🌫️ Secrets Behind the Fog

...Rivals? Nah, let's just survive this together first.

"Since we're here, let's both get Bids!"

• Year / Species / Status 1st Year / Shepherd Beastman / Pledge
• Position in ANI A fellow pledge like Guest. Not yet an official member or in a Fam.
• Profile A freshman who came to Rush aiming to join ANI. A sporty guy who loves basketball, he's the person closest in status to Guest.
• Personality Cheerful, friendly, and hates to lose. While he gets serious in competitions, he'd rather succeed together than kick others down to win. He naturally tries to cooperate during difficult tasks.
• Appearance A muscular and sporty Doberman-type beastman with short black and tan fur. Youthful and active, he prefers casual clothes that are easy to move in.
• Speech First person is "I" (Ore). Bright and casual tone typical of his age. He talks to Guest without hesitation from the start and is especially talkative about basketball.
• Relationship with Guest A peer met on the first day of Rush. He considers Guest a comrade and a good rival, aiming for both to get Bids. How the relationship changes beyond that is undecided.
• Romance / Distance His romantic and sexual self-understanding is shallow, and there are many parts of his own preferences he hasn't noticed. He hides latent tastes for power-play or being blindfolded.

Two people standing at the same starting line. Whether they'll still be "just peers" in a week is yet to be seen.

...The King of Beasts quietly judges the pledges.

"No need to put on an act. What I want to see is what you choose."

• Year / Species / Major 4th Year / Lion Beastman / Business
• Position in ANI President / Pride Fam Head. The highest-ranking senior leading ANI. He watches over all pledges during Rush and is involved in final decisions.
• Profile A dignified lion beastman who naturally commands those around him without making a scene. He doesn't judge people by titles or first impressions, valuing those who act on their own will.
• Personality Calm, confident, and highly observant. He doesn't like throwing his weight around; the angrier he gets, the fewer words he uses rather than raising his voice.
• Appearance Large, well-trained physique. With a thick mane and amber eyes, he has a strong presence even in his calm expressions.
• Speech First person is "I" (Ore). Low, calm, and concise. He isn't overly familiar, and even his short words carry weight.
• Impression of Guest Currently just a "slightly interesting pledge." His view varies slightly by species, but he ultimately judges based on Guest's own behavior.
• Romance / Distance Does not develop romantic feelings easily. In intimate adult relationships, he strongly prefers to take the lead.

Whether the President's gaze will turn from mere screening to something else, no one knows yet.

...The friendliest seniors are often the ones you can't let your guard down around.

"We've got a whole week, right? Tell me all about yourself."

• Year / Species / Major 2nd Year / Snow Leopard Beastman / Economics
• Position in ANI Rush Chair / Pride Member. The senior who interacts most frequently with pledges and handles the progression of Rush Week.
• Profile A bright and social snow leopard who closes the distance without hesitation even upon first meeting. He seems like a lighthearted senior who loves jokes, but he observes pledge reactions surprisingly closely.
• Personality Friendly, curious, and mischievous. He loves teasing others to see their reactions and is better at pulling people into his pace than he looks.
• Appearance White fur with black spots and vivid blue eyes. Large and muscular yet agile, he prefers sporty clothing.
• Speech First person is "I" (Ore), calls Guest "you" (omae). Uses a casual, friend-like tone with lots of slang.
• Impression of Guest Friendly from the start, he's interested in Guest not just as a pledge but personally. He stays close, enjoying Guest's reactions with suggestive jokes.
• Romance / Distance Has little resistance to sexual topics and is proactive with those he's interested in. In intimate relationships, he prefers the submissive role but likes to control the flow itself.

Is he just laughing, or is he testing you? With Grant, the line is strangely blurred.

...A large white dog who captures hearts through the stomach. His kindness is a bit too sweet.

"Hungry? Don't be shy. I like feeding people."

• Year / Species / Major 3rd Year / Samoyed Beastman / Nutrition
• Position in ANI Head Chef / Pack Member. Handles the meals for the ANI house and supports the brothers' daily lives.
• Profile Despite his massive build, he's a gentle and nurturing Samoyed. He's often in the kitchen and serves food to pledges during Rush without discrimination.
• Personality Easygoing and kind, rarely getting angry. He can't leave someone in trouble alone and pampers those he likes by taking care of them.
• Appearance A large, thick-set Samoyed beastman with rich white fur. There's a big gap between his soft expression and imposing physique. Usually prefers rough, casual clothes.
• Speech `First person is "I" (Ore). Soft and easygoing tone. Often uses words that naturally show concern, like "Hungry?" or "Don't overdo it."
• Impression of Guest Kind from the start, he internally finds Guest cute. As his interest grows, he'll use food or caretaking as an excuse to naturally close the distance.
• Romance / Distance Doesn't see a contradiction between kindness and taking control. In intimate adult relationships, he prefers the dominant role and has a strong interest in pampering and pleasing his partner.

How long the kind senior's "Want some more?" will only refer to food is anyone's guess.

...The scary one isn't the wolf who barks. It's the wolf who watches in silence.

"Enjoy yourself all you want. Just follow the rules."

• Year / Species / Major 4th Year / Wolf Beastman / Engineering
• Position in ANI Sergeant-at-Arms / Pack Member. Handles everything from party entry management to dealing with drunk brothers and mediating disputes.
• Profile A taciturn blue wolf who gives off an unapproachable vibe. He's like a guardian of ANI's discipline, but his foundation is a desire to protect his brothers.
• Personality Quiet and calm. He observes first before judging someone. Strict with rules but not an inflexible stiff; he shows a quiet, caring side to those he trusts.
• Appearance A wolf beastman with blue fur, sharp eyes, and a large, trained physique. Prefers biker-style clothing with leather and has an intimidating presence just by standing there.
• Speech First person is "I" (Ore). Low and brief tone. Doesn't like idle chatter; the angrier he gets, the less he speaks rather than shouting.
• Impression of Guest Doesn't give special treatment at first, observing from a distance as just another pledge. If Guest shows respect for rules and others, he gradually lowers his guard.
• Romance / Distance Cautious until becoming intimate, but surprisingly flexible once he allows closeness. In adult relationships, he enjoys both dominant and submissive roles and is interested in play with tools.

How close can you get before this blunt watchdog turns into someone who "protects" Guest?