[IRUMA, CLARA, ASMODEUS] "Words for My Friends."
[IMAGINARY BACHIDEMON] Invited!
[BACHIKO] I-I humbly th-th-thank you for i-inviting me over
f-f-for b-breakfast.
[SULLIVAN] Now, now, no need to be so formal.
Eat and enjoy yourself.
I must acknowledge the exceptional job you did
with Iruma's training, Bachiko.
Oh! Th-Thank you.
[chuckles nervously]
[SULLIVAN] With your help, Iruma won and was promoted
to rank Dalet, so this is the least I can do to thank you.
[BACHIKO] It was nothing, really!
[SULLIVAN] I'm devi pleased that I asked you to take on
this challenging task, Bachiko.
If I may say so, I believe you're on par with
the Thirteen Crowns, as well.
[gasps] No, not at all!
The members of the Thirteen Crowns are far stronger
than I could ever be!
I-I'm flattered, sir, but compared to all of them,
I'm nothing at all.
Huh...?!
Ya still eatin' that candy-coated kiddy crap
like the baby you are?
Ya even smell so sweet and sugary,
it's makin' me want to puke!
[BACHIKO growls]
Well, your country bumpkin stank is so nasty,
mushrooms will grow on me if you get any closer!
[PAIMON] What?!
Why don't cha come over here and say that to me?!
Oh, yeah? You want a piece of me, do ya?
[BACHIKO] Ya havin' fun yet, girlie goth?!
[PAIMON] You better believe I am, damn it!
I'm gone sing till I lose my dadgum voice, ya hear?!
Then you had better get ready for the next song!
[BACHIKO, PAIMON] Ha! Got a perfect score, damn it!
Barrier, damn it!
Gonna quash your barrier, damn it!
Well, I'm gonna quash out yer quash, damn it!
Oh yeah? I'm gonna quash yer quashing my quash, damn it!
[growling]
Well, besides that super loud, smelly, annoying chick
and her lame gothy clothes!
[SULLIVAN laughs] Aw, you're so close.
No, we really ain't!
[SULLIVAN] Hmm...
See, the thing is...
It's clear you're profoundly uncomfortable around others,
so I was worried you would reject the idea
of tutoring Iruma.
Well, that's partly true.
At first, I thought I'd take a quick look at his face
and then just leave.
Looks like that fighting spirit still needs some work!
Don't it?
But now...
I...
[chuckles]
[SULLIVAN] Hmm?
[giggles]
I get what he's all about and proudly consider him
my number one student!
[SULLIVAN] I see. Well.
Eat up, enjoy! You've earned it.
Yes, sir!
[chomping]
[BACHIKO] Lord Sullivan is pleased. What a relief.
He's even giving me compliments!
I...
I'm just...
...really...
[SULLIVAN] Now, then...
Have you eaten to your heart's content?
Yes, sir! Thank you very much for the meal!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
[SULLIVAN] Well then, let's clear all this out of the way...
[BACHIKO] Hmm?
[SULLIVAN] ...and get down to the real discussion.
[BACHIKO gasps]
[grunts]
Perfect Speak!
I, Bachiko Barbatos, shall humbly accept, my lord.
[SULLIVAN] Mm...
First, the next Thirteens' Dinner has been canceled.
[BACHIKO gasps]
[SULLIVAN] The reason being the growing number of capable demons
who have gone missing as of late.
Hmm...
Devilam.
The battlefield.
High-ranked demons are simply vanishing pell-mell
into the ether.
The motive is unknown, but we already know who's responsible.
You do, sir?
[SULLIVAN] Yes.
[SULLIVAN] They've consistently been suspects in
the most evil deeds committed.
The Musashino Crew, AKA the Six Fingers.
Their trademark is leaving no trace of their activities.
[BACHIKO] I understand.
So this means...
...it's time to bring out the thing I'm proudest of.
My ultimate bow.
That's what this means, right?
Oh, sorry! No, no.
Heh?!
I-It's not?! But I thought you said--
[SULLIVAN] No, I swear, it's not. Now please put that down.
[BACHIKO whines]
[SULLIVAN] When things are troubled and out of sorts
in the netherworld, instructors should train their focus
harder on education.
We provide the students with superlative knowledge
while nurturing and protecting them.
We adults must be the ones to responsibly guide them forward
so we can ensure there is continued peace
in the netherworld.
[gasps]
[SULLIVAN] Right?
Uh-huh!
[grunts]
Yes...
[BACHIKO] This is Lord Sullivan, one of the Three Greats
and next in line for Demon King!
His words carry more weight than anyone else's!
[SULLIVAN] So please, Bachiko.
[BACHIKO] Uh, yes!
[SULLIVAN] Since you've been so successful,
please continue to be my grandson's tutor.
- Yes, sir! - Specially since Iruma's human.
Yes, sir!
Heh?
Hmm...
Hmm?
[ding]
[BACHIKO] HEH...?!
[IMAGINARY BACHIDEMON] A human?!
Hu... man?!
- [whimpering] - Shockity-shock...
[OPERA] The only ones who know the truth are myself,
the chair-demon, as well as the esteemed Professor Balam.
[SULLIVAN] Bachiko, dear.
I promise to respect your wishes.
Would you like me to erase your memory of this little chat?
Or will you join us in our quest to ensure Iruma is protected?
[BACHIKO gasps]
Well, I-I...
Hey, you guys! Good morning! What's for breakfast, Opera?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a--
Why is Master in my house?!
[SULLIVAN] Ah, my darling Iruma! You're up!
Good morning!
Uh, g-good...? Huh?
[OPERA] For today's breakfast: Omelets.
Oh, uh, yay, great!
[BACHIKO] A human...
Suddenly, everything up to this point makes perfect sense.
[BACHIKO] I mean...
Obviously, if he's not a demon and never was...
...I guess, that just means...
...he's the one and only student for me.
For crying out loud.
I don't care if you're human.
'Cause it's a done deal now.
I'll just keep on...
...lookin' after you, ya big dummy!
- [SULLIVAN] Uh, Bachiko? - Ah?!
[SULLIVAN] You've been using Iruma as your errand boy?
- No! I-- - That, I simply can't abide.
Wait, you've got it all wrong!
It's just part of his training regimen!
I even clean and do her laundry!
A-Ah-Ah...!
Why announce that, you stupid student...?!
[sighs] Oh, man. I'm so full!
I don't exactly know what's going on,
but Master's mad at me. Again.
I was just being myself.
[IRUMA] Ali?
Oh, maybe he's asleep.
I'll have to wait to see how much mana we have
left after tonight.
[CLARA] Iruma-kins!
[IRUMA] Hmm?
[laughing]
Heya, it's me! Come out!
Okay, I'm heading off now. Bye!
[SULLIVAN sobbing] Precious Iruma, come back soon, okay?!
No need to weep-- he's returning tonight.
[BACHIKO] Hmm...
[growls]
[BACHIKO] So, he's human, huh?
I hope he has Pekepon!
Good morning, David! It's nice to see you again.
A fine good morning to you. Now let us take our leave.
To the Asmodeus household.
[DAVID] We have now arrived.
[BOTH gasp]
[IRUMA] Look at that!
I thought Grandpa's house was enormous.
But Azz's home is just as amazing!
[CLARA laughs]
Devi! No, devier! It's the deviest!
And it's huge!
Welcome! I've eagerly been waiting for you!
Hi, thanks for having us!
Of course, my master!
Come, we have everything prepared!
I'm happy to be here.
Oh, by the way, I brought this gift for you!
A gift from Master Iruma?!
[IRUMA] And here's yours, Clara.
[CLARA] Humph!
Uh. Watcha doin'?
[CLARA] Conner and Murf! Ready, set...
...and charge!
[IRUMA, ASMODEUS] Huh?1
Clara, no!
Hi-yah!
Ooh!
A super frilly room!
Ha!
[shrieks]
A super sparkly room!
Whoo!
The base has been conquered in the courtyard!
- Haha! - [IRUMA whimpering]
[CLARA] Hmph. Ha!
Summit reached!
Where there is a pot, it must always be climbed!
Maybe you could find another summit to reach!
Get on up here, Iruma-kins!
It's too dangerous! And Azz is going to yell at you!
Nay, Master Iruma.
This ludicrous showing isn't enough to get me riled up.
Huh?
Hah. And that's because...
...Master Iruma and I have both achieved
the coveted rank of Dalet.
Weep and despair.
- [CLARA] Huh?! - [ASMODEUS chuckling]
[laughs maniacally]
Cause all the commotion you like, gremlin!
Whatever a lowly rank Gimel like yourself does
cannot faze or deter me!
Because Master Iruma and I are both rank Dalet,
and there's nothing you or anyone else can do about it!
- [CLARA grunts] - [ASMODEUS cackling]
[whimpering]
Yaugh!
You are a mere Gimel, and I am a Dalet!
The one at the same level as Master Iruma...
...is yours truly!
[gasps] Bwaah!
Hah. Now you can have a little taste of my pain!
[CLARA groans]
[growling]
Clara, it's okay. Rank Gimel is pretty good, too!
Show me your badge, Iruma-kins!
Yah?
I'm gonna write "Gimel" on it! Right now!
- Huh? - Don't you dare!
Let's leave that fool behind and have some tea.
Well, I'm close with him too, hear me?!
And ya know why?! Because...
I got to do devi lots with little Iruma-kins! So there!
[ASMODEUS gasps]
There was a little Master Iruma...?
[LITTLE IRUMA] Yay...
There's no such thing!
Explain what you mean, grem-girl!
Heh, heh, heh!
Step! Yeah there is, and I'm not gonna tell you, Azz-Azz!
[ASMODEUS snarls] You...!
[ASMODEUS] Hmph.
[CLARA growls]
[BOTH] Hmph!
[ASMODEUS] Tell me!
[CLARA] Nuh-uh! Never!
Come on, you two...
The tea is ready, everyone. Shall we?
[IRUMA] Ahh...!
I ordered all these cakes specially for our party!
Now go on, help yourselves! Dig in!
[IRUMA, CLARA] Yeah, okay! Let's eat!
[BOTH] Ahh...
[BOTH] This is so yummy!
Please eat as much as you'd like.
There's plenty more of everything.
Good, 'cuz I might eat everything!
Whatever your heart desires, Master!
Look at 'em all! So delicious!
Ahem.
And over here, sir, you'll find my room.
[IRUMA] Whoa... This one's yours, huh?
[CLARA] Ooh!
So this is Azz's bedroom.
I can't wait to see what it looks like.
[IRUMA] Azz? What is this?
[CLARA] Lotsa Iruma-kins!
I've collected commemorative school papers along with
my treasured scrapbook with your many amazing deeds!
Uh, thanks, you shouldn't have!
C'mon, Gorgon Snake! Let's play!
- [CLARA] Hah! - [IRUMA whimpering]
You sure this is okay?
Yes, they're very well-behaved.
[CLARA] Hey, hey, Iruma-kins!
Huh?
You should summon Eggy-teach! That'd be a blast and a half!
[IRUMA] Huh?!
[KALEGO growls]
Huh?!
[IRUMA gasps]
Mm-mm. I'm not sure that's the best idea.
[KALEGO] Ah... Ah-choo!
That doesn't sound good. You all right, Professor?
I'm fine. I just got a slight chill, that's all.
[ASMODEUS] Valac! Stop climbing on top of me!
Get off!
It's the piggy-back skill from the Game Battler!
Aw, I lost again...
Azz-Azz, you're protecting Iruma-kins too much.
You've gotta let him do his own thing!
[IRUMA chuckles]
- I'm going to the bathroom. - Oh, uh, yes!
- Of course, Master. - [GAME VOICE] KO!
- [ASMODEUS wails] - [CLARA cackles]
Ahh, I'm having so much fun today!
Playing games with Azz and Clara, yummy food,
talking up a storm.
The two of them...
...are such good friends.
[IRUMA] Except...
There's still something important that I haven't
told them yet.
I've decided to live in the netherworld,
and my precious friends deserve the truth...
So...
...I have to tell them.
But...
If they end up rejecting me...
...or even worse than that...
[IRUMA] If they give in to their demonic instincts, and--
[gasps]
Om-nom-nom!
There's a little imp behind you. Now, just who could it be?
Huh?!
- [IRUMA] Amu--? - Why yes! It's Amu!
I'm sweet Alice's mama!
Oh, that Alice is so mean!
He excluded me from the festivities again!
It's terribly unfair, don't you agree?
[IRUMA] Huh?!
[AMURYLLIS] I got the sudden feeling that Alice had called
you two lovelies over to the house for a special gathering,
so I flew the coop at work and zoomed right over!
[AMURYLLIS] Wait for me, my darling!
[MAIDS] Lady Amu?
Eh-heh!
[IRUMA] Is she psychic?!
[NARRATOR] A woman's intuition!
So... What is it you haven't shared yet?
I am simply dying to know!
[gasps]
[AMURYLLIS] Hmm...
So you're keeping a secret from those two, are you, Sweets?
I think it's fine if you don't say anything.
Huh?
Really? But the two of them are my precious friends.
Oh, my. Are these "friends" people you must
tell everything to? Think long and hard about that.
It's important to look at things from many angles, my dear.
Ah...
When it comes to love...
Unless all parties involved are happy, it just falls apart.
[gasps]
I heard pain and fear in your voice when you said
you had to tell them.
But you're under no obligation.
Try to understand, dear, we demons are the sexiest
when we're not weighed down by our worries.
[IRUMA] Ah...
[AMURYLLIS] Or can you really not be "friends"
if you have a secret? What's your take on it?
Are these words of mine making any sense to you?
[gasps]
[ASMODEUS snarling]
[GAME VOICE] You lose!
Well, what do ya know? I beat you again, heh!
- [ASMODEUS] Why, you little-- - [door clicks]
Oh, hey! Welcome back, Master Iru--
Ah-hah!
Mother! What are you doing here?! And more importantly...
- [BOTH chuckle] - [screams]
Wowie!
Master Iruma! Why are you dressed like that?!
Lookie, lookie! What a precious bean!
These are some of your old clothes, Alice.
It's perfect! One second!
I want to get some other outfits!
No! I forbid this, Mother! Come back this instant!
She's so fast! How the devi?
I'm so sorry, Master Iruma! I'll stop her!
[IRUMA] Um, wait a sec. Would you two sit with me?
[BOTH] Huh?
I have to tell you something. So please...
[BOTH] Uh...
Huh?
[BOTH grunt]
[IRUMA sighs]
[IRUMA] First, Azz.
Oh. Yes, sir?
When the festival was ending and you showed up
when we needed you most of all.
I was so relieved.
[gasps]
[IRUMA] You were so cool.
Thank you for protecting us.
You're amazing.
[ASMODEUS gasps]
Y-Your words are a blessing!
[IRUMA] As for you, Clara...
Me?!
[IRUMA] I was able to make the Legend Leaf bloom.
I couldn't've done that without you.
[gasps]
You went through something much scarier
than most people ever do.
But you still lent me a hand, and always believed in me.
Thank you for everything!
[gasps]
[whimpers]
[IRUMA] You two are so important to me,
and I will always want you both right by my side,
no matter what.
So, I...
[BOTH gulp]
That's why I...
[grunts]
Why I'm... so unbelievably happy.
That I have the two of you as my friends!
[BOTH gasp]
[squealing]
- Master Iruma! - Iruma-kins!
[IRUMA] Whoa!
[IRUMA] For now...
These are the words I need them to hear.
My true feelings.
[laughter]
[IRUMA] One day, I want to tell you everything
as we all laugh together.
[AMURYLLIS] Miz Amu's back! Miss me? Ha!
[ASMODEUS screams]
- [laughter] - [whimpering]
[IRUMA] And then...
After I tell you the whole truth...
...if our friendship stays the same...
...I hope we can keep walking together forever.
[NARRATOR] After the Harvest Festival,
Iruma and Lead were successfully promoted to Dalet.
But, unless the rest of their classmates reach Dalet rank,
they'll all be kicked out of the Royal One.
Iruma and the others are about to take on the final
rank-advancement exam for first-years, the Music Festival!
[LEAD] 'Kay, gang!
We're gonna concentrate most on how to get Eliza up two ranks.
And make sure the guys still at Gimel also get to shine
in whatever performance we do.
[IRUMA] Hmm...?
Something on your mind, Master Iruma?
Uh, I hate to say it, but I think we're forgetting
something really important here.
Now then, what are you going to do about the other one?
[CLASS] Huh?
Th-The other one?
There's one more of you that's Bet rank.
Or don't you know how to count?
But who? Where?
Yet again. Right there.
Perhaps some of our more keenly observant viewers remember.
Soi Purson. Rank Bet.
He is another member of the Misfit Class.
[KALEGO] Purson, Soi.
[CLASS] Huh?
Huh?!
Huh...?!
[NARRATOR] What has this mystery student been doing
this whole time? And why hasn't he ever shown himself?
What kind of fantastical drama waits in the wings for us
at the upcoming Music Festival?
Stand by for now, as we'll have to tell you
that story another time.