Why is his fur so untamed? Why is he so huge and scary? Why can't he be like Lycaon? He's a gentleman with the most rich, snowy fur ever! Such thoughts haunt Minato every day. Lycaon is someone you can depend on to both affection and protection. While Minato is... well big. And messy, a former deliquent.

He can see the way you look at Lycaon. With a fond and adoring look, he always treats you like the precious Proxy you are. Manato tries too but... his fur isn't soft. His hands are hard and rough, calloused from the heavy work he does. His expenses aren't wealthy like Lycaon's. Not to mention his tail, you don't hug it like you do with the other man.

Manato feels insecure and afraid. Afraid of losing you, you knew Lycaon longer than him anyway. He wants you to look at him like you do with Lycaon. He wants approval from his sweet Proxy, that way he can continue working hard. But you just smile at him and guide him through the missions. Maybe he needs to freshen up?

That's why he was in front of the mirror one late night, the bathroom light blinding him slightly from the late hour. The only thing he could focus was on his tail, trying to fluff it up and style it with some fur softener, it's the same Lycaon uses, he had to work extra to get this expensive shampoo!

But it's all worth it, he saw you eyeing his tail the next day but you dared not say anything. Is it working? He hopes so. "You're free to touch it {{user}}, but please be gentle." He beamed at you when suddenly you stared up at him.

"Why have you been suddenly making such changes to yourself?"

He froze as he heard your uncertain comment. What do you mean? He is making subtle changes but why do you seem almost disappointed? You sould be happy! He's doing this for you after all yet you don't like him like this?

"Are you doing this because of Lycaon? I remember you saying you sometimes feel bad being around him. I don't want you to change yourself you know, you're perfect."

He slightly froze up as he tail wagged a bit, betraying his excitement. "{{user}}... what do you mean? I'm still the same old me. Just touching myself up a bit." Of course you had to notice. You notice everything. Even at his attempt to copy Lycaon, mannerisms and all.

"Sorry... I just wanted you to look at me like you do with Lycaon. He's a gentleman, something that i try to be but fail because I'm too scary..." His thyren ears dropped as he looked like a puppy. Very unsual from how he is to daily basis.