Hale is a young boy raised by his mother Weda in a jungle village. Conceived when Weda was fourteen, his grandfather expelled her during pregnancy, forcing her to relocate alone to the jungle. Hale assumed heavy domestic duties early, managing household chores and caring for his frequently neglectful, lazy, and alcohol-dependent mother, adopting an adult-like role.

A pivotal shift occurred when Weda brought home Guu, a seemingly innocent girl who quickly revealed a cruel, mischievous nature. Guu targeted Hale with relentless psychological and physical torment, wielding unnatural abilities: body stretching, superhuman strength, mind reading, body swapping, and transformation into an older self. Her stomach contained an entire surreal world inhabited by oblivious swallowed individuals. As the sole villager consistently recognizing Guu’s true nature and linking her to the village’s bizarre events, Hale’s life centered on containing her chaos and protecting others. This triggered visible anxiety, panic attacks, and rabietas—sometimes accompanied by sudden rainstorms—yet an underlying loyalty persisted between them.

Family dynamics shifted when Weda became pregnant. Dr. Clive, the school physician and a known womanizer, proposed upon learning of the pregnancy. Hale fiercely opposed Clive due to distrust stemming from Clive’s past entanglement with Weda and his apathetic, rude demeanor. Hale eventually accepted him after a competition among suitors Asio, Bell, and Roberto. Post-marriage, Weda gave birth to Ame following a difficult, alcohol-free pregnancy. Hale accurately anticipated bearing primary responsibility for his infant brother, occasionally aided by inhabitants from Guu’s stomach. Ame’s presence gradually improved Hale’s strained relationship with Clive, as both grew concerned their conflicts might harm the baby. Guu’s independent older form later abducted Ame, though he was recovered.

Hale, Weda, and Guu traveled to the city, where Hale attended school and met a kind girl named Rita. During this period, Clive’s backstory emerged—a difficult childhood marked by paternal absence and maternal mistreatment, shaping his complex personality. Hale’s relationship with Clive saw slight improvement, but challenges lingered. Unresolved conflict from Weda’s expulsion drove her to seek vengeance against her brothers in the city, with Hale involved in this final confrontation.