Part 2

You’re taking a rather unusual route for your walk today, aren’t you, Shumai-chan. Or have you already moved on from playing in the grass at the park?

Wafun! Wafuun!

…The park?

…Oh? You’re not walking with Kafka-chan or Renga-chan today. Is your household just full of lady-killers?

Haha, hi there. Uhhh, what was that about playing in the grass? Is there a park around here?

It’s just across this street. I have a Shiba, and our walking route is the same as Shumai-chan’s.

The two of them absolutely love playing in the grass at that park.

(...I see.)

Well I’ll be going now. See you again, Shumai-chan!

Wafunwafun!

So that’s why you froze up here.

Wafufun.

(The person you’re walking with and the route are different.)

(...Don’t tell me you thought they abandoned you or something?)

Wafuu…

…No, that’s not it. That’s the face of a dog sulking ’cause his routine got messed up.

(Jeez, for a dog you’re a real pain in the ass.)

……

So, the grass at the park, right? Across this street…

Wafuuu!

!

(I’m glad the photoshoot ended earlier than planned. I’ve gotta get home quick and take Shumai out for a walk…)

(Oh, but didn’t Kafka say he asked Ten to take care of it?)

I wonder if Ten’s getting along okay with Shumai.

Wafuuu ♪

!?

Ten! Shumai…!? Are they running!?

(Leave it to Ten! He’s already best buddies with Shumai after only one day!)

Wafun! Wafu!

(He’s full of energy all of a sudden. But if he’s running, he won’t randomly stop, so it’s actually easier this way…)

Heeey! Ten, Shumai! Wait up!

! Ah, Renga-san. Good timing. Do you mind taking over…

You guys look like you’re having fun, so I’m gonna run with you too! Let’s go, Shumai!

Wafuuun!!

Let’s race to see who can get to the park first!

Ahhh…

(....*Sigh*. Guess I’ll just charge for two dogs worth of favors for now.)