Materialistic lifestyle; the deeper you're in, the worse you're off
Glorifying freedom; rationalization for screw-ups I make at the last minute
Merci, au revoir; my delusions get in the way of my pride; donc vas-y jete ca
Whistling dissipates my fatigue and everything and gets me ready for halftime
Kept walking on the wild side
I don't wanna fall asleep throughout my life
Sometimes in a buffalo style
Sometimes like a rock 'n roll mind
My dream's reaching its climax, my odds are invisible and blurred
My feelings are flying like a Boeing, what's ahead?
It is wonderful, my life
Please, could you kiss my name when the music's over?
Turn off the light, it was such a sweet time
Could you pray for me, my friend? I'm starting overtime
Taking over the night, taking over the blue time
If you heard that screaming shout in your mind
Taking over the shine, taking over the shooting star
All I was talking about was music!
And that's called jazz!
You Moistened the Holy Grail
No! No! No, no, no!
Who wants to see any of these dry skulls?!
But...
Why don't you have any closeups of Louis?!
But... he was wearing his mask the whole time...
Quit your mooing!
He showed his face in the curtain call, didn't he?!
He didn't show up.
Huh?!
We're talking about that peerless prince who loves applause and is trying to become the next Beastar!
You can't be serious!!!
Louis!
Louis-san!
Louis...
Why am I...
Wait, first tell me this:
Did the audience see it?
It's okay. The curtain was all the way down when you fell.
The audience didn't see it.
I see...
So!
It's 8 PM, you're in the infirmary, and the doctor says you broke your left leg.
You're in no condition to perform tomorrow.
Bill, really?
Come on, there's no point in sugarcoating it. Especially not to Louis-senpai.
But still...
The Chief's right.
You've gotta read the room.
Louis got through the first performance with a broken leg!
Louis-san, you were amazing out there!
We were discussing what we should do about tomorrow's performance.
We know everyone only comes to see you perform, but...
What is this?
They're all feeling sorry for me.
Hey.
Is a broken foot all it takes to treat me like a delicate flower?
Oh, uh, n-no, that's not how it is...
Bill.
I want you to be my stand-in.
You're going to be playing as Adler tomorrow.
You really think I can do it?!
"Yes, of course."
"You've shown great effort in your time in the acting team."
"But what I like most of all is that you had the guts to tell me of my injury without hesitation!"
"I've decided on you."
...is what he said.
Please, Bill. You've gotta practice your butt off tonight.
Are you nervous, Chief?
I've got all the moves and lines memorized.
If there's anything I'm worried about...
You don't gotta be so negative about it.
I couldn't take your place even if I wanted to.
That's not the problem here...
It's fine.
I've played your part, so I can tell you that it's so minuscule that any screw-ups you make won't affect the performance at all.
Then how about I just not perform?
Legosi...
This is an unexpected development.
There are three enemies.
Bill, who was one of the enemies, is now Adler.
And now there's one enemy missing.
Everyone in the dancing and acting teams is cast already.
Who looks similar to you and can afford to help?
Legosi!
In the four years I've been in the Drama Club, this is the first time I've had to perform onstage.
Since you're always watching us from the lighting booth, you should have a good idea of your role.
Well, let's start slow.
I've got bad reflexes.
Nice... Impressive, impressive...
You are a gray wolf.
I couldn't do this with a red deer!
You're enjoying this...
You're damn right I am!
Getting to use all my strength onstage is like a dream come true!
They are practicing, right?
Well, they're going all-out.
Hey, Legosi...
There's no reason why carnivores like us can't step into the limelight!
Tomorrow, I'm finally gonna get to show them all
that if strong animals can live strong, they can shine as bright as they want!
A wolf and a tiger.
When we fight, we won't need any deceptions or decorations.
We're gonna make tomorrow's performance a blast!
Let's do our best!
He's a carnivore just like me, right?
How can he think like that?
Legosi-kun!
Ah... Els.
Good job with late practice.
A lot has happened, but I think tomorrow's gonna work out just fine.
I think so too.
Bill's an amazing guy.
You're amazing too.
You know how he is. He likes to act tough.
I think he's actually really nervous.
Legosi-kun.
I want you to support him as much as you can.
Sure.
What a surprise!
I didn't know you could smile.
I can smile, like most animals.
Let's make tomorrow's performance a success!
Good night!
Good night.
I've never thought about anything resembling Bill's crazy ideas,
but tomorrow, I think I'll just do the best I can.
Louis-sama's gonna be by the door, right?
But he wasn't there yesterday.
This is the first time he hasn't shown himself.
Maybe it's because you were there.
Now that's just mean.
Let's get in, before we don't have anywhere to sit.
I'm so looking forward to seeing Louis-sama!
Have you come to encourage me, give me advice?
Or...
Have you come to crush me right before the performance?
Just kidding.
You know, I really didn't think you'd come to see me perform.
You're a funny guy.
Don't worry.
I'll be sure protect the image of Adler that you've protected all this time,
and make a good impression on the audience.
I'll make sure they see that a tiger Adler is cool too.
It's a full house today.
It is your duty to move the hearts of a diverse group of thousands of students.
That is the curse of the role of Adler.
If you let that curse crush your spirit, you'll suffer more than a broken leg.
I'll open the door for you.
You're pretty cunning.
You should impart some of your wisdom to that wolf.
Have you been fixated on Legosi recently?
He just annoys me.
He's trying too hard to act like a weakling.
It's a disgusting insult for a deer like me.
You two are polar opposites.
It's hilarious.
I wouldn't want to waste my life like that.
I'm glad I was born a tiger from the bottom of my heart.
Unlike him, I have what it takes to be a large carnivore.
This is it. Did you get a good sleep?
Eh, well, sure...
W-What?
I was just talking to Louis-san about you behind your back.
It's no big deal.
Hey, you're acting weirder than usual.
Bill.
You...
I've gotta go to the bathroom!
I'll be gone for a bit.
Hey, we're on in 10 minutes!
You actually followed me all the way to the bathroom?
Do you love me or something?
What did you bring with you?
I guess I can't deceive a large canine's nose.
Or what? Do you want a sip for yourself?
That's...
Rabbit blood.
Oh, this is obvious, but this blood isn't from a student!
I got it from a senpai who's kind of a punk.
He told me to use it when the time is right.
And now's the time, right?
So I've gotta use it—
Hey, listen to me, listen to me.
You've got it easy, always living life in the shadows!
But I wanna live basking in the light!
Which is why this is justified doping!
You wouldn't understand, because you're nothing but an evasive herbivore-lover!
He's right. I don't have the right to judge him.
Why don't you ever utilize your own strength?
I'm tired of running away.
Student ID ID Number: 26013021 Birthday: August 16 Order: Carnivora, Felidae, Bengal Tiger Name: Bill This is proof that this animal is a student in this school. -Principal Gon
Why is that flame following us?
Because you were supposed to have died three days ago.
Water. Wind. Fire.
Nature's messengers are trying to kill you.
So they're not the only ones after me?
Uh, yes!
This is what it means to fight against fate.
Good grief...
All this sweat's because of the heat, right?
It is your duty to move the hearts of a diverse group of thousands of students.
That is the curse of the role of Adler.
Don't worry. Leave them to me.
Killing you is my job.
Don't forget that I am Adler the Reaper!
Hey, I don't think that Adler is Louis.
Yeah, definitely not. He doesn't have antlers.
That's a fake.
I... won't let...
Calm down!
Until then, I won't let anyone lay a finger on you!
Ellen!
For the sake of the rose thorns you so yearn to see, I would gladly end my life as a reaper.
Don't worry.
No one will come after you.
Is he okay?
He is, all things considered.
This is goodbye, Ellen!
This is the path I have chosen!
Where I meet my end, I shall decide!
L-Legosi?
Hey, Bill.
If you think drinking that red blood counts as justified doping,
then show me your enhanced performance.
So you're the last demon.
I'll crush every part of it.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...
Are you crazy?
I'll never forgive you!
We've gotta stop them!
Can you stop them?!
No, I-I can't...
What's happening? Who are they?
Pretty sure that guy's getting pummeled.
Damn it, what's going on with the auditorium?
The audience is way more immersed now than they were before!
That's enough, Legosi...
Are you trying to punish me?
Do you think you're the perfect carnivore or something?
Like hell you do.
You've... smelled rabbit blood before, haven't you?
Did you hurt it? Kill it?
I...
Now calm down!
You are the same as I, an animal whose hands are tainted with blood!
Damn...
It's lukewarm...
I hope this settles you down.
It's proof of our kinship.
Accept our matching stripes...
The blood dripping down my back is the same as his, the blood of a carnivore.
It's lukewarm, helpless, and pitiful...
This blood has caused me nothing but grief...
Legosi.
You can't stand any longer, right?
Give it up.
If you fall down, the show can still go on.
O sad wolf...
Accept your fate.
I'm the star.
You've gotta let me look good when I finish you off.
Aren't you having fun.
Sorry, but I'm moving you back to being one of the villains.
I know your true colors.
O fictitious apparition, I'll tell you who the real reaper is.
Legosi, leave this to me.
Don't let the audience see your back.
If you're not willing to fight, then withdraw.
The crime you committed...
I know all about it.
Why don't you try drinking my blood as well?
Then you can become a true reaper.
Now leave!
I have no time for an imposter!
Now, you should also disappear with the morning dew, together with my dying self.
It's okay.
You're in the right.
Louis-san's slender arm... was beckoning me to stand on my own two feet.
The cheers won't stop.
I wonder what they thought of this performance.