ALGAMA BOTANICAL GARDEN
EMPLOYEES ONLY BACK ENTRANCE
UDON BEBEBE
I'm from Udon Bebebe. I'm here to pick up the bowls.
Huh? Ah, are you all right?
Am I all right? Did you see that fall?
I let a butterfly escape.
A butterfly?
I've been waiting for it to come out.
Uh...
So, um, would you like me to help you find it?
- Huh? - Well, tell me what it looks like.
It's blue. And it's got wings about this wide.
Ah. A Ulysses butterfly.
Uh... No, it's a morpho butterfly.
Oh, one of those. Hmm.
Um...
Hmm.
- Oh. Can I borrow this jar? - I guess.
Do you have any aluminum foil?
Uh, yeah. Stay here, just give me a second.
Morpho butterflies are attracted to blue reflections.
Oh, good to know!
Yeah, they think it's one of their own.
You know, they also really like sugarcane juice and over-ripened fruit.
Hey!
Look at that!
Oh, wow.
It's so beautiful.
It really is, isn't it?
All right, get your net. You ready?
Oh. Oh, yeah, right.
Ah!
Nice catch!
Ah.
You really saved me. You are a butterfly whisperer.
I wish! Just a hobby of mine.
Ever think about coming to work here?
I can get you an application. Huh?
Oh, no. I'm good.
Someone has to deliver the noodles.
You can think about it, right?
Yeah. I will.
Hmm.
Well, it would be a pretty nice place to work.
SIX TAILS IN A ROW
And I'm back!
You took long enough.
Let's get moving.
You wanna make up for your sick leave, I need you to work a little harder.
Those dishes are ready. Tempura for table two.
- Yeah. Got it. - Wait! Not that one.
Look at the order notes.
Oh, sorry.
Table two is canine. We can't serve them onions.
Oh, yeah, I see.
Be careful.
We're not gonna stay in business if we're getting carnivores sick.
Right. You're right.
Oh. Almost forgot.
You got a call from a friend.
Really? Which one?
Guys! Hearing anything good?
Go shut that guy up.
Um...
FESTIVAL OF THE METEOR SCRIPT
Your script for the new stage play. I read it.
Personally, I think plays
about friendships between carnivores and herbivores
aren't nearly as palatable as they once were.
But this one's different.
You are trying to overcome those old tropes and cliches, right?
Right.
Hmm.
Don't you worry. I'll handle things with the committee.
So that means...
So that means you can stage your play.
Yes!
Hang on, calm down now.
- We still have rules here. - Uh...
Oh, right. Sorry, sir.
This has real potential.
A touching friendship between fangs and horns.
"Our love is an oasis in the arid desert."
Nice line!
Yes!
We did it!
It's taking too long.
It's my fault if it doesn't work out.
Didn't you say you were confident?
Oh!
Wait for me!
Oh, boy.
Hmm...
Festival of the Meteor. Certainly exciting.
- We did it, Tao buddy! - Oh, man, it's all thanks to you!
- Oh, I'd give you a hug if I could! - Well, let's get this wall out of here!
It's in the way of us building set pieces.
- Not so fast. - Huh?
- Doesn't work that way. - Why not?
During the prep period, we are supposed to remain as two separate clubs.
We can't avoid it during performance, but until then we stay separated.
- Seriously? - We still have our rules.
Let's be grateful we got approval.
Thanks to Kibi and Tao for writing such a great script.
Well...
- You rock! - Come on now, that's enough.
Thank you, guys.
You know, from here on out, we are all gonna to have to step it up.
I think Juno should play the lead role.
The carnivore protagonist.
- What do you say? - What?
Okay!
So let's figure out who will play the herbivore hero.
For a story about friendship between horns and fangs,
it would be best to pick someone with horns.
Pina can do it.
Pina's horns would really stand out.
Even though his last performance got canceled,
I think we can all agree, he was really good in rehearsals.
So that's why, I would nominate him.
I agree.
But he quit the club, right?
He quit because we were forced to stay separate.
But now we have approval to work together. Right? Right?
I don't know. I'm not sure I can convince him.
We can try.
Let's see, how about this?
- Hey, Juno! - Me?
You are in the same year as Pina. Maybe he can be convinced by his costar.
Also, he'll listen to a girl.
He'll at least consider your invitation.
Uh, yeah, but...
Listen up.
The first step on the long journey towards getting this show off the ground
is get Pina back on board.
Uh... Uh...
Juno, the success of the Festival of the Meteor
now rests on your shoulders!
- Me? Well, uh... - Juno, we can count on you, right?
Uh... Yes.
Why would it have to be Pina of all people?
He quit the club!
He skipped rehearsals, he was disrespectful to classmates,
his ridiculously well-groomed fur, give me a break!
Coming to the herbivore floor?
The old rooftop should be empty.
Okay, there then!
I kind of hope he doesn't show up.
GARDENING CLUB
Oh, that's right.
This club was shut down.
I really appreciate the help.
I didn't think you would actually say yes.
We went through all that effort to plant these together...
Coming to water them is the least I could have done.
So what's all this?
Is gardening going to be one of your new hobbies or something?
That's a little surprising.
I wouldn't necessarily say I'm into gardening,
but I appreciate the effort that goes into it.
I suppose a club is nothing without its members, eh?
Suddenly hearing from you out of the blue was a surprise.
Let me guess. You're wanting me to come back to the drama club.
Well-- I mean...
Well, you are short on herbivore actors, right?
Or maybe you just wanted to ask me out.
What?
No, don't be silly. You are right about the club.
For the festival,
we have permission to let carnivores and herbivores perform together.
Here's the thing.
There's a really great role for you in this script.
The role's a double lead, and I would be your costar.
Come on, Juno. This is on you. You've got to convince him!
FESTIVAL OF THE METEOR SCRIPT
This play needs Pina to pull off the lead.
And now everyone thinks this is all up to me,
that I can pull this thing off.
But I get it, you are probably too busy, right?
- Huh? - You know, it's okay.
It's not like it's an end-of-the-world thing or something.
I bet you've got a lot going on.
I'll just let everyone know you are into gardening now.
Come on. I have plenty of free time.
- Oh. - I get it.
My guess is the club seniors asked you to come here and convince me.
But I bet you yourself don't want me back.
Because if I'm there,
the spotlight on you won't shine as bright.
Unbelievable.
Something I've noticed about you.
You are the type who isn't afraid to play dirty.
You'll do anything to get exactly what you want.
Huh, you've got some nerve!
It doesn't matter to me if you come back or not.
- I don't need you to do me... - Oh.
...some kind of favor!
I've got more than enough skills and looks to outshine you any day.
Wow.
So you are dropping your harmless carnivore act for me.
I insist you drop yours first.
You play it safe because you are afraid
if you give it your all and you fail, then what?
If I give it my all, it's you that's gonna be afraid.
You wish.
In rehearsals, you could be fantastic,
but if you can't deliver on stage, so what?
Like you've ever seen me on stage.
I bet you were relieved when the last show got canceled.
Were you the one behind that?
Awful lot of effort just to avoid being near me.
Thank you, but I'll have to decline.
Well, that's fine by me, because I decline!
We need to stop this insufferable fighting!
Our inexhaustible well of love is our oasis in this arid desert!
- We were so right to get Pina for this! - Yeah.
Unbelievable! I wish he really had declined!
When you are on a university campus,
you get to witness such interesting things.
Hey, what's up?
Here are your notes from last week. You are awesome.
- Does it all make sense? - Sure.
You wouldn't happen to have microeconomics for me?
- Well... - They are no longer children,
and not quite adults.
But when carnivores interact with herbivores,
their true nature reveals itself.
The carnivore's gaze finds its way to the most appetizing parts.
While the herbivore remains wholly unaware.
Here.
Oh, uh, yeah. Thanks a lot.
- This eternal dynamic... - Later then.
...it makes me jealous.
Eating meat after struggling so long to suppress your instincts...
It must taste twice as sweet.
Yes?
It's Haru, the freshman studying botany.
Mmm.
Come in.
Hope I'm not a bother.
Ah, hello again.
Have a seat.
Thank you very much.
Trouble sleeping? Been eating all right?
Uh...
It must have been quite a shock.
A young one like you witnessing something like that.
Oh...
Yeah, but I'm fine.
It's just that I don't know what I should do.
You mentioned you saw someone, right?
Yeah.
It could be my imagination, it was so fast.
- Did you tell the police? - No, I didn't.
Still though...
I do wonder, if...
Huh.
So if I'm not mistaken,
you have a theory that someone might have pushed the professor?
Maybe.
What about suicide? An accident?
Well, I found this feather, by the body.
Hmm. A pigeon, perhaps?
Someone was there.
So this pigeon was involved?
I know it's not concrete evidence.
So if we assume this was a crime...
Um...
...then that means whoever did this is still out there on the loose.
They might be out there plotting and scheming
to take down the next target.
If they think you saw what they did,
their sights could be set on you.
Oh... Hmm...
Oh, I get it now. I'm just being dramatic.
Huh?
T-Thank you, I get what you're saying.
My imagination is getting the better of me and I'm overthinking it.
- Uh... - I've almost been killed
a few times before, so...
...of course my brain is jumping straight to murder.
It must be a dwarf rabbit thing. Know what I mean?
Uh, yeah.
If the police are saying it was an accident,
who am I to question them?
Hmm. Do you think it could have been suicide?
I guess I wouldn't know.
However, if it was suicide, she must have known she had other options.
Huh, don't people commit suicide when they think they're out of options?
If you commit suicide, it must mean you know you'll be alive tomorrow.
- Hmm. - That's why I don't understand it.
I've lived every day thinking it might be the last day that I'm alive.
If that's true, why bother with trying to get a degree?
If you think you're going to die anyway.
Come on. It's not as bleak as you are making it sound.
It's like, even if I think I might die,
there are still some things I hope I might achieve.
I still have goals and dreams.
This little one intrigues me.
Even through her foreboding and her mortal dread,
she's not willing throw away her chance at a good life.
I guess I should talk to the police just in case.
I'm so glad you invited me here.
Thank you very much.
Yeah, very well then. .
Oh?
It smells like rain.
Looks like rain will be here soon.
Haru, the Botany Department freshman.
If you're going to the police, I should take you.
What?
You shouldn't do something like this by yourself.
Don't worry, I can drive us.
And like you said, the rain's on its way.
Come on, Boss, hop on.
Thanks!
Wonder if he's already here.
Just keep your cool.
I'm excited to see our friend too, but let's not make fools of ourselves.
Yeah, you are right.
But being so mature all day long is not the easiest thing in the world.
It's getting kind of exhausting.
I hear ya on that one.
Still, let's try to keep it cool today. We are not freshmen.
Yeah, that's true.
Oh, there he is!
Hey! Look who's here!
Stay cool, guys.
- Cool. - Yeah, got it.
All right.
I tried to keep my cool, but come on, can you guys blame me?
- What's it like living by yourself? - Well, there's ups and downs.
I've been sleeping in your bed, Legoshi!
So, what do you say? Time to get wild, right?
- That's it! - Yeah!
Time to let loose!
- Off the hizzy! - Let's go wild!
All the wild, none of the shame.
You are talking my language.
I don't know about giving in to my instincts, though...
- Don't worry, it's a safe space. - Right...
I want to welcome our B-Strike visitors today.
Go have some fun!
KANGAROO CORNER
Letting your wild instincts creep into your daily life is pretty...
taboo.
FELINE CORNER
That's why it's important that every species
has a place to let all their urges out.
SQUIRREL CORNER
Which is why B-Strike is so popular.
CANINE CORNER
This is it.
Oh, the anticipation is real.
- My tail's going to wag right off. - I will not lose!
Me neither!
Hey, Legoshi, tired of living alone yet?
Sometimes it gets a bit too quiet.
But it makes times like this fun!
Yeah, pretty soon we're gonna be too busy with all our exams.
Oh, I forgot, entrance exams.
Oh!
Woah!
Oh, that's mine!
I got it!
- Come on, toss it back! - Is it okay if I do it?
- Do it! - Let's go!
- Yeah, it's your ball! - Let loose!
Bringing a ball back to where it came from...
Only canines understand. What a rush!
CONGRATULATIONS
Amazing! Your return is today's fastest record!
Congratulations on being number one! You are so special!
I'm a good boy!
Yes! Yeah!
Now, this is the life of a canine!
Ah...
We're definitely gonna be sore tomorrow.
Is it weird that I don't care?
So, guys...
have you all picked a career?
Seems like we have to make our minds up soon.
We can't all be outlaws like you.
You know, I'm thinking about it too.
Durham, you sticking with swimming?
Mmm, guess so. I got recommended.
Boss is taking over the family business.
Yeah, that's right.
Eventually, I guess, we all have to find our own paths.
It's not like we didn't know it would happen.
I just thought that, somehow,
we'd always be together
back in room 701.
Hey, guys, do you think after we're all adults,
we'll still hang out like this sometimes?
Uh...
What are you talking about?
- Of course we will. - Yeah.
All of us are canines for life, right?
All you need to do is howl and we'll all be there!
That goes without saying!
Looking forward to seeing your place, Lego-face.
You do keep it clean, don't you?
Hmm? There's not much there to tidy up.
I'd invite everyone, but the walls are so thin.
We'd make too much noise for the neighbors.
Yeah, we are loud.
Well, I mean, I know how to behave myself.
Y'know, I got those good boy manners.
Eh... You had my grandpa yelling at you last time you were over.
Come on, I was only nine years old!
All right, meet you there.
Hmm?
Oh... Hmm...
Hmm.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LIST CANINES: ONIONS
It's strange.
We've always been together.
And I never thought there'd be an end in sight.
Who would have guessed that Jack had a secret?