I got up early the next morning and brought the necessary equipment to the front of the Golden Dragon Mall. The Dog Trainer was waiting there for me with his hands in the pockets of his trench coat.

At the sight of me, he grinned widely. "Go ahead,” I said. “What game would you like to play today?"

"Don't be so antsy. Worrying is only going to make you age. Have you had breakfast?" he asked.

I didn't have the heart to chat and joke around after he hurt four of my friends. The Dog Trainer walked to a stall nearby, ordered a bowl of oden, and handed it to me. "Eat!"

Instead of reaching for it, I frowned, "I don't like to beat around the bush."

The Dog Trainer ordered, "You better obey!"

"Are you going to threaten me with...