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!

    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.

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