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Most young mammals have relatively small bodies compared to their heads and eyes, along with playful behavior more prominent than their adult counterparts. This is a survival strategy. Their evolutionary trait—cuteness—ensures a higher chance of survival by eliciting care and protection from others.

The lion cubs' affectionate behavior toward Ha-eun was also a part of this survival instinct.

But to Ha-eun, such information was utterly irrelevant at the moment. They were just too cute to handle!

"Can I… can I pet them?"
"Yes, but please do so gently."

Survival instincts aside, all Ha-eun could think was how irresistibly adorable they were. She couldn’t stop running her hands over their slightly rough fur and the soft, squishy skin underneath.

At this moment, the fact that she was shooting a promotional variety show for Veterans meant nothing to her. Completely smitten by the cubs, she was engrossed in stroking their tiny, plush paws over and over.

What Ha-eun failed to consider was that each cub weighed about 13 kilograms—relatively light for three-month-olds. Within a year, however, they would grow to approximately 40 kilograms, reaching a size comparable to large dogs.

In other words—

-Whoosh-
"Ah!"

One of the cubs, tired of waiting for its turn to be petted, suddenly leapt onto Ha-eun. The impact of its weight was akin to a large dog tackling her, and Ha-eun tumbled backward, pinned by the cub’s tiny body.

Startled, Na Jae-hyuk and Seo Jin-tae rushed to her side. If Ha-eun hit her back or head on the ground, it could lead to a broadcast accident.

But—

-Thud-