Aloof tabby cat Kijineko does not understand his humans. The man and woman who feed him and provide his home seem to think everything he does is adorable, from twitching his tail to ignoring their attempts at affection. From Kijineko’s perspective, he is a divine creature enduring indignities like forced snuggles and being sniffed without consent. His sharp inner monologue reveals the true thoughts of a house cat who believes himself a monarch trapped in a world of incomprehensible human rituals. Sharing this domain is Kuroneko, a former stray who is equally aloof and unimpressed with their domesticated circumstances. Together, these two prickly felines, often referred to as Kijineko-sama and Kuroneko-sama, rule over their human caretakers, Kanenosuke and Sumire, with a mixture of disdain and grudging tolerance. While their owners remain perpetually amused by the moody monarchs, the cats focus on more pressing matters than human mysteries. A dropped piece of pork cutlet, the appearance of a low-flying cicada, or any other minor disruption to their preferred routine demands their immediate and total attention. The narrative unfolds through a series of misunderstandings and daily observations, presenting a laid-back and hilarious life from the perspective of creatures who view themselves as royalty. Set within the confines of a single home, the full-color manga follows the cats as they critique their living arrangements, boss around their doting humans, and navigate the serious inner turmoil of being worshipped while simultaneously being treated like pets.