Ep 7. Chii, Dejected
- April 9, 2008
Chi is feeling dejected in season 1 episode 7 of Chi's Sweet Home. The episode begins with Chi chasing a butterfly outdoors, but she is unable to keep up with it. Feeling frustrated, Chi returns to her home. As the day goes by, Chi seems to be upset about something but her family can't seem to figure out why.
Chi's family tries everything to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Each family member takes turns attempting to make her smile, but she remains unresponsive. The atmosphere in the home becomes gloomy as the family becomes increasingly worried about Chi's behavior.
The family thinks that maybe Chi is just missing her feline family, whom she had been separated from before joining their family. Trying to cheer her up, the family brings out a picture album that contains photos of Chi's mother and siblings. However, this only seems to make her feel even more downhearted.
Later, Chi begins to explore her surroundings around the home and located a small box. Upon closer inspection, she finds that it is a toy that she could wear around her neck. The toy is shaped like a fish and starts to glow when it is turned on. Chi begins to feel better since she has a new toy to play with, even though she still feels unsettled.
Later that night, when everyone is asleep, Chi keeps thinking. The toy fish has made her feel a little better, but she continues to miss her family. She wonders how her family is doing and if they miss her too. She has so many questions but none of them can be answered at this moment.
The next morning, Chi starts searching for a way out of the house as she wants to find a way back to her family. The family notices this and tries to keep her entertained to distract her from her worries. They play with her, cuddle with her and tease her, but she still feels sad. As the day continues, Chi's family becomes increasingly concerned about her.
In the end, Chi's family comes up with a plan that could help her deal with her sadness. Together, they hatch a scheme to take Chi outdoors and to take her to a new playground. The idea is to get her away from home for a short time and to explore a new environment. With nothing to lose, the family decides to give the idea a try and it finally works.
The family takes Chi on an amazing adventure and helps her open up about her worries. They explore new places and enjoy the time together, making her happy once again. The family realizes that Chi could not be changed, and sometimes the best thing they could do is be understanding and help her when she is down.
Chii, the main kitty in 'Chi's Sweet Home', is a clear character with convincing feelings. The episode touches on the topics of isolation, loneliness and family which both kids and adults can relate to. Ultimately, the ending of the episode is heartwarming and enjoyable, making it worthwhile to watch.