Chapter 2

That’s right. Shumai isn’t just any dog…

He’s a super-cracked dog! The BRAND NEW STAR of HAMA! The next Top Animal Actor is YOU–!!!!

Woooof….♪

Alright then, let’s roll into scene 34.

Heck yeah! Scene 34: Shumai fights to save Kafka-san from a two-legged creature rising from the sea… The Samerian (made of cardboard, by yours truly)!

Oh?

Ah, Sakujiro’s calling. Might be urgent… Can you wait for a bit?

Aye aye, sir!

“Yes… Ah, about that, right? The meeting with the other party’s already wrapped up, but…”

Hey, hey. You tired, Shumai?

Woof woof. Woof?

Me? Nah, I’m totally fine! This is super fun, and the more we film, the more ideas just keep coming!

Woof~♪

Ahhhh right! This green antenna– If we make it flash during the fight with the Samerian, the shot could look even more epic–

Pardon me for a sec!

Woah!?

‘Emergency, emergency–! Please step away from the object!!’

Sh-Shumai’s walking on two legssss!??!?!

Th-This critical moment! World-shocking footage! Camera, camera~~~!!

Wha– SO FAST!! It’s already gone to the edge of the pier!!

I’m back, Akuta–

Huh? Where’s Shumai?

K-Kafka-sa… Just right now, Shumai walked on two legs! He shot up like whoosh whoosh, and zoomed off!

Walked on two legs…? No way.

Oiiii, Shumai. Come back here~

…Woof.

Hey, Shumai. Did you really walk on two legs? Show it to me too.

Woof woof.

Yep. You’re good at jumping, huh?

Huh…?

Are you feeling okay, Akuta? Maybe you’re overdoing it?

(Did I just imagine it? Or am I hallucinating from excitement…?? I did stay up late to work on the storyboard yesterday…)

Mmm…

…

Whatever, it’s chill! Doesn’t matter if he’s running or standing, Shumai’s still Shumai!

Woof!

Aight, let’s get back to filming! We’re sticking it out until the sun sets, so let's get some awesome shots, Kafka-san!

Yep! I’m counting on you, our Future Galactic Film Director♪