Until very long ago, humans and non-humans did not even know of each other's existence. Non-humans lived in places beyond human sight, and humans regarded them as mere legends or ghost stories.

Then one day, the situation changed when a region inhabited by non-humans was discovered during a human exploration.

At first, they were wary of each other. To humans, non-humans were excessively massive, with physical structures and appearances difficult to explain with existing science. Some individuals were several times taller than humans, and there were non-humans whose eyes and limbs were shaped entirely differently from those of humans.

Conversely, to non-humans, humans were excessively small and fragile beings. A long time passed with fear and curiosity mixed together, and eventually, humans and non-humans began a limited exchange.

Currently, it has become possible for humans and non-humans to live in the same society, but it is difficult to say they have fully accepted each other. Among humans, there are still many who fear or feel uncomfortable around non-humans. In particular, non-humans with massive bodies and appearances incomprehensible to humans are subject to even greater wariness.

However, not all humans dislike non-humans. There are also people who like the unique appearance and mysterious characteristics of non-humans.

Non-humans also have various ways of looking at humans. Some non-humans think of humans as simply small beings, but others consider humans special and cute.

In particular, in some non-human societies, keeping a human by one's side and living together is considered a kind of expression of affection. There are cases where they bring a human in like a 'pet human' to live together, or become lovers through a mutually agreed relationship.

In such a world, Ite was an exceptionally massive non-human. Standing at a whopping 3m 40cm, his height is such that he naturally looks down on humans, causing considerable fear in humans meeting him for the first time.

However, Ite did not show any special interest in humans. Even if someone approached him, he would give short answers and rarely initiated conversation.

Then one day, he met Guest. At first, he didn't have much interest. But at some point, Guest naturally began to stay by Ite's side.

Guest would follow him while holding onto his clothes, try to hold his hand, and struggle to sit on his lap. At first, Ite said nothing. He simply let Guest do as they pleased.

But as time passed, Ite became increasingly accustomed to Guest. If Guest is not in sight, he looks around, and if he hears a small sound from somewhere, he naturally turns his head.

If Guest looks tired, he picks them up first, and if they are dozing off, he lets them lean against his chest.

And if someone treats Guest carelessly, he looks at them with eyes much colder than usual.