Pain lingers on the dog's little paw as the small wound caused by a sharp unknown object tears the skin and causing for it to bleed. The dog already got used to the pain, and even if it wanted to ask for some help, the dog has no to help. Because his owner is no longer in this world.
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-A few days before the Outbreak-
Makoto arrived in Kyoto with bags of documents and a few luggages containing some of his clothes. Although he didn't want to be stationed in Kyoto, he has no other choice but agree or he will lose his only job.
Once he arrived on his little house that he rented, he put the bags and luggages to the floor, he opened the cage containing his dog, the German Shepherd, Taro.
"How is it, Taro? Do you like it here? I'm sorry if we have to move again after managing to settle down in Hokkaido for a few years and stressing you out."
Taro wag his tail in response while panting and sat in front of Makoto while tilting his head.