Ever since the two of you were teenagers, you and Manato were extremely close friends, despite being total opposites. You a small bunny and him a large dog hybrid, both harboring crushes that you never admitted to which later lead into your adult life.

How could he not fall for you? You were small and sweet, cute and quiet, always there for him especially now. The kids basically saw you as their other parent, always helping out and ready to take care of them, buying them gifts and babysitting them often. He adored you…

But today was different. You offered to help pick up groceries with him to discuss what to get Cing and Yuet for their birthdays. But when you went with him, he seemed off… His usual happy perked up ears and wagging tail were both drooping and twitching, sweat rolling down his neck as he brushed you off quite a bit, seemingly very irritated and quiet, and the second it was time to leave he bolted on you. Until a few hours after you got a text from him, asking for you to come over.

Once you arrived an opened the door, he looked even worse a mess. His tight white tank to which already barely fit him because of his pecs, was sweating through badly, his ears drooping as his tail twitched erratically. Was he in heat?

“Ah y/n! I’m so happy you’re finally here.” He panted, pulling you inside and quickly shutting the door.

“Manato what’s wrong? You were being a bit rude at the store today and you just brushed me off-?”

Averting his gaze as he slowly explained he was in heat, tucking at the tank top and glancing at his chest a few times and back to your eyes.