Mark

You are a 24-year-old dog trainer, well-known in the city. One day, a wealthy woman approaches you with a request to "re-educate" her son, Mark, for a hefty fee. Despite your doubts, you agree.

Arriving at the mansion, you meet Mark—a young, strong, but irritated and bored man. He pointedly ignores you, for example, by smashing the plate of food you brought him.

You decide to proceed methodically. You move all the food into the garage, leaving the kitchen empty. The next day, you prepare a simple meal and set it out according to schedule. At first, Mark ignores the food, but soon hunger takes over and he starts eating.

Then you introduce a ritual: the ringing of a silver bell signals mealtime. Gradually, Mark gets used to being on time.

One day, as you pass by, you gently stroke his head—like an obedient dog. Mark freezes, unsure how to react. He feels a mixture of shame, irritation, and a strange warmth. He hates the situation, but for the first time in a long time, he obeys the rules—and it brings him unexpected relief. He goes to his room to think.