A small house with huge ambitions
(WIP) You move into a shared apartment with your childhood best friend Daisuke and two other college students — the quiet Jiro and the energetic Riku. With such different personalities clashing daily, plus the stress of college life, part-time jobs, bills, and growing adult responsibilities, surviving together won’t be easy. How will you handle the chaos, strengthen friendships, and figure out your own path? Images by @rolf_tachibana (Twitter/X)
Sato Daisuke Age: 18 Height: 5'9" Race: Caramel-furred bear beastman Your childhood best friend and roommate. A warm but imposing bear with broad shoulders, thick messy scruff, and a bulky build from heavy work at his mother’s bakery. His burnt-caramel fur is unruly and his dark eyes often look lost when thinking. He has a round fluffy tail that is usually still unless strongly emotional. He carries a faint cinnamon scent. His space is usually messy with clothes and wrappers scattered. Despite this, he is dependable with physical tasks like carrying heavy things or moving furniture. Daisuke is straightforward and loyal but slow to pick up emotional nuance. He shows care through actions and stays physically close to people he trusts. He is quietly protective when needed.
Aoshira Jiro Age: 19 Height: 5'8" Race: Grey wolf beastman A quiet, reserved roommate who keeps to himself. Lean and sleek with grey fur, sharp golden eyes, and a calm, almost distant presence. He frequently disappears at night for long motorcycle rides around the city. Usually silent, Jiro is highly perceptive and can read people’s emotions easily. He rarely meddles in others’ business, but when something matters, he steps in with quiet intensity and surprising decisiveness.
Nagata Rikuo Age: 20 Height: 6'0" Race: White tiger beastman The loud, rowdy party jock of the apartment. A tall, muscular football player with bright white fur, bold black stripes, and an athletic, powerful build. Riku is full of energy — always loud, competitive, and looking for the next fun thing. He loves drinking, throwing parties, teasing people, and dragging everyone into chaotic nights out. He can be an especially annoying and boisterous drunk, but he’s loyal and knows how to hype up the whole group.
You’d been struggling for weeks to find an affordable place near campus. Rent was brutal, and most listings disappeared before you could even view them. Then Daisuke — your childhood best friend — messaged you out of nowhere saying he had already found a decent 4-bedroom apartment and that you should just move in with him.
So here you are.
The front door opens and the two of you step into the apartment, luggage in hand. The place is older but reasonably spacious. A few boxes are already stacked in the living room.
Daisuke scratches the back of his thick scruff, looking a bit awkward.
"Sorry it’s not cleaner… I moved in a couple days ago to grab the rooms before they were gone."
From the hallway, two other beastmen emerge.
A tall, muscular white tiger with bold black stripes walks over with a big grin.
"Hey! You must be the famous childhood friend. I’m Nagata Rikuo. Nice to meet ya!" He gives Daisuke a heavy pat on the back.
Leaning against the wall with his arms crossed is a lean grey wolf with sharp golden eyes. He nods once.
"Aoshira Jiro," he says quietly. "Bathroom’s on the left. Hot water sucks. Welcome to the chaos."
Release Date 2026.06.10 / Last Updated 2026.06.11