That's right, my existence breaks all the rules
I don't want to see anything that's pretty
You know most of this place is all screwed up
With my songs, I'll rip apart all these puppets
That's why I came here! I was all fired up!
But it was pointless! Pointless! There's no need for me!
So me and my partner scream, "God damn!"
It looks like she recorded it at a karaoke place and uploaded it right after.
It's getting tons of views!
Lots of comments, too!
Not bad.
But this song's kind of depressing, isn't it?
Maybe because she's the Demon Lord of Melancholy?
She just came out!
Seven Mortal Sins
The Languid Diva
Sato Bakery
So she's gathering believers as an internet idol, huh?
Well, that's fine.
But what's with her?
She's way too plain.
She doesn't feel like a demon lord at all.
Well, everybody's got their own tastes.
That was pretty pricey.
It's cute, though.
What are you?
Who do you think you are, some kinda big star?
Astaroth of Melancholy, the Second of the Seven Mortal Sins.
I'm taking all you have.
Stealin' from me? That's as bad as can be!
Takin' all I can afford? What a cruel demon lord!
Flattery will get you nowhere.
You cower before Lucifer, the Demon Lord of Pride,
and the next leader of the Seven Sins.
You're gonna piss yourself, aren't you?
Gimme a break! Don't front, be real!
You don't get me at all! You don't know how I feel!
Cut the crap and fight me.
I did piss myself a little.
Lucifer, you sinful woman!
Out with it! What's your problem, man?
...with my songs, I'll rip apart all of these puppets
That's why I came here! I was all fired up!
But it was pointless! Pointless! There's no need for me!
So me and my partner scream, "God damn!"
Is this really how we're doing this?
This song just depresses me.
It's perfect!
You're perfect, Onee-sama.
I see...
I finished uploading the video.
I'm hungry for some reason.
Let's go eat, then.
Ootoro!
Abalone!
You're amazing, Lucifer-san.
Your singing voice was beautiful.
You really are an angel, aren't you?
Don't call me that.
It'll ruin my drinks.
Two sea urchin!
She got mad at you!
'Cause you suck!
I'll take a look at the channel I started.
I just uploaded it, and it's already broken 20,000 views.
Yeah?
Of course. Onee-sama is amazing!
Even if you realize how great she is now,
I'm still her #1.
What's with this girl? Lucifer's crazy.
Her view count's gone way up, baby.
The worst! Disaster! And worse than that!
I'm starting to feel like I've gone splat.
Someone's here again!
Melancholy, it's been a while.
It's been so long since you've been back
that your seat's gotten completely cold.
Belial-sama...
Why are you scared?
Lucifer, um...
She came here?
That arrogant fallen angel can't stop getting in my way for a moment, can she?
I need to crush her, don't I?
Accept her challenge.
I'll help you,
so wait, and don't be scared.
But still...
But...
"Did you see Lucifer's video?"
"I did."
"It was a cover of your song, right, Astaro?"
"She busted into my house yesterday,
claimed she'd take everything I had,
and went home."
"A declaration of war, huh?"
"Yeah."
"What's wrong?"
"Not feeling well?"
"She's so amazing, isn't she?"
"The way she's always so proud."
"You shine when you sing, too."
"Shining..."
"The color of darkness..."
"The light can't beat the darkness."
"It just needs to swallow up the darkness."
"She'll swallow me up, and I'll disappear instead."
"You will not."
"I'd rather just disappear than have her get rid of me."
"Astaro, come back!"
"Hello?"
Let's just steal all Astaroth's believers like this!
We'll just overwhelm her completely with the next one.
But no depressing songs.
It's not my style.
Then what kind of song do you want?
I know! I know!
I think you need a sound like a beautiful angel's whispers!
No way.
I'm a demon lord.
So I want something that befits a demon lord, obviously.
I think you need something new that's still sounds like you.
What's that?
Don't stall! Just come out and say it!
You're wasting time.
What do you want me to do?
How about something like an idol?
An idol?
You don't understand what's so great about Onee-sama at all!
She's a mighty...
Levi, can it.
So you couldn't be an idol, then?
Couldn't be?
Who do you think I am?
An idol?
Interesting.
I'll do it.
I'll do it, if you really want me to!
And when I was in Heaven, I did do a little research.
Onee-sama! Such a bold coming-out!
But if that's the case, I want to see it, too!
Okay, let's get to work!
Go!
That's right, my existence breaks all the rules
I don't want to see anything that's pretty
You know, most of this place is all screwed up
With my songs, I'll rip apart all of these puppets
That's why I came here! I was all fired up!
But it was pointless! Pointless! There's no need for me!
So me and my partner scream, "God damn!"
Maria
Lucifer
Levi
Tons of people are watching!
I'm glad it worked!
Of course it did!
Onee-sama is a natural idol.
Looks like Astaroth-san uploaded a new video, too.
I can't match the speed of light,
but nobody knows the depths of darkness.
What is this?
I don't know...
It's got 500,000 views.
At this rate, Onee-sama is going to lose!
Say something!
It's your fault!
Onee-sama!
Levi just...
I'm going to lose...
To that loser of a demon lord?
Don't be so arrogant, Lucifer.
Even if you are the leader of the Seven Virtues,
blaspheming God will not be allowed.
Who can correct God's mistakes but me?
That is what I mean by arrogance.
I'm not wrong.
I'm disappointed, Lucifer.
Michael, do you think you can defeat me?
An angel is not an angel without the words of God.
Fall, Lucifer!
I won't lose.
I'm strong!
That's right, my existence breaks all the rules
I don't want to see anything that's pretty
You know, most of this place is all screwed up
With my songs, I'll rip apart all of these puppets
That's why I came here! I was all fired up!
But it was pointless! Pointless! There's no need for me!
So me and my partner scream, "God damn!"
What's the point of me being alive?
I'm a total loser, and I want to die.
I can fly. I can die.
I can burn. I can damn.
I won't lose.
I'm strong.
I have defeated the darkness of Melancholy!
It feels good.
You've been greatly weakened.
Belial?
What's the leader of the Seven Mortal Sins doing here?
Did you come to get on your knees and apologize?
Silence.
There's something I want to ask you.
Otherwise, I'd never come to this filthy place.
And?
I'll make it quick.
What was your goal when you fell from Heaven?
I'm never telling you.
You really do piss me off.
Tell me after you've been defeated by Melancholy,
and you're on your knees.
That's a funny joke, for you.
But you'll be the one to get on your knees!
Lucifer-san...
Maria!
I'll give you one more chance.
So give me a really great idea.
I've already got one ready.
Leave it to me!
Give me a favor!
My heart's going pitter-patter... Dancin'♪!
I don't want another day to end with nothing happening
I want to be sure of your love
I don't want to go home
We're perfect for each other Maybe it's fate?
I didn't really mean that, I'm sorry
Love? No, friendship?
A slight fever begins to dance
I want to talk to you more and more
My heart's going pitter-patter... Dancin'♪!
I want to be with you! Notice!
I'm waiting! Don't go!
Love me! Let me let love you!
I'm a girl! You'll forgive me, right?
Slight Fever
Sh-She's cute, kind of...
And sexy!
You're going pro.
If you want to crush Lucifer,
you need to get so big that she can never catch up.
Big...
Astaro can do it if she tries.
I can do it if I try.
I know I'm the weakest demon lord.
That's the truth, and it strikes a chord.
But I won't give up.
Even if I screw up,
I'll follow up!
You know what I'm sayin'?
That's right!
That's the spirit!
I'll make sure you sell a ton.
So crush her.
I'll make the music video!
Rock you!
Your blindness is beyond salvation,
doing whatever you want to do without shame!
Average, bored, just going with the flow, you're going to destroy the world
Ever-shifting stupidity, a blessed fall from Heaven, mankind gathers as it starts to rain
Foolish sheeple who believe that to live is to dream
Wandering without a goal,
rotten platitudes feel hollow
Entangled pure love has nowhere to go
I just wish everybody would disappear...
Along with the whole world
If reality can't be saved,
it's better to live with a mocking smile on your face
Melancholy being languid is how I show who I really I am
A wind of darkness blows
Glare at tomorrow!
It's a full house. Don't worry.
I've got TV interviews for you, too.
Isn't that nice? Astaro, you worked hard!
Why are they wasting time?
Start already!
Maybe something happened.
Astaroth's not coming.
Why?
It's simple.
Astaroth's incapable of handling the pressure of singing in front of other people.
In other words,
the more people in the audience...
The more she'll retreat into her shell.
Astaro!
Wait, Melancholy!
In Use
She's not coming out.
Did something happen?
What's going on?
I'm disappointed!
It's probably deliberate, right?
When is it starting?
Give me back my money!
Yeah?
Let's believe in Astaroth-sama and wait!
But I don't know...
Listen to my song!
Lucifer-oneesama!
I can't do it.
I can't!
I can't do it!
I'm scared!
Melancholy!
Come out and sing!
Lucifer's going to take over your stage!
I want to go home.
I want to disappear!
Astaro, it's okay.
Let's go back to Hell.
Sloth!
The audience is on your side!
Tell them everything you're feeling with your songs!
Tell them what I'm feeling with your songs?
I didn't really mean that, I'm sorry
Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer!
It's what you've been waiting for!
The languid diva, Astaroth!
Sorry for keeping you waiting!
You're late, Astaroth of the Second Sin.
We'll fight here.
I won't let you turn me down.
L-Lucifer-san, I'm taking this stage back from you!
Love? No, friendship?
A slight fever begins to dance
I want to talk to you more and more
My heart's going pitter-patter...
Tomorrow...
I'll rock you!
Rock you!
I don't want another day to end with nothing happening
I want to be sure of your love
I don't want to go home
Your blindness is beyond salvation,
doing whatever you want to do without shame!
Average, bored, just going with the flow, you're going to destroy the world
Ever-shifting stupidity, a blessed fall from Heaven, mankind gathers as it starts to rain
Foolish sheeple who believe that to live is to dream
Love? No, friendship?
A slight fever begins to dance
I want to talk to you more and more
It's better to live
I want to be with you! Notice!
I'm waiting! Don't go!
Glare at tomorrow!
My heart's going pitter-patter...
At tomorrow!
I lost.
I thought I could take over that stage.
I'm disappointed.
Are you going to continue being an idol?
Yes.
I love singing.
I'm not good at singing in front of people, though.
I want to do street performances.
I'm done with it.
Wh-Why?
We could perform together again.
Idols have to do autographs and handshakes, and it's a pain in the butt.
It might not be bad to just be bitchy to people.
Okay, we're leaving.
Lucifer-san...
Next time we meet... w-we'll be enemies.
I'm on Belial-sama's side.
I see.
What impressive loyalty.
Asta, the loyal dog.
Good work today, Lucifer-san.
Maria?
Yes?
No need to call me Lucifer-san.
I'll allow it, especially for you.
Onee-sama, you must be thirsty, right?
I'm fine.
You could at least think about it!
Lucifer...
Episode 6
Sloth Online
Illustration: Maron Maron