 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that there seems to be a problem with what I am feeding Uzuki. I immediately informed him of what I usually feed it. I hope it recovers soon.June 9th. The reason for Uzuki's poor condition has been discovered. It seems that it ate a stew with onions that I had cooked. Are onions bad for cats? I have become wiser. I immediately thought of preparing a stew for Uzuki, and Oda Danshichu sent me a pot. At first, I thought he was a rough country lord, but he seems to be quite meticulous. I still have much to learn.June 15th. Uzuki's condition is good, and it was playing outside energetically today as well. Its ability to play freely without caring about others while having a beautiful body is enviable. But that is precisely Uzuki's charm.June 16th. It is raining lightly today. Uzuki looked lonely as it gazed up at the sky. Just that sight tightens my chest. I prayed to the gods and Buddha for a clear day tomorrow.July 1st. The annoying rainy season has passed, and it is now the scorching midsummer. Even Uzuki seems exhausted. Lately, it has been seeking shade in my shadow to cool down. How adorable.August 4th. Uzuki opened its mouth and was breathing heavily. I immediately sent a letter to Oda Danshichu.August 6th. Oda Danshichu replied that it is heatstroke. I immediately let it rest in a cool and well-ventilated room.August 8th. Uzuki has recovered. I offer my prayers of gratitude to the gods and Buddha.August 15th. I received a letter from Oda Danshichu. It was filled with endless boasting about how adorable his own tiger, Jiro, is. What a humiliation. In return, I composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki's loveliness and sent it back. He is nothing more than a provincial lord. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest.September 10th. Lately, I have been worried that Uzuki might get injured while playing in the trees. After some thought, I concluded that it would be best to build a dedicated shelter. I immediately ordered a craftsman to be called. Oda Danshichu ordered that he would cover the expenses.September 18th. Uzuki's dedicated shelter is complete. It turned out quite well. Uzuki seems to like it and started playing in it immediately. It's good.September 21st. I received a tanka poem from Oda Danshichu. It was about his tiger, Jiro. How foolish of him. I immediately composed a tanka poem praising Uzuki's cuteness and sent it back. Truly, what a fool he is. Uzuki is undoubtedly the cutest. He should give up already.October 6th. According to Oda Danshichu, there are three more cats similar to Uzuki. Konoe, Akechi, and Hosokawa. I am curious to meet the others as well.October 9th. Lately, Uzuki has been distant. Could it be because it wants to meet the other cats?October 12th. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers have expressed their dissatisfaction, saying that I am overly attached to the cat. I had forgotten. Uzuki's freedom and carefree appearance are what make it charming.October 13th. Once again, the ladies of the palace and the courtiers expressed their dissatisfaction.October 15th. I haven't paid much attention to Uzuki for the past two days.October 16th. Today, I will not pay too much attention to Uzuki. I completed my duties without any delay. However, I feel more tired than usual.October 17th. I am not feeling well. I finished the important tasks and went to sleep early.October 18th. My condition is not improving. I will stay away from Uzuki to prevent it from getting sick. I feel exhausted and fatigued. I have dizziness, and I lack the energy to do anything. I heard that Uzuki is tied to the shelter with a rope.October 19th. The illness is not getting better. Today, I can only eat porridge. I can't even see Uzuki like this.October 20th. Today, I heard Uzuki's meow. Foolish, Uzuki is not here. What happened to my body? No, more importantly, what will happen to Uzuki after I'm gone?October 21st. My condition is still not good. I will not push myself and finish my tasks slowly. I am bothered by even the slightest noise.October 23rd. Uzuki appeared when I was lying in bed. It saw me and let out a cry, as if relieved. I gazed at Uzuki for a while. It had a divine aura illuminated by the moonlight.October 24th. I am feeling well today. I will finish the accumulated tasks. Everyone is curious. At night, Uzuki comes to see me. Just that makes my heart feel lighter.October 25th. It is strange. If I ask my subjects, they say Uzuki is tied with a rope. Why is it able to come to me?October 26th. Today, Uzuki came to me again. This is proof that the gods and Buddha are lending their power to Uzuki. I had already kept people away. When I pointed to where Uzuki was, everyone was taken aback. Indeed, Uzuki must be a cat blessed by the gods and Buddha.November 4th. Since the incident in my bedroom, no one has tried to tie up Uzuki with a rope. The ladies of the palace and the courtiers cannot treat Uzuki, who is loved by the gods and Buddha, disrespectfully. They no longer nag me, and some even suggest that Uzuki should be placed by my side.November 24th. According to Oda Danshichu, Uzuki will soon be two years old in cat years. We must celebrate grandly.December 3rd. It is a cold day. Lately, Uzuki sneaks into my sleeping quarters every night. It's troublesome.December 6th. Oda Danshichu presented me with a futon. It is soft and warm. With this, I can endure the winter cold. Uzuki seems to like it too, as it comes every night.December 14th. It's a little early, but let's celebrate Uzuki's second birthday. A pre-celebration.December 28th. The end of the year is near. I reflect on the days spent with Uzuki. My heart feels very warm.December 30th. By the time I write this, it will already be the next year. I look forward to the next year, Uzuki.In later years, Emperor Uda, Emperor Ichijo, and Emperor Shoshincho will be known as the Three Emperors Who Love Cats
