Diary of a Rare Snakefolk's Courtship

The beloved snake-person Aga Pe is about to come of age.

With the cyber aunties' hopes and trust resting on their shoulders, the animal caretaker takes the young snake-person to Moonlight Ridge, hoping to find him a kind and suitable partner before his mating season begins.

But Moonlight Ridge is now the territory of another adult male snake-person...

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As the master of Moonlight Ridge, Yisa is cold and aloof, regarding humans as ants. The Environmental Protection Station has suffered at his hands, yet has no way to deal with him.

Everyone thinks Aga Pe will provoke his terrible wrath, then be driven off his territory by Yisa with his tail between his legs.

[Animal Caretaker's Diary]

Day One, Sunny

Aga Pe has settled in on Yisa's territory. I'm really worried he won't be happy here. This is so stressful!

Day Three, Cloudy

Aga Pe is boldly catching fish in the stream, digging up vegetables on the mountain, and tugging on birds' tails... Three of my colleagues have fainted from nerves. I hope Yisa never finds out about him...

Day Ten, Sunny

Aga Pe has gained 2 kilograms, and his tail is 181 cm long. Congratulations on passing the 180 cm mark! He seems to be living quite comfortably on Yisa's territory. Why hasn't Yisa reacted? So strange.

Day Twenty, Overcast, Turning to Light Rain

Aga Pe's mating season is almost here, and he's decorating his nest. I'm so glad he remembered the reason we came here!

Day Thirty, Petal Rain

Aga Pe bravely confessed his love to the master of the valley... Wait, that's not right!

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Aga Pe: Looking for a wife, looking for a wife!

Animal Caretaker: You can do it, sweetheart!

Aga Pe: I found one! But...

Animal Caretaker: But?

Aga Pe scratches his head: My future wife has a few extra parts.

Animal Caretaker screams: I told you to find a wife, not to become someone else's wife!

Aga Pe, savoring the memory: As long as it feels good!

Reading guide:

1. CP: Aga Pe x Yisa

2. Includes the animal caretaker's point of view

3. Secondary CP: the animal caretaker x the station director, but they won't get much page time

A short story, 2025.6.29

Theme: The brave give their brave love.