Asmodeus was shocked that Iruma-kun could understand it? Could this really be a delicacy of the Demon World that he didn't know about?
Asmodeus looked at the ingredients Clara had prepared.
"Hmm... if I'm not mistaken, this should be Fried Kun Blocks, right?"
"That's right, it's Fried Kun Blocks," Clara said.
"Then what the heck is this 'Hufu Soft Soft'?!"
"It's just my family's nickname, don't you think it's cute?"
"Don't think your family's rules apply elsewhere, you idiot!"
Hearing herself called an idiot, a tic-mark appeared on Clara's forehead.
"But Asmodeus, you're also wearing strange clothes~"
"Ah?!" Asmodeus turned around and glared at Clara.
"Short on top, long on the bottom, and white circles around your chest—your aesthetic is terrible."
"I especially don't want to hear that from you, you idiot! This is a uniform from the top-tier brand, Demonini, custom-made with the highest quality materials for the entrance ceremony."
"Oda? Never heard of it."
"What Oda?"
Note: Oda and custom-made sound similar in Japanese.
"With your strange clothes, the food you make can't be good. Asmodeus, you should just concede!"
"The food you make will definitely make people stupid!"
"Um..." Iruma-kun tried to mediate, but neither of them paid him any attention.
"Mine is better than yours!" × 2
"The judges are Iruma-kun and Lord Shesi, and the deadline is tomorrow morning!"
With that, the two ran off to prepare their ingredients.
The neglected Iruma-kun:...It feels like I'm being given the silent treatment.
The scene returns to Shesi's side.
The two were panting heavily, and Ameri's face was flushed for some unknown reason.
"So, Ameri, what's wrong with you?"
"N-nothing, I'm just a bit tired from work and might have a fever..." Ameri hastily explained, but was that truly the case? Not at all. Just a moment ago, when the two started chatting, Shesi went to get a dessert. As he was about to get up, Ameri handed it directly to him. Shesi thanked her and started eating, but as Shesi took the dessert from Ameri's hand, his fingers brushed against Ameri's palm, and Ameri's heart began to pound.
"Ah... what's happening... my heartbeat."
"I'll go get some water."
"I'll do it!"
"Wait, Ameri, you bumped into me."
"Sorry."
"Don't move!" (She fell.)
For some reason, the scene became chaotic, even though there were only two people in the spacious room.
The next morning, Shesi and Iruma-kun were sitting at a table. In front of Shesi were two large portions, though they couldn't compare to Iruma-kun's. The two plates in front of Iruma-kun were practically small mountains. Shesi let Iruma-kun eat so much.
"Hmm... Asmodeus's fish dish has tender, succulent meat, and a nice chewiness—it's very delicious. Clara's... stew is also very tasty, and the ingredients are flavorful. I just don't know why, with every bite, a scene of cultists sacrificing around a large pot appears in my mind. Maybe I haven't woken up yet? But both dishes are absolutely delicious." Shesi gave a professional evaluation.
Asmodeus, Clara: Then let's see what Iruma-kun thinks.
"Delicious! This is also delicious!"
Asmodeus, Clara: A tie.
"But these two together taste even better," Iruma-kun said.
"Oh? Oh! Indeed," Shesi tried it and found it was indeed tastier.
"You two try it too."
Clara and Asmodeus ate a bite, half-believing, and found that the taste was indeed quite good.
"Fine, your cooking isn't bad either, I approve." × 2
"Don't copy what I say!" × 2
Iruma-kun: It seems their relationship has improved.
The next day, the four were walking towards the Misfit Class.
"Honestly, this isn't a dump," the janitor said, looking at the trash piled on the stairs in front of the Misfit Class.
"Exactly, they're just too lazy to throw it in the trash can. What a bother for us demons."
As expected, Iruma-kun appeared.
"I'll help."
"Are you sure, Iruma-kun?"
"No problem."
Shesi shrugged and stepped forward to help. Clara and Asmodeus also came over to help carry the trash.
Kalego, the homeroom teacher of the Misfit Class, who was about to announce something to the demons above their heads, clicked his tongue when he saw this scene.
"Inside the classroom, listen up, Misfits, don't cause trouble. The End is coming, so don't slack off. However, even if you fail the exams, I don't care. Teacher Morax is on leave for a week due to back pain, so the first magic fundamentals class will be substituted by Teacher Momonoqi. That's all! Morning assembly is over. Go to your first class! Don't make trouble!"
Inside the classroom.
"Magic Fundamentals, continuing from yesterday's lesson..."
..."This is the demonstration of 'Transformation Magic' in Magic Fundamentals. However, for objects resistant to magic, the effect won't last long. You three over there!"
Teacher Momonoqi looked at the three who were still discussing Kuromu's new song reaching number one. A spell flew over, and the three immediately turned into frogs.
"Congratulations, for reaching number one."
"Congratulations."
Shesi and Iruma-kun also congratulated Kerori.
"Th-thank... you... Ah! Please don't say that in school..."
"Iruma-kun, please come up and demonstrate."
"Ah? Oh, oh!" Iruma-kun was called to the stage.
"The incantation is 'Kerori Change'."
"Yes!"
In the end, Iruma-kun completed the magic without any surprises.
The frog in the bottle changed from blue to black.
"Anyone else want to try?"
She Si immediately raised his hand. He had a bold idea now.
"Alright, Shesi, come and try."
Shesi walked to another bottled frog. Shesi activated the two imp modes on his Ring.
"Kerori Change."
After a puff of smoke, a creature with gloves on both hands, spiral patterns on its belly, and two large eyes appeared.
"This?"
"What a strange creature?"
"Ah, how cute!"
Shesi smiled at everyone.
"Poliwag, use Water Gun!"
"Croak?"
Shesi sighed at the sight. It seems he could only change its appearance.
...The class quickly passed, and it was finally noon. The four walked together towards the cafeteria.
Clara and Asmodeus ran ahead first, playing around, while Iruma-kun and Shesi walked behind.
"It looks like their relationship has improved quite a bit."
"Yeah."
Suddenly, the black shadow from the Ring on Iruma-kun's hand appeared in front of them.
Shesi immediately realized that Mr. Ali had appeared and quickly pulled Iruma-kun towards an empty classroom nearby. Although it wasn't allowed to be used, it was an emergency.
"It's the black shadow that ate everyone's magic before. Didn't it just recharge our Rings this morning? Is it hungry again? I need to find Grandpa."
Suddenly, the sound emitted by the black shadow made Iruma-kun pause.
"No, I'm not hungry yet."
"But...?" Did Iruma-kun mishear? This black shadow spoke?
"It spoke?"
"Ah? How could it speak? Did I speak before? I mean, you, huh? Ah? It's true, I really am speaking!"
"You just realized... so slow," Shesi said, then continued to pull Iruma-kun towards the nearby classroom.
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