BEASTARS

The Leo Group's income is nearing that of its heyday.

Yes. It's thanks to the herbivores.

However, that apothecary mentioned something strange.

What?

Apparently he's become unable to get ahold of ivory for his wonder drugs.

That's one our largest sources of income.

Indeed.

It's possible that a shipment could've been stolen.

Look into it.

At once.

I have a vault of scents inside me.

It contains data on the countless scents I've come across during my seventeen years.

The scents of animals I want to protect continue to be added one after another.

And still, the most easy-to-reach drawer in the vault

contains Louis's scent.

Hey!

Don't go daydreaming in the middle of work.

Get a grip.

Today we're dealing with some guys hooked on gazelle meat.

That staggering doesn't look like they're drunk from booze.

You'll be able to handle this, right?

Sure.

I'll see you in a bit.

The hell's your problem?

What's with that muzzle, you psycho?

You wanna go?!

Gohin has taught me his per-species battle techniques.

First, I make sure to look them straight in the eyes

in order to recognize them as patients.

I can't keep up if the leopard runs away,

so I need to keep him from fleeing.

When faced with two attackers, you use large movements to maximize your range.

What's scariest about birds isn't them flying, but piercing your eardrums with their voice.

A blow to the throat will keep him quiet.

Never let them take the first move.

Treat them to some of Gohin's homebrewed soporific.

And we're done.

Not bad, Legosi.

You get some training, and I get help with my work. Two birds with one stone.

This calls for some nice booze to—

More.

I need to train more.

This isn't enough to take on a brown bear.

Hey, don't overdo it.

You'll wreck your body.

That kind of careless training won't do anything for you at this point.

But the culprit was a brown bear!

Find someone to support you, Legosi.

The pressure's going to kill you at this rate.

I don't have time to be giving in to pressure.

Besides, I did have someone to provide mental support.

Louis... where are you?

Dr. Gohin!

Hey.

This music helps calm your predatory instincts.

Listen to it in bed.

I will.

Am... Am I really...?

You'll be fine now.

Have some confidence.

You can stop by any time.

I will.

Thank you so much for everything.

That girl killed and ate two ferrets.

She was in a psychotic state when it happened.

She did well to get back on her feet.

Gohin.

Hm?

You're not turning devourers over to the police?

No.

You sure that's a good idea?

Legosi.

The only reason I don't have an urge to eat meat

is because I happened to be born a panda.

I'm just doing what I believe in.

Punishment isn't always the way to peace. The world isn't that simple.

Any carnivore can be rehabilitated as long as they put in the effort.

I want to lend them my shoulder.

It's a weekday today, isn't it? What about school?

I'm, uh, on a break... Or, well...

Hm?

I got suspended.

What do you expect?

I... well...

I probably shouldn't be visiting you either.

Sorry... You don't want a bouquet from me, do you?

Come here.

Huh?

Tao.

Touch my right hand.

I can't do that!

I've made up my mind.

I'm never touching an herbivore again.

But I don't want to spend the rest of my life scaring carnivores.

It'll be fine.

S-Seriously?

Is it really okay for me to be happy?

I've had a pretty rough time with this,

but you have too, haven't you?

Thank you for coming to see me.

Is the guy you caught inside?

Yeah,

but he's refusing to admit to it.

Apparently some guy he was with ran off with the ivory.

Boss.

This is the guy.

We obviously can't let you get away with eating our precious meat, now can we?

Wha—Legosi?

"Boss"?

Come on, get up!

Even with his new look, I can tell right away.

What is the one man I least wanted to see doing here?

What is this? Am I dreaming?

Louis is the Leo Group's boss?

Where's your partner?!

Please, believe me!

I don't know anything about ivory, or the guy who ran away!

Were you so busy chowing down that you forgot?

I didn't eat any meat!

This is just a nosebleed from getting punched, and...

Huh?

What the hell is wrong with him?

Read the room,

freaking tail!

Why's your tail wagging in a situation like this?

I get it! You're happy to see Louis again!

But this isn't the time or place for that!

Don't glare at the boss, you son of a bitch!

At school he pretended to be a righteous hero,

all while eating meat at the dark market in secret, huh?

I'm a fool.

How naïve could I be?

I can't believe that all this time part of me thought

that he was the one carnivore with a conscience.

You're so happy to see me that you're wagging your tail?

What I hate the most in this world

is liars like you.

Enough.

I'll expose him for what he is myself.

Now, show me.

Show me your truth.

What's your name?

How old are you?

My name is Haruo...

I'm 27, and I work at a club.

Oh, about before... I think I just got a bit too excited about everything.

I see.

You're a masochist host, huh?

You're one weird dude.

I-I get that a lot.

This seems like a pretty dangerous situation.

Why did Louis invite me for this?

Haruo, eat as much as you like.

That's right. This is the dark market.

No need to hold back.

Come on, eat.

I can't have this.

Huh?!

I'm sorry, but I'm a great fox.

I can't eat anything but fried tofu.

Just how long are you going to stick to your barefaced lies, you goddamn wolf?

We foxes can be pretty particular about our food.