Chapter 152 (Beastars)

A Question of Self-Harming School Regulations: Claw Marks on the Wall (校舎の自傷行為なのでは？壁の爪痕) is Chapter 152 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
After the traumatic experience of losing his mother at the age of 12, Legoshi was unable to speak to anyone except his grandfather, Gosha, and his friend Jack. So to clear his mind, Gosha suggests that he enrolls in Cherryton Academy, stating that he would like being away from the house where his mother died for a while, managing to convince him after telling him that Jack enrolled there. After a while, Jack and Legoshi leave for Cherryton Academy after saying goodbye to Gosha. Upon settling in the academy, they manage to quickly get along with the canines of Room 701.

In the present, Legoshi reflects on how Jack's surroundings were always shining in gold just like his hair, realizing that Jack always functioned as a replacement for his mother, considering him family and the reason why he enrolled in the school. After explaining the reason for his visit and asking for shelter until he shed his coat, the 701 canines cannot contain their laughter after not believing absolutely anything Legoshi told them (except for Jack), allowing him to stay as long as he wants. Legoshi expresses how relieved he is that the academy hasn't changed at all, but puzzled, the canines tell him that the academy has changed a lot, revealing that the academy has been completely segregated. After taking a good look at the school, Legoshi realizes the unpleasant scenario in front of him, with the carnivores talking openly about the Black Market. Legoshi wonders if this is the reason why Jack looked so dispirited, if anything, he no longer feels comfortable in the academy because of how uncomfortable segregation has made it. He assumes that he only thinks that way because he supports integration and notes that the herbivores looked depressed, realizing that he is on the herbivore floor where his presence is unwelcome. Before he can leave, Legoshi is reunited with Pina, whose brightness blinds Legoshi and points out how ugly he has become, showing that some things haven't changed.

At the drama club, Legoshi is greeted by all the members of the club, glad that the drama club is still active. However, Bill clarifies that it is more like on hold and orders everyone to return to study for the test, and worry about Legoshi later. Legoshi is shocked and Bill tells him that right now every all-species club is basically suspended and the only way to keep them active is if every single member scores really well in the next achievement test. This is exactly the time for everyone to be working together, since this is the only club that had a predation incident, so they have to do their best. After a silent look, Legoshi in amazement declares that Bill is a good chief, but Bill tells him that it is natural because he is trying to get himself a good future, although he clarifies that he goes to the Black Market once a month, but more importantly, he leads the club because he loves the drama club's herbivores, and even if that is a secret, he will always feel that way. He asks Legoshi if he thinks he is wrong somehow, but Legoshi only limits himself to telling him that he is doing food without actually answering his question. After this, Aoba declares that he doesn't think he is going to do good in the history section because of how stumped the subject makes him. Bill agrees that it is because they are only taught the "basic facts" in history, while only the special class is taught real history, stating that those elites have to bear the burden of animal society's darkness. Jack alone in his room contemplates a bag of onions, which are extremely poisonous to canines.

Important Events

 * It is revealed that Cherryton Academy segregated carnivores and herbivores into different classes and floors.
 * It is revealed that Jack entered a special class for the top five students at Cherryton Academy.
 * Jack is revealed to be suffering from depression.
 * It is revealed that the interspecies clubs are suspended, and each member must have a good academic performance to remain active.