Sleep Tight Stories – “Yuki Does Not Like Greens 🐈🐕 (Encore Story)”
Podcast: Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids
Host: Sleep Tight Media / Starglow Media
Air Date: January 28, 2026
Episode Overview
This heartwarming bedtime episode centers on Yuki, a pampered princess cat, and Koro, her exuberant puppy “nemesis.” Yuki struggles when her morning ice cream is swapped for a healthy green smoothie—an affront to her royal palate. Through misadventures and gentle rivalry with Koro, Yuki learns a lesson in sharing, compromise, and unexpected friendship, all told in a playful, comforting tone perfect for kids at bedtime.
Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights
1. A Princess Cat’s Perfect World—Disrupted
- [02:00] Yuki, the spoiled cat, is used to ice cream meals and a peaceful, Koro-free apartment. Her world is thrown into chaos by Koro, a rambunctious puppy shipped off to obedience school.
- “Koro the ear-chewing, head-licking menace… His presence had been a tremendous strain on Yuki’s previously idyllic existence.” (03:15)
2. The Green Smoothie Incident
- [04:30] Hoping for strawberry, banana coconut, or her favorite abalone ice cream, Yuki is horrified to find a “green” breakfast in her bowl: a vegetable smoothie.
- “Her bowl looked wrong. The contents were green. The smell, suspiciously un-ice cream-like.” (05:30)
- [05:50] Nico explains, “It’s a vegetable smoothie packed with super greens and a splash of banana. It’s the same smoothie I make for myself. I figured if it’s good for me, it must be good for you, too.”
- Yuki’s dramatic reaction: tries a lick, instantly regrets it, and plans to avoid the greens at all costs.
3. Cat-About-the-House: Daily Routine Interrupted
- [07:40-11:00] Yuki resumes her glamorous existence—lounging in sunbeams, meticulous grooming, reminiscing about luxuries like her ice cream-shaped bed. She sneers at common “climbing” (“Jumping and scrambling about. That was for kittens and commoners.”)
- Reflects on past grooming indignities (showers, baths), reinforcing her royal standards.
4. The Return of the Puppy
- [12:00] Koro returns from obedience school in a tornado of paws and slobbery affection, promptly ruining Yuki’s hard-won cleanliness.
- “Koro, a clumsy ball of boundless energy, barreled into the apartment and launched himself at Yuki… chewed on her ears, and licked her entire head from ear to ear.” (13:20)
- Yuki is frozen in horror, contemplating whether even lobster ice cream is worth this disruption.
5. The Dinner Switcheroo: Emergence of Unexpected Kindness
- [15:30] Dinner, unfortunately for Yuki, is once again “super greens,” while Koro gets delicious fish-flavored kibble. Koro, after nearly finishing his own meal, nudges Yuki to his bowl, letting her have some of the fish dinner.
- “Are you suggesting what I think you are? You’re really going to give me the rest of your delicious, fragrant fish dinner?” (17:20)
- When Yuki is lost in the fishy treat, Koro dives for her green smoothie, enthusiastically gobbling it up and creating a mess. Both end up satisfied, in their own ways.
6. A Secret Arrangement
- [19:50] This accidental food exchange becomes routine: Koro eats the green smoothies, Yuki gets his fish meals. They settle into a peaceful coexistence.
- “She decided it was a fair trade. After all, Koro liked making messes and Yuki liked avoiding vegetables. Everyone wins.” (20:30)
- Yuki even tolerates Koro sharing her bed—so long as he continues to share.
7. A Special Treat: Mutual Sharing
- [22:00] Nico rewards the pets with a special dinner. Yuki is finally presented with her dream: abalone ice cream with miso. Koro’s longing gaze makes Yuki reconsider—and in a rare act of generosity, she swaps her bowl with him.
- “Maybe he wanted some fish-flavored ice cream too… Against her better judgment, she switched places with him. Tonight he could have her dinner and she would finish his.” (23:45)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the horror of greens:
“She stared at her bowl in silent horror.” (06:05)
“It tasted like green. Yuki knew what green tasted like because she had once accidentally eaten grass during a moment of weakness...” (06:45) -
On dignity and dog relations:
“Yuki let out a long, dramatic sigh. As if this day couldn’t get any worse.” (08:20)
“I can live without this kind of love. Was even lobster ice cream enough to make up for this?” (14:10) -
On the food-swapping pact:
“A fair trade, she decided. After all, Koro liked making messes and Yuki liked avoiding vegetables. Everyone wins.” (20:30) -
On learning kindness:
“Maybe he wasn’t entirely terrible. She even let him share her bed, where they would cuddle while they waited for Nico to come home. Well, most of the time. He still licked her head, which she never accepted. But she tolerated it at least as long as he kept sharing his food.” (21:30) -
On sharing the best treat:
“Yuki flicked her tail, annoyed at herself for what she was about to think. Maybe he wanted some fish flavored ice cream too... And against her better judgment, she switched places with him.” (23:45)
Key Timestamps
- 00:02 – Birthday shoutout and introduction
- 02:00 – Yuki’s life “before Koro”
- 04:30 – Discovery of green smoothie breakfast
- 12:00 – Koro returns; chaos and slobber ensue
- 15:30 – Dinnertime dilemma and food switch
- 19:50 – Routine of food swapping/friendship grows
- 22:00 – Special treat and the ultimate act of sharing
- 24:00 – Story close: “That is the end of our story. Good night. Sleep tight.”
Episode Tone & Takeaway
Told in gentle, humorous prose full of personality, the story reassures, entertains, and comforts—reminding kids about the value of compromise, empathy, and the surprising rewards that come with unexpected friendship. As always, the episode ends with a peaceful, sleepy “Good night. Sleep Tight,” inviting little listeners to settle in and dream.