Well, the wolves are settled in pretty well. And they're really social with me, which is good. I'm working hard on getting Izanami and Amaterasu to really trust me and consider me as part of their pack so that way they won't freak out when I need to check on their pups when they eventually have litters. Also, thank god I have my family close by, too. I'll be going around to some of the other zoos that have wolves at them to makes sure that their wolves are doing well, and making sure that they're doing some of the same things I am for consistency. There aren't many experts on wolves in Japan, so apparently, I'm in high demand.  

So, with help from some powerful people (Atobe), Munehiro and I have adopted a little boy. His name is Dmitri, and we are keeping it that way, he's blond and Russian and totally precious. After the mafia tried to get him from the daycare, we found out the little guy didn't have anyone else to go to. His mother gave up her rights to him for his own safety, and now he's ours. Arashi is thrilled to bits to be a big sister, and Rio has such a problem at night trying to decide which kiddo to go cuddle up to! Poor pup, such a rough choice to make. Dmitri is still a little shy, and his Japanese is...a bit behind where it should be, but he's soaking up the language like a sponge.