Chapter 156 (Beastars)

Though the Time Bomb Was Quietly Ticking Away (時限爆弾は眠りをすすってたのに) is the Chapter 156 of the manga of Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
The Shishigumi reflects on the changes in the Black Market, kicked off by Free telling Dolph about other animals helping him collect money when he dropped it there. This then leads into Dolph showing the bag of blood representing the Shishigumi in The Day of Depravity. The scene then cuts to the Day of Depravity in where Melon reveals himself as the boss of the Shishigumi to the other gangs. Due to the reduced members the Shishigumi's scent in the area is much lower than usual, leading to Melon cutting Dolph's neck open, flooding the area in his scent. This then leads Melon to lead the crowds in cheers for the Shishigumi, making them the winners for that night.

Characters

 * Free
 * Dolph
 * Melon
 * Gohin (cameo)

Important Events

 * Introduction of The "Day of Depravity".
 * Reintroduction of other gangs.
 * Melon asserting his stance as the ruler of the Shishigumi.
 * Dolph incapacitated.