Chapter 136 (Beastars)

**Our Electric Cardiogram is a Straw Ripped to Pieces** (ズタズタのストロー、私たちの心電図, *Zuta-zuta no sutorō, watashi-tachi no shindenzu*?) is **Chapter 136** of the manga *Beastars* written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

## Synopsis

Feeling a lot of concern the last few days, Louis doesn't know what to do to help the Shishigumi - if he should call Legoshi for help or stay away from the Black Market like he is supposed to. He is interrupted by Juno, who squashes a fly with her hand. Louis praises Juno's kinetic vision and is ashamed to say that she is scared of bugs, although Louis tells her not to be ashamed of her hunting instincts just because she is a female. Louis reveals that now he and Juno are close enough to get together and have tea together once or twice a month ever since graduation day. They have not talked about the time they kissed, and he only sees her so she can tell him what's going on at Cherryton Academy, while trying to keep his composure. Juno asks him why he never refuses to have tea with her, and Louis simply replies that he is just humoring her youthful passion. Juno is angered by his attitude and Louis points out that she is 17 years old, an age when animals like to try new things. She wants to talk to an older male and communicate with an herbivore, and he happens to be both, which is efficient for her. Juno highlights how mean he always is, to later lament about how cynical, argumentative and scrawny he is. She wonders how, despite not being her type, she ended up falling in love with him. Louis is shocked, wondering if Juno doesn't have an inner voice, being someone who can let go of anything he says or does to her, and in some ways she is more frightening than the Shishigumi and Legoshi. He wonders if Juno is one of those females whose strength adds to their charm and gets them at the top of the pyramid of life. Feeling frustrated by how inferior Juno makes him feel, Louis responds to Juno that she is not his type either. Louis reflects on how he was always attracted to females smaller and more fragile than him, which is why Juno feels like a breath of fresh air. Her canine tendency to talk to him without restraint and her dizzying array of expressions makes him believe that he could watch her forever. Louis reacts and insists on leaving the place, observing the crushed straw that Juno used.

At the bus stop, Juno asks Louis if he has plans for later, and Louis decides to tell her the truth to push her away. She tells her he has dinner with his fiancée, puzzling Juno. Louis reminds her that he is the heir to the Horns Conglomerate and from a young age he has had a fiancée, who is also the daughter of a CEO of a large company and a red deer just like him. He reveals that he hasn't been dating Juno for any special reason. Before Louis's revelation, Juno points out how he told her that she shouldn't be ashamed of her hunting instincts just because she is a female, and states that if he runs away from her, then she will run after him. She asks him if he saw the straw that she bit and if he remembers their kiss, to later ask him in a flirtatious way if he does not want her to do the same, making him into a mess. However, Louis takes control of the situation and haughtily tells her not to blush and act like a full-fledged predator. He concludes the conversation by saying goodbye, and Juno warns him that his marriage is going to fail as it is a political marriage, but Louis assures her that he has a good relationship with his fiancée.

Later, Louis has dinner in a fancy restaurant with his fiancée, Azuki. Louis wonders how long it has been since they last saw each other, six months or maybe a whole year. Azuki mentions that her father told her that Louis lost his right foot, and later asks if he has any problem regarding his "male functions". Louis does not understand the question, and Azuki clarifies that it is the most important thing, just in case she is unable to give birth after several years of being his wife. After thinking about it, Louis coldly replies that the Horns Conglomerate is not so desperate that he would answer such a rude question in the restaurant. Azuki laughs at such an answer and mocks Louis, claiming that he is very innocent. She decides to leave, claiming that she should have followed his example and invited him to dinner more charmingly, and leaves him a card of the hotel where they are staying. She reveals that she reserved a room for them and taking into account that both will be married soon, if he is not against it, they should close the distance between them for good.

In Beast Apartments, Legoshi is puzzled by Juno's visit, who has not stopped crying since she arrived. She states that Legoshi is the only one she can count on, so Legoshi sets out to listen to her troubles, and Juno reveals that she needs his love advice for interspecies romance.

## Characters

* Louis
* Legoshi
* Free (flashback)
* Dalph (flashback)
* Agata (flashback)
* Juno
* Azuki
* Sagwan (cameo)
* Seven (cameo)

## Important Events

* It is revealed that Louis and Juno often go on dates to catch up.
* Juno confirms she is in love with Louis.
* Louis's fiancée, Azuki, appears for the first time.
* Louis and Azuki go to a hotel to have a romantic evening, only to discover that Louis cannot become intimate with Azuki.
* Juno visits Legoshi in Beast Apartments.

## Trivia

* It is mentioned that Louis's antlers took seven days to grow back. In Chapter 26, it took ten days for them to grow back.
* Juno is revealed to be scared of bugs.
* Juno reveals that the entire drama club knows where Legoshi lives.

## References

1. ↑ Previous of the chapter in the Weekly Shōnen Champion.