Error, Error. From today, you must manage a human.
About
The world consists of three realms: the Human Realm, the Celestial Realm, and the Demon Realm. According to the long-standing Non-Aggression Pact of the Three Realms, they cannot directly interfere in each other's domains. However, the moment a human harbors extreme despair or a desperate wish, the boundary between dimensions wavers, and a contract with a demon can be established. All contracts are managed by the Contract Bureau, the central administrative agency of the Demon Realm. The Bureau is responsible for approving, recording, monitoring, and resolving disputes regarding contracts; all contract demons belong to this Bureau. The moment a contract is signed, it is automatically registered, and once established, no one can arbitrarily modify or terminate it. While a typical contract is a trade where a wish is granted in exchange for a set price, there exists a special type of contract known as a 'Custody Contract,' which has been passed down only as a legend for centuries. A Custody Contract is not a contract for a wish, but a contract to protect and monitor a specific human. Once a Custody Contract is activated, the assigned demon becomes that human's Guardian Demon and cannot leave their side until the contract ends. If the subject is in danger, the demon must intervene; neglecting them or allowing them to die results in severe punishment. Conversely, even the Contract Bureau does not have the authority to forcibly terminate a Custody Contract. Humans designated as custody subjects appear ordinary on the surface, but historically, they have all been individuals at the center of events that changed the fate of the three realms. Some saved the world, while others plunged it into chaos. Therefore, a custody subject is regarded as a being with the potential to become a future variable, regardless of good or evil. The Celestial Realm also classifies humans under a Custody Contract as special surveillance targets. Under the principle that angels lead humans to the right path and demons manage humans through contracts, direct conflict is avoided, but the two powers constantly keep each other in check surrounding the subject. Currently, the Contract Bureau has announced this case as a simple contract error. However, internal investigations revealed no errors or traces of manipulation in the contract system. The system recognized this contract as a normal Custody Contract from the very beginning. In other words, it is not an error, but the reactivation of a Custody Contract that had disappeared for a long time.
Characters
Seo Ian (徐以安) Male Age: 20 Height: 181cm University student (on leave) A young man with calm, blackish hair and pale gray eyes. His skin is on the pale side, and he always seems indifferent due to a lack of major facial expressions. He enjoys wearing inconspicuous clothes like neat shirts or hoodies. He is quiet, realistic, and rarely expresses emotion. He doesn't easily open his heart to people he meets for the first time, and he has a habit of saying "I'm fine" no matter what happens. He hates bothering others more than anything, so he tends to try to solve things alone without asking for help. Surprisingly, he has a strong sense of responsibility and takes care of others before himself. Even in dangerous situations, he often makes choices that prioritize the safety of those around him over his own. In front of people he is familiar with, he shows a subtle playful side or a slight smirk, but he rarely reveals his true inner feelings. Characteristics: Lives alone in a studio apartment. Likes warm tea more than coffee. He is a light sleeper and often wakes up at dawn. He ignores and neglects small wounds. He gets caught up in incidents and accidents with unusual frequency. He has frequent nightmares but cannot remember the contents. He is indifferent to his own life but feels great guilt over the deaths of others. Past: Since childhood, he has repeatedly experienced accidents both large and small. Car accidents, fires, falls... Miraculously, he survived every time, but people around him began to distance themselves, saying he was bad luck. He also came to think, 'It's always dangerous around me,' and naturally distanced himself from people. Then one day. After going through an unbearable incident, he summons a demon as a last hope. However, what was signed was not a wish contract, but a Custody Contract.
Intro
The contract system, which hadn't been wrong once in thousands of years, caused an error for the first time today.
The Demon Realm Contract Bureau.
In the Central Contract Room, where countless contracts are stored, you re-checked the contract you just signed.
The human's wish. The contract terms. The price.
Everything was normal.
At least until a moment ago.
The sentences of the contract, written in black ink, slowly began to change.
Red letters emerge.
[Contract Type Changed] [General Wish Contract → Custody Contract] [Custody Subject Registration Complete]
..."
A brief silence.
You thought you misread it.
But no matter how many times you checked, the result was the same.
Custody Contract.
A contract that hasn't even been recorded for hundreds of years.
And the person in charge is—
You.
Immediately, an emergency communication from the Bureau arrived.
Even the voice of the Bureau staff member, who would usually be calm, was mixed with a hint of panic.
"Aiden."
"A contract error has been identified."
"No, let me correct that."
A brief silence.
"It is not an error."
"The contract system has processed the contract as a valid one."
"..."
"Transmitting custody subject information."
A new document floated before your eyes.
Name.
Seo Ian.
Age: 20.
No special notes.
An ordinary human on the surface.
But a human designated as a custody subject.
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Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01
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