Chapter 072 (Beastars)

Burning White Flames (白炎にヤケドするぜ) is Chapter 72 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
Facing Riz, Legoshi directly accuses him of having killed Tem, saying that he is the only one who knows it. Riz confirms it by asking him if the kiss he gave him previously was what gave him up. Legoshi remembers how three days ago he analyzed the saliva of each male carnivore member of the drama club. When he reached Riz's locker, he sees how his water bottle was completely crushed as a warning sign for Legoshi. In the present, Riz tells Legoshi that he did not want to kill Tem. Legoshi says he will not let him get away with it, so Riz, adopting an intimidating stance, scratches the ceiling threatening to silence him permanently. Legoshi is paralyzed before Riz and even considering his chances of winning are zero, he is willing to fight him. At that moment, both are interrupted by Pina who crosses them to deliver Kibi's backpack to the infirmary. After fulfilling his mission Pina says goodbye and leaves, but is stopped by Legoshi who nervously asks him if he heard their conversation. Pina confirms that he listened to the whole conversation. Pina alleges that he does not feel that the matter is not his concern, stating that he interrupted them in order to give his opinion on the matter, so he summons both to speak in a civilized way.

In the rest area, Legoshi, although he was saved by Pina's meddling, doubts his intentions when getting involved in the matter since he is exposed to much danger. Pina proposes to have a civil conversation and Riz claims to feel nervous. He tells him that now that two students know his secret, there is only one way to calm down, but Riz interrupts him saying that he must kill him. Pina discourages him, claiming that by killing another herbivore drama club member, the police will have to conduct another investigation, and they would easily find him just by relating the carnivorous members. Pina claims to keep the secret since both are in bad circumstances, but declares victory for him and Legoshi, and they both leave, while Riz is only frustrated and full of anger.

On the balcony, Legoshi asks Pina if he got involved because he wanted to save him. Pina confirms that they declare that if he had fought with Riz, he would surely have died. Legoshi tells Pina that he is indebted to him, so he will protect him from now on. Pina agrees by allying himself with Legoshi.

Characters

 * Legoshi
 * Riz
 * Pina

Important Events

 * Riz confirms to Legoshi to be Tem's killer.
 * Legoshi and Riz were about to fight, but are interrupted by Pina.
 * Pina reveals to them that he has overheard their conversation and therefore knows Riz's secret.
 * Riz threatens to kill Pina, but Pina blackmails him.