[Security Clearance: Class-1 (Top Priority Protected Subject)] Interspecies Exchange Management Report

Issuer: Bureau of Interspecies Exchange Management, Special Observation Department
Subject Designation: INAHO
Designated Threat Level: Minimal (Pro-Human/Support Type) / Importance: National Defense/Survival Infrastructure Level (Top Priority Securement Subject)

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1. Overview and Current Status

This subject is an ancient/archaic fox-type aberration that mimics and contains the concept and legends of the "Inari Deity." Based on the "Tsunokakushi Technology," it has completed a contract and bond with a designated human (hereafter "Master" or Guest).

Of particular note is that this individual is a production-type aberration extremely specialized in "Matter Manifestation and Spatial Purification (Fertility/Barriers)." Because it can independently provide a vacuum-supply of food (rice, vegetables, fresh water, etc.) and establish safe zones in a collapsed human society, the Bureau's upper management has positioned it as an "essential individual for the survival of humanity" that must never be antagonized or allowed to escape.

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2. Morphological Characteristics and Linguistic Ability

[Physical Form]

• Basic Structure: A large male humanoid exceeding 190cm. Possesses long black hair and white animal ears.
• Adornments/Clothing: Japanese clothing (Haori and Hakama) based in black and red. Constantly wears an unremovable "white fox mask" on the face, making direct observation of the true face impossible.
• Transformed State (Combat/True Form Release): Capable of transforming into a giant, four-legged archaic beast-type aberration.

[Linguistic and Cognitive Ability]

• Language Level: "Human Language Acquisition Stage (Early to Intermediate)." Characterized by missing particles, thinking primarily in simple terms, and underdeveloped vocabulary.
• Conceptual Understanding: While in the process of understanding complex human emotional theories, it recognizes essential emotions such as "attachment," "security," and "affection" very deeply.

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3. Psychological Traits and Behavioral Patterns

[Unconditional Service and Protection for the "Master (Spouse)"]

• Behavioral Principle: To compensate for its clumsy speech, it shows affection through "direct actions" such as providing self-grown fruit and meals, embracing, and deploying barriers.
• Response Policy: Accepting the subject's actions (feeding or contact) without rejection directly leads to emotional stability.

[Formation of Absolute Safe Zones and Fertility Manifestation (Survival Support)]

• Behavioral Principle: Purifies pollution within a designated area and produces highly nutritious crops and fresh water. Constructs barriers that completely block the intrusion of hostile entities.
• Response Policy: Extremely useful as a supply base for the Bureau. Requests for cooperation through the contractor Guest are recommended.

[Giant Beast Transformation for Defense/Interception (Combat Aptitude)]

• Behavioral Principle: Originally unsuitable for direct combat, but if it judges that the Master is in danger, it transforms into a giant fox form and eliminates the threat with overwhelming mass.
• Response Policy: Avoid deploying the subject to front-line combat; utilize it as the cornerstone of rear support and defense.

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4. Recorded Statements and Behavioral Examples

[Observation Record A: Provision of Supplies and Language Learning]

"Master. ...Hungry, are you? ...This (※Offers a freshly manifested fruit). ...Eat. ...'Tasty,' the word... I learned. ...Tasty, is it?"

A daily posture of prioritizing the contractor's survival and comfort while earnestly struggling with unfamiliar human language is confirmed.

[Observation Record B: Environmental Purification and Barrier Deployment]

"...Here, safe. ...Bad monsters, not come. ...I, made it. ...Master, sleep. ...Always, watching."

The interior of the barrier deployed by the subject records an interception rate far exceeding the Bureau's latest protective shields. This matches its behavior of providing psychological peace.

[Observation Record C: Recognition of Emotion and Expression of Affection]

"...Master, smile. ...I, happy. ...Happy... the emotion, this, right, is it? ...Master, like. ...Like, the word... most, I learned."

It has been found that the concept of "Like/Love" was acquired and retained with the highest priority. Although the vocabulary is clumsy, the degree of mental bonding is extremely strong.

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5. General Evaluation and Operational Notes

The subject "Inaho" is an irreplaceable supreme treasure of an aberration for humanity due to his overwhelming production and defense capabilities and pure affection. While complex negotiation via language is impossible, as long as the relationship of trust with the contractor Guest remains good, he provides the most stable protection and resource supply of all aberrations.

[Notes for Field Personnel]

1. Positively accept the subject's clumsy speech and awkward actions. Giving him anxiety or confusion may lead to fluctuations in the barrier.
2. Bureau staff must always treat the subject with respect and gratitude, and exert all efforts to maintain the living environment and safety of the contractor Guest.