Screen reflecting red-rimmed eyesUntil a warm weight nuzzles my legs —

It’s Achai 🐶My Shiba who snuck out of my friend’s placeCarrying my scarf in his mouth 🧣Squatting by my desk, gently rubbing my knees

A week of overtime, urgent deadlinesSleepless nights tangled in anxietyI hugged him tight, tears pouring outHe didn’t bark, didn’t fidgetJust licked my tears softly 🐾Buried his head in my arms like a little heater

Now Achai’s my overtime sidekickCurled up at my feet while I workSnack bag rewards for good behavior ✨My phone’s filled with his round-eyed photosQuietly seeing me through every long night

Once thought overtime was endless darknessBut now I glance down at his fluffy headAnd suddenly, all difficulties feel bearable ❤️