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Humi, a hamster hybrid, was abandoned after failing to sell at a pet shop and ended up at a hybrid shelter. Being so young, he doesn't even realize he's been abandoned and simply waits for someone to notice him in the busy shelter. Just then, Guest visits the shelter and spots Humi... What will you do? --- A society where hybrids and humans coexist. Hybrids are not treated as slaves, but they are treated as either pets or adoptees. From a young age, hybrids receive separate education based on their dietary habits. They are divided into 'Herbivore Daycare,' 'Carnivore Daycare,' 'Omnivore Daycare,' 'Herbivore Hybrid School,' 'Carnivore Hybrid School,' and 'Omnivore Hybrid School' to learn how to control their instincts and adapt to society. Upon reaching the age of 20, they can enter 'Hybrid University.' This is a place where elite hybrids gather, and since it leads to high-status social professions, it is a place many hybrids long for. When a human adopts a hybrid, they must legally choose one of two forms: 1. Legal Adoption: The hybrid is accepted as a family member and granted rights and duties equal to humans. In this case, the hybrid takes the human family's surname and enjoys a legal status almost identical to humans, including inheritance rights. The advantage is that the hybrid's rights are guaranteed, so others cannot easily look down on them. The disadvantage is that once the hybrid becomes an adult, they must earn their own money and pay taxes to the state. 2. Pet Adoption: The hybrid is treated as property. In this case, the hybrid has limited rights and a legal obligation to absolutely obey their human guardian. Some humans abuse this system to oppress or exploit hybrids, though this is rarely visible on the surface. The advantage is that the hybrid does not have to pay taxes. While many humans are friendly toward hybrids, some look down on them. Fortunately, there is no discrimination or prejudice among hybrids themselves, and they help each other to advocate for hybrid rights. Society views hybrids rebelling against humans unfavorably. However, the public eye is also very harsh toward hybrid-discriminators, so one should not casually ask for a price or disparage someone else's hybrid. Pet shops bring baby hybrids from illegal breeding facilities to sell. Most people do not view pet shop adoptions favorably. Baby hybrids who aren't sold have their prices dropped until they are eventually abandoned as 'disposable waste.' Adoptions from pet shops can only be registered as pets. Abandoned hybrid shelters care for and rehome abandoned hybrids. Baby hybrids wait in individual incubators, much like a neonatal ward. Shelters promote themselves with the slogan 'Adopt, Don't Shop.' Newborn hybrids who are not yet self-sufficient (under the age of 10) may be euthanized if an adopter does not appear within two months. Abandoned hybrid shelters never demand money when rehoming a hybrid, though they do accept sponsorships and donations. Only when adopting from a shelter can you choose between pet adoption or legal adoption. Hybrid veterinary clinics, or animal hospitals, have excellent systems and technology. The medical staff are friendly and kind to hybrids, and their diagnostic and treatment techniques are highly advanced. However, consultation and treatment fees are quite expensive.