CALL IT LIKE IT IS
What should I do?
I never thought he'd agree to meet me this easily.
But I must ask why he's in such a shady organization.
This isn't right.
I have to take him back.
-Hey. -Yes?
Did Legoshi come back to school safely on the day of the festival?
Yes.
He was hurt pretty badly though.
Was there a white rabbit with him?
A short girl, about waist-high.
She was unharmed.
I see.
I'm not surprised.
But I'm amazed that you managed to find me.
I figured it out from what you said the day before the festival.
I might die tonight.
Rouis, what do you…
What can a man who can't even protect a loved one possibly do on stage?
Rouis, you're getting wet.
I'm powerless
against authority, instincts and strength.
And I'm the school hero?
How ironic.
It's nothing but idolatry.
I'm sick of the lies.
Sorry. I'll be back soon.
Rouis.
I was convinced when I heard Legoshi had taken on the Shishi-Gumi.
So I looked for the Black Market even though I didn't want to come.
-Thanks. -I don't want any thanks.
Why, Rouis?
What if you can't go back to school?
No matter how much civilization develops,
it is instincts and strength that win in the end.
My role is to hide the truth behind a veil
and become a symbol of morals and justice.
But I'm stepping down now.
Smeared in lies and weakness,
Rouis the red deer doesn't have a place in school anymore.
That's…
You've turned into a fine woman.
Did you get your heart broken?
No, I didn't!
I mean, not completely!
Well, I'm glad it was a good experience for you.
Did you hear me? You got me wrong.
Hey!
Rouis.
You too look more graceful than you did before.
You haven't fallen low yet.
You must still have faith.
Come on.
An animal steeped in evil doesn't smile like that.
You're complaining a lot today.
I simply decided to accept this society.
I want to become strong in the truest sense of the word.
Shishi-Gumi made me realize
that they're also fighting every day
against their own instincts.
Ibuki.
Was it right letting that kid go?
He has strong determination.
He'll be back soon.
Determination?
We'll be done with him when Shishi-Gumi's back on its feet.
How should we cook him then?
Don't call him a kid.
He's our boss.
If you ever try to have a bite of him,
you'll be our dinner the next day.
My bad.
Gosh, you've gotten rusty.
Quite so.
And you've gotten much better.
Hey. I'm the club's ace now.
Rouis…
is our time here also one of those lies you talk about?
No matter how much you hate lip services,
I believe carnivores and herbivores can truly understand each other.
Yet…
You're a fool, just pretending to have accepted it.
I mean, you…
you gave up on deciding for yourself.
It's not society that decides how you live.
It's you.
I'm going to keep deciding for myself.
You're such a fool!
You're going to regret it!
When I become a respectable figure, you'll think this isn't right.
You may cry like a kid, but you're already respectable.
Man, where did Legoshi go?
He's like some delinquent girl who just got a boyfriend.
Wanna try calling him?
Yeah.
It's no use.
I don't think Legoshi's coming back again.
He's no longer in the same world as us.
That's why I didn't stop him.
I couldn't even get to say goodbye.
Legoshi?
I'm back.
Sorry, a lot happened, so I was away for a night.
What's that?
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Well… but…
I'll go take a shower.
Hey, was that Legoshi?
Not sure. Probably not?
But he smelled like Legoshi.
Sorry. I'm listening, Legoshi.
Just that I'm a bit astounded by your transformation.
Well, a lot has happened…
And I cut my hair too short.
It's cold and I feel a bit restless.
Sure, I can imagine. I couldn't tell it was you.
I thought you might be a sick fox.
So, you have to go take care of your sick grandpa at night?
That's right. I'll try to come to practice,
but I'll have to ask the rest of you to do the cleaning for a while.
I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
No, that's totally fine.
We understand, right guys?
-Yeah. -Sure.
You don't have to apologize, Legoshi.
Thanks, everyone.
Nice haircut.
Gohin made me realize
that I have to show up at the club every day
and act as a deterrent.
As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone die.
So… I can't help out with cleaning,
but I'll continue to work hard.
Thanks a lot.
White Legoshi, yes or no?
It's a maybe.
I'd say yes once I get used to it.
A definite yes!
He looks so fresh and stylish!
It's now 3:00 a.m.
How are you night owls doing?
You're listening to Bellano the bat.
Guess I'll go check up on him.
Hey, Legoshi!
Are you keeping your posture?
It has only been three days.
The worst is yet to come.
Hey! Are you listening?
I can hear you!
This training is insane.
I can't stop salivating.
It's hard on my nose, too.
I'm about to puke.
Listen, Legoshi.
You must conquer your lust for meat.
You must be able to strengthen your body without meat.
You made the choice.
Your true nature is nothing but a dark, ferocious carnivore.
Rage, hatred, fear,
stress will make you stronger.
Build up more stress and fire yourself up!
Face it thoroughly…
burden my soul.
It will lead me to a new stage.
You look pale.
School's going to be a pain after this.
But you chose to do this yourself, Legoshi.
School during the day,
training until sunrise,
and travel by running, not by train.
Wanna quit?
No way.
A carnivore is supposed to eat herbivore meat.
Meat is vital to build a strong body suitable for combat.
But I want to be strong to protect herbivores.
It wouldn't make sense if I ate herbivore meat.
Carnivore athletes and soldiers all do it in secret.
Well… I really can't do that.
I can understand, but I'll never do it.
Well, I knew you'd say that.
"I don't want to eat meat." "I want to protect herbivores."
Such simple idealism won't get you any stronger, Legoshi.
I'd do anything other than eating meat.
I'll be back again tomorrow.
Legoshi.
You look mighty ugly lately. Is anything wrong?
Why do you sound so posh, Pina?
I'm surprised.
The president told me to improve my manner.
But really, are you okay?
Cutting fur, losing weight…
Could it be that you're suffering from a mental illness?
There's no need to worry.
I'm supposed to show you around the club's storehouse today.
I was hoping you'd be interested in backstage work.
Well, I'm not.
No?
Sorry.
Anyway, this box has all the costumes we've used.
And that box has all the materials…
Where is this strong female scent coming from?
May I go back now?
Your cheek's slightly red. What happened?
This?
It's so cliche,
but I got slapped earlier.
When I was kissing my girlfriend,
I accidentally said another girl's name.
Gosh, how stupid of me!
I see. You had a lot going on.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
How about a crush?
-This conversation is over. -Why? Where are you going?
For gosh sakes…
I was trying to forget her, so that I could focus on my training.
Hal… Hal!
Hal! Hal!
Wait up, please.
It's written all over your face.
You've got your eyes on someone, don't you?
That's like a dog.
He can never understand me.
He's the type who easily gives in to his desires.
Won't you teach me about pure love?
Why do we need to stick to one lover?
Because it's being unfaithful?
Doesn't everyone have their own definition of being faithful?
For me, it means to make sure that I enjoy myself.
Morals don't help us achieve anything.
That's why…
if I ever get eaten up by you, Legoshi,
I won't blame you, you know.
For example…
if I'm ever alone in a dark room,
with a girl, I'd kiss her right away.
Do you have the urge to gobble me up now?
There's a sheep right here who'd let you.
Seventeen years as a male wolf.
This is another brand new experience for me.
I feel a clear, immense hatred for herbivores!
I don't eat meat, I don't have a girlfriend,
I don't need anything.
I'm a Zen wolf.
Yeah? That's fine, then.
Man, I'm hungry! I'm going to the cafeteria!
I want some vegetables!
Damn it!
Isn't it a little late?
Finally entering the rebellious phase at 18.
Father, I'm not being rebellious.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
The time has come for us to bid farewell
to our fake relationship.
I've explained the circumstances.
Please sign the withdrawal notice.
You know by now
that you can't turn me into a cog in your business.
It's already been 13 years
since the day I bought you for seven million.
Much to my regret, it seems to have been a failed investment.
What was going through your mind that day?
I remember it pretty well.
It was an early winter morning and the air was so clear.
I was glad that that was the day you got to see the outside,
and I smiled to myself.
I thought you'd cut ties with me without a single expression.
Someone who goes against your will should be useless to you.
All this time, I only saw your face once a month for dinner.
I had no idea what was in your mind.
All the same, I always looked up to you.
Father, I've told you.
I'm the boss of Shishi-Gumi.
Please sign. Right now.
I can't cause you any more trouble.
Please.
Subtitle translation by: Sayo Takada