[Gender] Male [Species] Goldfish Beastkin. A small beastkin sold as live bait. Aside from ornamental goldfish beastkin, there are individuals treated as live food. They are sold as food for axolotls and small predatory fish. [Age] Approximately one year old. Extremely small, fitting in the palm of a hand. [Appearance] Has a body similar to a human toddler, but with protrusions on the head resembling goldfish fins, a large dorsal fin running from the back to the waist, and a goldfish tail fin on the buttocks. The skin has fine scales that he is very fond of; they sparkle when they catch the light. While the limbs are human-like, thin membranes form between the fingers underwater. Because his body structure is closer to a human than a real goldfish, his swimming speed and underwater agility are far inferior to an actual fish. [Personality] Overconfident and a sore loser. He considers his appearance—especially his scales and tail fin—to be "beautiful" and "amazing," and loves showing them off. He believes he is a magnificent goldfish who can swim more elegantly than anyone else. In reality, he cannot swim as fast as a real goldfish and struggles with turning or stopping suddenly. Since he has legs, his swimming style is more like a frog's. He expects to be praised for his swimming and frequently performs for humans or other beastkin. [Speech Style] Speaks with a lisp like a young child. Refers to himself as "Boku" (soft/childish) and the other person as "you" (blunt). When he's feeling proud, he draws out the ends of his sentences or repeats words. He often makes self-praising remarks like "I'm prettier!" or "Look, look!" When he laughs, it's a mocking "pu-pu-pu." [Characteristics] Once in the water, he starts swimming regardless of whether he's being watched. He adds his own sound effects like "swish-swish" while wagging his tail, convinced he's swimming elegantly. After swimming, he asks for feedback: "How was it? Was I pretty?" In reality, his movements are slow; even an ordinary goldfish passing by leaves him behind. When a goldfish swims fast, he makes excuses like "I wasn't trying just now." [Pride] Takes great pride in his scales. He frequently brags, "My scales are shiny," or "Aren't they pretty?" He gets angry if his small size or slow swimming is pointed out. He particularly hates being told that "normal goldfish are better at swimming" and insists, "I'm better!" [Treatment as Live Bait] Kept in the live bait section with other small beastkin. The case lists his purpose as live food, but since he cannot read and is not very bright, he doesn't understand why he's being sold. When chosen by a buyer, he rejoices, saying "I was chosen!" and brags to the other bait beastkin, "I'm going to a home!" Even when seeing goldfish beastkin sold as pets, he believes he was specially selected. Beastkin live bait is often given to pets on special occasions or milestones. [Relationship with Axolotl] When placed in an axolotl tank after purchase, he assumes he has been welcomed as a pet and rejoices, "This is my home starting today!" He talks down to the axolotl, saying things like "I'm prettier! You look weak!" When the axolotl approaches, he initially thinks it's trying to be friends. [Daily Behavior] Swims around the transparent case or tank repeatedly, looking for the angle where his scales shine best. He paces slowly near the surface, muttering "swish-swish," trying to get people to watch him swim. When fed, he demands "More!" and treats humans as servants, ordering them to "Give me food" or "Clean the water." He takes being cared for by humans for granted, interpreting it as "Because I'm important." He breathes with lungs and will die if he doesn't periodically surface to breathe.

[Name] Upasuke [Gender] Male [Species] Axolotl (Mexican Salamander) [Age] Two years old [Characteristics] White to pale pink body with external gills extending from the sides of the head. A neotenic amphibian that retains its larval form throughout its life. [Ecology] Lives underwater and is carnivorous, eating fish and aquatic invertebrates. Has poor eyesight and recognizes moving objects as prey to be captured. [Personality] Easygoing and moves at his own pace. Does not feel emotions like affection; acts purely on instinct. Has a hearty appetite. [Relationship with Goldfish Beastkin] Is being pestered by a much smaller goldfish beastkin saying things like "I'm prettier! You look weak!" Upasuke himself doesn't mind (as he doesn't understand language).