I had a dream...
Yuko.
Heed me, Yuko.
Thou must awaken.
Who are you?
Thou hast inherited the blood of the dark ones.
You must vanquish a Magical Girl who lives in this town, and restore our clan to its former glory.
Uh, no can do. Too sleepy.
Wait. Hello?
Wakey-wakey.
Good morning?
Hey, wake the hell up!
You sorry excuse for an heir!
Jeez, that dream sure took a turn for the scary...
My head feels heavy...
My name is Yuko Yoshida.
I'm just an ordinary 15-year-old girl.
Mornin', Sis.
Huh?
Good morning, Ryo...
Huh?
What're these?
Something very abnormal is popping out of my very normal head.
Yuko Awakens!! For Family Reasons You're Now a Demon Girl
M-Mom!
Don't make so much noise, Yuko.
Help, I've grown these weird horns! And a tail, too!
I can feel them like part of my body! I can move them, too!
Just calm down.
Load, fulcrum, effort... my brain just bounced like a seesaw...!
It seems this day has finally come.
Hey mom, what are those really chic things growing out of Yuko?
Yu and Ryo, listen to me. I must tell you about the ancient secret of the Yoshida family.
Oh jeez, why did this have to happen on a Sunday morning of all days...?
The truth is, neither of you are ordinary human children.
Uh-huh, that's cool mom.
We're not ordinary...
Wait, what?!
I heard that piano drop just now.
The Yoshida family has been sustained by the power of darkness since ancient times.
We are descendants of the "Dark Clan" that were banished long ago.
Wow... "darkness," huh? This is too surreal. I must still be dreaming, so back to bed with me-
Don't try and run from reality.
My brain is bouncing around again!
So, our whole family are "Descendants of Darkness."
Forget that for a minute, you still haven't cooked our breakfast rice.
We've run out of rice for this month.
More importantly, there's something that I must tell you.
The reason that we live in poverty like this is because of our mortal enemies, the "Light Clan."
"Light"?!
Our battle with them spanned across centuries,
but they successfully sealed all our power and luck away.
That's why we look like ordinary humans now.
In the end, they put the "$400 Per Month" curse upon us.
They've taken nearly everything from us.
That curse really hit where it counts. Seconds please.
There was nothing else they could have sealed away, I suppose.
Anyway, it seems that you've somehow caused a lapse in the seal.
Those horns and tail you've grown were part of the trademark appearance of our ancestors!
You must fully break the seal to gain control over the evil energy and then master it.
Money! Power! Delicious food! You must fully break the seal to gain control over the evil energy and then master it.
Money! Power! Delicious food! You must fully break the seal to gain control
over the evil energy and then master it.
But doesn't that make me the bad guy?
What good is gonna come from doing that?
If you manage to break the seal, you should get a little taller.
And our financial woes will certainly improve.
We'll be able to go to one of those all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffets!
Will that include one of those tower of pancakes?!
It's a feast! Then I'll do whatever you want me to, Mom!
We can build a library in our house.
So, what exactly do I need to do?
Get some! So, what exactly do I need to do?
You must defeat a "Magical Girl," one of the priests of the Light Clan that sealed away our powers.
One, two, three! One, two, three! Defeat a Magical Girl? Roger that!
Then you must drain their blood and offer it to the Demon God Statue of our ancestors!
"Blood"?!
"Demon God Statue"?
Where the heck do I find that?
You know, that thing I always use to prop the door open.
Mom, open up.
We know you're in there taking a nap.
The doorstop?!
Demon God Statue! This is the object that the spirits of my ancestors are drawn to.
My mom thought it was just the perfect weight and size, so she used it as a doorstop.
That was just a camouflage.
What are you doing, Mom?
I found the statue.
I need to submit this form to notify that you're now active as a Demon Girl.
Submit it to who?
The Demon Directory.
The Demon Bakery?!
She said, Demon "Directory."
Your Demon Girl name will need to be something fitting!
What about these?
Huh?! I want some time to think about it. Actually, these are all terrible!
Okay, I'm putting down "Shadow Mistress Yuko." Fax sent!
A corny name sent by an even cornier machine!
"Shadow Mistress"...
Does this mean you're going into business as a sadistic seductress?
How exactly am I going to defeat a Magical Girl?
Since you've grown horns and a tail, it means the powers of our ancestors have somewhat returned to you.
Can you feel any of the dark energy flowing within you?
I don't even know what that would feel like! The only thing I feel is hungry!
Don't you feel like you've gotten stronger at all?
Actually, these horns are so heavy I feel like I'm on my way to becoming a hunchback.
Perhaps nothing substantial has actually changed.
I think that my center of gravity has changed, and it's making me dizzy!
If anything, I'm weaker now!
Mom, if I'm going to fight, then do I get some kind of equipment?
You know, like in video games and stuff!
I bequeath you this staff and these herbs.
For real?
Unfortunately, modern society dictates that anyone walking around with weapons will be arrested.
It's a harsh reality.
But then...
That's why... I've prepared this!
A splendid weapon capable of shredding apart even the most well-cooked of eggs!
I'm very familiar with it!
And take this, it should help to camouflage your weapon.
Feels like I'm ready for a picnic!
I'm heading out!
Good luck, Sis!
And so, I proceeded forth on my quest despite being unsatisfied with the parameters of my character.
Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself here.
I'm supposed to splatter her blood all over this statue, right?
But I hate icky horror films and I have the worst grades in gym class.
This is impossible.
I have no idea where to find one of these "Magical Girls" anyway.
Hold on, I had a dream this morning.
You must vanquish a Magical Girl who lives in this town, and restore our clan to its former glory.
What was up with that?
"Lives in this town"? I wonder where, exactly?
Horns?
Sigh...
My head is so heavy now...
It feels like someone just glued two dumbbells on it.
Ah.
Oops, oops, gah...
Eeeek!
Oh no! My sealed ancestor's spirit!
Oh, that's good. It's not broken.
Actually, I think that all broke ME instead.
W-waaah!
Look out!
Huh? What? Wh-where did that dump truck just go?
Are you all right?
She stopped it with one hand?
Are you okay, mister?
I stopped the truck as gently as I could.
Y-yeah.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Right, well then...
Make sure you watch where you're going from now on.
O-okay. Sorry.
Please be a cosplay. Please be a cosplay. Um, are you cosplaying?
Please be a cosplay. Please be a cosplay! Please be a cosplay!
Nope. I'm a Magical Girl.
That figures...
You stopped that truck with one hand, after all.
I've found my target...
Gulp! I've found my target...
It's been a long time since I've had to transform, though.
Actually, those horns of yours seem like...
U-um...
What? Are you hungry?
You can have this.
What exactly is this?
It's bread? A sandwich?
I'm confused. Why give me something like this?
Huh? Well, you looked like you were hungry.
And because you're short.
Oh, I see!
She's taking pity on me!
Outrage! Outrage! I've never had an experience so humiliating before!
Huh?
Snicker.
You really are starving, aren't you?
Ugh!
Don't think this means you've won!
But I really appreciate you saving me!
She's a weird one.
Outrage!
Don't give up, Yuko! Use this experience as your first step to becoming a great demon!
Outrage!
I'm heading off to school!
Thou hast inherited the blood of the dark ones.
Vanquish a Magical Girl and restore our clan to its former glory.
I ran across a Magical Girl! She actually saved me!
And took pity on me...
Boy, that sure was a weird dream I had yesterday.
Growing horns and finding out that I'm the descendant of demons...
then leaving to find a Magical Girl to defeat.
Yuko!
G'morning!
Good morning, Anri!
You're up really early today.
We've got a soft tennis tournament coming up this week, so I've got practice every morning.
Oh?
Yeah, our team actually just got a new manager and they're super funny.
Really?
Sorry to be rude, but are those horns?
I suppose I can see how they might look that way!
That's what they are! Horns and a tail, right in front of me!
It wasn't a dream...
Morning!
I'll be honest, these things just suddenly grew in...
and I have no idea what I should do with them.
I bet you could hang your umbrella or gym clothes from them, no?
That would make life easier.
Well, I'm not really worried about how to make my life easier...
Actually, I think that would make paying for stuff or eating on the go a real cinch!
Your arms will be free!
Yummy, yummy, yummy...! Your arms will be free!
Yummy, yummy, yummy...! Now that you mention it, that's true!
Yummy, yummy, yummy...! They could be really handy!
Let's give it a try.
Um, huh?
Here. Um, huh?
Oh... it worked.
Never mind! It's way too heavy!
Sorry! I forgot that you're not that strong.
Load, fulcrum, effort... Load, fulcrum, effort...
Yuri-yuri?
I prefer Masashi.
Hm, so those horns and tail just kind of sprouted over night? When's season 2?
Hm, so those horns and tail just kind of sprouted over night?
I'm embarrassed to say it, but there's a lot going on in my family.
Apparently, because I grew these horns it's my destiny to find and murderize a Magical Girl.
Wow, really?
I'm totally jealous. Having a destiny is so cool.
Can I touch your horns?
Me, too!
Sure, go for it.
Whoa. They're exactly what I thought horns would feel like!
They're so stylish. Totally fitting for a Demon Girl.
They've got a nice feel to them.
This may seem strange to say,
but I'm surprised you're both taking this in stride.
Well, there's a lot of weirdos in this town.
"Weird"...
Oh! I didn't mean you!
Don't try and hide them, they really suit you!
They're super cool, they look like giant croissants!
Croissant...
Right now, I need to focus on finding a Magical Girl!
I have to offer their blood to this Demon God Statue of my ancestors!
Uh, isn't your ancestor a little broken there? On the top.
Fortunately, I know there's one in this town. I will hunt down that Magical Girl!
Oh yeah, there's a Magical Girl in our school. Class A, right?
Ah, the super strong one.
Oh? Is that so?
Wait! What the heck is up with this school?!
This is Sakuragaoka High School.
Yuko and her friends are students here.
That's Momo Chiyoda.
We went to the same middle school.
I see you over there!
Oh no, you spotted me!
I can't see anything now.
Huh? That razor-sharp look...
I've seen it somewhere before.
Ahh!
It's that girl who stopped the trunk with one hand the other day!
You know her?
Dealing with her was aggravating in more ways than one.
Outrage...! Dealing with her was aggravating in more ways than one.
I heard that six years ago, she actually saved the whole world.
She's known worldwide?!
Wooow...! I... I never would have guessed
I was tangling with someone that amazing.
I... I never would have guessed I was tangling with someone that amazing.
I wonder if a lowly neighborhood demon like myself stands a chance against a world-renowned magician.
Does this string phone work?
I can hear you.
I wonder if there's any other information I can find about her.
Hm, she doesn't really talk about herself much.
Oh, that's right. One time during our fitness exams...
Excuse me. I can't get an accurate reading on grip strength because I broke the dynamometer.
Everyone kind of flipped out when she said that.
In the end, they had to use three dynamometers together to get an accurate reading.
Is she really a "Magical" Girl? Are we sure she's not just a "Tangible" Girl?
Then on the lung capacity test, she totally maxed out the counter.
Is that something that even has a maximum?!
It made a really cool sound.
Grr...
Meanwhile, I have to rest at least once when carrying even a small bag of rice home from the store!
I think you could be a bit more athletic than that.
Well then... I guess I'll go show her who's boss!
I forget, is grip strength proportional to punch strength?
Recess will end in 3 minutes.
Recess is about to end, so we should probably head back to the classroom.
You've got 3 whole minutes, that's plenty of time to pick a fight!
Get out there, girl!
I have to find a place to hide and launch a sneak attack.
Hey Chiyoda! Yoshida from Class D is a descendent of the Dark Clan and has something for you!
You backstabber!
Oh crap, she's coming. She's coming!
What?
Sh-she's huge! A whole head taller than me!
Come on, Yuko. Give it to her straight!
Oh, you're that little girl from yesterday.
Gah! "Little girl"?!
Growl... snarl!
Growl! Snarl... Growl! Snarl... Whoza callin little! Punkimma grow way tallrthen u!
Growl! Snarl... Growl! Snarl... Yuko! Your brain and your mouth can't keep up with each other!
Growl! Snarl... Growl! Snarl... "Who're you callin' little?! Don't get cocky, you punk!
I'm still young enough to grow way taller than you!"
That's what you meant to say!
Yeah, what she said!
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just objectively thought you were on the short side.
Outrage! Outrage! Outrage...! That doesn't change anything! If she's trying to pick a fight, then she's got one!
I am Shami...
Uh-huh.
Shadow Mistress Yuko!
Uh-huh.
To restore my ancestors to their former glory and to conkeer... ahem, conquer the world of darkness...
...I've come to end the life of a Magical Girl!
Uh-huh.
Huff...
...and that's the deal.
I see.
You flubbed up twice, huh?
Because you kept interrupting and throwing me off my pace!
Want to try again?
No interruptions this time, okay?
Okay, give it one more shot. "Shamiko," was it?
Outrage! No! I am Yuko Yoshida, also known as Shami... Shadow Mistress Yuko!
Snicker. So, you are "Sha-mi-ko" then.
Don't laugh!
Don't worry about sounding cool, Shami!
Stop helping that nickname catch on!
No big deal!
Shamirin?
Huh?! What did you say?
Nothing.
UWAA! PREPAAAAREEE YOURSEEEEEEEELLLLF!
Get her!
Take this, and that, and this, and that...!
M-my sides hurt... and my wrists, too...
She's a bigger wimp than I thought.
Are you okay?
A Demon Girl is attacking you and yet you won't even transform...
Why didn't you try to dodge at the very least?!
Because I didn't deem it necessary to avoid your attacks.
That's right. I forgot this girl stopped a truck with one hand.
I never thought my first battle would go so poorly.
I should have eaten more to give myself extra energy.
Is that really the problem here?
If you want a pastry, I've got one.
A pastry?!
If you take any more pity on me, I think I might cry, so just stop!
I see some tears already, no?
No, I stopped them before any could actually come out.
Oh really?
Do you have a minute?
Huh?
Can you stand?
Huh?
Come on, get up.
...Come on, get up...
Eek!
What are you...?
Don't tell me, she's going to throw me with all her might?
Demon Eradication Attack!
Nooo!
I'm doomed, I should have accepted that pastry when I had the chance!
I...
I'm bewwy sowwy!
She's emotionally weak, too!
The way you throw punches needs some work.
Bwa?
Unless you put your thumb here like this, you'll get hurt.
Don't just use your arm, you have to swing your whole body like this.
Something's happening out in the hallway.
You should aim for the chin or the stomach. Give it a try.
Huh? What?
Just give it a try.
Okay.
It made a different sound this time.
It sounded a lot stronger than before!
Your style...
...or form, rather...
Well...
Uh....
Yeah...
Sigh... You might want to consider using projectiles instead.
Sigh...
D-d-d...
Waaaaah! Don't think this means you've won!
That's that. See you later, Chiyoda.
Uh, sure.
Waaaaaaah! Don't give up, Yuko!
Sniffle, sniffle... Sniffle, sniffle... Train your entire body until you're strong enough to become a great demon!
Sniffle, sniffle... Sniffle, sniffle...
Yeah, these are good.
I think I'll buy some more.
Did you see the new dance?
Yeah! Yeah! I watched it the other day!
It was so awesome.
I know right?
Oh, hey Ryoko!
Huh? Just leaving now?
That's a huge book you've got there.
That looks like a pretty complicated book.
I just borrowed it from the library.
See you tomorrow!
Later.
Hi-yah!
Huh? I know that voice.
Hi-yah! Hi-yah! Hi-yah!
Ouch, ouch, ouch! Owww, my sides are killing me...
Hey, Sis.
Oh!
Hey, Ryo.
Crap, my sides...
You caught me doing something really embarrassing, Ryo.
You aren't wasting any effort in your quest to become a great demon, huh, Sis?
That's right! I'm going to give it my all from here on out!
You've made your first step on the path to becoming the leader of the demon horde.
Hehehe... I'm not so sure about that.
It's Mom.
Welcome back.
Were you spending time together?
I met up with Sis on my way home.
Were you out shopping, mom?
Yes! You wouldn't believe it!
I got two extra stamps for my lottery card by buying some mushrooms today!
That's a big haul!
Make sure you stick them in the fridge later.
Mushrooms are yummy.
I'll be sure to season them a bunch.
Sounds like it will go great with rice.
This is the tale of a girl who received demonic powers over night,
and must rise up to defeat a Magical Girl in order to save her family from the grips of poverty.
Or something to that effect.
I'm Yuko Yoshida! Today I became Shami... Shadow Mistress Yuko, the Demon Girl.
But this is where I'm supposed to talk about the next episode, right?
Shamiko, let's do some proper warm-ups next time.
Uwa! The Pink Magical Girl
is headed straight my way again!
We've got to find a proper weapon for you, too.