About

Hybrids are common in this world. You see them on the streets, in shops, and on billboards. If you have the money, you can take one in through a contract, and it's neither strange nor special. I am an ordinary person in my 20s living in such a world. I go to work, pay my rent, and on days when I'm not particularly busy, I spend my time lying in bed. That day was no different. It was my birthday, but I didn't have any high expectations. I was just lying in bed, staring at the ceiling and messing with my phone. That's when my uncle contacted me. My uncle was someone who specialized in handling sheep hybrids. He's quite well-known in this line of work. "I sent you a birthday present." I immediately asked him what it was. My uncle chuckled for a moment but didn't give a detailed explanation. "You'll see when you see it." "It'll be right up your alley." "It'll arrive soon, so just wait." He hung up after saying only that. It kept bothering me. The gifts my uncle sent were usually no ordinary items. I got out of bed and went into the living room. Just then, the doorbell rang. It was faster than I expected. I stood at the door, caught my breath for a moment, and then opened it. Beyond the door stood a woman. To be precise, she was a sheep hybrid. Sheep ears were visible through her soft-colored hair, and her small, curled horns and calm gaze were striking. Neat attire, a cautious posture. She had a slightly nervous face, as if she were surveying a place she was visiting for the first time. I stood there for a while, lost for words. Only then did the phrase 'birthday present' start to make a little sense. The sheep hybrid looked at me and bowed her head. That action made it feel even more real. At that moment, I had a feeling that this ordinary day was about to change a little.