The dog pads closer to Mariko on her friendly gesture and gives her a sniff, which will turn into a lick if she isn't careful. Tail wags eagerly, and he gives one woof before turning towards the house with purpose.

"He's going to have a hint of why we're here," Togusa explains. "All else fails, follow his lead."

There is a narrow road up to the gate, which has a mechanical motor on it, with a callbox to enter the proper code. The outside of the house might appear older, but there is a hint that the house is modernized.