Japan's Heian period is arguably known for two things above all else: artistic achievement and political manuevering, both being pasttimes enjoyed by members of the imperial court. And there was one cat in particular who struggled until he was second only to the emperor: Fujiwara no Michizane!
Hang in there, Papa, and one day 
maybe we can eat fresh fish!
Aguanta, papá, algún día
podremos comer pescado.
Aguente firme, papai, e um dia
quem sabe comeremos peixe fresco!