Drama Neko Taxi

Tsutomu is an introverted taxi driver unable to hold a conversation and never meets his driving quota. He was eating lunch at an empty park when he noticed a cat looking at him. Knowing he couldn't possibly take care of a cat, he turns back to his car. However, his curiosity got the best of him, and he decided to go back to see the cat. Inspecting its collar, he saw that it read “Mikogami”.

Tsutomu is so hooked on Mikogami that he always stops by the park and check on him. One day, while he is taking a nap in the car, Mikogami jumps on his stomach. Tsutomu wakes up surprised, and a customer gets in the backseat. With no time to kick Mikogami out, he puts her on the passenger seat and starts driving. However, Mikogami begins approaching the customer...

The drive with Mikogami went well, and Tsutomu's obsession with Mikogami is increasing every day; he also begins feeling good about his job. However, he runs into a problem with his current income; he can't afford proper cat food. In order to increase his income, he asks his co-worker Numajiri for advice. Since Numajiri always exceeds his quota, perhaps he can help Tsutomu with his issue.

To gain his family's trust back, Tsutomu rides along with Numajiri at work. His driving is rough but efficient; like a machine. However, Tsutomu hears from a rival taxi company driver that Numajiri is involved in some shady business and is working to save money for it. Later, Numajiri's best customer gets in the taxi; a man turns out to be the Chairman of the Board from Tsutomu’s previous job...

Since Tsutomu began accepting "cat taxi" appointments, he decides to bring Mikogami home with him. Trying to sneak Mikogami in, he runs into his daughter Ruri. To his surprise, she is willing to hide Mikogami in her room. The next day, with everyone gone, Tsutomu gives Mikogami a bath and leaves for work with her.

Tsutomu decides to tell his wife, Mariko, about Mikogami. Despite her being against it, because of Tsutomu and Ruri's words of assurance, she has no choice but to approve of it. Elated, Tsutomu gives Mikogami a small living area in his house and continues taking "cat taxi" fares; all the while concealing the “cat” part from his company.