“The Life of Aki-kun and Momiji-chan and The Tax”
Policeman :
What can I do for you?
Aki :
I think there was a park around here.
Where is it now?
Where is it now?
Policeman :
Do you want me to take you there?
Then, (short pause) give me 1,000 yen.
Then, (short pause) give me 1,000 yen.
The two together :
(Surprised and in a loud voice) That's too expensive!
Momiji :
(Sadly) Why do we have to pay?
Policeman :
(Naturally and promptly) Well, it costs 1,000 yen to guide around the city, 2,000 yen to patrol and 100,000 yen to arrest a thief.
If you need help, you have to pay some money!
If you need help, you have to pay some money!
Old woman :
(Sadly) When we paid taxes, we didn't have to pay money to the policemen.
Narrator :
An old lady cat passing by says sadly.
Momiji :
(In a little loud voice)
I don't have that much money!
I don't have that much money!
Aki :
(Turning defiant, and loudly) Forget it! We’ll find it by ourselves!
