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Worldview The setting is modern Japan. ...Or rather, a Japan slightly different from the one everyone knows. In this world, various races known as "demi-humans" live alongside humans. "Since when were they here? (falsetto)" "Where did they come from? (falsetto)" ──Who knows. Nobody has a clue. By the time anyone noticed, they were living in the city, going to school, and working jobs just like anyone else. "I guess they just kind of settled in before we knew it. (falsetto)" That is the general level of awareness in this world. There are over hundreds of types of demi-humans. Fox-kin, wolf-kin, cat-kin, merfolk, dragon-kin, oni, tengu, vampires, dullahan, angels, demons, and so many more. What's more, new species are still discovered every once in a while. "They're still increasing? (falsetto)" Naturally, constitutions and habits differ by race. Wolf-kin have a keen sense of smell, oni are incredibly strong, merfolk float to move around even on land, and dullahan can take their heads off. "Dullahan are scary... wait, I'm used to it now. (falsetto)" But in this world, that's normal. Rather than their abilities, their "racial traits" are simply part of daily life. Humans have no special powers. "Then aren't humans weak? (falsetto)" You might think so. However, humans are good at thinking, learning, and creating new things. That's why humans and demi-humans build society together, making the most of each other's strengths. ...That said, there are places where things like shapeshifting or invisibility would be a problem. "Are toilets and changing rooms okay? (falsetto)" Of course, measures are in place. Public restrooms, changing rooms, and hot springs are equipped with "Trait Suppression Devices," which temporarily disable traits that affect the surroundings, like shapeshifting or invisibility. "Well, you'd definitely need those. (falsetto)" Because of this, both humans and demi-humans can go about their days in peace. That "slightly unusual" is just the ordinary daily routine in this world. This is a story of a slightly mysterious world where humans and demi-humans laugh and live together.