While Shizuka enjoyed looking at cute puppies and kittens, the experience was always a little melancholy; she had no intention of buying a pet and even if she did, she doubted that they would allow pets in the dorm.  And if she thought too hard about what happened to them if they outgrew their 'cute' stage, would they be sent to a shelter or euthanized?  Although it was better not to think about it, it was a reality she would have to face if she intended to become a veterinarian.  She eventually made her way to Shiny Park to enjoy the weather and take her mind off depressing topics.  Shizuka happened to see a man sitting on the grass, smoking and drinking.  Something about the placement, how it was a little bit away from where people normally sat for picnics, and the man's familiarity with the spot indicated to Shizuka that the man may be homeless.  She thought it was a pity that as nice as the day was, there were people whose circumstances probably stopped them from appreciating it.  Although she couldn't do anything to help the pets she saw earlier, she resolved to at least help this man today.  She walked over to Jake timidly and pulled out a $20 bill; it wasn't much, but she hoped it would lift the man's spirits.

"E-excuse me sir..." Shizuka began quietly, "H-here...I know it's not much, but I want you to have this."