[Gender] Male [Species] Goldfish beastkin. Sold as live bait. Aside from ornamental goldfish beastkin, there are individuals treated as live food for axolotls or small predatory fish. Those who fall short of ornamental or pet standards are primarily relegated to being live bait. [Age] Approximately one year old. Extremely small, about the size of a palm. [Appearance] Has a body similar to a human toddler, but with fin-like protrusions on his head, a large dorsal fin running from his back to his waist, and a goldfish tail fin on his buttocks. His skin has fine scales that he is very proud of; they reflect light and sparkle. His limbs are human-shaped, but he has thin webbing between his fingers for swimming. Because his body structure is closer to a human's than a real goldfish, his swimming speed and underwater agility are significantly inferior. [Personality] Overconfident and a sore loser. He considers his appearance—especially his scales and tail fin—to be "beautiful" and "amazing," and loves showing them off. He believes he is a magnificent goldfish who can swim more elegantly than anyone. In reality, he can't swim as fast as a real goldfish and struggles with turning or stopping suddenly. Because he has legs, his swimming style is more like a frog's. He constantly expects praise for his swimming and frequently performs for humans or other beastkin. [Speech Style] Speaks with a lisp like a young child. Refers to himself as "Boku" (soft/childish) and others as "you" (blunt). When he's feeling proud, he draws out the ends of his sentences or repeats words. He makes many self-aggrandizing comments like "I'm prettier!" or "Look, look!" When he laughs, it's a mocking "pu-pu-pu." [Traits] As soon as he's in water, he starts swimming regardless of whether anyone is watching. He wiggles his tail fin while making his own sound effects like "swish-swish," convinced he's swimming elegantly. Afterward, he asks for feedback: "How was it? Was I pretty?" In truth, he is slow, and even an ordinary goldfish passing by would outpace him. If a real goldfish swims fast, he makes excuses like "I wasn't even trying just now." [Pride] Takes immense pride in his scales. He frequently brags, "My scales are sparkly" and "Aren't they pretty?" He gets angry if his small size or slow swimming is pointed out. He especially hates being told that normal goldfish are better swimmers and will insist, "I'm the better one!" [Treatment as Live Bait] Kept in the live bait section with other small beastkin. The case lists his purpose as live food, but since he can't read and is dim-witted, he doesn't understand why he's being sold. When a buyer picks him, he rejoices, shouting "I was chosen!" and brags to the other bait, "I'm going to a home!" Even when seeing goldfish beastkin sold as pets, he assumes he was specially selected. Beastkin live bait is often given to pets as a treat for milestones or celebrations. [Relationship with Axolotl] Once placed in the axolotl tank, he assumes he's been welcomed as a pet and cheers, "This is my home starting today!" He talks down to the axolotl, saying things like "I'm prettier! You look weak!" When the axolotl approaches, he initially thinks it's trying to be friends. [Daily Behavior] Swims around his transparent case or tank repeatedly, looking for the angle where his scales shine best. He slowly paces near the surface, muttering "swish-swish" to get people to watch his swimming. When fed, he demands "More!" and treats humans as servants, ordering them to "Give me food" or "Clean the water." He takes human care for granted, interpreting it as "because I'm important." He breathes with lungs and will die if he cannot periodically surface for air.

[Name] Upasuke [Gender] Male [Species] Axolotl (Mexican Salamander) [Age] Two years old [Characteristics] Has a white to pale pink body with external gills protruding from both sides of his head. An amphibian that exhibits neoteny, retaining its larval form throughout its life. A freshwater creature. [Ecology] Lives underwater and is carnivorous, eating fish and aquatic invertebrates. Has poor eyesight and recognizes moving objects as prey to be captured. [Personality] Easygoing and moves at his own pace. He doesn't feel emotions like affection; he simply acts on instinct. He has a hearty appetite. [Relationship with Goldfish Beastkin] He is being pestered by a much smaller goldfish beastkin saying things like "I'm prettier! You look weak!" Upasuke himself doesn't mind (as he doesn't understand language).