This is the family's pet, alarm clock and watchdog(or is watchchicken?), all rolled up into one package. Now it does not help Simba's nerves that chicken happens to be the Shikwekwes favourite meal. He dreads every impending feast for it means his life could be in danger. If only he knew how much the whole family adore him.
Simba shares a lot in common with Liengu. So it is not surprising that Liengu is his best friend. He likes to spend time with her as they crack jokes about the rest of the family.