Jiro swiftly ran up from the descending staircase.

When he saw Charlie and Albert, he was pleasantly surprised and greeted them enthusiastically, "Hello, Mr. Wade, Don Albert, and Mr. Cameron!"

Next, he saw the unfamiliar face of Julien and, noticing his foreign face, couldn't help but feel curious about his identity.

Despite his curiosity, Jiro was well-mannered and knew his place. Given his current status, it was not appropriate for him to ask unnecessary questions. So, he courteously greeted Julien, "Hello, sir."

Julien, recognizing the name as Japanese, also felt curious about his identity and was even more curious about what exactly this place was.

Seeing Jiro's vibrant face, Charlie smiled and asked, "Jiro, how is your life here these days?"

"Very good!" Jiro answered with a beaming smile. "Everyone is very nice to me. Everything is fine."

Currently, Jiro was considered a semi-free man at the dog kennel.

Aside from not being allowed to leave the place, he had qui