That's good to hear. Dogs are more relaxing then you'd think. Probably because you get to see them not worrying about anything.

Kind of like kids, when I think about it.

And they're loyal, as well. They don't go out of their way to cause headache, and their companionship is usually pleasant.

...though I doubt I'd feel the same way about children.

Haha. They'll surprise you, sometimes.

Indeed. Usually in boxes.

I'm glad you feel better! We should play football before the World Cup starts

Mm, we should!

after that, I'll kick your ass, so it's best we do it soon!

That's a surprising amount of confidence.

You think? Hee, I was modest!

We'll see. I'll enjoy the contest.

not when you lose.

Quite the contrary. If you manage to defeat me, I don't think I'll mind too much.

really? Awesome/1 Let me win, okay?

...that would negate the entire purpose of the competition.

.....not really. The purpose is for the best team to win. By any means!

Sportsmanlike conduct is part of the point of the World Cup! Winning by cheating or concession makes it a hollow victory!

huh?

I can't 'let' you win. You'll have to earn it.

.....I'll win either way!

Perhaps. But one way you've earned it, the other way it doesn't show anything other than that I gave it to you.

.......but I'd still have it, right?

You'd have a meaningless victory, yes.

yey victory!!!

Listen to me already!

I did! I win, or you give it to me and I win that way. It's a win/win situation

But in one situation, it's... ah...

It's like the difference between fresh-cooked pasta and something you'd get at the supermarket. If I gave you the victory, it wouldn't be

something you could savor.

....oh

Do you understand now?

I guess. But I'd still take it if the alternative was no pasta!

Well... if I win the World Cup, I can take you out to eat, if that would make you feel better.

Okay~!