The dog barks again in response, his tail waving happily. But as moments pass and the hug continues, it snorts quietly and tries to wriggle out of Shinjirou's grasp.

Jade observes it all with an amused smile. But his gaze is sharp and alert as he watches the way Shinjirou holds onto the animal, in a way that looks almost desperate. "He'll be staying with us for a week."