Year of the CatA young designer is working late with his coworker Mitsuki, who discusses the myth of the Cat in the Chinese Zodiac - the Cat killed the Rat on its way to heaven, and was removed from the zodiac as divine punishment; those born in the Year of the Cat vanish when God learns of their existence. He dismisses the idle chatter, and harshly criticizes Mitsuki's project. Later, Mitsuki tells him about a design contest with a substantial prize; the young man suggests that they both submit designs, but silently disparages Mitsuki...