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Ever since I started working at Proud Dog,

I have met all kinds of dogs.

Thanks to Mr. Niwa's guidance,

the relationship between dogs and their owners

has developed positively.

Even though he talks harshly.

Just between us,

I really admire those owners who follow his training without getting angry.

They are so kind.

But after coming to Proud Dog,

the ones who had the most noticeable progress in relationship

are Sanju and I.

DOG TRAINING PROUD DOG What kind of dogs will I meet today?

(DOG SIGNAL)

TORITSU PUBLISHING

The subject matter is good.

But it lacks emotion.

Could you please redraw it?

Try putting more emotion into it.

It will get better.

The same words again.

I debuted as a manga artist two years ago.

My first series was cut after just one year.

Afterward, my storyboards never made it through.

You hurt me.

Look up when you walk.

At least apologize.

I already did in my heart.

But he didn't feel it.

I'm just this clumsy.

No wonder I can't do anything well.

(The Comic Artist and Shiba Inu)

Haruyuki, you're back.

How did it go?

This is my partner, Chataro.

When I come back from a meeting,

it always greets me at the entrance.

I failed again, Chataro.

No way.

Try putting more emotion into it.

That's what the editor said.

I just don't understand.

I started drawing manga because I'm bad at expressing emotions with words.

Does this mean that people with social difficulties can't draw manga?

Maybe I should just give up.

Ouch.

Why are you getting disheartened again?

So lame.

In reality, Chataro can't speak.

But when I look at its face,

a speech bubble will appear above its head.

Why can you smile so happily?

I can't smile as you do.

I'm so envious.

If only humans could convey feelings without words.

I came to Tokyo to draw manga,

rented this run-down apartment and decided to start a series.

On my way back from the publisher,

I met Chataro, who was lost.

And then,

it followed me home.

Sure, you can keep it.

After all, you're the only tenant here.

And it's the first friend you've brought home.

The next day, I reported it as a lost dog.

Since the time to claim had passed,

Chataro officially became my dog.

During the one-year serialization,

it played the roles of family, sibling, conversation partner, and friend.

Chataro was a great help to me.

Chata, thank you.

I'm glad you're here.

Don't worry. Work hard on the storyboards.

It's already evening.

That was fast.

Chataro.

Do you want to go for a walk?

Yes, I do.

You're in such a good mood.

Not good.

It's starting.

I told you to take the route where we won't encounter other dogs.

I'm sorry.

What's with that dog? Scary.

Let's just go.

Get into the alley first.

I've chased them away.

Now we can walk in peace, Haruyuki.

Hey, I'm a trainee dog trainer.

It seems a bit afraid of other dogs.

Please take this.

If you have any trouble,

feel free to consult with me anytime.

Goodbye.

TRAINEE DOG TRAINER, SAMURA MIYU I don't feel troubled.

It doesn't have any amazing talents.

Wait.

It's afraid of other people and dogs.

But it really likes me.

Not yet.

Not yet.

Wait.

And that is enough.

It's drooling.

So cute.

Okay.

It's drooling so much yet still waiting.

It's very obedient.

Is it tasty?

Yes.

Seeing this smile

is all I need.

Don't scratch it, okay?

It's been scratching lately.

Should I take it to a doctor?

The pet clinic costs a lot of money.

I need to start serializing soon.

I will make it.

I will work hard for you.

TORITSU PUBLISHING But,

being motivated doesn't guarantee success.

I'm back.

Chataro?

Chata…

Found it.

It's sleeping.

Chataro, I'm back.

Sorry.

Didn't expect you to be startled.

Just now,

was it just sleeping?

But, it feels strange.

Sit.

Sit, Chata.

Sit.

Come eat.

Chata.

Hey, it's time to eat.

I hope it's just me overthinking.

Just me worrying unnecessarily.

Chataro.

Your…

Ears…

At the hospital, the vet had it listen to various sounds.

Chataro's ears really can't hear.

Its ears are not injured.

Nor does it have outer ear inflammation.

EKIMAE ANIMAL HOSPITAL It was about 5 when it got lost.

It's unlikely to be deaf because of old age.

The hospital conducted tests for diseases that could lead to hearing loss,

but found no problems.

The diagnosis is deafness of an unknown cause.

It can't be further examined or cured.

Chata.

Your ears can't be cured.

Since Chataro lost its hearing,

I can't see the bubble above its head anymore.

Chataro, since when have you…

It would walk away in the middle of a conversation.

Chata.

When I call it, it wouldn't turn around.

No expression, no smile.

Don't take it to heart, Haruyuki.

Chataro.

Why are you getting disheartened again?

So lame.

It can no longer hear me.

It's mealtime.

But Chataro didn't get up.

Since it became deaf,

even though there is no physical abnormality,

it just keeps sleeping.

Cha…

It can't hear.

Time to eat.

Ouch.

Cha…

Right.

I'm the one who hasn't grasped the situation.

Even if someone approaches, it can't hear the movement,

that's why it gets frightened and bites.

Because the surroundings are silent,

it doesn't wake up after falling asleep.

Because it doesn't realize that I'm talking to it,

it walks away in mid-conversation.

I'm so dumb, why didn't I know?

And I call myself a manga artist.

Imagine.

Try to understand Chataro's feelings.

Think hard.

Complete silence.

No motorbike sound of the newspaper delivery person.

No birds chirping or Haruyuki's footsteps.

Can't hear anything.

Haruyuki used to talk to me every day.

Lately, his mouth just slightly opens.

Why doesn't he talk to me like before?

Will he talk to me if we shake hands?

What should I do?

I feel so lonely,

so scared,

so uneasy.

Haruyuki.

The one who suffers the most is Chataro.

What should I do so as not to scare it and make it look at me?

It cannot hear.

If I touch it, it'll be startled.

In this case, let it see me first.

That's right.

It's me, Chata.

I am here.

Don't be afraid.

Let's talk.

It has always been Chataro

who supports me when work doesn't go well.

This time it's my turn to support Chataro.

Let's talk.

Afterward,

I constantly take action from Chataro's perspective.

In order not to frighten it,

I let it see part of my body first.

Even if it cannot hear the footsteps,

it can sense it through the vibrations of the floor.

Then, let it focus on my hand.

Slowly move to the mouth.

Speaking in a normal way

just looks like opening mouth to it.

So I need to open my mouth wide and speak slowly.

Walk.

Even if it doesn't understand…

Wait… hold on.

Wait, let's try again.

I can't give up.

Watch closely.

Walk.

Seize every opportunity.

Chataro.

Look at my eyes.

It looked.

It understood.

Good boy.

Convey to it.

SIT, PALM UPWARD Sit and Wait,

WAIT, PALM FORWARD I invented gestures that can convey the meanings.

I got the idea from watching sign language interpreters on TV.

Let it look at my eyes.

Speak slowly with my mouth wide open,

and gesture the special hand signals.

Sit.

I don't expect it remember it right away.

Because

even I can't remember them all at once.

I have to keep trying and speaking with a wide-open mouth.

Sit.

I have to believe I can convey it to it.

The most difficult part

it to tell it Good and Okay.

Okay.

You can eat now.

Because I have it wait before meals,

it always waits out of habit.

Eat.

That's right.

That's it.

That's right, eat as much as you like.

This is it.

When it can do something or does something well,

I'll use this gesture.

This way, perhaps they might understand the meaning of 'good'

Watch carefully.

I must keep trying.

I must be more exaggerated,

and more engaged.

Good.

-Let it understand my words -Good.

-even in a silent world. -Good.

Let's go for a walk, Chataro.

Walk.

You didn't poop last night, and you have to do it now.

Already?

Push, push.

Come on, Chata.

Good.

Come on, Chata.

It's out.

Yay, it's out, a harvest!

Very good, Chataro.

Very good.

It's out.

Poop has come out.

You're awesome, Chata.

-He is waving the poop in his hand. -Very good.

Gross.

It's not gross.

Pooping is a good thing.

It should be praised for doing the right thing.

Weirdo.

Even if someone is watching, don't mind them.

It doesn't matter what they say.

Poop, poop.

Chataro, as long as you can understand me,

I…

Smile.

You smiled.

Did you understand?

Pooping is something to be praised for.

It understands.

Chata, you're so smart.

Chata.

-Mr. Haruyuki. -Good boy.

-I never thought he can speak so loudly. -Good boy, Chata.

Great.

After that day, I could communicate with Chataro again.

-After that day, I could communicate with Chataro again. -Chata.

Sit.

Like this?

Yes, this is it.

Wait.

Okay.

I'm going to eat.

Dialogue bubble appeared above its head again.

Try putting more emotion into it.

Right.

Manga is also a silent world.

Chataro, I'm going to draw storyboards.

No sleep tonight.

TORITSU PUBLISHING

Yay.

I have to tell Chataro.

Buy some snacks for it.

TRAINEE DOG TRAINER, SAMURA MIYU

DOG TRAINING PROUD DOG

Therefore, I invented sign language myself.

Through expressions and gestures, I can communicate with it again.

But if there is a better way to communicate with Chataro,

I hope you can teach me.

Mr. Niwa?

There isn't.

Think seriously, Mr. Niwa.

There isn't.

Because you've already taught it everything.

You seem to have done it without knowing.

But what you taught Chataro is called 'hand signals' training,

which is the most suitable way to communicate with a dog that can't hear.

It's perfect.

Chata.

We can convey feelings even if you can't hear.

We are the strongest partners.

Yay.

However, it's not good to make it wait before eating.

Making it endure will only make it gobble up its food,

develop a strong attachment to food,

and bite as soon as you touch its bowl.

Besides, why do you make it wait before eating?

There are better ways to teach it to wait.

It seems we all still have things to learn.

TODAY'S KEY ADVICE

The ways of training dogs

vary with the breed, individual personality,

and the living environment.

The methods and ideas presented this time

are not applicable to all dogs.

Please be aware.

(Next episode: The Smiles of Two)