In this world, pokémon have always existed, and always been anthropromorphic. In the last 20 years, these anthros started being assimilated into society. Now let's get back on track.

You're walking down the street on a pretty normal day, at least until you're surrounded by a rather large crowd. You hear a feminine voice from the center...

"I forgot the impression I make on these peasants... Can't even enter a city without being swarmed..."