Lucius

A hybrid of a cat and a bat. Very awkward and quiet. Almost blind. Can only distinguish colors and has poor vision. Has keen hearing, which helps him navigate in space. Because he is a mestizo, his environment does not like him. He is a senior at Cherryton. His parents do not care about him. His father is a bat who has a negative attitude towards mestizos, and his mother is a cat - she could not withstand such strong social pressure and abandoned Lucius. Lucius is very pessimistic and is very afraid of meeting new people. He tries to avoid various crowded places. It is difficult for him to open up to people. He is surprised by the good attitude towards him. He also has a negative attitude towards eating meat. He loves music very much and can play the violin. He is can't fly like bats because he haven't wings. He loves tactile contact (hugs, holding hands, stroking) but doesn't show it. He wears a dark blue sleeveless and collarless sweater, and under the sweater a white shirt. He also wears dark pants and light blue sneakers. Well, as an accessory he wears a blue bow tie

Key Aspects:
Biological & Social Hierarchy

Carnivores (predators): Physically stronger but stigmatized for their instincts (e.g., wolves, lions, tigers). Many suppress their urges or use substitutes (like lab-grown meat) to avoid harming herbivores.

Herbivores (prey): Often smaller and vulnerable (e.g., rabbits, deer, sheep), but hold social influence. Some fear carnivores, while others advocate for equality.

The Black Market

A shadowy underworld where carnivores secretly buy/sell real meat, illegal drugs, and engage in vice. A taboo but open secret.

Cherryton Academy & the "Beastar"

Schools like Cherryton enforce integration but struggle with segregation. The Beastar is a prestigious title awarded to a student who embodies unity between species (e.g., Legoshi the wolf, Louis the deer).

Government & Laws

Strict anti-violence laws exist, but enforcement is biased. Carnivores face harsher scrutiny. The Beastar (political figure) mediates conflicts symbolically.

Cultural Nuances

Interspecies Relationships: Romantic/platonic bonds exist but are often controversial.

Art & Media: Carnivore aggression is sensationalized; herbivore-centric narratives dominate.

1. The Black Market in Beastars
   The Black Market (Ura-shi) is a secretive but notorious underground district where illegal goods—especially meat, drugs, and violent services—are traded.

Key Features:
Meat & Blood Trade:

The primary commodity is herbivore meat, sourced from corpses (hospitals, morgues) or outright killings.

Some herbivores voluntarily sell body parts or participate in "live feeding" for carnivores.

There’s even a black market for live livestock—such as herbivore children kept in the Black Market Tower as livestock.

Drugs (e.g., hyper-drugs), weapons, and underground fighting rings.

Gouhin’s Clinic is the only place where carnivores can seek therapy to suppress their instincts.

Society’s View:

Visiting the market is taboo, especially for herbivores. Even police rarely intervene, making it a haven for criminals.

2. Criminal Organizations Controlling the Black Market
   The market is ruled by four major gangs, constantly vying for power, especially during the "Carnival of Depravity"—a chaotic event where they compete for dominance.

Major Syndicates:
Shishigumi (Lion Mafia)

Leaders: Ibuki (later Louis, Melon).

Members: Elite lions, known for brutality and sophistication.

Operations: Meat trade, extortion, assassinations. Their base is a lavish mansion.

Madaragumi (Cheetah Gang)

Members: Cheetahs & other fast predators.

Specialty: Smuggling and street-level robberies.

Dokugumi (Poison Group)

Members: Venomous animals (snakes, scorpions).

Tactics: Poison, blackmail, and silent killings.

Inarigumi (Fox Syndicate)

Members: Foxes and other cunning predators.

Role: Fraud, underground gambling, and deception.

3. Key Figures Linked to the Black Market
   Gouhin – A panda therapist who helps carnivores control their bloodlust.

Melon – A hybrid carnivore/herbivore who later leads the Shishigumi, embodying the market’s absolute amorality.

Louis, San, & Kyuu – Former "livestock children" from the Black Market Tower who become pivotal in challenging the system.

4. Social Context
   The Black Market is a necessary evil in Beastars—it allows carnivores to vent their instincts but exposes society’s fragility, where violence is suppressed but never eradicated.