Rise as One!

Ten or so years earlier
Park

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Little Akito

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Huh? Why'd you kick the ball over there, Ena?
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Little Ena's Voice

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Shut up.
Just go get it already!
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Little Akito

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*Sigh*
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Woman's Voice

No, Marron, wait! Don't go that way...!
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Dog

Woof! Woof!

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Little Akito

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(Hm? Was that a dog barking? Where is it...?)

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Little Akito

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Huh...?!
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Little Akito

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(I-It's running straight towards me...!)
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Dog

Woof?
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Little Akito

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(N-No, we made eye contact!
What if it tries to attack me...?)
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Dog

Woof!

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Little Akito

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No, it's coming this way!
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Dog

Woof! Woof!
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Little Akito

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Wh-What do you want with me?!

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Mother's Voice

No, Akito, stop!
If you run, it'll...!

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Dog

Pant...! Pant...! Pant...!
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Little Akito

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(Great, now it's chasing after me!)
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Little Akito

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(Wh-What do I do...?!
I've gotta find somewhere it can't go...)
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Little Akito

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(Wait, the slide! I just have to climb up there...!)

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Little Akito

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There...
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Little Akito

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(Now I should be just...)
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Dog

Woof!

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Little Akito

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Huh?
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Little Akito

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(I-It's staring right at me...!)
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Little Akito

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(Don't tell me it's waiting for me to come down!)
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Little Akito

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G-Go away...!
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Dog

Woof!

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Little Akito

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Huh...?!
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Little Akito

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No, I'm losing my balance...!
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Little Akito

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Wh-Wh-Whoa...!

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Little Akito

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Owwy...
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Dog

Woof! Woof!
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Little Akito

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Ahh! S-Stay away!
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Dog

Woof!

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Little Akito

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N-Nooooo...!
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Akito

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...is what happened.

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Akito

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I was told later that it thought I wanted to play when it saw me run.
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Akito

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But ever since that day, I flinch or freeze up whenever I see a dog...
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Akito

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And it gets worse if I see one running towards me or if one comes near my face.
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Minori

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Wait, so when Max runs back to you with the disc...
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Rui

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It reminds you of that dog, and you end up reliving that past trauma.
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Rui

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However, based on the rules of the competition, you'll need to be able to take the disc back from Max. This is turning into quite the puzzle...
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Honami

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Yes, it is...
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Akito

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...
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Akito

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(This is a tough one...
But if I don't do something...)
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Minori

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Oh...
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Minori

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Hey, everyone...!
Why don't we take a quick break here?!
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Minori

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We spent all morning practicing... I think we'll be able to come up with some better ideas after we've had a chance to catch our breaths!
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Ishihara

Hanasato...
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Honami

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Hehe. I agree.
I saw some food stalls nearby, so why don't we all get some lunch together?
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Akito

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Alright...
Then, let's take a quick break.
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Minori

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Yes, let's!
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Samo

Woof!

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Minori

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Samo, no!
You can't have this hot dog! Down, boy!
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Samo

*Whimper*

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Honami

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Hehe.
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Honami

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Oh...
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Honami

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(Shinonome's looked so deep in thought during our entire break.)
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Honami

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(What are we supposed to do...?)
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Honami

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(How do we cure him of his fear of dogs...?)
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Shibao

Woof!

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Honami

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Shibao? What's wrong?
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Honami

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(Oh, he's pawing at my bag...
Does he think there are treats inside?)
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Honami

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If you want a treat, Shibao, you'll have to wait until we get home... Huh?
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Shibao

Pant... Pant... Pant... Woof!

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KAITO

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<Sh-Shibao, not so loud...>
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Honami

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KAITO...!
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KAITO

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<Oh, Honami...>
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Minori

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Is something wrong, Honami?
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Honami

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*Gasp*
U-Umm...!
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Honami

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Shibao's been begging for some treats.
I'd like to get some water for him as well, so we'll be over there...
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Minori

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Oh, right! You did say that Shibao has a big appetite!
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Honami

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Y-Yes, that's right...
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Honami

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(I'm so sorry, Shibao...!
You've been so patient about cutting back on treats...)
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KAITO

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<I'm sorry if I came at a bad time.
I was just hoping to see Shibao again...>

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Honami

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No, thank you for coming to visit him.
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Honami

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We don't have much time to talk right now, but aren't you glad he came, Shibao...?
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Honami

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Oh, KAITO, look...!
Shibao's so excited that he can't stop shaking his bottom, let alone his tail.
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KAITO

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<Oh, you're right...>
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Shibao

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KAITO

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<Huh...?>
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Honami

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Shibao, wait.
I know you're excited, but you shouldn't bark so loudly.
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KAITO

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<It's okay. I know he means well.>
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KAITO

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<But I was a little startled when I heard him bark for the first time...>
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Honami

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Wait, the first time? Do you mean...?
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KAITO

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<Yes, when I babysat him the other day.
He barked in the same way...>
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Honami

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I-I'm so sorry...!
Shibao, you naughty boy...
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Honami

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But his bark doesn't scare you now? Why is that...?
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KAITO

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<I think it's because...>
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KAITO

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<I have a better understanding of who he is now.>
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Honami

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Who he is...?
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KAITO

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<Yes.>
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KAITO

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<Initially, I was under the impression that Shibao was barking because he saw me as some kind of threat.>
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KAITO

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<I mean, I'd be on guard too if someone I didn't know came into my house...>
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Honami

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Yes, I see what you mean...
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KAITO

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<That's why I did my best to keep an eye on him without leaving the screen...>
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KAITO

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<But I soon realized that I had Shibao all wrong.>
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Honami

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All wrong?

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Shibao

*Whimper*

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KAITO

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(Shibao's been staring at the door for quite a while now...)

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KAITO

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(Is he feeling lonely? Does he miss Honami and her family? He even has a bit of a sad look on his face...)
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KAITO

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...
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KAITO

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<Sh-Shibao...>
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Shibao

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Pant...! Pant...! Pant...!
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KAITO

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(Oh, here he comes...!)
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Shibao

Woof!

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KAITO

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(Uh-oh... He barked at me.
Maybe I shouldn't have come out...)
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Shibao

...!
Pant... Pant...
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KAITO

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<Huh? Where are you going, Shibao...?>
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KAITO

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(Oh, he's back... Huh?
With something in his mouth.)
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KAITO

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<A ball...?>
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KAITO

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<Does this mean you want to play...?>
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Shibao

Woof!

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KAITO

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(Is that also why he barked at me earlier? He wasn't trying to intimidate me... He just wanted me to play with him...?)
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KAITO

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<I apologize for jumping to the wrong conclusion. I was under the impression that you were the cautious type...>
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KAITO

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<But really, you're more of a mischievous one, and all you wanted was a little attention.>
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KAITO

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(But what do I do...?
I can't throw the ball for him...)
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KAITO

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<Oh, I know...>
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KAITO

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(What music would Shibao like...?
Oh, he might recognize one of the songs that Honami said she likes.)

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Shibao

Woof!

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KAITO

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<That's how I got to know Shibao better, and now I don't feel scared when he barks.>
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KAITO

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<Learning to trust that he isn't going to attack me out of the blue or anything like that probably helps.>
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Honami

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Wow, I really had no idea...
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Honami

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(Getting to know a dog, and learning how to place your trust in them...)
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Honami

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(That may be the key to helping Shinonome. He might feel less afraid of Max if he gets to know him better and develops that trust.)
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Honami

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Thank you very much, KAITO...
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KAITO

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<Huh?>
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Honami

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There's this problem that I've been having trouble trying to figure out, but I think I know what to do now after hearing your story...
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KAITO

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<Really? I can't say that I fully understand...>
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KAITO

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<But I'm glad I could help.>
Next Chapter: To Understand Max