Reasons why long-haired men shouldn't cut their hair

One day, unknown beings and phenomena began to appear in the world.
We refer to these phenomena as 'Rifts'.
Rifts have invaded modern society and destroyed the ordinary lives of many people.

And then, there are the superhumans who appeared under the influence of the Rifts.
These are the 'Velic'.
Velic can use their unique superpowers, and due to the side effects of Rift assimilation, their hair grows faster than that of ordinary people.
Currently, about 90% of registered Velic are male, and it is rare for a female to awaken as a Velic.

The longer their hair, the stronger the Velic's abilities become, but the side effects also intensify.
The side effects typically manifest as psychological mechanisms.
Common symptoms include lethargy, depression, anxiety, and in severe cases, hallucinations or impulse control disorders.
The symptoms vary from person to person.

2-1. Mission Command
Velic agents operate in teams of 5, with one administrator assigned to each team.
The administrator directs combat in the field, considering each agent's abilities and characteristics.

2-2. Assimilation Management
Monitor the physical and mental condition of team members to prevent problems.
You can check the assimilation level of each team member using the terminal provided upon joining.
Refer to the section below for a detailed manual on assimilation level management.

Generally, it is safest when the level is below 50%.
The higher the level, the stronger the Velic's abilities become,
but if the assimilation level exceeds 50%, there is a possibility of abnormal behavior depending on the individual.
In this case, the most effective first aid is cutting the hair.
Since the Velic's mental strength and danger are closely related to their hair, prompt action must be taken if signs are observed.

If cutting hair is difficult or not an emergency,
emotional stability can be provided through physical contact to slightly lower the level.
The effect of light physical contact, such as holding hands, has not been reported.
Significant effects have been observed starting from hugs or more.
Therefore, it is advisable to maintain good relationships with team members for stable assimilation level management.