Introduction
It's been a few years since Legoshi proposed to Haru. An outstanding beast has not yet been chosen. In the city after the demolition of the Black Market by the citizens, it would seem that there should no longer be any disagreements between the species.
However, not all predators agreed to live by the new rules. Former members of the Shishigumi, Inarigumi, Dokugumi gangs, as well as petty criminals, maniacs and thugs, continued to attack local residents. Over time, they created a secret society "Meat Eaters". Every full moon, they gathered in the Abandoned Tower of the Black Market and held a feast prepared from their victims. The collective issues of their clan were decided by the vote of the senior members of society (the majority of which were the leaders of the above groups). During the entire existence of the sect, not a single member of it was caught. Like ghosts, they vanished into the shadows as the police cars appeared.
Meanwhile, in Legoshi's personal life, too, things were not going as rosy as they expected with Haru. He still worked at the noodle shop and she was the florist at the city park. But over the years of living together, relations between them gradually grew cold. Spouses lost mutual understanding. Their marriage union looked bad in the eyes of society. No one perceived them as a single entity, because of which they both felt like outcasts. They did not have children, Legoshi was afraid that they would befall him, considering his mother or Melon, who were hybrids.
One day, Legoshi gathered his strength and decided to have a serious talk with Haru.
Legoshi: Haru...
Haru: Yes, Legoshi?
Legoshi: I... I'm sorry, it can't go on like this anymore...I can't watch you suffer while living with me. Unfortunately, there's nothing holding us back, except for the pleasant memories of the past... I thought I could handle it, but... I...
Haru: Legoshi, are you... leaving me?
Legoshi: I'm sorry, Haru... It's better for both of us...
Haru: You know, I thought about it myself... But I was afraid how you would take it. That you will miss me...
Legoshi: I will miss you very much, Haru. But it will be even worse for me to see you unhappy. You deserve more than living in fear and hiding with me from everyone all your life.
Haru: Don't say that. Legoshi, although our family life did not work out, you will forever remain my best friend. I know that it will not be easy for me to forget you and the love that was between us once. But I also know that if I stay in this relationship, it will ruin all the good things and we will only have bad memories.
Legoshi hugs Haru with tears.
Legoshi: Farewell Haru, be happy...
Haru: Goodbye, Legoshi...
That same night, another meeting of the Meat Eaters, led by the fanatic tiger Ketsu, took place in the Abandoned Tower of the Black Market.
Katsu: We are here to decide a very important issue - finding a new shelter. The police carefully search all quarters and abandoned places in the city, we cannot hide here for a long time.
Monitor Shinji, leader of the Dokugumi monitor lizards: It is advisable to find shelter somewhere away from prying eyes, in the forest or in the mountains.
Leopard Iori, former member of the Madaragumi leopard gang: There is a small Yamabushi temple in the mountains near the city. I think it's the perfect place for Ten, leader of the red fox gang Inarigumi: Do you think this is a good idea?
Wolf Takeshi, meat-eater fanatic: Why not? This is the perfect disguise, no one will suspect us in the costume of hermit monks. And besides, the monks are perfect prey for us.
Katsu: Who's in favor of making the temple our new hideout?
All voted unanimously in favour.
Katsu: Great. Takeshi, take care of it.
Takeshi: Yes, sir.
Coyote Rio, perverted maniac: Hiding like some kind of herbivores... And all because of that massacre of Legosi and Melon. Destroy them...
Iori: Melon is not dangerous at the moment, what about Legoshi, I propose to lure him to our side, so we will get the strongest ally.
Shinji: I support Iori, he could take over the whole city for us.
Ten and Panther Isabella, the leader of the Ninja Panthers, agreed to the proposal.
Polar bear Peter, mercenary: And I agree with Rio, Legoshi is a principled guy, he will never agree to such a thing.
Katsu: Who's in favor of poaching Legoshi?
The majority voted yes.
Katsu: It's decided. We will try to negotiate with him, if he refuses, we will kill him. And Melon at the same time. Ryu, take care of it.
Katsu's right hand, alligator Ryuu: Yes, boss.