Neko no Ongaeshi (The Cat Returns)

This is a detailed synopsis of Neko no Ongaeshi (The Cat Returns). Please do not read it unless you are absolutely sure that you don't mind spoilers.

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Dialogue in the synopsis is based upon the theatrical version.

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Many thanks to Marc Hairston for editing and the images.

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