Nekonade — Season 1, Episode 11: The Feeling When You Master a Skill Like Doing a Back Handspring

Episode synopsis

Onizuka Taro beams as he gazes at a picture of his cats on his phone, asking Kyoko how to set it as his wallpaper. "Lately, I’ve grown fond of... cats," he admits, deciding to make small changes in his life. The five-year restructuring plan is nearing its end, with his longtime colleague Yanagishita as the final layoff. Despite Yanagishita's pleas, fueled by alcohol, Onizuka knows he must fulfill his duty. The last day of the two-week training program arrives, and during a self-assessment session, some trainees tear up reflecting on their progress. Asami shares that the most valuable takeaway was gaining close comrades and meeting a trustworthy supervisor.

About Nekonade

Taro Onizuka is a 45-year-old businessman who is at the head of the human resources department. Highly disciplined at work and home, and tasked with cold-bloodedly laying off employees, his life changes when he finds a kitten.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Man Who Doesn't Feel Lonely
• E2Uncertainty is the Signal for a New Start
• E3Life's Puzzle Starts to Make Sense Far Down the Road
• E4Something Known as Healing
• E5How Much Do You Earn Per Minute?
• E6Place to Hide Treasure
• E7The Age Where It's Hard to Admit What You Don't Understand
• E8Discovering How Surprisingly Low Your Boundaries Are
• E9Are You Pleased When an Old Friend Says You Haven’t Changed At All?
• E10The Courage to Claim that the Pinnacle of Life is This Moment
• E12If Everyday Views Look Unusual, It's a Lucky Day