Chapter 149 (Beastars)

The Second Coming of the White Fox (白狐再臨) is Chapter 149 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
Facing a bulging blanket covered in blood, Legoshi wonders what happened while he was sleeping. Unable to dare lift the blood-stained futon, of which he does not sense even the slightest sign of life, his body becomes frozen and his fur instantly turns completely white. Legoshi wonders if this is the result of a sudden psychological trauma, or shock, or if his soul has left his body. Seeing the cold blood on his face and hands, Legoshi realizes that this is only reality, understanding that he put an end to everything and gave in to it last night, something that his own body knows. It feels like a part of his heart already prepared for this to happen, surprised not to be showing more panic. Legoshi does not know whether to call for an ambulance or the police and suddenly remembers the duel he had with Riz on New Year's Eve, where he bragged that unlike Riz, he managed to find a common ground with herbivores, he was a carnivore of justice, and was feeling internally triumphant. Contemplating how easy it is to change his world and lose everything in the course of a night, Legoshi internally apologizes to Riz for how arrogant he was, hugging the bundle and seeing how his efforts were all pointless and meaningless. Legoshi cries feeling the heat of Haru's body, claiming to have truly been in love with her, lamenting for caring more about his own feelings than apologizing to her. He concludes that in the end, he was a monster to the bitter end and wishes to die. Haru returns to the room and interrupts Legoshi thinking he was asleep and being puzzled to see how emaciated he is, while he only sees her confused. Haru explains that she spilled tomato juice on his futon, so Legoshi wonders if perhaps the trauma messed up his sense of smell. Haru asks him what is wrong, pointing out that his fur is completely white, something that only usually happens to animals that have gone through a great trauma, so she asks him if he had a nightmare. Legoshi replies that it was not a nightmare but a taste of reality and nothing more. Haru does not pay much attention to this and offers breakfast to Legoshi, who reflects on the miracles that the world gives them. He is not even aware of the extreme risk he is burdened with, but he will continue to have miracles because Haru is by his side, whom he always let pamper him. Legoshi promises Haru that they will get married, have kids and live together no matter what anxiety they may face and what nightmares they may have, they will still wake up in the morning and eat breakfast, they will make a family that will always be happy, and they will be happy no matter what, and he will make her happy. Legoshi gets ready to leave, totally determined, and Haru asks him where he is going, and Legoshi only responds with a kiss on the cheek. He declares that she nothing to worry about and she can leave the door unlocked when she leaves, and immediately leaves, leaving Haru confused.

At the Shishigumi base, Melon threatens Agata with his gun, claiming that his life will depend on how he answers his questions. He asks the reason for the group's absence and for ignoring their promise to team up with him. While Agata does not know what to answer, Melon laughs and claims to be regaining his sense of taste and wonders why. He states that young animals are so full of life, and he can't help but be drawn to them, while Legoshi watches him behind the window.

Characters

 * Legoshi
 * Haru
 * Riz (flashback)
 * Seven (cameo)
 * Agata
 * Melon

Important Events

 * Fearing that he had eaten Haru, Legoshi's fur turns completely white.
 * Haru is revealed to be alive and the stain on Legoshi's blanket is tomato juice.
 * Legoshi promises Haru to have a happy life and family together.
 * Legoshi kisses Haru for the first time, being a kiss on the cheek from him.
 * Melon wonders about the Shishigumi's previous absence and threatens to kill Agata.
 * Melon declares to be regaining his sense of taste.
 * Legoshi infiltrates the Shishigumi base to fight Melon.

Trivia

 * This is the second time that Legoshi has had a change in his appearance, in which he is predominantly white.
 * This is the second time Melon has threatened to kill Agata.