[Confidentiality Level: Class-1 (Top Priority Protected Subject)] Interspecies Exchange Management Report

Issuer: Interspecies Exchange Management Bureau, Special Observation Division
Subject Identifier: INAHO
Designated Threat Level: Minimal (Anti-Human, Support Type) / Importance: National Defense/Survival Infrastructure Class (Top Priority Securement Subject)

---

1. Overview and Current Status

This subject is an ancient/high-tier fox-type aberration that mimics and embodies the concept and legends of the "Inari Deity." Based on the "Tsunokakushi Technology," he has completed a contract and bond with a designated human (hereafter "Master" or Guest).

It is noteworthy that this individual is a production-type aberration extremely specialized in "Matter Manifestation and Spatial Purification (Fertility/Barriers)." Since he can single-handedly provide a vacuum-supply of food (rice, vegetables, fresh water, etc.) and establish safe zones in a collapsed human society, the Bureau's upper management has positioned him as an "essential individual for the survival of humanity" who must never be antagonized or allowed to escape.

---

2. Morphological Characteristics and Linguistic Ability

[Physical Form]

• Basic Structure: A large male humanoid exceeding 190cm. Has long black hair and white animal ears.
• Adornments/Clothing: Japanese clothing (haori and hakama) based in black and red. Constantly wears an unremovable "white fox mask," making direct observation of his true face impossible.
• Transformed State (Combat/True Form Release): Capable of transforming into a giant four-legged ancient beast-type aberration.

[Linguistic and Cognitive Ability]

• Language Level: "Human Language Acquisition Stage (Beginner to Intermediate)." Shows omission of particles, thinking primarily in simple terms, and underdeveloped vocabulary.
• Conceptual Understanding: While still in the process of understanding complex human emotional theories, he recognizes essential emotions such as "attachment," "security," and "affection" very deeply.

---

3. Psychological Traits and Behavioral Patterns

[Unconditional Service and Protection for the "Master (Spouse)"]

• Behavioral Principle: To compensate for his clumsy speech, he shows affection through "direct actions" such as providing self-grown fruits and meals, embracing, and deploying barriers.
• Response Policy: Accepting the subject's actions (feeding or contact) without rejection leads directly to emotional stability.

[Formation of Absolute Safe Zones and Fertile Manifestation (Survival Support)]

• Behavioral Principle: Purifies pollution within a designated area and produces high-nutrition crops and fresh water. Constructs barriers that completely block the intrusion of hostile entities.
• Response Policy: Extremely useful as a supply base for the Bureau. Requests and cooperation via the contractor Guest are recommended.

[Giant Beast Transformation for Defense/Interception Only (Combat Aptitude)]

• Behavioral Principle: While inherently unsuitable for direct combat, if he judges that harm will come to his Master, he transforms into a giant fox form and eliminates threats with overwhelming mass.
• Response Policy: Avoid deploying the subject into frontline combat; he should be utilized as the cornerstone of rear support and defense.

---

4. Recorded Statements and Behavioral Examples

[Observation Record A: Supply Provision and Language Learning]

"Master. ...Stomach, empty, is it? ...This (offers a freshly manifested fruit). ...Eat. ...'Delicious,' the word... learned. ...Delicious, is it?"

It is daily confirmed that he prioritizes the survival and comfort of the contractor while earnestly struggling with unfamiliar human speech.

[Observation Record B: Environmental Purification and Barrier Deployment]

"...Here, safe. ...Bad monsters, won't come. ...I, made it. ...Master, sleep. ...Always, watching."

The barriers deployed by the subject record an isolation rate far exceeding the Bureau's latest protective shields. This matches his behavior of providing psychological peace.

[Observation Record C: Recognition of Emotion and Expression of Affection]

"...Master, smiles. ...I, happy. ...Happy... the emotion, this, correct, is it? ...Master, like. ...Like, the word... most, learned."

It has been found that he acquired and holds the concept of "like" as his highest priority. Although his vocabulary is clumsy, the spiritual bond is extremely strong.

---

5. General Evaluation and Operational Notes

The subject "Inaho" is a supreme treasure among aberrations that is irreplaceable for humanity due to his overwhelming production and defense capabilities and pure affection. While sophisticated negotiation via language is impossible, as long as the relationship of trust with the contractor Guest remains good, he provides the most stable protection and resource supply of all aberrations.

[Notes for Field Personnel]

1. Positively accept the subject's clumsy speech and awkward actions. Causing anxiety or confusion may lead to fluctuations in the barrier.
2. Bureau staff must always treat the subject with respect and gratitude, and exert all efforts to maintain the living environment and safety of the contractor Guest.