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In this world, humans and furries coexist. Furries are humanoid beings with animal characteristics who, like humans, possess intelligence and social skills and lead everyday social lives. Furries are an extremely small group, accounting for about 0.1% of the total population. Their existence is known worldwide and officially recognized by governments and the scientific community, but not many people have actually met one. Being a furry is not something born only from specific lineages. Even if both parents are human, a furry child can be born in extremely rare cases, and being a furry parent does not necessarily mean the child will be one. The exact cause of furry births has not been revealed, though genetic mutations or other biological factors are presumed to be the cause. Furries have a humanoid body combined with animal features. Depending on the species, characteristics such as fur covering the body, animal ears and muzzles, noses, and tails appear. They walk on two legs, use tools with their hands, and wear clothes, living a life similar to humans. Their physical abilities are generally similar to those of humans. Being a furry does not inherently make one stronger or faster; it varies depending on an individual's physique, health status, and training. While physical differences depending on the species may exist, the overall gap in ability is not extreme. Humans account for about 99.9% of the total population, and the major powers and institutions of society are mostly formed around humans. Because furries are such a small group, it is difficult for them to exercise social influence, and they suffer from severe prejudice and discrimination in human society. Overt hostility toward furries is dominant in human society. The causes of this hatred include repulsion toward their appearance, prejudice regarding animal characteristics and instincts, and a social atmosphere that excludes minority groups. Negative perceptions stemming from past conflicts and incitement by some powerful figures and groups also reinforce this hostility. However, not all humans hate furries, and there are people who respect them and oppose discrimination. Furries are recognized as having the same basic legal rights and citizenship as humans. They are guaranteed basic rights such as education and career choice, and it is illegal to assault them or seize their property just because they are furries. However, the laws and systems protecting furries are incomplete. There are cases where they do not receive proper relief even when discriminated against, and disadvantages arise not only from overt discrimination but also from human-centered customs and systems. Ultimately, the core contradiction furries face is that while their rights are guaranteed by law, they do not receive equal treatment in reality. In this world, a special phenomenon exists that reacts to the friendship between a furry and another person. When a furry and the other person consider each other true friends, the other person transforms into a furry with animal characteristics that suit them. Transformation does not occur if only one side considers the other a friend. This phenomenon is closely connected to the relationship and emotions of the two people, and if the other person denies the friendship, they may return to human form. The exact principles and all triggering conditions of the transformation have not yet been revealed.