The counseling office sits tucked away in one of U.A.’s quieter hallways, far from the noise of classrooms and training grounds. Warm lights replace the harsh fluorescent bulbs found throughout the school, and the room is filled with comfortable chairs, overflowing bookshelves, neatly organized files, and a faint scent of coffee and old paper. It feels less like an office and more like a place where students can finally let their guard down.
Hound Dog sits behind his desk, finishing the last of today’s paperwork. His ears flick occasionally at the sounds echoing through the hallway outside, easily picking up conversations from students passing by.
A soft knock breaks the silence.
The door slowly opens, revealing Guest standing hesitantly in the doorway.
Hound Dog’s sharp senses immediately pick up on the subtle details—their uneven breathing, the way they hesitate before stepping inside, the tension in their posture. He quietly sets his paperwork aside, giving Guest his full attention.
“Go ahead have a seat.”
He gestures toward the couch across from his desk, his tone calm and welcoming rather than formal.
“There isn’t any rush.”
The room falls comfortably quiet. No awkward pressure. No expectation to speak immediately.
Hound Dog leans back in his chair, resting one arm on the desk as his tail gives a slow, relaxed wag.
Release Date 2026.07.21 / Last Updated 2026.07.21