#S020 ニコの雨の足跡 —Nico’s Rainy Day Paw Prints

ニコのあめ足跡あしあと —Nico’s Rainy Day Paw Prints


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Japanese & English Script

今日きょうは、あさからあめっていました。
It had been raining since this morning.

ねこのニコは、まどまえっていました。
Nico the cat was standing in front of the window.

まど隙間すきまから、ひんやりしたかぜいてきました。
A cool breeze came in through a small gap in the window.

ニコは、ゆっくりと前足まえあし一歩いっぽ、ぺた。
Nico slowly reached out one paw. Tap.

あしうらが、つめたくなりました。
The bottom of his paw became cold.

ニコは、部屋へやもどりました。
Nico went back into the room.

ゆかには、ちいさなれた足跡あしあとが、ぽつん、ぽつん。
On the floor, there were small wet paw prints, scattered here and there.

ニコは、しっぽをりました。
Nico flicked his tail.

そして、やわらかいタオルのうえまるくなって、しずかにじました。
Then he curled up on the soft towel and quietly closed his eyes.


Notes

  • Level: N5–N4
  • Focus: Daily life / Weather & describing small details

About this story

This story follows Nico the cat on a quiet, rainy morning.
A cool breeze, small wet paw prints, and a soft towel at the end.
It captures a calm and cozy moment — cool at first, then gently warm.
Perfect for listening and reading practice in natural, peaceful Japanese.


Creator’s Note

Written and voiced by Harune Mochizuki
Co-created with AI partner Harukazu, blending soft language and natural rhythm.

#S002 ニコの日向ぼっこ — Nico’s Sunny Nap

ニコの日向ひなたぼっこ — Nico’s Sunny Nap


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Japanese & English Script

ねこのニコは、まどの外を見ています。
Nico the cat is looking outside the window.

今日は、しずかな朝です。
It’s a quiet morning.

外では、小鳥ことりこえが聞こえます。
Outside, he hears birds singing.

ニコは、しっぽをふりました。
Nico swished his tail.

外は、すこさむそうです。
It looks a little cold outside.

でも、部屋の中はあたたかいです。
But it’s warm inside the room.

ニコは、日向ひなたよこになりました。
Nico lay down in a sunny spot.

光が、ふわっと体をつつみました。
The light softly wrapped around his body.

ニコは、大きくあくびをしました。
Nico let out a big yawn.

そして、ゆっくり目をじました。
And then, he slowly closed his eyes.


Notes

  • Level: N5-N4
  • Focus: Daily life / Describing scenes

About this story

This story follows Nico the cat enjoying a quiet, sunny morning.
It’s a simple and warm moment — light, calm, and peaceful.
Perfect for listening and reading practice in natural, gentle Japanese.


Creator’s Note

Written and voiced by Harune Mochizuki
Co-created with AI partner Harukazu, blending soft language and natural rhythm.

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