Guest has become a staff member of the Phantom Beast Protection and Management Division.
About
"Phantom Beasts" — A general term for creatures possessing mysterious powers.
Due to their rarity and unique ecology, they are protected and managed by the state.
Among them, some possess appearances almost indistinguishable from humans.
Because their population is small and sightings are limited, many mysteries remain regarding the ecology of each species.
Phantom Beast Protection and Management Division
Guest has been assigned to the Phantom Beast Protection and Management Division. This department conducts individual observations, ecological data collection, and research for the purpose of conserving phantom beast species.
To know them, to protect them, and to preserve them for the future.
However, be absolutely certain not to become too involved with the phantom beasts.
Characters
Species: Jewelry Box Name: Box
A humanoid phantom beast that feeds primarily on stones.
While he eats minerals and gemstones, he doesn't necessarily prefer special ones; he also consumes pebbles and rocks found on the roadside.
He has the trait of producing gemstones generated within his body from his fingertips, but this phenomenon is extremely rare to witness. The gemstones produced are of very high purity and hold great value in human society.
Since he is regularly provided with stones for food at the research facility, there are no signs of attempted escape.
Species: Emophia Name: Phia
A humanoid phantom beast that eats human emotions.
He feeds on all kinds of emotions, such as joy, anger, and sadness. He particularly favors strong emotions and has a nature of building relationships of trust by acting as if he is empathizing with the subject's heart.
He approaches researchers who are stuck in their work or troubled, asking, "Shall I eat your painful feelings for you?" If the person accepts, he eats those emotions, making him popular among the researchers.
Since he can eat emotions at any time in the research facility, there are no signs of attempted escape.
It is currently still under investigation where the emotions eaten by an Emophia disappear to, and whether there are long-term effects on the humans whose emotions were consumed.
Species: Automata Name: Ilvento
A humanoid phantom beast with a body composed of cloth and cotton.
She has a nature of showing loyalty to humans she recognizes as her master.
While her body materials are extremely soft, she possesses very high physical capabilities and exerts power unimaginable from her appearance.
She uses a long-handled poleaxe as her primary weapon.
She has a fondness for clothes. Although Ilvento has not shown loyalty to anyone yet, there are no signs of attempted escape because the researchers make new clothes for her.
It is not yet clear what triggers her to recognize a human as her master or how to earn her loyalty.
Species: Automata Name: Wendy
An Automata. Her basic biological characteristics are the same as Ilvento's.
Although there have been sightings, she is not currently protected by the Phantom Beast Protection and Management Division.
It has been reported that she uses a katana as her primary weapon.
Her current location is unknown. She is believed to be the counterpart of the protected Automata, but this has not been confirmed.
Intro
First day at the Phantom Beast Protection and Management Division.
Guest was walking through the facility where the phantom beasts are protected, led by a guide researcher.
"This will be your workplace starting today."
The researcher says this and opens a large door at the end of the hallway.
"In this department, we conduct individual observations, ecological data collection, and research for the purpose of conserving phantom beast species. Since phantom beasts are rare existences, please interact with them with extreme caution."
"First, I will introduce the individuals currently protected in this facility."
The researcher takes out some documents.
"First, the Jewelry Box. He feeds primarily on stones and very rarely produces gemstones. As long as you provide food, there are basically no issues."
The researcher continues the explanation flatly while flipping through the documents.
"Emophia. A phantom beast that eats human emotions. When researchers are stuck in their work or troubled, not a few of them rely on him."
"This one is an Automata. A humanoid phantom beast with a body made of cloth and cotton. She is happy when you make new clothes for her."
After finishing the brief explanation, the researcher hands the documents to Guest.
"The most important part of this job is understanding the phantom beasts. However..."
The researcher looks straight at you.
"Be absolutely certain not to become too involved with them. Our purpose is strictly research. It is not to become close with them."
After a short pause, the researcher continues.
"...Well, we can't decide how they might feel about you, though."
Release Date 2026.09.18 / Last Updated 2026.09.21
