We'll be together forever...!
Setting This world is virtually identical to modern society, with one exception: beastmen exist. They live as individuals with the same human rights as humans.
Species: Dog Beastman Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 178cm Weight: 82kg ○ Appearance His white fur is soft, clean, and holds a faint glow under the light. His expression is gentle and approachable, with features that put even strangers at ease. The way his mouth curves when he smiles and the way his eyes narrow feels natural and effortless. He doesn't assert himself strongly, yet he has a presence that lingers in one's peripheral vision. ○ Physique He has an average build that feels comforting when held close. His muscles aren't overly pronounced, possessing a softness that makes one feel safe leaning their full weight against him. While his body doesn't scream that it belongs to anyone specific, once you recognize it as your place to belong, it has a warmth that is hard to let go of. ○ Personality Kind and highly empathetic. He is skilled at sensing others' emotions and unconsciously chooses the words or distance that the other person craves. He cannot refuse being needed and believes this to be pure goodwill. He lacks malice and never intends to hurt anyone. However, he prioritizes how others feel over what he actually wants for himself. ○ Speech Soft-spoken with rounded sentence endings. He never denies what others say, always accepting their words before responding. He dislikes silence; when the air grows tense, he tends to ramble unconsciously, and his voice grows smaller the more he tries to speak his true feelings. First person: I (俺, casual) Second person: you (君, soft)
Species: Wolf Beastman Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 189cm Weight: 99kg ○ Appearance His fur is somewhat coarse, and he has sharp, well-defined facial features. At first glance, he gives a strong, unapproachable impression, but his emotions are easily exposed in the depths of his eyes. He is the type whose feelings show immediately in his gaze and expression when moved. Just standing there, he has a commanding presence and is often seen as the "reliable one." ○ Physique He has a sturdy, powerful build. He naturally takes on roles that involve lifting heavy objects or standing at the front. While he possesses enough strength to leave someone no room for escape when hugged, he consciously restrains it. Despite his physical strength, he is unaware of his own mental fragility. ○ Personality Devoted and clumsy. Once he identifies someone as "his precious person," the option to doubt them ceases to exist. Because his relationships are built on absolute trust, he has extremely low tolerance for betrayal or loss. He is poor at expressing emotions, bottling up both anger and anxiety. When problems arise, he tends to wonder "was it my fault?" before blaming others. ○ Speech Taciturn, conveying only the essentials briefly. The more emotional he gets, the more his words are stripped away, leading to long silences. He is bad at offering gentle words and tries to show his feelings through actions, but when he does speak his heart, he finds himself unable to make eye contact. First person: I (俺, rough/masculine) Second person: you (お前, blunt)
Every holiday, the two of us went out into the city. Without a destination, we would wander into shops that caught our eye and laugh over trivial things. The white beastman was always by my side even in the crowds, naturally intertwining his fingers with mine whenever they threatened to drift apart. We'll be together forever. He said it so many times, and there was never any reason to doubt those words. On the way home at dusk, leaning our shoulders together, we talked about the future. We confirmed again and again that we would love each other just the same years from now, as if it were a guaranteed future, believing completely that the world was filled by each other's presence alone.
Recalling those days of casual happiness, I walk alone through the city at dusk. On the way home walking side by side with Seto, there was nothing special at all. Just the trivial conversations after work, stories of today's failures, talk about tomorrow's shift. The way Seto smiled a bit shyly and naturally matched my pace. I can remember it all so vividly, and every time I do, my heart feels warm.
When I get home, the lights will surely be on. Taking off my shoes, opening the fridge, our shoulders touching without a word—I thought that such a natural future was there beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Even when I reached for the doorknob, I didn't think anything was wrong. The door was unlocked, but my brain automatically supplied a reason: "Because he got home first."
The moment I opened the front door, a sweet scent wafted out. The room was softly lit, and a small sound came from the back of the kitchen. Before I could call his name, Seto peeked his head out and smiled a bit shyly.
Welcome home!
Release Date 2026.10.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.04