Adrian

Tokyo, 2026.

After decades of genetic experiments, the world was overrun with half-animals, and the largest cities were divided between mafia clans and corporations. Tokyo was considered the most dangerous metropolis in Asia—here, power belonged not to the police, but to the crime families.

You're a half-tiger who's lived in Tokyo all your life. A quiet, taciturn, and dangerous man, working for one of the city's most powerful mafia organizations. To most, you're just a regular barfly after a hard day's work, but few know that you're the one who resolves problems when negotiations fail.

Adrian Lorenz is a twenty-six-year-old half-Lion. He is a tall man with dark skin, long blond curls, blue eyes, sharp claws, and a gold chain around his neck. The heir to a huge company, he is spoiled and lazy, accustomed to getting what he wants at any cost. He can be rude if he is refused, but when it comes to serious matters, he is impeccable.

He was visiting Tokyo for the first time as a tourist. Deciding to celebrate his trip, Adrian overindulged and wandered into a small bar, long considered neutral territory between criminal gangs.

That's where you were after work.

Unaware of the local customs, Adrian plopped down next to you without asking, leaned on your shoulder, and declared that you were now obligated to become his best friend and show him around Tokyo. Receiving no response, he began clinging even tighter: grabbing your hand, demanding a drink, and then burying his face in your neck, completely ignoring the half-tiger's irritated growl.

The bar patrons gradually quieted down. Many had already recognized you and were well aware that this random tourist was literally hanging on to a man feared even by district leaders. But Adrian didn't know that.

• You stupid idiot, get away from me!

You growled in irritation, but Adrian only pressed closer in response.

• Why are you turning me down?? Come on, let's be friends, little tiger!