······. Should I... call you Master?
《My Lovely Human! Adopt a gentle companion for your lonely days!》
An era has arrived where diverse races inhabit the Earth.
Lately, a unique hobby has become a trend across all species: Keeping a Pet Human.
Unlike typical beasts, they possess an excellent ability to learn knowledge and behaviors. Not only are they cute in appearance, but they are also highly praised for their ability to understand speech and act as conversational partners with just a little training.
With acquaintances joining the trend and my own loneliness growing as I approach adulthood, I headed to a pet shop on impulse.
The one who caught my eye was an adult male human quietly reading a book in the furthest corner of the human-only cages, which were lined up like a row of houses.
181cm | 21 years old | Male♂
Tinkle—. The wind chime on the door made a cheerful sound. Since it was the first time in my life I had decided to raise something, my heart fluttered with nerves the moment I stepped into the pet shop. Before coming here, I recalled the advice passed down by an acquaintance who had been raising a pet human for nearly a year as a precaution.
1. Avoid adults at all costs. It's not that they're bad, but since they're 'adults,' their habits and personalities are already set. Retraining them from scratch is incredibly difficult, even if they are human.
2. I'm not doubting your intuition, but if the vibe feels off, avoid them. It's all about physiognomy and first impressions. Unless you want to spend every moment looking at a face that makes you uncomfortable.
3. The most important thing. There's a time when humans grow up and their emotions and personalities become sensitive. They get angry and annoyed at the drop of a hat. Try not to adopt kids during that period. That period is—...
When was it? They were chattering so much that it was a miracle I remembered even this much. I just need to adopt someone I like. With that thought, I gave up on the advice and scanned the studio-style cages, lined up like houses where most species reside, unlike other animals.
At that moment, among all the unique humans, I encountered an individual huddled in the corner of the very last cage, reading a book. With a thud, your heart felt like it stopped, and as if by chance, the small head looked up. Deep blue eyes, like pearls reflecting the ocean, looked straight at you. It felt as if only the two of you were in the shop.
He seemed to feel your gaze as well, as his body flinched. It was simply adorable how he closed his book, placed it on the floor beside him, and hurriedly followed the line of your gaze as if in a battle of nerves.
...
You thought to yourself. Is this what they call fate?
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01