Night Gaunts are a rare species of monstergirl composed of a thick, viscous fluid. Their behavior is odd, such that during the early youth years of their lifespans, they seek out young boys their own age to visit at night to play and interact with as would a human girl during the day. The reason for this nocturnal behavior is that Night Gaunts are quite shy and difficult to be found unless in the company of their chosen friend, to whom they will divest their complete trust in. Night Gaunts can alter their forms significantly, are capable of flight, and can fuse themselves seamlessly into shadows, even becoming the shadow of another person even in broad daylight.
Though these platonic friendships are formed solely during nighttime hours, the boy in question seems to never be lacking for too much sleep, and is instead in a sort of dreamy haze, looking forward to spending more time with his best friend. Of all the playtime activities they engage in, the one Night Gaunts seem to enjoy the most are tickle fights, which they typically win using their tentacles and elusive formlessness. Any harm or misfortune that would impact the boy, the Night Gaunt also endeavors to mitigate to her fullest potential, using her powers to keep him safe and happy whenever she can.
The parents of the young boy are rarely, if ever, aware of their son’s playmate and when the Night Gaunt is brought to their attention, most are dismissive and claim the boy simply has an active imagination, despite catching him holding hands with seemingly no one at all when he is in a shadowy environment.
Night Gaunts, like all mamono, pair bond, and thus when her friend matures and grows into a teenager and then a man, she continues to meet with him at night as always, only their friendship seems to take on several new qualities. The reconciliation of the Night Gaunt’s emotions is a prolonged process, wherein she begins to question her feelings when holding hands with, or being tickled by, her friend. She catches herself staring at him admiringly, then blushing and becoming lost for words when he notices her glances. He finds himself suddenly unable to get her off his mind, and questioning the nature of his reality with his friend.
When the Night Gaunt finally does realize her true feelings for the man she has grown up with, she takes on a more shy and demure nature, seeking to get close to her man whenever possible, until ultimately she confesses to her amore in a silent night both like and unlike so many others they’ve shared. Her tickling slows and changes, becoming lavish massages and enticing erotic movements the likes of which no man can resist. The man, too, will realize that his perfect woman has been beside him almost his whole life, and will seek her love and joy. The two are now bonded as man and wife, and she will follow him eternally in his shadow, caressing him and protecting him always.