Chapter 085 (Beastars)

Is Our Blood Divided By Sewage? (僕らの血は下水でも分離しているだろうか) is Chapter 85 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
Five years in the past, right after the funeral of his mother Legoshi and his grandfather Gosha sit down to rest. While Legoshi wonders if the rumors about his grandfather are true, he asks Gosha if it is true that he used to be a scary Komodo dragon. Gosha only asks him if he is being harassed by his classmates again. Legoshi answers no, and Gosha asks him if he is ashamed to have reptilian blood running through his veins. Legoshi says that it is not that either and thinks about how he cannot change the fact he is one-fourth reptile so there is nothing he can say about it. While he thinks about inter-special marriages, he wonders how his grandfather fell in love with a wolf. Gosha alleges that it was a good funeral and tells Legoshi that he wants them to live together but Legoshi quickly refuses and asks how he can look so happy after his daughter went through so much pain. Annoyed he tells Gosha that his mother killed herself because of...

In the present, in the middle he fights with Riz, Legoshi apologizes to his grandfather and manages to dodge Riz's blow. Legoshi seeing that Riz is as hurt as he is must still keep in mind that Riz's blows are more lethal than his own, and both manage to hold each other. Suddenly both are surprised by the arrival of an herbivore cleaning lady who comes to clean the boys shower room. Being on the other side of the door she manages to discover the presence of someone and announces that she will open the door. Riz acts quickly and Legoshi continues thinking that he will hurt the lady, but Riz kindly lies to her saying that he is using the bathroom and manages to give them some time. Legoshi wonders why Riz looks so relieved and Riz seems to have no intention of continuing to fight, making Legoshi realize that Riz is at least careful when he is around herbivores. Riz start cleaning the blood from the floor and tells Legoshi he can use his shirt to clean his blood. Legoshi rejects the offer and Riz says goodbye. Legoshi watches him wondering how Riz can stay sane after eating Tem and that instead he would have left school altogether. After having turned their backs on each other they launch a fierce attack and Legoshi tells him that he will never forgive him. Riz comments that today they have established their hatred for each other. Legoshi tells Riz to continue their fight on New Year's Eve which is in ten days, and Riz gladly accepts.

Shortly after, Legoshi goes straight to Gohin's clinic where he was treated and told Gohin what happened. Legoshi meditates on his confrontation with Riz. Gohin tells him that his training will be harder from now on. Legoshi thinks about how Gohin reminds him of his grandfather and says he will do his best.

Characters

 * Gosha (flashback)
 * Legoshi
 * Riz
 * Gohin

Important Events

 * Legoshi's grandfather's name and species are revealed - Gosha the Komodo dragon.
 * Legoshi is revealed to have blamed Gosha for his mother's suicide.
 * Legoshi and Riz postpone their battle and agree to have their last confrontation on New Year's Eve.