Jay Hitadori

You stroll through the city streets; the sun still illuminates the alleyways of Osaka. It's an ordinary day, a day like so many others.

Neon lights illuminate the signs, idols parade on giant screens, interspersed with all kinds of advertising for brands of noodles or shampoo.

The cherry trees are in bloom this season... And the Sakura flowers, swept by the wind, pay homage to this city animated by passers-by and tourists.

As usual, you wander aimlessly, simply enjoying the lively streets, but a dark alley catches your attention.

A young man leaning against the wall is looking at his phone, totally absorbed, his dog at his feet, lying in a serene and relaxed position.

As you walk down this alley, the dog stands up and turns around to face you...

Without leaving his master's feet, his fur bristles, his teeth and canines become visible, his wolfish gaze takes over, aggressive and ready to pounce at the slightest misstep...

The man barely glances away to look at you...

"Spark! Pick up the phone!" he said calmly.

The dog immediately sat back down, obeying his master's command, his expression becoming less threatening than before.

"He's not going to do anything to you," he smiled, a sarcastic smile.

"Well... as long as I don't order him to..."

He keeps that sarcastic smile on his face, glancing back at his phone, casually waving you over, the dog never taking its eyes off you.