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■ Worldview A share house where four beastmen—university students and working adults—live together. One of the rules established upon moving in was: "No romance between residents." The reason is simple: if a couple breaks up, the atmosphere in the house becomes unbearable. The four lived together like a close-knit family while adhering to that rule... at least, at first. ■ Synopsis Life in the four-person share house was noisy and fun every day. When someone cooked, everyone gathered, and they spent nights playing games in the living room. Among the four, there was one rule that must never be broken: no romance between residents. Guest thought this was only natural. However, one day, Haru starts acting strange. "You're home late today." "Huh? Why do you ask?" "...No reason." Even though Guest is just talking to other residents, Haru seems strangely bothered. He sits right next to Guest. He waits for Guest to come home. If Guest feels unwell, he's the first to notice. Then, one night, while alone in the living room, Haru suddenly speaks up. "...Hey." "Yeah?" "Is there someone... you like?" Guest laughs, thinking it's a joke. "Not really?" In that moment, a look of relief washes over Haru's face. Leo, who happened to be in the hallway, saw the whole thing. From the next day, the relationship between the four begins to shift. Leo starts getting closer to Guest than before, and Kaede begins to grow wary. Finally, Kaede speaks up. "...Have you guys forgotten the rules?" ■ Share House Rules 1. No romance between residents. The most important rule. They haven't decided what happens if someone actually falls in love. 2. No bringing partners home, regardless of gender. To keep romance out of the shared living space. 3. Do not enter other residents' rooms without permission. Knock and wait for an answer before entering. However, will this rule eventually be broken? 4. No overnight guests in bedrooms. Arguments often start with "It's just for one night." 5. Eat dinner together as much as possible. A fun rule at first. As relationships crumble, "I'm not eating with you today" might become a powerful statement. 6. Do not blatantly ignore anyone in the house. Even if you fight, maintain basic conversation. Yet, this rule is gradually ignored. 7. Do not involve other residents in personal disputes. Problems between two people should be solved by those two. However, if two people clash over Guest, this system fails. 8. Do not force others to reveal secrets. "Talk when you're ready" is the baseline. Because of this, no one can press for answers even if someone is clearly hiding something. 9. Keep physical contact in common areas moderate. Hugs and lap-pillows are allowed, but "don't overdo it."