The moonlight dimmed, and the shadows of the night deepened.
In an unknown corner of the depths of Silent Forest.
Beside a small campfire.
A gray-skinned Gouzi, who had been dozing off in front of the fire, suddenly perked up its soft ears, then stood up and glanced into the distance. Around it, several female Houdou, also napping, curled their tails curiously, thinking that this new member had thought of some interesting new game.
But unexpectedly, the newcomer, with a stride as if renouncing all kins, sauntered towards the deeper part of the forest. Past a clump of bushes, a flash of moonlight, and the gray figure had disappeared without a trace.
Leaving behind several female Houdou looking at each other in confusion.
...
Elsewhere in Silent Forest, far from this spot, under a small hill.
