THE RED IN OUR LIVES
Haru...
This is a dream, right?
Please be a dream.
Haru...
Ouch.
This is real.
You idiot! Why?
Why...
Haru.
Oh, Haru.
That's how it's supposed to be.
Since infancy, you've been holding it in.
Living quietly in the shadows.
I thought I'd locked you away for good.
Your beloved Melon opened the lock and set me free.
Oh, no, that flame burning in his eyes.
That terrifying gaze...
You can't ignore your true self.
Are you heartbroken? Or bitter, perhaps?
Neither, right? Your instincts are celebrating.
No, they're not!
It's over.
It's all over...
I'll never see her again.
Whoops, sorry. I was planning on washing that later.
I poured myself some of that tomato juice,
but I spilled it...
Oh, Haru...
Tomato juice?
I was so shocked that even my nose stopped working.
What? What's wrong?
Are you okay, Legoshi? Did you have a bad dream?
It wasn't a dream.
It was real.
A very terrifying reality.
You're warm.
I bought some breakfast.
Okay, I got yogurt and bread.
Would you prefer strawberry or aloe yogurt?
I kinda want the strawberry.
Oh, thank goodness.
Is that okay? Then you can have the aloe. Here.
Here in the real world, our miracle still lives on.
- Let's eat! - If I'm having dreams of eating Haru,
I'm sure she's had dreams of being devoured by me.
Even so, she still buys yogurt for me
so we can eat together without a care in the world.
You're shouldering such a major risk to be with me.
You're the reason our miracle lives on.
Haru!
Let's get married, no matter what!
We'll have kids and live together as a family.
No matter how anxious we feel waking up from our nightmares,
promise me that we'll sit at the table and have yogurt together.
Let's build a family and find happiness together! I mean it!
Um, okay.
In that case, I have a request too.
Let's go to the Festival of the Meteor together this year.
Festival of the Meteor?
Since we couldn't last year.
And let's light a candle together.
Promise.
I'll marry Haru no matter what.
And to do that, I have to keep my promise to Mr. Yahya.
I'm going to capture Melon.
KING OF BEASTS
That damn Melon didn't even remember Hino's name.
To him, we Shishi-Gumi are merely pawns at his disposal.
HINO'S GRAVE
Hino,
I wish you could've died in a way befitting a lion's mane.
Hey, what are you doing?
I'm so pathetic.
Obeying Melon after our friend was killed? What kind of a king of beasts am I?!
Cut that out!
Don't stop me!
- Calm down. - I don't deserve this mane!
We all feel the same way!
Remember what he told us?
"Being born a male lion,
one day you'll be a true king of beasts, worthy of a handsome mane!"
Yeah. That day's gonna come. So until then, you gotta take care of it!
But Hino's...
At this rate, my mane will never be more than a hot, stuffy head ornament.
That Melon is despicable.
He's not a Shishi-Gumi!
Should we get a new boss?
Can we get rid of him?
Even if we could, how do we handle next month's turf war without a boss?
Meat Appreciation Day, huh?
I wish Louis would come back.
That'd be nice.
Louis treated us like the kings of beasts we are.
That's what made him such a special leader to us.
Would he come back if we asked?
Maybe if we beg--
You can't do that!
Oh, dear.
Hey... You're that wolf from before!
You're still alive?
What are you doing here? Wanna get killed again?
Stop, please! It's not what you think.
I just had a question.
Would you tell me where Melon is?
What are you scheming?
I want to capture him!
Your lives would be easier without Melon too, right?
So let's work togeth--
Taking orders from a wolf? What a joke!
I'm not barking orders here!
We have the same goal, don't we?
Though I'm not okay with Louis being your boss.
Watch it. Talking about Louis like he's a friend of yours?
You better shu--
We went to high school together.
I don't care what you are to Louis.
Sure, Melon's a pain in our asses, but we don't need help from a dog.
We'll fix our problems without you.
But since you eavesdropped on us, we're killing you for sure this time!
If you kill me, Louis will be devastated.
Well, aren't you full of yourself?
We can't afford to lose any more of our pride as lions.
This time, you're gonna die for us.
Zoolympic.
A sporting event where creatures of all species
can exhibit their astounding competitive abilities.
By peacefully celebrating our differences,
this event will empower us to build a better world for all.
It is an extension of my "Live Together" policy
and a manifestation of coexistence and mutual prosperity.
I'd like to nominate our town as a host for this Zoolympic event.
But wouldn't that burden the city with hefty costs?
Other cities seem to be pulling out.
That makes this an opportune chance for us, don't you think?
We have Mr. Ogma, chairman of the bid committee.
Such expenses shouldn't be a concern.
Something smells fishy.
Does Father have a plan in mind?
And to seal the deal, I present to you our ace in the hole.
What is this?
Meat substitute.
I've heard of this before.
Artificial meat manufactured with cultivated muscle cells.
Basically, sustainable and ethical meat to be enjoyed without taking any lives.
It looks exactly like real meat.
Its flavor and nutrition will satisfy any hunger.
I thought it was still in development.
It'll be ready in time, correct?
Go on.
It's common knowledge that athletes are eating meat in secret.
Deplorable, I know.
Right...
So, why don't we provide the athletes with this meat substitute?
I'm sure the carnivorous athletes would appreciate that.
In return, this competition will generate a plethora of new world records.
For Horns Pharmaceuticals and Ogura Foods,
an event like this is excellent publicity.
Azuki's father's company and Horns Pharmaceuticals.
Definitely suspicious.
And that's where you come in.
We've decided to make you the ambassador for this bid.
The younger generation trusts you as an influential future Beastar.
Father.
You get it, don't you?
I...
Why, such splendid antlers.
KITTY WE HAVE THE WOLF
Like father, like son.
I'm excited to see what the future holds.
All righty, time to begin our first read-through.
Good luck, everyone.
Pina, I know we've had our differences,
but I'll put them aside for this play.
"One thousand years ago,
herbivores and carnivores lived in coexistence as equals."
"Laila and the others left to gather fruit,
but haven't returned in seven sunrises."
"They're taking longer than usual."
"I'm sure they're fine. Laila's with them."
"Laila enters, stage left."
"Everyone, I've returned."
"A clowder of jaguars swarmed us, but with these fangs and these claws--"
"Everyone, I've returned!"
"A clowder of jaguars swarmed us, but--"
Wait, cut. What are you doing? Those aren't your lines, man.
I know, but I think I'd play this part much differently.
Say what?
A leader of the pack never doubts their own self-control.
Laila should tone it down to make the assault more impactful later.
Okay, I see.
- But... - Listen.
We invited you back specifically to play the role of Garan.
Yeah, and also,
look at the herbivores from this story's time period.
We thought you'd be good for the part because the pictures depict horned sheep.
Your image would make it clear what era--
I get what you're saying.
But wouldn't it be funny if I played a carnivore character?
Well...
You know what?
Switch all carnivore and herbivore parts! That's a show I'd want to see.
I'm not sure I agree...
Are you insane? You egotistical, narcissistic sheep!
Wouldn't that confuse the audience?
Maybe, but I think we could find ways to make it clear to them.
Like by changing up the costumes.
That's an idea. The herbivores can be greenish.
And maybe orange for the carnivores?
Is the stage not a place where one can magically become something they're not?
I guess so, but--
Wait a darn minute!
For the record, my heart's set on playing Laila!
I've never even done a herbivore character before.
That's perfect, then. A new challenge for you.
I wanted to challenge myself with Laila!
Plus, Pina, you don't even know what it's like being a carnivore.
Juno, are you saying you've assaulted a herbivore before?
What?
Do you have experience breaking arms or devouring?
No, I don't...
So you'd have to use your imagination, just like I would.
That has nothing to do with...
I get it, Juno. You only want to take on a role if it puts you in a positive light.
Just the right amount of drama. Beautiful on stage.
You want to steal the show with a brilliant lead role.
That's not true!
I just wanted to perform the part I'm best suited for in this play...
I think you should play a herbivore's part, Juno.
You want to be a Beastar, right?
This could broaden your horizons.
I don't think--
Acting tough is the only way weak herbivores can survive.
Put yourself in their shoes.
- He's onto something. - Yeah.
Playing a part that feels natural isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Actually, I'm starting to agree with Pina.
I had the same thought.
Going with Pina's idea might emphasize the theme even more.
It might match the message of Adler, too.
For Adler,
we intentionally had an herbivore play the part of a hunter, right?
Honestly, that adds meaning to our mission of having all species perform together.
But, but, come on!
You're afraid, aren't you, Juno?
You don't think you can do it.
Excuse me? What about you? You think playing a carnivore is easy?
I never said it would be easy,
but I think I can pull it off.
Have it your way. I'll do it.
I'll play Garan.
And I'll beat you at your own game!
Yay! That's the spirit.
Oh, no. What am I saying?!
KITTY
I'm here.
You better not have killed.
Good to see you.
What are you guys plotting?
Blackmailing me like that...
We knew it was the only way you'd agree to come.
Yeah, you don't even answer our calls.
Shut up and release the wolf.
If you did anything to her, I swear...
You're the wolf they kidnapped?
Hi.
What are you playing at?
Oh, did you think it was Juno they kidnapped?
What happened?
I wanted to ask you something.
About Melon's whereabouts.
I told you I'm not dealing with Melon anymore.
I know that.
But if I capture Melon, they'll clear the crime of devouring from my record.
That's the only way I'll be allowed to marry Haru.
And you thought these guys would spill the beans?
You're lucky to be alive.
Well, they nearly killed me.
But they agreed to tell me if I got your permission--
This was all his idea. He said you'd come to save him.
What?
Sorry for making you come here after you cut ties with the Shishi-Gumi.
But will you help me?
Jeez.
Even if you capture that carnivore-herbivore mix,
I can't guarantee you'll be happy with Haru.
I know. I'm prepared for the worst.
I'm up to speed now.
Go ahead. Tell him where Melon is.
We'll tell him, on one condition.
Condition?
Louis.
We want you back in the Shishi-Gumi as our boss.
Absolutely not!
Quiet!
Be our boss again, and we'll obey.
That's not what we agreed!
We'll help this wolf...
- You said that if Louis-- - ...only if you give us the order...
Shut up!
That's our condition.
I get it now. That's the real reason you called me here?
Please. Come back to us.
This is a sight I've never seen before.
A deer with utter dominance over a pride of lions.
No.
Why?
I'm the reason Ibuki's dead.
All because I said I'd quit being your boss.
On that day,
he died to maintain the pride of the Shishi-Gumi.
If I go back to you, that means he died for nothing.
So I'm not doing it.
I'll never be your boss again.
Louis...
Sorry I couldn't help you.
Hey, you.
Outside of the underworld, I hear that Melon goes by "Professor."
Professor?
Subtitle translation by: Logan Lampkins