Opening a small pink-colored door, Ping Pong confidently and majestically strode in, or so he thought. To the eyes of a third party, though, the way he walked was adorable. He toddled and wagged his tail, only raising his hand when he saw Choi Yu-Seong. He greeted with a lively voice, "Choi-Hi! It means Choi Yu-Seong, hi!”

Ping Pong’s round black eyes sparkled when Yu-Seong quickly peeled off the wrapper and handed over a lollipop that he had prepared in advance.

"Ping-Hi! It means Mr. Ping Pong, hi."

"Woo hoo hoo... Choi Yu-Seong, you're quite the playful one. Just wait a moment. I'll finish this and start with business," said Ping Pong. Perhaps he liked that Yu-Seong had used a similar greeting because Ping Pong’s tail was wagging so much. This was a rare sight. He eagerly munched on the lollipop.

Watching Ping Pong incessantly licking the candy, Yu-Seong suddenly muttered to himself, "Isn't just watching you eat candy itself part of starting business...?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" asked Ping Pong.

"It means you are cute."

"What! How dare you, Choi Yu-Seong! Using such an expression for a powerful and dignified Lion Bear Clan member like myself! It’s very disrespectful!"

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