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However, she couldn't bring herself to talk about it to Hiro either. After all, he was merely a guest too. So, how could she ask him to take care of it?

Even though she was reluctant to speak of it, Hiro could tell something was troubling her.

"Do you fear about his safety?" Hiro couldn't help but ask.

Though he couldn't tell it exactly, Hiro could guess her troubled expression was linked to the dog he had brought. He could palpably see the pity and helplessness in her eyes.

Perhaps, she was reluctant to let him out in the open.

Initially, Hiro only wanted to shelter the dog until the storm. Though he pitied him, he was just as helpless. Well, he wasn't in any favorable position to think about it either.

After all, he was merely a passing traveler.

It would have been an entirely different scenario if he were a native.

Although reluctant, Hannah nodded, pursing her lips.

"Why don't we contact the animal shelter?" Hiro offered, thinking about it on the spot.

Honestly, Hiro thought it was a good suggestion. In such a situation, it was the most ideal thing they could do.

Hannah, however, didn't find that suggestion helpful.

Unable to keep the shelter running due to the lack of funds, the nearby animal shelter had disbanded recently. So, she wasn't optimistic about the idea.

Frowning, she responded, "We can't. The nearest shelter disbanded only recently and it was the only shelter nearby. Even the rescued animal there had to be moved to a faraway shelter and I doubt given their present condition, the other shelter would be willing to take him in."

Hearing her, Hiro couldn't help but frown.

With that option out, he couldn't think of anything either. He hadn't dealt with such a situation previously. Hence, he found this situation rather difficult.

Hearing the miserable story of the aforementioned shelter, Hiro couldn't help but pity them.

Even for such a noble cause, they had shut down because of the lack of funds.

Though he couldn't think of any other solution, Hiro couldn't bring himself to abandon it either. Appearing rather complacent, Hiro turned to look at the dog.

For some reason, he felt even more heartbroken while looking at it now.

"Then can you take care of him," Hiro said.

Hannah's brows knotted into a frown as she heard him. She was prepared to reject the suggestion. She had already explained her circumstances. So, she couldn't help but find Hiro's suggestion ridiculous.

"I know what you want to say. But hear me out before deciding. I can't take care of this right now. So, can you do me a favor and look after him for a while? Obviously, I won't make you pay for it's expenses. I'll wire you the money," Hiro added, trying to convince her.

Hannah, however, appeared skeptical of him. Even though she didn't find his words insincere, she couldn't help but doubt him.

After all, she didn't even know him well.

To her, he was no more than a stranger. So, how could she bring herself to trust a stranger? What if, he runs away after knotting the dog to her name?

Given her condition, she would be forced to abandon him.

And she didn't want to go through that. She'd rather abandon him now than abandon him after bonding with him. At least, it wouldn't hurt as much.

Hiro could tell just by looking that she wasn't convinced.

"Look, I'm a national player of Japan. I'm here for the World Cup."

Hannah's gaze became even more dubious than before. She couldn't bring herself to believe him. It sounded like a lie.

Most of the hotel staff weren't aware that the players of Japan were taking shelter here. Part of the reason why they weren't aware was because Nanami had sternly commanded for their stay to remain confidential.

Also, they had arrived unannounced without any prior notice.

Hannah squinched her brows, her face filled with suspicion.

Hiro could tell she wasn't convinced. Well, even players like Messi and Ronaldo go unnoticed in many parts of the world, so who was he to think that people in the world knew him due to his recent soaring popularity?

Hiro brought out his phone and googled himself.

"See, I'm not telling a lie," Hiro turned the screen to her.

Hannah took a careful look, her eyes juggling between him and the screen. The more she looked, the more astonishing it felt.

The guy before her was telling the truth.

Upon realizing that Hiro was somewhat famous, her eyes glistened in awe.

"You were... telling the truth," she exclaimed, her tone filled with astonishment.

Finally, Hiro heaved a sigh of relief, "Yes, I'm telling you the truth."

"If you still don't believe me, I'll wire you the money right now. However, I don't have any means to do it now. So, give me your bank details, and I'll wire you the money later," Hiro

said.

Now that she was convinced that Hiro was indeed telling the truth, her suspicion toward him vanished. Even though she was reluctant to take money from him, she didn't have any choice.

So, she reluctantly provided her details.

Hiro noted her details and said, "Then I'll wire you the money later. Please take care of him until then."

After sorting the matter regarding the rescued dog, Hiro was about to leave. But he was stopped by Hannah.

She pinched his jacket and lightly pulled him, preventing him from advancing.

Hiro turned to look at her, curious at her gesture.

"Is something wrong?" He asked. "If it's about money then rest assured, I'll send it to you in

about an hour."

Hannah had become much softer than before. Her cheeks were slightly red.

She shook her head.

Hiro felt even more confused. He couldn't help but stare at her.

"Then is there something else?" he asked.

Hannah, however, didn't respond. Her plum lips remained shut.

Then she said bashfully, "Can we take a picture...?"

"Sure," Hiro nodded.