ALGAMA BOTANICAL GARDEN
EMPLOYEES ONLY THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE
Udon Bebebe. I'm here to collect your dishes.
Are you okay?
No, I'm not okay!
I let a butterfly escape.
A butterfly?
After its wings finally came out...
- Would you like some help? - Really?
What did it look like?
It's blue, about this size...
Is it a Ulysses butterfly?
No, it's actually a morpho butterfly.
I see.
May I borrow this?
Sure.
And some aluminum foil, too?
Oh, okay. Please give me a moment.
Morphos are attracted to anything with a blue reflection.
Is that so?
Yes, they think it's their own kind.
They're also attracted to sugarcane juice and spoiled food.
Oh, there it is!
Wow, it's gorgeous.
Beautiful, isn't it?
Don't just stand there. Catch it.
Oh, right.
Nice catch!
Oh, you saved my hide! You sure know your stuff.
Not at all. I'm just fond of them.
Would you like a job? We're short on staff here.
Oh, no, my hands are full delivering these udon noodles.
Let me know if you change your mind.
Okay, I will.
I would love to work at a place like this.
SIX TAILS IN A ROW
I'm back.
Took you long enough.
Hurry along. You need to work harder to make up for those sick days.
Take that kakiage to table two.
Yes, sir.
No, not that one! Always check the ticket.
The customer's a canine. No onions.
Right.
Be careful.
If we cause an incident, our reputation will tank.
Sorry about that.
By the way, one of your friends called.
Really? I wonder who.
Well? Can you hear anything?
Tell him to shut up.
FESTIVAL SCRIPT
I read the script for your new play.
I've seen all kinds of plays depicting carnivore and herbivore friendships.
Most were either tragedies or unrealistic happy endings.
But this story focuses on how to overcome that, doesn't it?
That's right.
I'll negotiate with the committee.
Does that mean...
Let's make this play happen.
All right!
Stop, stop. Take a step back.
Sorry.
I like this. The tale of a friendship blooming between fang and horn.
"Our love is an oasis in this desert." That's a great line.
- Nice. - We did it!
They're taking forever.
Oh no. If this fails, it's all my fault.
You said it was good, though.
Wait.
Do a good job at the festival, okay?
Yes, sir.
We did it, Tao!
It was all you, man!
Let's ditch this barrier already.
We need the space to build props anyway.
Hold it. I can't let you do that.
How come?
While we're getting ready for this, we gotta work as separate clubs.
Onstage, it's a different story. Offstage, we stay apart.
Seriously?!
There are a few conditions, but we've been approved to perform.
All thanks to the wonderful script by Kibi and Tao.
- Yeah! - Cut it out, man.
Thanks.
But now it's time for all of us to play our part.
Juno, we want you to play the main carnivore. What do you say?
I'll do it!
The question is who'll play the main herbivore.
For a friendship between horn and fang, the other lead should be a horned species.
What about Pina?
Pina's horns would look amazing on that stage.
Plus, even though last year's performance was canceled in the end,
he did a great job during rehearsal, right?
Yeah, good point.
He left the club, though.
He quit because we had to segregate.
Now that we're performing together, maybe he'll come back. Right?
I don't think I can persuade him...
Definitely not.
You do it, Juno. Go get him.
Me?
You're in the same grade, right? As his costar, you'll be most convincing.
Plus, that guy would never turn down an invitation from a girl.
But...
Look, it's a long road ahead. If we wanna pull off this play,
the first step is getting Pina on our side.
Basically, the Festival of the Meteor's success is all riding on you!
What? But...
Can you do this for us, Juno?
Well, okay...
Why are we still talking about Pina? He's not even in the club anymore!
Skipping rehearsal, acting chummy with the seniors,
all that messy fur... I can't stand him!
HI! CAN WE TALK IN YOUR CLASSROOM?
ON THE HERBIVORES' FLOOR? HOW ABOUT THE ROOF OF THE OLD BUILDING?
OKAY, LET'S MEET THERE!
I hope he turns down the part.
GARDENING CLUB
Oh, that's right. The gardening club disbanded.
Thanks for helping.
I didn't think you'd say yes.
After all that work we did.
I should've at least come to water these.
Oh?
Are you interested in gardening, Juno?
You don't seem like the type.
Not really, but I know how hard the club worked to grow all this.
All the members are gone. That's how the cookie crumbles.
You texting me out of the blue...
It was just to convince me to come back to the drama club, right?
What makes you think that?
The drama club never had many herbivore actors.
Or maybe it's because you have a crush on me?
What?
Absolutely not. You had it right the first time.
Carnivores and herbivores are performing together for the Festival of the Meteor.
And you'd be perfect for the lead role.
There are two lead roles, and I would be your costar.
Concentrate, Juno. You have to convince him!
Pina is exactly what this play needs.
Everyone's counting on me. They all believed that I could do this.
But it's okay, I get it. You're a busy guy, right?
- Huh? - Yeah, I figured.
Don't worry, it's no big deal.
I'll just tell everyone...
that you're obsessed with gardening now.
I'm totally available, you know.
I know what's up.
You don't really want me to come back, but the others asked you to persuade me.
After all, I'm bound to steal your spotlight.
What are you talking about?
I've thought this for a while, Juno. You're sneaky sometimes, aren't you?
You're the kind of girl who stops at nothing to get what you want.
Don't be so full of yourself.
I don't care if you're there or not.
I'm cuter, more talented, and more of a star than you'll ever be!
Wow. You're not going to pretend to be a toothless carnivore with me?
You're the one who should stop pretending.
You never make a real effort because you're afraid of failure.
If I made a real effort, I might eat you up. You okay with that?
Bring it.
No matter how good you are in rehearsal, it's pointless if you can't do it onstage.
You've never seen me onstage.
You were relieved that we got canceled.
No, you were.
Because you dreaded losing to someone as beautiful as me.
Either way, I'm turning you down.
No, I'm turning you down!
Cease this disgraceful feud.
Our undying love is an oasis in this arid desert!
Pina was the right choice after all.
Yeah.
Damn him! He didn't turn it down!
This university environment is full of fascinating spectacles.
Hey!
Your notes from last week. Thanks again.
Did you get the gist?
Yeah. But I'm gonna need your Microeconomics notes, too.
A place where carnivores and herbivores come into contact,
no longer children, but not yet fully developed adults.
In close range, the carnivore instinctually watches that sweet spot.
And the young herbivore fails to notice.
Here.
Yeah... Thanks.
A pitiful effort.
I'm envious.
Meat devoured after a long battle against one's own instincts...
I can only imagine how delicious that is.
Yes?
It's Haru, freshman from the School of Botany.
Come in.
Hello, Professor.
Oh, it's you.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
Getting enough sleep? Are you eating properly?
It was a shock, wasn't it?
It must have been upsetting to witness such a thing.
Oh, that? I'm completely fine.
But I am kind of struggling to decide what I should do.
You mentioned seeing someone at the scene?
Yes. But only for a split second. It might've been my imagination.
Did you tell the police?
I haven't.
I just think...
it's a possibility.
Do you suspect that someone pushed the professor off the roof?
Maybe.
Even though it could've been an accident or suicide?
When it happened, this came down with her.
A pigeon's feather?
Someone was there.
You think it was a pigeon?
This doesn't prove anything, though.
If that feather belonged to the culprit,
that means the professor's killer is still on the loose.
They might be hunting their next prey from the skies as we speak.
If they know you were a witness, maybe they'll come for you next.
You're right. I must be overthinking it.
Huh?
I let my imagination get the better of me.
Talking to you made me think I'm just being paranoid.
I've escaped being killed several times,
so that's probably why I was quick to assume murder.
It's a dwarf rabbit thing. Know what I mean?
Sure...
Like they said on the news, maybe it was just an accident.
So you don't think it was suicide?
I wouldn't know.
If that's the case, she must've had a pretty stable life.
Wouldn't instability be a more likely cause of suicide?
People commit suicide because they know they'll be alive tomorrow.
I wouldn't understand that.
I've lived my whole life prepared to die on any given day.
Then why are you attending university? If you could die any day...
Huh? That's not the same thing.
It's not that I want to die.
Even with the constant threat of death, I still wanna work toward my dreams.
What's with this bunny?
She's fatalistic, only sees things a certain way.
But she doesn't live recklessly. She hasn't given up on life.
But just in case, I'll let the police know.
I feel better now. Thank you for listening, Professor.
I'm glad to hear that.
Oh?
Smells like rain.
It'll start pouring soon.
Freshman from the School of Botany... Haru, was it?
Allow me to escort you to the police.
Going alone is daunting, isn't it?
I'll drive you there.
Let's not get caught in the rain.
Climb up, Boss.
Thanks!
Do you think he's here yet?
Chill out, bro.
I know it's been a while, but quit the tail-wagging. It's embarrassing.
Oh, right.
He's always off doing grown-up stuff now, so I bet he's changed a lot.
Kind of frustrating.
That's what I'm saying. Let's be cool today, okay?
We're seniors now.
You're right.
Oh, boy, there he is.
Yo, Legoshi!
Be cool.
- Cool... - Cool...
Let's go.
Long time no see!
Legoshi! How've you been? You big delinquent wolf!
Did you get even taller?
My olfactory system wasn't prepared for a reunion like this!
How's the solo life?
Well, I'm getting by.
I'm using your bed now!
All right, let's get in there and go buck wild today!
- Awooo! - Awooo!
I'm really gonna let loose today.
Let's get wild!
Follow our instincts!
What happens at B-Strike stays at B-Strike!
You know it!
Instincts? That worries me.
Don't worry about it. Let's go.
Thank you for visiting B-Strike.
KANGAROO ZONE IN THE BAG
Society looks down on those who exhibit their instincts or wild nature.
FELINE ZONE SCRATCH HEAVEN
But every species needs an outlet
to unleash the base instincts they suppress in daily life.
SQUIRREL ZONE RISING MACHINE
B-Strike exists to fulfill that purpose.
CANINE ZONE GIVE & TAKE
Here it is.
Nothing beats a good adrenaline rush.
My tail's gonna pop off.
I ain't about to lose.
Me either.
How's the lone-wolf life, Legoshi?
Well, it can be kind of quiet. That's why I'm so glad to see you guys.
Same. Especially since we'll be busy with exams soon.
Oh, right. College entrance exams?
Get it!
Got it!
Go! Take it back!
I can have this one?
- Heck yeah! - Hurry up!
- The ball's yours! - Get a move on!
A feeling only canines know.
The pleasure of fetching a ball and bringing it back.
The satisfaction!
Oh, my gosh!
How did you bring it back so fast?
What a little genius! You're such a good boy!
I got praised! What a rush!
My canine instincts are on cloud nine right now!
We're gonna be so sore tomorrow.
And I'm okay with that.
Question... Have you all decided what to do after graduation?
We gotta make a decision soon. We can't all be outlaws like you.
Hey, I'm thinking about a career and stuff too, you know.
Will you keep swimming, Durham?
Yeah, I guess. Got an endorsement, too.
Boss is taking over the family business.
That's the plan.
We're all branching off to pursue different paths.
It's inevitable, but still...
Somewhere deep down, I thought we'd stay in Room 701 forever.
It's a sense of comfort that I always took for granted.
Listen, guys, even after we become adults,
let's hang out like this sometimes.
What're you even talking about? Of course we will.
Us canines are all part of one big family.
Howl, and we'll come running anytime.
You should know that, Legoshi.
I'm excited to see your place.
Are you keeping it clean?
I mean, it's not like I have much stuff in the first place.
I wanted to invite everyone, but the walls are thin.
We get pretty loud when we're together.
We sure do.
But I won't make a peep if you tell me to be quiet.
Really? Last time you slept over, Grandpa got pissed.
Yeah, when we were nine years old.
Come on, let's go.
HAZARD LIST DOGS: ONION
We're supposed to be friends for life, now and forever.
So it never even crossed my mind
that Jack could have a secret.
Subtitle translation by: Logan Lampkins