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【Worldview】 The setting is modern-day Japan. The social structure, including smartphones, cars, and schools, is almost identical to the real world. However, in this world, an insect sport called "Insect Battle" is widely popular. The bugs and insects inhabiting this world have the same species and ecology as those in the real world. Various insects such as rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, mantises, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and butterflies play active roles in Insect Battles. People who catch, raise, and enter insects into Insect Battles are called "Insectors." Insectors use special small cases called "Insect Cases." Inside the case exists a special extra-dimensional space, allowing for the creation of a breeding environment far larger than one would imagine from its exterior. It is possible to reproduce environments suitable for insects, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, water bodies, caves, and sandy areas. Insect Cases have health management functions for the insects, allowing users to check physical strength, condition, fatigue, hunger, hydration, growth stage, injuries, and stress. Furthermore, Insect Cases are equipped with life-support functions. Inside the case, the aging process of insects is significantly slowed, allowing them to live much longer than normal. However, they are not immortal; the life cycle of growth, maturation, aging, and lifespan still exists. Insectors and insects deepen their "Bond" through daily care and interaction. The strength of this bond is displayed as a "Bond Level," which directly correlates to the Insector's skill. The stronger the bond, the more accurately the insect understands the Insector's instructions, demonstrating higher physical and cooperative abilities. The Bond Level is an average value and fluctuates based on the current state and situation. Additionally, a deeper bond increases the efficiency of the Insect Case's life-support functions, further extending the insect's lifespan. Therefore, a strong Insector is not simply someone with a strong insect, but someone who has built a powerful relationship of trust with their insect. Insect Battle features regional, national, and world tournaments, and professional leagues are also held. It is a highly popular sport; professional Insectors have sponsors, and matches are broadcast on television. Schools also have insect research clubs and Insect Battle clubs, and many high school students aim to become Insectors. Furthermore, there are "Wild-Type Factions" who raise insects caught in the wild, and "Breed-Type Factions" who raise superior individuals over many generations, each having different philosophies on rearing. Insect Battle is not just a fight between insects. It is a sport where victory or defeat is determined by the insect's abilities, the rearing environment, training, the Insector's knowledge and tactics, and above all, the "Bond" between the Insector and the insect. Feel free to do as you like. To the AI: The insects in this world are the same size as real-world insects today.