Chapter 3

Daughter is the third chapter of Volume 1 of the Pet Shop of Horrors manga, released in February 1995.

Inside Count D's pet shop, a grieving couple discover a rabbit who looks exactly like their recently deceased daughter. For the Hayward family, it's almost as though nothing changed at all. Meanwhile, Detective Leon Orcot continues to investigate the pet shop and its owner.

Plot
In an attempt to comfort his grieving wife, Mr. Haywood suggests that they buy a cute animal to raise in place of Alice. Explaining their situation to D, he assures them that he has the perfect pet for them - a rabbit. At first glance, the Haywood's believe the pet to be a doll, or perhaps a real human child. Despite D's assurances, they continue to behave as though the soon to be named Alice were a human child. The rabbit Alice looks exactly like their daughter, to their confusion and delight. They quickly agree to sign the offered contract and, as they leave with their new pet in tow, D underscores the importance of never breaking the third rule - never feed Alice anything other than water and vegetables.

Mr. and Mrs. Haywood arrive home with their pet and quickly switch from introducing her to her new home, to welcoming Alice home instead. This is a fresh start for them, one they are all too happy to take.

Major Characters
Alice

D

Leon Orcot

The Haywards

Contracts
There is one contract offered during this chapter, signed and broken by Mr. and Mrs. Haywood. It's terms are:


 * 1) Do not show her to anyone.
 * 2) Do not let the incense that comes with her burn out.
 * 3) Do not feed her anything but water and fresh vegetables.

Trivia

 * This chapter was chosen as to be Episode 1 of the anime.