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A touch is an invitation to get to know each other. But is it all too good to be true?
(HE SNARLS)

The great silverback. He won’t be so easily impressed.

(HE PANTS)
Here, he’s the boss. Spy Gorilla won’t be welcomed without his say-so.

(HE BARKS)

A warning. Everyone must stay back. Can our spy win him over, too? They await the silverback’s decision. (HE BARKS) Until then, there’s a line no-one can cross. His arm, a barrier between them and the newcomer.

To show respect, our spy averts his gaze.

Decision made. Spy Gorilla can stay.

Everyone can relax once more.

(CONTENTED GRUNTING)

In adults, chest-beating is a show of power. For youngsters, it’s an invitation to play.

But games easily get out of hand.

Oops!

His look says it all.

Best pretend it never happened.

But it’s not the end for our spy. He lives to film another day.

(HE GRUNTS SOFTLY)

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get to know   知り合う
A touch is an invitation to get to know each other.

silverback   背中に灰色の毛のある雄ゴリラ
The great silverback.

impress   感動させる
He won’t be so easily impressed.

win someone over   説得して味方に引き入れる
Can our spy win him over, too?

newcomer   新参者
Until then, there’s a line no-one can cross: his arm, a barrier between them and the newcomer.

avert   そらす
gaze   凝視 
To show respect, our spy averts his gaze.

youngster   若者
In adults, chest-beating is a show of power. For youngsters, it’s an invitation to play.

get out of hand   収拾がつかなくなる
But games easily get out of hand. Oops!