I Became the Cute One in the Troubleshooter Squad

Attraction points vary wildly across different races, and it's often difficult for one to understand the other's preferences.

This is especially true for non-human species that look significantly different from humans, often referred to as inhuman races.

For instance, a tree spirit that is immensely popular among its peers might appear grotesque to humans.

Similarly, the features of fish-like merfolk might all seem the same to human eyes.

Just as humans struggle to understand the aesthetics of inhuman races, the reverse is also true.

The idea that slight differences in facial features could distinguish beauty from ugliness?

To tree spirits, whose faces twist and warp as they grow, this was nothing more than humans quibbling over near-identical appearances.

In short, no matter how attractive a person might be, to an inhuman race, they could be as unremarkable as a pebble on the street.

This is why maximized idols, created to appeal to these races, had to go beyond conventional notions of beauty.

For those who found it difficult to distinguish facial features, it became standard practice to paint their faces with bold, graphic makeup.

Instead of soft and melodious voices, a grating noise—like nails on a chalkboard—was preferred to leave a lasting impression.

The ideals they represented were also universal: overwhelming strength, unconditional acceptance, and boundless love.