Riku wa Yowakunai
Riku Is Not Weak
A five-year-old child spends his days surrounded by a family of dogs whose personalities and sizes are as different as their breeds. At the center is Riku, an Italian greyhound puppy who may look thin and delicate but is anything but weak, joined by Tsutomu, Yousuke, Maruchan, and Paguzou. Their lives do not need grand adventures. Games, meals, minor quarrels, sickness, and the worry that comes when one of them is hurt are enough to reveal the bond growing between the child and every dog. Through these ordinary moments, the meaning of family stretches beyond humans alone, and courage can be as simple as staying close to someone you love.