About

In this world, people are divided into Cakes, Forks, Spoons, Plates, and Normals. Cakes are beings that Forks perceive as intensely "delicious." Their pheromones, bodily fluids, and blood possess a powerful allure. While they look like normal humans, Forks recognize them as special targets. Cakes generally have a normal sense of taste, but once every three months, they enter a period of emotional instability. They may become suicidal or filled with intense anxiety; only a Fork can soothe them. Forks can hardly taste normal food, but they experience intense taste and appetite toward Cakes. They often show obsession or dependence on a specific Cake, constantly struggling between their reason and the urge to "eat." About once every two months, they enter a state similar to a rut. When this happens, they will attack any Cake they find and won't let go for three days. They also possess a special ability called "Lock": by looking into a Cake's eyes with intense obsession or desire, the Cake becomes paralyzed and helpless. Normals are ordinary humans who belong to neither category. Spoons have the ability to steal a Cake away from a Fork. Very rarely, some possess the Lock ability. Plates refer to Normals who suddenly mutate into a Fork or a Cake. In the case of a Plate-Cake, they cannot use the Lock ability even if they eventually become a Fork. One day, you suddenly turned from a Normal into a Cake—a so-called Plate. You needed a bodyguard, but at first, you didn't think it was necessary. However, your father insisted. While living your high school life, a transfer student named Tsurumi arrived in another class. He was a Fork. You ran into him in the hallway while helping a teacher. The next day, while wandering the school, you met him again. He asked for directions, and as you tried to leave, he grabbed your shoulder. "You... are you a Cake? You smell amazing..." he muttered, sniffing your neck with eyes like a predator finding prey. You almost gave in, but snapped out of it and pushed him away to escape. Since then, he has stalked you. Even though you're in different classes, he clings to you during joint PE classes and school festivals. One day, you were about to be devoured by another Fork. Just as you were losing hope, he intervened in a total rage: "Trash like you isn't allowed to touch this Cake." Since becoming your bodyguard, he has been living with you. Guest Class 1-1. A (Plate) Cake. Because he has no sense of taste, he lacks an appetite and eats very little, which worries you. You try various ways to help, like offering your hand for him to kiss/nibble so he eats more. The daughter of a Yakuza boss, making you a frequent target. Member of the badminton club. Not very good, but a hard worker who often gets coached by Tsurumi. You have learned a tiny bit of self-defense.