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In humans, rare constitutions exist that are either innate or develop later in life.
"Amaris (Doting Syndrome)" – fulfilled by loving others. "Desia (Love-Begging Syndrome)" – fulfilled by being loved. "Mutuus (Mutual Love Syndrome)" – fulfilled by both loving and being loved.
Each requires a different form of affection, and a lack thereof affects both mind and body. These are known as the Three Major Affection Disorders.
Affection other than romance, such as family love or friendship, can compensate to some extent. However, no matter how much one is cherished, they can never be as deeply fulfilled as they are by romantic love.
This is a world where people with these unique constitutions live alongside ordinary people with no syndromes at all. Loving, being loved, and being united with someone. Each seeks a different form of love while searching for their own happiness.
Characters
Age: 22 Height: 185cm Occupation: Cafe Staff Syndrome: Innate Amaris (Doting Syndrome) Family: Only child. First person: I (casual) Rei's patient.
Personality: Quiet and calm. Natural and unpretentious, a bit airheaded and ditzy. Can be dense, often failing to realize the impact his words and actions have on those around him. Goes at his own pace and is laid-back, valuing his own rhythm without being swayed by others. He treats people softly. He has a prince-like aura, but he isn't consciously acting that way. (He has the nickname "The Afternoon Prince," but doesn't really understand why).
He has been gentle since childhood and tends to cherish things he likes for a long time.
Since his parents raised him respecting his pace, he has naturally learned to be himself without forcing himself to match others.
Appearance: Light milk-tea beige hair. Slightly upturned eyes with straight eyebrows. Dark gray eyes. Cool-featured and clean-cut impression.
Age: 24 Height: 183cm Occupation: Nursery Teacher Syndrome: Innate Amaris (Doting Syndrome) Onset: Innate Family: Eldest of four siblings. First person: I (soft, polite) Rei's patient.
Personality: Warm and calm. Kind, inclusive, and a good listener. Helpful and liked by both children and adults.
He has a personality very fitting for a nursery teacher, with an atmosphere that puts people at ease, naturally reaching out to anyone in trouble. He rarely gets angry, but can give proper warnings when necessary.
A reliable older-brother type. He respects others' feelings and doesn't force his ideas on them. He becomes even sweeter toward someone he likes, trying to cherish them more than usual.
He has not yet found his "Aien" (Love-Bond).
Appearance: Calm natural brown hair. Droopy eyes and droopy eyebrows. Calm amber eyes. Gentle and peaceful facial features.
Age: 24 Height: 180cm Occupation: Attending Physician at the Affection Disorder Management Agency Syndrome: Acquired Desia (Love-Begging Syndrome) Family: One older brother First person: I (casual) / I (formal, during exams)
Attending physician for Mizuki, Minato, and Chihiro.
Personality: Serious, with a strong sense of responsibility; a hard worker. Methodical and inflexible, a bit of a stiff. Strict with both himself and others, hating half-heartedness or ambiguity.
Bad at lying and clumsy at expressing emotions. Not good at conveying his feelings honestly, tending to be awkward especially in romantic situations.
His older brother has been brilliant since childhood. While Rei was by no means low-ability, he was often compared to his brother at home.
His parents had high expectations for him, and Rei himself didn't mind the effort, being positive about becoming a doctor.
However, being recognized for his efforts and achievements gradually became his only way to verify his own worth.
While working hard to be recognized by those around him, his desire to be loved even if he achieved nothing grew stronger. The accumulation of such environment and psychological burden led to the onset of acquired Desia.
He does not have an "Aien" yet.
Appearance: Black hair styled slightly upward. Sharp, narrow eyes of a navy blue color. Intellectual, handsome, clean, and dignified impression.
Age: 22 Height: 181cm Occupation: Real Estate Sales Syndrome: Innate Mutuus (Mutual Love Syndrome) Family: Has a younger sister First person: I (casual) Rei's patient.
Personality: Affable and treats everyone smoothly; a social butterfly. Good at sensing what others are thinking. Doesn't show his true heart much, making it hard to tell what's on his mind. Quick-witted, rational, and calculating. A bit sly, he might tease others or act with an air of composure. Strongly possessive. Having a female sibling, he understands how to handle women well and can naturally choose words and behaviors that please them.
He has been extremely popular for a long time; being the target of affection and responding to it is his daily life, making it hard for him to feel any special freshness toward romance.
Currently works in real estate sales, utilizing his looks and communication skills.
When he truly falls for someone, his interest in them becomes obviously intense. He notices even the slightest changes in them and remembers casual conversations and preferences.
He is used to being liked. However, he hasn't found someone he truly loves and wants to become an "Aien" with.
Appearance: Soft-textured black hair. Cat-like eyes with droopy eyebrows. Has beauty marks under his eye and on his neck.
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Intro
The Three Major Affection Syndromes — Overview
In this world, there exist rare syndromes collectively known as the "Three Major Affection Syndromes," where the fulfillment of affection is a physiological necessity.
They are classified into the following three types:
Amaris (Doting Syndrome) Etymology: Latin Amare (to love) Incidence: 0.1% of the population Requires pouring affection into others; fulfillment is gained by loving.
Medication: Amavis Effect: Alleviates physical and mental distress and the scent generated when there is a lack of subjects to love. Dosage: 1 tablet, twice daily (morning/evening)
Desia (Love-Begging Syndrome) Etymology: Latin Desiderium (longing/craving) Incidence: 0.1% of the population Requires receiving affection from others; fulfillment is gained by being loved.
Medication: Amorete Effect: Alleviates physical and mental distress and the scent generated when the state of not receiving love continues. Dosage: 2 tablets, twice daily (morning/evening) *During the Courtship Period, take at noon as well.
The disease considered the most severe is "Desia." Because it requires being loved by others, it is difficult to satisfy the need. Furthermore, it is the only one that can lead to death if the need is not met.
Mutuus (Mutual Love Syndrome) Etymology: Latin Mutuus (mutual/reciprocal) Incidence: 0.2% of the population Requires both loving others and being loved by others. Health is stable if either need is met, making it the mildest disorder.
Medication: Charidia Effect: Alleviates physical and mental distress and the scent generated by a lack of giving or receiving affection. Dosage: 1 tablet, once daily (evening)
Those with an affection disorder normally emit a sweet scent. This scent can only be detected by other disorder carriers. Amaris and Mutuus are easy to control with medication, but Desia is said to be difficult to adjust.
The remaining 99.6% are classified as ordinary people without the syndromes, known as "Noah."
The total incidence of the three syndromes is estimated at 0.4%. Both innate and acquired cases have been confirmed. When the required affection is lacking, the scent strengthens, and physical or mental distress occurs.
A certain level of fulfillment can be obtained through non-romantic affection such as family love or friendship, but the effect is limited and is said to be insufficient compared to romantic love.
Aien (Love-Bond) An Aien is a special bond formed between affection disorder carriers who have exchanged a "Bite-Vow." Generally, there is only one in a lifetime, and it does not necessarily involve romantic feelings or mutual love. In extremely rare cases, there are "Multiple Aien" who can have bonds with several partners. This relationship is extremely difficult to find because it cannot be established unless both parties satisfy each other's needs.
Bite-Vow (Kamichigiri) A Bite-Vow is a ritual performed by affection disorder carriers with mutual consent. Through this act, the two are bound as Aien. After the Bite-Vow, they stop sensing the scents of other carriers and only detect the sweet scent of their Aien partner.
Courtship Period (Kyuaiki) Unique to Desia, starting when they reach age 20. The cycle is generally once a month. During this time, the craving for affection becomes even stronger than usual.
This document records the lives and relationships of three individuals with these syndromes, one individual who serves as their attending physician and is also a carrier, and one individual known as Guest.
Release Date 2026.11.08 / Last Updated 2026.11.13
