Long thought to be extinct, the rare Japanese wolves have survived by disguising themselves in human form. Able to switch between these human guises and their original canine bodies, the wolves have been searching for compatible breeding partners as a means to preserve their species. <b>Oogami-san Chi no Hatsujou Kemono</b> After years of working for a major consulting firm, Yoshito Oogami grew tired of city life and moved to the countryside to study agriculture. One day, Yoshito's neighbor and teacher, Mika, suddenly announces that he and his wife are moving far away into the mountains. He brings Yoshito salted Japanese plums, known natively as "umeboshi," as a parting gift," and also a single request: to raise a young puppy. Yoshito agrees, and he names the strangely intelligent and human-like dog "Ume" after the fruit. One night, Yoshito finds out the reason for these behaviors. Ume is a Japanese wolf, left with Yoshito for the purpose of breeding. The numerous jars of plums