“That’s a diagnostic robot. It’s going to be used for surgery, so it has to be much more precise. Why don’t you come and help me out?”

Taylor and Chase had been bickering for a while now, as if they weren’t on good terms. I blinked and looked back and forth between the two.

Chase’s club was an entrepreneurship research group, and since many of the friends he met here appear in the original work, it could be said to be an important gathering in its own way.

Hester, Taylor, and Remy, who we see now, were also mentioned several times in the original work. Taylor, in particular, was a very familiar name, but what role did he play…?

“I heard that Senior Blake has also returned home. Should I contact him and ask him to attend?”

While Taylor and Chase were bickering. Remy, who was looking through the list of graduates, spoke to Hester. Chase ignored Taylor and tilted his head toward Remy and asked.

“Who is that?”

“Don’t you know Blake? Oh… Chase was on leave when you were in your prime. He’s the former president of our club and an actor.”

“An actor? Our club senior?”

“Oh, that’s right. Originally, you were in the same research team as Senior Taylor. But since you’re so handsome, you got cast and suddenly changed your career path. You’ve been working abroad for a long time.”

“Good. Are you finally returning home? If Blake is going to attend. I’m sure many other seniors will be there too. Contact him. Remy.”

“Oh, that’s right! That guy is coming again. When did he get home?”

“A few days ago.”

Senior Hester nodded happily. Even Taylor, who seemed to have a strong personality, seemed to welcome him, so it seemed like everyone liked him. Chase also said briefly. “Good.” and turned his gaze to another list. The meeting proceeded smoothly.

But I felt uneasy for some reason. Senior Blake… It was a name that sounded familiar, yet instinctively ominous.

He might have been an important character in the original. If I remember him well enough. he definitely would have been.

But who was that?

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“Hey, puppy. You’re here, so get up.”

“Kyuung…”

“Is this real? Am I your porter? Should I carry you in my arms?”

“Kung…”

“Aren’t you going to get up right now?”

I couldn’t stand the constant tickling and pulling at my ears. I shook my head to shake them off, and as I slowly crawled into Chase’s chest in search of warmth. I heard the bear clicking his tongue.

“Just go in, Chase. I guess you’re tired after coming home from school after such a long time.”

“What did you do to be tired? I didn’t attend class and just went to a club meeting. And even then, he was still a puppy, and I’m still like this.”

“Yeah, really? That’s a bit weird. You sleep all day like you’re pregnant.”

“…”

“Chase? What’s wrong? Are you feeling a little hurt or something?”

“No, it doesn’t hurt.”

Chase’s voice, which was obviously a bit shaky, made me laugh even in my sleep. It seemed like the director had noticed. He looks like a dull bear…… In reality, he’s an Asiatic black bear, but he’s not ordinary.

Well, the director knew about the night Chase and I spent together, and he had an idea what was going on, since I suddenly stormed out of the Kaiser mansion, insisting that I stay at Chase’s house.

But when I thought about it this far, it seemed a little strange. Why did you leave Chase alone when you knew? He got me pregnant. Director! Your precious puppy!

“If you don’t have any worries, go inside. It’s cold outside, and it’s not good to be exposed to the cold wind for too long.”

“Yes? Yes…”

You’re just going to send it like this? You’re not even going to grab the black panther by the collar?

I had secretly expected the director to punish Chase, but he let him go so easily. I was shaking with betrayal and couldn’t sleep at all.

I stuck my head out through the gap in Chase’s padding and glared at the manager sitting in the driver’s seat. The manager looked at me through the rearview mirror and smiled.

“Or should I come in for a bit? I have something to say.”

“…What do you want to say?”

Chase asked back, trembling. Look at that, you’re the boss!

“Kang!”

I looked up at Chase with a proud look and barked. Chase’s eyes quickly sharpened, but he quickly bit his lower lip and looked away, probably because he was scared of the director. It seemed like he knew that his sin was great.

As soon as I entered the house, I felt at ease and was able to quickly return to my human form. I guess it was because I had become quite familiar with this house. However, the reaction of the manager who followed me in with such arrogance and plopped down on the sofa was unexpected.

“Your Majesty, wouldn’t it be better to tell the Vice Chairman too? It’s only a matter of time before it becomes known anyway, so we should at least get his support.”

“Is that what you want to say?”

“Then what else is there?”

“No, he said that to me…! He said that to me!”

I couldn’t bring myself to say the word pregnancy, so I mumbled. Then the director sighed and waved his thick palm.

“You have to clap your hands to make a sound. And how can you blame Chase for this?”

“…”

That’s right. That night, I was the one who gave Chase to a rut inducer and attacked him, so I’m clearly the culprit of this situation. But is it really fair to do this? Shouldn’t you just unconditionally take my side, even though I am your boss!

When I was a puppy, I used to stamp my feet out of habit, but then I realized I was a person and not a puppy, so I got embarrassed and shouted even louder.