Beast Master

Yuiko Kubozuka, a 17-year-old high school student who lives alone, has a deep love for animals. Unfortunately, her intense affection tends to scare them away. On a stormy night, Yuiko accidentally frightens her own cat up a tree. A boy with fierce eyes and the appearance of a wild animal comes to her aid, rescuing the cat before leaving silently. The next day, this same boy is revealed to be Leo Aoi, the new transfer student. His intimidating presence makes everyone wary of him. Despite this, Yuiko musters the courage to thank him for his help from the previous night. She discovers that beneath his daunting exterior, Leo has a sweet nature and an uncanny ability with animals, which leaves Yuiko feeling somewhat envious. However, Leo harbors a dark secret: whenever he encounters blood, he loses control and acts on his primal instincts, posing a danger to those around him. Will Yuiko manage to tame the beast within Leo, or will he end up fleeing from her just like the other animals? Included one-shots: Volume 1: Fly Volume 2: Saboten Summer Surprise (Cactus Summer Surprise) "Beast Master" was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint from November 3, 2009, to February 2, 2010, and in Polish by Waneko from January 3 to March 3, 2014.