Chapter 14 (Beast Complex)

The Wolf and the Rabbit (オオカミとウサギ) is the fourteenth chapter of Beast Complex.

Synopsis
While wolves, rabbits, and every species have their own ways of showing intimacy, for Legoshi and Haru, simple is best, with Haru trying to have as much intimate affection as possible. In a park, Legoshi and Haru try to decide where to go to eat on their date and although Legoshi proposes that each of them eat whatever they want, Haru wants them to eat the same thing this time.

At times like this, Legoshi only puts about 1/50 of his weight on Haru but still doesn't give her much intimate affection. They have been together for a year, and she can count how many times they have kissed on one hand. Legoshi asks Haru if she can send him a photo of her adult ceremony, which will be next week. Nervously Haru asks a favor from Legoshi, explaining that after the ceremony there is a strange ritual and asks if she would mind renting a kimono for her and accompany her.

A week later, Legoshi and Haru, wearing a hakama and a kimono respectively, visit the site of the "Fang Slaying Ritual", a ceremony that consists in that if an herbivore is wounded by a carnivore, they will then have to cleanse the wound with that carnivore. This is because it is said that wounds caused by the claws and fangs of carnivores are said to have strong evil spirits and will linger for years. If an herbivore was injured before they turn 20, they will bring the culprit to the fang-slaying ritual so that they will cleanse the wound and the evil spirit will be purged. The herbivore will be free of evil spirits and live in peace.

Haru alleges that she does not want to force Legoshi to participate in the ceremony, but he insists that he wants to go. Although he does not know exactly what he should do in the ritual, Legoshi is surprised by the number of beasts that are attending the ceremony, both who were wounded and those who wounded them, and he wonders what they are thinking when they come to the ceremony. Legoshi wonders if the person who has hurt the most, Louis, will attend as well. He remembers that he had previously invited him to the ceremony, but he refused saying that he would go with Bill who scratched his hand in the past, plus he also has five other invites for the ceremony and is busy dealing with them. Legoshi assumes that Louis went through some troublesome 20 years.

While they queue, nervously he tries to make conversation with Haru who remains casual and simply asks to have lunch at a diner. Legoshi surprisingly sees how everyone in the place looks quite strong, even though the wounds heal easily even when left unattended, the beasts still choose to take responsibility and fix their mistake. Legoshi and Haru's turn finally comes and Haru declares that she doesn't care about cleansing her scars and how fun it is since it looks like they are at a wedding. The priest tells Legoshi how to cleanse Haru's scar, which is the scar from the day they first met, and Haru tells Legoshi not to clean it too hard as it is an important scar; just stroke it, or it will be lost. Legoshi instead of cleansing the wound, gives it a kiss causing Haru to blush and be scolded by the priest. After the ceremony, Legoshi and Haru drink some orange juice as a souvenir after the purification ceremony. Haru claims that the ritual doesn't feel much, although it was worth it since she received a precious kiss from him. Legoshi declares that he is glad he went with her and wishes her a Happy 20th, wishing her the best from now on. Meanwhile, Louis and Bill participate in the ceremony with a disinterested Bill spilling some water on Louis's very expensive hakama.

Trivia

 * This is the first chapter of Beast Complex that makes a direct continuation of the story of Beastars.
 * This is the first chapter where Legoshi's appearance is not limited to a cameo.
 * This chapter takes place approximately 9 months after the end of Beastars.

Capítulo 14 (Beast Complex)