GOTTA BUY A STEP STOOL
And here, we have some pepper spray.
This stuff makes you cry when it's sprayed in your face...
This safety alarm can reach super far distances.
They researched wolves' howls to develop this.
And the main attraction, the stun gun.
This little device makes it easy to repel enemies bigger than you.
Okay... I know you're doing this because you're worried about me,
but isn't this a little much?
I don't think Melon has given up on you yet.
I wish I could be there for you all the time, but...
I can protect myself on my own.
You don't get it.
He's no ordinary college teacher.
He hates his parents for having a mixed son,
and he wants to take revenge on interspecies couples.
He's a serial devourer, leader of the Shishi-Gumi--
I know, he's a psycho who shot you in the stomach and ear.
Well, this isn't about me. It's about protecting you.
You never told me about what happened on campus,
and also...
Also what?
Well... No, never mind.
What?
Promise you won't get mad?
No can do.
You wouldn't happen to...
Do you find Melon attractive?
What?
I mean, you made that promise knowing how crazy he was.
And one time, his scent was on you.
So it kinda seems like...
You know what? You're really pissing me off!
You're the only one I like, Legoshi.
Wait, don't get all happy when I'm pissed at you.
Upsy-daisy.
Hey, Degoshi. You're a murder suspect, ya know.
- What? - Murder?
Soon enough, you'll be on the wanted list and have your name released to the media.
You know, because of the tattoo studio incident.
Tattoo studio?
That wasn't me!
They were dead when I got there!
What's this about?
The police want to catch the criminal as soon as possible to placate the public.
The moment your name gets out, the media will pounce.
Everything from your upbringing to your student life and more
will be exposed online, true or false.
Mr. Yahya should vouch for me...
You really believe he'll be on your side?
Well, when you say it like that...
You've got a record of devouring.
Causing problems while still on probation isn't a good look...
How do you know all that?
I'm the chief of intelligence of the 500 Cornered Rats.
It's your decision whether to believe me or not.
Pay me a visit if you find yourself in trouble.
If you try to hide, they'll still find you.
You're not as sly as you think!
RATS
Are you okay? Sounds like you're getting arrested.
That would be a pain.
I haven't even captured Melon yet.
Was that story even true?
But you were really at the scene of a crime?
Honestly, why would you even go to a tattoo studio?
You're not a tattoo guy.
Melon goes there all the time!
I wanted to find more clues.
I thought I could get some info on his whereabouts, or anything at all.
It sounds like...
Oh, no, don't worry. I'm not doing anything sketchy.
Sounds like you might find clues at my university.
Melon is Professor Lumrong, right? You might find something there.
Good point. Let's go now!
No, stop! Wait a second.
I'll snoop around myself.
You'd probably draw attention to yourself.
Are you listening?
What?
Right now,
you're the perfect height for me to kiss you.
I just realized how easy it'd be to kiss you from this height.
Right now?
Well, sure, I guess...
Let's save it for later.
Save it for later?
If I successfully capture Melon,
I can have a Beastar erase my record of devouring.
Then, I'll officially be allowed to marry you.
So I kinda wanted to save it until then...
You wanna save me for later, huh?
My, what a classy wolf you are!
- Are you offended? - Not at all!
Wait up.
Haru!
UDON BEBEBE
Reportedly,
the victim ordered delivery from you.
That doesn't prove anything...
He does all the deliveries?
Yes, Legoshi does all the deliveries for me.
Were you never curious about the scars on his face and arms?
Well, he's a young wolf. Having a scrape or two...
Isn't so strange, you think?
That's not what I meant...
Legoshi? No, he's actually a sweet guy.
Were you aware of his devouring record?
Well, I didn't know about that.
But I know he's always really careful.
He won't even touch an herbivore.
And why is that?
Because he doesn't want to hurt anyone.
So you're saying he could potentially inflict harm?
Well, I haven't seen him do anything like that lately.
So, he exhibited such behavior before, but stopped recently?
Perhaps he started devouring to satisfy his hunger?
Looks like Legoshi's in trouble again.
LEGOSHI WANTED AS MURDER SUSPECT
Melon's redirecting police attention so he can continue his crime streak.
What now, Louis?
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Okay, cut.
How was that?
We're about to go viral again.
I hope we hit 300K.
- Pardon me. - Oh, for sure.
Louis?
I'd like to chat.
Are you interested in joining our cause?
No, it's not that.
You're aware of the serial devourings targeting interspecies couples, right?
The culprit is highly dangerous and still on the loose.
I was hoping you could send a message encouraging self-defense on your channel.
Telling the victims to be careful? That's not what our channel's about.
Perhaps you're right,
but I don't want any more creatures getting hurt.
Your channel is popular, right?
Your videos always get tons of views. Could you do this favor for me?
What do you think?
Then, can we use your name since you're a celebrity?
My name, huh?
Pardon me.
Hello?
Louis, where are you now?
On campus.
No press or police there, right?
This is about your friend, the wanted suspect.
I pulled some strings to keep the police away from you.
What do you mean?
Seeing as though the wolf is your friend,
a scandal would break out if word spread that you allowed him to devour your leg.
For the time being, you'll need to skip any event involving the press.
Stay out of sight and keep a low profile. Understand?
So, what'll it be?
Use my name.
Awesome!
We're making good progress.
Everyone's doing great.
Even Juno and Pina are doing so much better now.
Yeah, they make a surprisingly good team.
They were our biggest challenge for sure.
DEVOURING CLUB GO TO HELL
What is all this?
I'm sure it's because of the Legoshi scandal.
He's not even a club member anymore.
Why are we getting harassed by association?
Damn those cowardly little bastards!
Well, I mean...
We had the incident with Tem getting devoured, right?
And Louis got his leg eaten so they could catch Riz.
Even you, Kibi...
So that means Legoshi's a criminal?
Not necessarily...
Right now, we've got a job to do.
When carnivores and herbivores work together, amazing stuff can happen.
And we gotta prove that to whoever wrote this junk.
- You're right. - Definitely.
But damn... What kinda trouble has Legoshi gotten into this time?
Professor Lumrong?
Yes, I didn't get to finish his class.
Do you know where he works now?
We'll probably never know.
They found out all his past records were false.
His name, education, and age.
So, his contact info...
All lies.
Good grief.
They should really do more thorough background checks.
We're supposed to keep the school safe, yet they hire a lunatic? Gimme a break.
Thanks anyway.
I wonder if the registrar's office would know anything.
Oh? You're Gohin's little helper.
Ah, you're his bamboo grass lady.
Now look at you. You're famous!
You're a wanted criminal.
I am?! I'm on the wanted list?
You must live under a rock.
Sorry, I...
I gotta go.
Going to Mr. Gohin's place might cause trouble for him.
RATS
Guess I'll try this place.
RATS
Look who it is.
You were right.
Apparently, I'm on the wanted list.
Was this a trap set by Melon?
A trap?
I went to the tattoo studio looking for Melon,
but the staff was dead, and the police showed up right away...
Right.
You're starvin', eh?
You can eat this meat.
- I don't eat meat. - Don't be picky.
It's not that I'm picky...
Then chow down, Degoshi. Ya never know when your next meal will be.
It's not Degoshi, it's Legoshi.
Fugitives gotta use fake names.
That's so obvious.
If you won't eat this, I will.
No fair! Get back here!
Let me go!
Don't fight over it.
The Black Market sells tons of meat.
Degoshi, we can't afford that pricey meat.
Lemme tell ya somethin'.
The meat displayed at those shops is meant to bring in the big bucks.
Carnivores from mainstream society will pay an arm and a leg for it.
So the prices skyrocket.
Most carnivores living in the Black Market aren't very rich.
That's why we, the 500 Cornered Rats, steal money from the most devious traders
and split it among everyone else.
That must be why Corne partnered with Mr. Yahya.
Partnered? Nope.
The police treat Corne like a dog.
That's offensive to dogs, you know...
Yahya is the devil.
I got no mercy for anyone workin' with him.
Outside these walls, they make their own rules.
And carnivores got no freedom. Ain't that right?
Oh, really...
That's why carnivores come buy meat at the Black Market.
They look so happy when they're here.
Well, that's true.
Degoshi.
They're trying to frame you now, aren't they?
They're sneaky creatures, ya know.
The only good thing about herbivores is how good they taste.
- Agreed! - Agreed!
Okay, time for bed!
- Aye-aye! - Aye-aye!
This is a parallel world totally separate from the one I lived in for 18 years.
CELEBRATING YOUR AWARD CONGRATS ON THE GRAND PRIZE
OGMA
The chairman?!
You've confirmed the molecular geometry of nepetalactol present in silver vine
and successfully synthesized it?
Excellent work.
Thank you.
This is revolutionary for feline attractants.
Now, I have a new job for your brilliant mind.
Could you devise a formula to produce a stable supply of this?
Is this a nutritional supplement?
It's used to cultivate meat substitute.
Okay, I see.
I want you to develop this in collaboration with Ogura Foods.
Ogura Foods?
Oh, for Louis's political marriage--
I mean...
Collaborative research isn't my cup of tea.
I'll cover your research expenses, no matter the amount.
I'll also provide a private lab, of course.
Here's your executive key. You're free to use the shower anytime.
Still not compelling enough?
Fine, I'll throw in a smoking room.
It's a deal.
I need results by the end of December.
Yes, sir.
So...
May I ask how far the development of meat substitute has progressed?
You don't need to know.
I understand.
It's our trump card for winning the Zoolympic bid.
Make sure this is completed on time.
I'll do my best to meet your expectations.
A word about the "political marriage."
For your information,
it's an efficient way to expand while eliminating uncertain variables.
It's not my area of expertise, but if you're referring to reproduction,
I hear the secretion of testosterone in the male is an important factor.
Thank you.
...wanted for killing a staff member and customer
at The Blue Dragon, a tattoo studio in Marine Zone One.
Police searched the home of Legoshi the gray wolf,
and discovered a large quantity of Kines, a now-illegal substance.
Why was that in my room?
Weren't empty cans of Kines also found at the scenes of the interspecies murders?
Yes, which means he is likely connected to those unsolved serial devourings.
They may all have been committed by the same perpetrator.
What's the point of all this?
They make carnivores drink Kines, urging them to kill the herbivore victims.
But to then kill the carnivores, too?
Rarely do we see such heinous criminals.
Unless the culprit is promptly captured...
Similar cases may occur at the paws of that gray wolf, Legoshi.
Thank you.
Next up is the weather report.
This is terrible.
Congrats, Degoshi.
They're making you a legendary criminal.
Don't even joke about that! Jeez...
I guess your only option is to hide here until the dust settles.
I wonder if Haru's okay.
Haru!
Things are getting crazy! Is this true?
I mean, it's not exactly...
Freaky. Are you really okay, Haru?
This is even scarier than the thing with Ako's boyfriend.
No, he's being falsely accused.
Wait, don't tell me you still trust your boyfriend after this?
Ah, true love.
What's wrong?
I just feel like somebody's watching me.
Oh, no. I bet it's your boyfriend!
Oh, please!
You're the one who went off saying you could protect yourself.
I can tell. I've been a rabbit for 19 years.
No matter how tough I act, claiming that I can protect myself,
having someone follow you is still scary.
Because I know I don't stand a chance.
Subtitle translation by: Logan Lampkins