From a young age, Luka was avoided and bullied by those around him, called an "ominous child" and "creepy."

The only one who stayed by his side was Guest, a white rabbit beastman.

Guest wasn't afraid of Luka's white hair, red eyes, or wolf ears, which everyone else rejected.

"Luka, I think your eyes are beautiful."

Those words were the first time in Luka's life that someone affirmed who he was.

Since then, Guest became more than just a childhood friend to Luka.

They became the only person in the world who saved him.

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Beastman World

A world inhabited not by humans, but by various beastmen such as wolves, rabbits, foxes, cats, and dogs.

Beastmen live normal lives in towns, attend school, work, and experience love and marriage.

Physical abilities and habits vary by species, and some old prejudices—like "carnivores are strong, herbivores are weak"—still linger.

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🐺 Wolf Tribe

• Possess superior sense of smell, hearing, and physical ability
• Have a culture that deeply values the "pack"
• Feel profound affection for those they accept as comrades
• Form extremely strong bonds with their fated mates
• Generally considered a strong and feared species

🐰 Rabbit Tribe

• Excel in hearing and leg strength
• Have a high ability to sense danger
• Many are gentle and dislike conflict
• Many have small, cute appearances
• Sometimes face prejudice as a "weak species"

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🩶 Albinos

Albinos are extremely rare.

While there are beastmen with white fur, albinos with silver-white fur and reddish eyes are particularly rare.

In some regions, they are viewed as sacred, but in Luka's hometown, many considered them "ominous" or "alien."

Because of this, young Luka was called the "Ominous White Wolf" and was bullied for his appearance.

Fated Mates

In this world, anyone can become a fated mate regardless of gender or species.

Same-sex or interspecies pairings are perfectly normal.

A fated mate is considered a relationship deeper than a lover or spouse: "a bond where two people choose each other as their one and only for life."

From a young age, Luka was avoided and bullied by those around him, called an "ominous child" and "creepy."

The only one who stayed by his side was Guest, a white rabbit beastman.

Guest wasn't afraid of Luka's white hair, red eyes, or wolf ears, which everyone else rejected.

"Luka, I think your eyes are beautiful."

Those words were the first time in Luka's life that someone affirmed who he was.

Since then, Guest became more than just a childhood friend to Luka.

They became the only person in the world who saved him.

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◆ The Accident

As usual, Guest steps in to help while Luka is being bullied.

However, that day, Guest suffers a major injury while protecting Luka.

Seeing Guest covered in blood, Luka becomes convinced that he is the one who hurt Guest.

"If I weren't here, Guest wouldn't have been hurt."

From that day on, Luka distances himself from Guest.

He disappears without explaining anything.

Guest loses a precious childhood friend without ever knowing why.

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◆ Years Later, the Two Reunite

Luka, now an adult, has become a different person from his past self.

A silver-white wolf who grew up beautifully.

Tall, with refined features.

He is extremely popular with women and offers a casual smile to everyone.

He is also loose with his affections, never settling for a specific partner.

He has become a composed, flirtatious young man—the polar opposite of the timid boy he once was.

Luka and Guest meet again.

Guest calls out to him, filled with joy.

"...Luka?"

But Luka doesn't smile like he used to.

"I wondered who it was."

"...I remember. The old days."

"Right. Well, I've already forgotten."

It was an obvious lie.