Ep 3. Chi, Suffering Cruelty

Chi's Sweet Home is a Japanese anime series that follows the adventures of a small grey kitten named Chi. In season 1 episode 3, titled "Chi, Suffering Cruelty," Chi continues to adjust to her new life with her human family.

The episode begins with Chi exploring the apartment while her family is away at work and school. She is fascinated by a plant on the windowsill and begins to nibble on the leaves, causing it to fall to the ground and break. When her family returns home, they scold Chi for her misbehavior and banish her to the bathroom as punishment.

Chi is confused and scared in the unfamiliar room, and she begins to cry. However, she soon discovers that there is a small hole in the wall leading to the neighboring apartment. She sneaks through the hole and begins to explore the new space. Soon, she encounters a group of stray cats who are not as friendly as her family.

The stray cats mock Chi for being a domesticated pet and call her weak. They also reveal that they are searching for a new home and plan to take over Chi's place by force. Chi is scared and intimidated but refuses to give up her home without a fight.

Meanwhile, Chi's family realizes that she has escaped their bathroom and begins to search for her. They hear her crying from the neighboring apartment and attempt to rescue her. However, the stray cats block their path and a standoff ensues.

In the end, Chi's family is able to retrieve her safely and bring her back home. However, Chi is still scared from the encounter and struggles to sleep that night. Her family reassures her that she is safe and loved, and she eventually falls asleep in their arms.

Overall, episode 3 of Chi's Sweet Home explores themes of fear, courage, and the importance of family. It also introduces new characters and sets up future conflicts for the series.