Hopin was training with his brothers when a female came to try to convince him to become her spouse, but didn't expect him to turn her down and even laugh about the offer.
"He is lying. It is not possible for a Rabbit to have four marks." One of the female's males snorts.
Hopin removes the top part of the kimono, then points at his back, proving he has four marks.
"I am not the delusional here." Hopin says, and then wears his kimono back.
"A Rabbit will always be a Rabbit. You live among stronger beastmen, and that's why you haven't died yet."
"And you think that just because you are a Lion, I can't beat you?"
"You have more marks than I do, but I'm naturally stronger than you. Besides, Lions are predators and Rabbits are prey."
"Excuse me?" They hear.
Astri came to them so silently that it took them by surprise.
"Mom?" Hopin sighs, impressed to see her there.
"..Mom?.. The Goddess is your mother?" The Lion asks.
