The netherworld.
The realm where demons live.
And the king that rules over the netherworld is...
the Demon King.
But the Demon King's throne has been vacant for some time.
Who will be the next Demon King?
Iruma, could you carry these for me?
Sure!
Could you clean the toilet, too?
Sure, sure!
You're such a good boy, Iruma.
So...
Do you mind if we sell you off to a demon?
Sure...
Suzuki Iruma, age fourteen, was sold to the demon Sullivan by his stupid parents.
"The netherworld is a scary place."
"I have to make sure they don't find out I'm human."
Or so he thought...
What a peaceful morning...
Iruma has gotten so used to the netherworld that
this feels like a peaceful morning to him.
I have a feeling today's gonna be another great day!
You Fit Right In Now, Iruma-kun
"You Fit Right In Now, Iruma-kun."
Good morning, Grandpa.
Good morning, Iruma-kun!
Good morning. Here is your Hell Grey tea.
Thank you!
Time to eat!
We can make plenty more if that's not enough.
No need to hold back.
Okay! It's so yummy!
Iruma-chi, morning mon-mon!
Iruma-sama, good morning.
It's already time to go?
Iruma-kun! Do you want to use Grandpa's special carriage? It's been a while.
Come on, let's use it!
Let's do it!
Th-Th-That's okay... Off I go!
Iruma-kun!
Sadness...
Have a good day.
Humans only exist to be our food
One, two, one, two...
Two, one, two, one...
I will strengthen my legs with you, Iruma-sama!
Let's race!
A demonathon!
Demonathon
Let's see who can get to school first!
Why in the world would we do that so early in the morning, you fool?!
I get it... You must be afraid of losing to me, Azz-Azz.
Wh-Who would lose to the likes of you?!
I'll reduce you to tears!
U-Um, guys?
Ready... Go!
Er, uh...
Hurry up, Iruma-chi!
What?!
Morning.
Good morning!
Good morning, everyone.
Good morning!
Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning!
Morning bow, bow!
No running in the school!
Oh, you mean little breeze. You're making my heart flutter...
Oh?
Badump...
Pardon me.
Hold it, you!
Asmodeus-sama!
He's so full of devi spirit so early in the morning.
He's so devi charming. Please set my heart ablaze!
Today's our very own anniversary of exhilaration.
Instructor Morax will be out for a week due to back pain,
Sabro's tail! I'm gonna catch it!
Hey! No way I'm letting my party die!
so Momonoki-sensei will be in charge of first period basic magic.
Would you like some candy?
Who's your favorite dem-dol, Keroli-chan?
Um, well...
That is all.
That concludes homeroom.
Go to your first period class now.
Don't cause a ruckus! Don't trouble the other students or teachers!
You may be demons, but...
Silence.
We will be continuing our basic magic course today, starting with page 66.
Please open your textbooks.
All right. Please read the next part, Valac-san.
Okay! "Chapter two: Thank Goodness I Was Born a Demon."
Why are we alive? We're learning to find that out.
"So, according to a super old and important demon,
demons are the best! They're the coolest in the world!
Why are girls so charming? I'm researching to find that out.
Oh my gosh! You slay me, devi-cute!
Yeah, Kuromu-chan's the best.
Hooray, demons! Demons, hooray!
Her new song was number one on the Demonicon Chart.
The world couldn't exist without demons!
Seriously? That's devi cool!
The world is cruel, but exists for demons.
I bought 66 copies.
Would you like a snack?
North America is—"
You three, be quiet!
O-Oh, dear... I just couldn't hold back.
My, what a cute little frog.
Ribbi-ribbit, ribbi-ribbit.
I-I'm so sorry about this!
That's not fair!
Gaaaaarp!
Th-That was an example of basic magic: transformation magic.
As you can see, it doesn't last long on anyone who resists the spell.
I see!
Congrats on making number one on the Demonicon Chart.
Please don't talk about that at school!
Thanks, though.
"He shall descend from a foreign realm
and wear...
the golden Ring of Solomon on his right hand."
Ah, yes. Your presentations are always wonderful, Sir Sabnock.
Of course they are,
because I am going to be the Demon King!
I didn't get to see Iruma-san or President Ameri today.
Eiko, I'm going on ahead.
I'll definitely find them tomorrow!
Meeting Room
"Kakeru-kun, please tell me.
What happened?"
I... I can't tell anyone.
I can't tell you, either!
No!
Babam!
Everyone has secrets.
Sayo-san!
Brush
Secrets they can't tell anyone else.
Dash
Sorry!
Kakeru-kun!
Caw caw caw
It looked as though Kakeru-kun's back was crying.
Kakeru-kun, please don't cry.
Listen. The crows are laughing so gleefully.
"To be continued in the next volume."
The way Kakeru must feel as he yearns to tell her the truth, but can't...
It's so painful!
Yes!
And her rival Sayo's line was also excellent!
"Everyone has secrets."
Everyone has secrets?
That dem-dol named Irumi truly looked like Iruma.
Could she be his relative?
No... If Iruma is human,
he wouldn't have any relatives in the netherworld.
Do they just look alike?
Iruma himself couldn't possibly have...
been in that frilly... fluffy dress?!
Um... Ameri-san?
I-Iruma...
Do you happen to have... a secret...
I mean, is anything bothering you?
Are you feeling stressed?
Is anything bothering me?
I can't think of anything.
I-I see...
All right, then.
If anything ever happens, feel free to talk to me at any time.
Huh? Sure... Thank you very much.
Are they different people, after all?
Ameri-san, mind if I have a snack?
Oh, have as much as you'd like.
Badump! Badump! Badump!
Badump Badump
It's yummy.
Why is my heart pounding so?
It's not as if he's using any charms!
I cannot lose, for Iruma-sama's sake as well as my own!
K-K-K-K-K-Kaboom!
Hey, you might fall if you're not careful! And jeez, you're fast!
This feels so nice.
This is so yummy!
Today was so much fun!
And my bed's so fluffy and warm, too...
Wait! Am I totally fitting into the netherworld now?!
Iruma finally realized...
Yes. You fit right in now, Iruma-kun!
I was working on the tuna boat when Grandpa brought me here...
I get to eat all I want, and I can even go to school.
What is Iruma-sama thinking about?
No idea!
I figured as much.
We erased all their memories of the netherworld and sent them home.
Iruma-kun... If you are seeking help...
He said that, but...
I'm human.
Can I really just stay here in the netherworld?
He must be tired. I can't blame him.
He hashn't even had a moment to resht...
Let's perk him all up again with yummy food!
As if Iruma-sama would feel better after a meal...
Actually... A meal, eh?
A meal. Iruma-sama loves to eat.
You might have come up with a good idea for once, Valac.
Babyls Kitchen
It is now after school!
Now, listen. This must absolutely be kept secret from Iruma-sama.
Roger!
We're going to make a meal for Iruma-chi!
We're going to make a meal for Iruma-sama!
Yay!
Well, we've got the ingredients.
We bought them at Come-Come's place.
We bought them with my Demon Star Platinum card.
Asked a chef...
With my Demon Star—
Gonna go rolly-rolly on Mr. Cutting Board.
Listen to me!
Heya! I have recipes!
Where'd that even come from?!
They're Mommy's very own! Nothing beats Mommy's cooking.
What?
Muffle wuffle crackle bang!
Say what?!
Muffle Wuffle Crackle Bang
1. Cut the muffle (finely!)
What?
You don't know what this is?
Of course not! Muffle... what?
A dish I've never heard of, despite being knowledgeable about the netherworld...
But if I dare ask her, my dignity will be shattered!
I-I do...
Right, right. Of course you do!
You're in charge of step one, then, Azz-Azz!
1. Cut the muffle (finely!)
Muffle Wuffle Crackle Bang
"Step one... Cut the muffle, finely.
1. Cut the muffle (finely!) 2. Make sure it gets along with the faafaa and jinwarisan
Step two... Make sure it gets along with the faafaa and jinwarisan.
1. Cut the muffle (finely!) 2. Make sure it gets along with the faafaa and jinwarisan 3. Have them meet up with tanesshi
Step three... Have them meet up with tanesshi."
I don't understand a word of this!
Bring the stuff over when you're done!
Think...
Judging by the picture, it looks like... fried chicken?
Wait, no! It's muffle!
Muffle... Is it something sweet?
Muffle... Waffle!
Oh, they're waffles!
No, that's a trap. "Crackle" is right in the name.
It has to be something harder than waffles.
Hard...
Are they cookies?!
A noble like myself has never heard the term,
but I guess commoners call their cookies "muffles"!
That must be it.
So, I have to cut something finely in step one...
1. Cut the muffle (finely!) 2. Make sure it gets along with the faafaa and jinwarisan
Which means...
I've figured it out!
This must be it!
Here you go! Finely chopped chocolate!
Azz-Azz, you put chocolate on your fried chicken?
It was fried chicken!
It was fried chicken! It was fried chi—
It was fried chicken!
That's pretty strange. Is it good, at least?
If it's fried chicken, just call it fried chicken!
But we call it "muffle wuffle" at my house!
Cute nickname, huh?
Don't assume your household rules apply elsewhere, you moron!
But you said you knew what it was.
That's enough! I'll do it! You just sit!
You are truly the King of Fools!
But you know, Azz-Azz...
You wear pretty weird clothes.
Huh?
The top part is short, the bottom part is long. It's white.
And you have swirly designs on your chest.
Talk about tacky.
What in the world are you talking about?!
This is a custom uniform made from the best materials by the high fashion brand Akumani.
Custom
I had it made for the entrance ceremony.
Custard-san? Never heard of them.
Custard who?
Give that back! If you make it, it's gonna taste all weird!
If you make the dish, it's going to taste foolish!
I can make it better!
Fight!
We'll both feed Iruma-chi!
Whichever dish Iruma-sama says is delicious wins!
The deadline is tomorrow morning!
Are you ill?
I pretty much tried combining all of my favorite foods...
I think... it's good... maybe.
Don't assume your household rules apply elsewhere, you moron!
I think it needs a little something else.
Maybe this won't be enough to cheer up Iruma-chi.
You seem troubled, my daughter.
Mommy.
Listen well, Clara. When you're cooking, the most important ingredient is love.
Love?
You want Iruma-kun to cheer up, right?
Yeah!
Don't worry, then! Just pour them in!
All those feelings! The love!
Wuv!
Okay, Mommy!
Yay!
Nom, nom, nom, the thing that everyone loves most
Mommy's homemade cooking!
Delicious!
Munch, munch, munch, our stomachs and hearts
are completely full!
We're so, so happy!
Happy-py!
Boil, boil, boil
Fill it with lots of love!
Om nom nom, that's the best seasoning!
Love, love!
Hey, is it good?
Gulp, gulp
Our mouths are filled with love
Dream-moon-moon
It's not a dream!
Flavor is important, but so is love!
Try imagining their happy faces
My chest feels hot!
I want them to eat it, I want them to say it's yummy
Fill it with love, love, love
Overflowing with love!
Steak!
Roast devibeef!
Devi yakitori! Meat pie!
Well done, Alice-sama. They're all perfect.
Yes, they are...
Just commonly perfect. That's not good enough!
This is for Iruma-sama!
Who knows what kind of strategy Clara will use?
Overflowing—
I need to make something more special and mind-blowing!
Alice-sama, please do mind your manners.
Something more elegant and emotional...
In that case, why not try a fish dish in addition to a meat dish?
F-Fish?
For example, a devituna dish.
Devituna
Devituna?!
Devituna...
You can stew it, grill it, steam it, or even eat it raw... Alice-sama?!
Are you still scared of fish?
I thought you'd be all right with it now that you've grown up.
I-I can't deal with the smell. But...
If it's for Iruma-sama, I, Asmodeus Alice,
will overcome any hurdle!
Poke
Alice-sama! You can do this!
We believe in you, Alice-sama!
Asmodeus's battle continued into the morning.
I will triumph!
And, apparently, Clara was also dancing into the morning.
Okay, eat up!
Please, enjoy...
You two made these for me?
Indeed.
Ayup!
My feels...
You both did this for me...
Thank you! I'll dig in right now!
Badump, badump...
Nom, nom...
Badump, badump!
It's so yummy!
Badump, badump...
Nom.
Badump, badump!
Gulp.
It's so yummy!
Which one was better?!
It's mine, right?
No, no, it's mine!
It's mine!
Wait, which...
Pick one!
Iruma-sama, have a bite of this for a palate cleanser!
No fair, Azz-Azz!
It's perfectly fair!
Iruma-chi, you cheater!
Out of the way!
You move, Azz-Azz!
So yummy!
Which?!
Both are really yummy.
If you eat them together, though, it's even better!
Like, really!
Here!
This is...
...yummy.
Right?
I think I like that the best.
Thank you so much, you two!
This is the best!
Looks like Iruma-chi is all better now.
Indeed.
And it did taste better when we combined them both.
Yeah.
Looks like it's a draw.
Mm.
You fool! Of course black would look better on Iruma-sama!
No! Yellow is better!
You have no taste, Azz-Azz! You won't be popular at all!
They're such good friends...
What?! Of course I'm popular!
Wow, you just said you're so popular that you don't know what to do with yourself!
I did not!
Hurry up and pay me!
So you want to be popular!
I mean, I'm... What's so wrong with being popular?!
Truly...
So much has happened since I came to the netherworld.
I may be human, but I'm having so much fun here.
Iruma-sama?
Iruma-chi?
Let's go, Iruma-chi!
We have magical PE next.
I have two people who'll do anything for me...
My first two friends.
Is something the matter?
Uh, it's nothing. Let's go.
I'm gonna run like bam! And dash like vroom!
Come now. Don't run in the halls! Wait... explode?
Then go kaboom and explode! It's so much fun!
I'm going to continue my life here,
in the netherworld.
Berobuppigaa zabagerrogero.
Good morning, Iruma-kun!
Good morning, Iruma-sama.
It's time for breakfast!
It's a beautiful day out there! Do you want to go for a walk?
...loud.
Huh?
Shock...
I said,
it's the butt-crack of dawn and you're so damn loud,
you old geezer.
Sullivan's surprising morning.
What in the world happened to Iruma?
Let us bring you that story another time.
End