Hm...maybe he just got hungry, zura?

[ If anything, she's a little surprised; if Shiitake would go anywhere, all things considered, it'd probably be to Riko's house-- ]

Or maybe...maybe he's been dognapped?! What if some shady villain wants to make a coat out of his fur?! There's no time to lose, zura! We have to look for him right away!

[ The books can wait, this is urgent business! ]

Riko-san, do you know anyone who would do such a thing?!