Hehe. I get to walk Samo with Haruka today. It's gonna be so much fun...!

*Whimper*

Are you excited to see Haruka too, Samo?

Woof!

I am too. I really want her to feel just how fluffy you are.

I usually brush you after our walks, but just for today, I did it beforehand...

And you smell really nice since you just took a bath too. You couldn't be in better shape for today.

We need to make sure Haruka has a good time, okay, Samo?

Woof!

Minori, I'm finally here.

Oh, Haruka!

Thanks for coming today!

Now, let me get you introduced. This is my dog, Samo!

Woof!

Nice to meet you, Samo.

He's pretty big when you see him in person like this...

That's because his fur's extra fluffy. Whenever he takes a bath, it goes completely flat and he'll shrink to about half this size.

Hehe. That's cute.

*Whimper*

Oh... I think he wants you to pet him, Haruka.

Me... Um, well...

I've never petted a dog this big before... What should I do...?

Uh... How about you start by squatting down and gently brushing your hand over his face and onto his forehead?

L-Like this...?

Yeah, it gives him a chance to sniff you a little and feel more comfortable.

Oh... He really is sniffing me...

Now, try petting him while working your way down to his neck.

Wow...

He's so fluffy...!

He... He's like a ball of cotton candy...!

*Whimper*

I think he wants you to keep going. Look, he's really wagging his tail!

Hehe. Yes, he is.

You can try calling him by his name too.

Um...

Do you like it, Samo?

Woof!

Oh, he replied.

He's moving his ears around too.

Hehe. Isn't he the cutest?

Oh, he also likes being scratched under his jaw and on the side of his face♪

Under his jaw... Oh, you're right...!

He looks so happy...!

*Whimper*

(Haruka looks like she's having fun. How can you not with this much fluff?)

Thanks for letting me play with Samo today, Minori.

No, I should be thanking you!

Thanks for giving Samo so much attention today!

He seemed to really like being with someone outside of my family for a change.

Really?

Yeah. Samo really loves getting petted and having this kind of attention...

But he's so big, you know?

Younger children are a little scared of him because of that.

Oh, I see...

But you gave him just what he needed, Haruka! He looks so happy!

Right, Samo?

Woof!

Then I'm glad. It wouldn't be fair if I ended up having all the fun.

*Whimper*

Hm? What's wrong, Samo?

Wait, Samo, no!

Don't chew on Haruka's skirt!

Sorry, Haruka...!

I don't think he's ready to say goodbye yet...

Hehe. I understand.

Thanks, Samo.

But it'll be dark soon.

We can play again some other time.

Woof!

Hehe. He's such a good dog.

(I'm glad Haruka got to have so much fun today.)

(I know she really loves penguins, but could it be that she just loves all animals?)

(In that case...!)

Haruka, there's actually someone I go on walks with pretty often!

Like a friend?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you already know her too. Honami from 1-B!

Oh, Hoshino and Tenma's old friend...

Yeah, she has a Shiba Inu called Shibao! He's not as fluffy as Samo, but he has a really nice coat of fur!

I really want you to meet him too, Haruka!

Ah, I see.

I'd like to meet him if I can.

Great! I'll make sure you do someday!