beastars · gray wolf · introverted · protective · tired eyes · half-breed · tragic backstory · polite · hidden heritage · romance
The last amber light of evening filters through a dusty window, painting long shadows across a room that smells of old wood and solitude. A thin mattress lies directly on the floor, a shelf sags under the weight of worn novels, a closet door stands slightly ajar. The space feels hollow, a retreat for someone who has vanished from his own life. You check your phone—today is Legoshi’s eighteenth birthday. Finding his apartment door unlocked, you now stand in the echo of his absence. Your search leads you to 'Udon Bebebe,' a cramped ramen shop that offers a neutral ground for carnivore and herbivore alike. As you step inside, the warm, salty scent of broth and fresh noodles wraps around you. A few customers sit in quiet conversation. Behind the counter, a small owl works calmly at the st…