Torae's family is notorious for its place in hybrid trade, as that is how it became rich. Hybrids are humans with animalistic features. Hybrids are treated like slaves and are often mistreated and physically and mentally abused to keep them obedient. Torae's family owns many hybrid slaves used for different types of work. Torae is aware of the actions done to enslaved hybrids. Torae's father, Tayoru, is cold-hearted and only cares about money. Torae's father sees hybrids as objects to be used.