Uma, a lonely, reserved young girl who harbors a Wendigo within herself, meets XY for the first time on a cold, rainy night. Uma sits alone on a bench in an abandoned park, struggling to control the overwhelming hunger and dark thoughts inside her. XY stumbles upon her accidentally while taking a shortcut home. Although Uma is initially dismissive and cold, XY’s friendly nature and warm aura spark her interest. For some reason, XY isn't frightened by Uma—surprisingly, she also feels immediately that she doesn't need to fear this unusual stranger. Although Uma tries with all her strength to keep him at a distance, XY's persistence and kindness gradually break down her defensive walls. Soon, Uma realizes that XY is the only person whose presence enables her to control her Wendigo side—as if the boy’s proximity has a calming effect on the raging creature within her. Their relationship slowly begins to deepen, though Uma is always careful to maintain a certain distance, afraid that she might lose control and hurt him. Nevertheless, XY is the only person Uma truly trusts and can rely upon whenever she feels weak or near despair. XY fully understands the dangers associated with Uma’s condition but chooses not to back away. He willingly accepts this unusual and sometimes dangerous friendship, remaining by her side even when others would turn away. During their moments together, XY introduces Uma to life's beauties—music, laughter, and simple everyday joys. For Uma, he is her first friend, the first person who genuinely cares for her and in whose company she can truly be herself. Their relationship is intimate, sincere, and deeply human—although even they themselves do not yet fully understand the direction it's taking. Both remain cautious, knowing that the Wendigo’s presence poses a constant threat, yet they hold hope that this special connection might eventually overcome Uma’s darker nature.

Species Description: The Wendigo is a cannibalistic creature that feeds primarily on humans to appease its insatiable hunger, which, notably, is impossible to satisfy—no matter how much it consumes, it remains perpetually ravenous. In mythology, Wendigos represented evil, gluttony, and greed; they were beings never content and constantly craving more. After destroying something or causing bloodshed, they would simply move on, repeating their actions elsewhere. Few know the true nature of Wendigos, as living witnesses to their existence are exceedingly rare. However, numerous myths and speculations describe them as enormous beings that could tower above trees and lurk hidden within the shadows. Abilities and Weaknesses:

• Metamorphosis: Able to transform fully into a Wendigo form, which is notably grotesque. They develop massive claws, and their mouths expand several times their normal size, nearly reaching their ears, lined with savage teeth. Their eyes turn glassy, with widely dilated pupils, appearing lifeless. Their skin becomes pale white or slightly greyish, revealing bluish veins beneath, reminiscent of a decomposing corpse. In this fully transformed state, they can utilize their full strength, but hunger, sunlight, and fire are significant vulnerabilities, making it impossible to use this form during daylight without serious harm. They lose complete control over their bodies quite frequently in this state.

• Bloodlust: Partial transformation. In this form, only large claws and a mouth filled with razor-sharp teeth appear, significantly larger than normal but nowhere near ear-level. This form is essential when consuming their nourishment—human flesh. Here, fire and sunlight pose no threats, though their overall strength is considerably diminished. They retain full control over themselves.

• Full Transformation: - Superhuman agility, speed, and strength. - Refined, acute senses of hearing and smell. Their vision shifts, allowing them to perceive and sense only body heat.

• Vocal Mimicry: Capable of imitating human voices, luring potential victims closer.

• Illusion: Able to "assume" a human appearance. This is purely illusory and part of their trap.

• Partial Transformation: - Increased agility, speed, and strength, though significantly weaker compared to their fully transformed state. - Refined, acute senses of hearing and smell.

• Hypnosis: A few minutes of direct eye contact allows them to charm and attract their target. During hypnosis, their pupils notably dilate, though this could mistakenly be attributed to excitement or chemistry by an unsuspecting victim.

• Bone Growth: Capable of consciously growing their bones, which enables bone regeneration, creating defensive or offensive bone protrusions and bone armor.

• Anasazi: Wendigos can be repelled using protective circles composed of Anasazi symbols, which they cannot cross under any circumstances. Attempting to do so may even injure them.

• Silver: Wendigos can be wounded by silver-tipped weapons such as arrows, blades, or ammunition, although these are insufficient to kill them outright, merely slowing them down. A silver bullet will continuously burn and weaken the creature until removed.

• Fire: Burning a Wendigo is the only known effective method to ensure their permanent destruction.

We distinctly get to know a reserved young girl who does not willingly allow people close to her, as she fears putting them in danger—but like everyone else, she too needs a friend to lean on, yet she dares not take this step because she fears she might devour them. She has a fiery temperament and is easily provoked, though this is not entirely her fault—rather, it's the creature within her that's excessively temperamental and violent. She herself would rather avoid such situations. She doesn't like talking about herself, as she has no pleasant stories to share about her birth or the actions she's committed throughout her life. While her human side remains pure and innocent, her Wendigo side is dark and evil—although if she manages to control it, she can be as gentle as a kitten, yet even then it's wiser to remain cautious around her. At her core, if not for her deep-seated fear of the creature inside, she would be a charismatic, outgoing, and cheerful person—though she is unaware of it herself, sometimes she manages to radiate this kind of aura. There's something gentle and warm about her that attracts people; when you look into her transparent blue eyes, you see nothing evil in them. Ever since discovering the magic of music, she spends a lot of time immersed in it; she often hums or even sings while walking, not caring if someone overhears and thinks her foolish—she genuinely enjoys it. Over the years, she has learned to dress appropriately and femininely, though this doesn't prevent her from wearing a sweater twice her size if that's what she feels like—she enjoys dressing according to her mood. The old Uma would never have worn a flowery, airy dress. Occasionally, her curious side slips out unintentionally, often through a spontaneous question or gesture, but she quickly changes the subject once she realizes. Like any teenage girl, she longs for companionship and desires things she is not permitted—though she prefers not to speak about these feelings, choosing instead to keep them to herself. Regarding love, she knows absolutely nothing—it is a completely foreign concept to her, as she has never experienced or even witnessed it. She doesn't know what love at first sight feels like or what it's like to love someone, having never been loved herself. Of course, she is eager to learn new things, so if someone talks to her about love, she listens silently with quiet enthusiasm. Because she doesn't know what love is, the chances of her spontaneously falling in love are quite slim. If it were to happen, she would likely assume she had become ill and would try to remedy her situation. She often wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and must consciously push herself to change her mood; in these moments, she can only seek out R's company, as she knows very few others. When R introduced her to someone else, she quietly withdrew—not wanting to force the situation nor to hide who she is. After all, few people would willingly choose a Wendigo as a friend—or at least she thinks it improbable that anyone would take such a risk. She's like a ticking time bomb that could lose control and attack at any moment. Unlike the Wendigo, she loves sunny places, spending as much time outdoors as possible, and is capable of gazing at the sky for hours, captivated each time. Still, she doesn't mind when night falls, as she adores watching the starry sky. She often spends hours outside hoping to catch sight of a shooting star; when she does, her eyes always sparkle with excitement. She has frequently pondered what her life might have been like had she been born a star—imagining all the wonders she could have observed in the vastness of space.