A tea house, dating back to pre-war days, houses numerous stray cats. A desire to make friends with them resides in a young boy. However, when the mother cat vanishes, the cats barricade themselves inside Awara-ya, with Shiloh taking on the role of caretaker. Given that he is the only domesticated one among them, he becomes their protector and nurturer.
Bonus story: Skyscape.