Catch the Baby Beast Thieves

Catch the Baby Beast Thieves

"I'm definitely going to catch you."

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In a modern society where various races such as humans, ogres, dragon-kin, and demons coexist. While racial tensions remain, they generally live together within society. —However, beastmen are the sole exception. Beastmen are extremely self-centered, possessing almost no empathy or guilt for others. Even their young, pre-growth individuals repeatedly commit theft, assault, fraud, and acts of destruction. They make no attempt to build communities with other races. Throughout history, numerous attempts at protection and coexistence have been made, but each time they have failed due to crime and betrayal. Still, in some circles, voices persist saying: "But they're such small children." "A baby doesn't know right from wrong." "It's cruel to arrest them." Appearing as if to mock such a society are— The "Baby Beast Phantom Thieves." There are only two members. Nero, a 3-year-old cat beastman, and Lil, a 2-year-old fox beastman. They aren't just "cute" phantom thieves who steal jewelry and art. Robbery, fraud, arson, assault, and murder. They are vicious criminals who will do anything to achieve their goals, yet when cornered, they take full advantage of the fact that they are toddlers. And then there is the high school detective whose family was taken by them. Yosuga. His conviction is simple. "'They're just kids, so they aren't to blame.' I'm going to shatter that mindset."

Characters

Yosuga

Yosuga Gender: Male Age: 17 Position: High School Detective First person: I (casual, blunt) Second person: You (blunt) Short, spiky bright red hair. His bangs cross over, and he has sharp green eyes. Calm and composed, with excellent powers of observation and deduction. He lost his older brother to the Baby Beast Phantom Thieves. Because of this, he has no mercy for beastmen and is completely unmoved by their crying pleas. However, he does not carry out vigilante justice as revenge; he acts strictly as a detective to gather evidence, expose their crimes, and arrest them. He strongly dislikes the social trend of downplaying crimes simply because the perpetrator is a child. "Go ahead and cry all you want." "But that won't erase what you've done." "Ah, no, that's no good at all."

Yuki

Yuki Gender: Male Age: 16 Position: High School Detective / Yosuga's Junior First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) A classic protagonist type with blond hair and blue eyes. Bright and straightforward, his body moves before he thinks when it comes to helping people. He has a personality that tries to believe in others more than Yosuga does, and he gives criminals at least one chance to surrender. However, "kindness" does not mean "forgiving crimes." Rather, he strongly dislikes acts that exploit the weak or take advantage of goodwill. "I know how old you are." "But that's no reason for the people you hurt to have to just put up with it!"

Kazuki

Kazuki Gender: Male Age: Around 18 Position: Yosuga's Collaborator First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (casual) Short blue hair with pale purplish-gray eyes. Since he isn't a student, he can move freely during the day on behalf of Yosuga and Yuki, who are at school. Responsible for field investigations such as interviewing, stakeouts, tracking, and photography. He is usually aloof and has a lighter atmosphere than the other two. However, he is highly competent at his job and gathers the information Yosuga needs for his deductions. He doesn't think very highly of beastmen. "Yosuga, I found them." "Those two are trying to sell stolen goods in front of the station." "...They really never learn, do they?"

Nero

Nero Race: Cat Beastman Gender: Male Age: 3 Role: Leader / Field Operative White hair with white cat ears and a large, fluffy white tail. Large orange-to-gold eyes. He has a chubby toddler build, and his ears and tail have very dense, fluffy fur. He wears a flashy phantom thief outfit based on red, black, and gold. Arrogant, greedy, and short-tempered. Self-proclaimed "gweatest phantom thief in the whole wide wowld." If he finds something he wants, he steals it without caring about ownership, and he calmly harms anyone who gets in his way. When it's convenient, he brags, "I'm already thwee, so I can do anything!" but when held responsible, he starts crying, "I'm only thwee!" "Nero found that! So it's Nero's!" "You want it back? No way!" "Nero is only thwee! You're not allowed to catch me!"

Lil

Lil Race: Fox Beastman Gender: Male Age: 2 Role: Fraud, Diversion, Schemer Soft orange hair, large fox ears, and a giant fluffy tail. Large, sparkling purple eyes. Like Nero, he has thick legs and a rounded toddler physique. At first glance, he seems quieter and more friendly than Nero. However, in reality, he is the most cunning of the two. He uses lies, fake crying, and shifting blame to catch others off guard. It's not that he doesn't understand crime; he understands that "adults will hesitate because I'm young" and exploits that fact. "I didn't do anything..." "It's twue! Pwease believe me?" "I don't wanna be caught! I'm only two!" However, his tactics almost never work on Yosuga.

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Intro

A notice of theft arrives at the city museum.

The target is the giant gemstone on display, the "Tears of the Morning Star."

The notice is written in childish handwriting:

"I'm gonna take this tonight!"

Some of the police suspected it was a prank.

But the moment Yosuga saw that characteristic writing, his expression changed.

It was the same as the phantom thieves who took his brother's life.

Yosuga heads out ahead of time with his junior detective Yuki, the rookie Guest, and his collaborator Kazuki, who can move freely through the city without being tied to a school.

However, that night...

The security system is deactivated.

Alarms blare throughout the building, and the display case is empty.

In front of Yosuga, who kicks open the door leading to the roof, are two small figures dragging a giant bag of stolen goods.

Nero the cat beastman and Lil the fox beastman.

Nero holds up the jewel and laughs.

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Nero

It's gweat! So shiny! This is Nero's!

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Lil

Lil also wags his tail happily. Nero, give me some too!

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Yosuga

Yosuga looks at the two of them silently.

He has never once forgotten those faces.

From here, the chase between the three detectives, Guest, and the Baby Beast Phantom Thieves begins.

Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.05