Worked to the bone by his exploitative company, Inukai is at the end of his rope when he happens to by a pet shop and befriends Hoshi, a welcoming staff member. Inspired by the adorable puppies and Hoshi's , Inukai is determined to change jobs and work toward a life where he can have his own dog. But change is hard, and Inukai's dreams are nearly at a standstill when Hoshi approaches him and declares that he'll help, because "I'm the dog you saved all those years ago." 14h1v