Thank you so much to @kroskimk for another video submission! ...Given that this Devilgram takes place *before* MC finds themselves whisked away to the Devildom, this is some pretty damn early Dialuci "SUBTEXT."
...I'm screaming. Analysis in tags.
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AsmoBaby: Beel's an A-Clas...
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*party venue, cheers and applause sounding*
Asmo: *gasps in delight, smiling wide* Ooh, Lucifer! Take a look at that! Those girls over there are hitting on Beel!
Lucifer: *blank and disinterested* So what?
Beel: …
Beel: …
Asmo: *smile fades into confusion* Wait a minute. The girls... They left...
Lucifer: *nods absently* Right, whatever Asmo. Now, hurry up and take those mixed nuts over to him.
Asmo: *nods back with a smile* Okay.
*fade for Asmo to approach Beel*
Asmo: *smiles cheerfully* Here you go, Beel. Sorry for the wait.
Beel: *shoulders slump with pained relief* That took forever. I was dying here.
Asmo: *giggles conspiratorially* So, what were you talking about with those girls just now?
Beel: *munch* *munch* They came over to ask me if they could sit here and drink with me, but I let them know that there were plenty of open tables over that way. *much* *munch*
Asmo: *shakes head with a perplexed gasp* What?! I can’t believe it!
Beel: *munch* *munch* *munch*
Asmo: Don’t tell me that you didn’t realize that they were trying to flirt with you?!
Beel: *munch* *munch* …?
Asmo: Oh my... So you really didn’t realize…? *sighs despondently, expression pained with sympathy* Those poor girls... If they’d only come over to talk to me instead of Mr. Antisocial here, I would’ve made sure that they had the night of their dreams. *pouts* That succubus had a pretty nice derriere.
Lucifer: *chuckles with a fond, teasing smirk* I think they were interested in Beel because he doesn’t chase after every girl he sees.
Asmo: *whines, poutily shaking head* Lucifer! That’s so meeean... It almost sounds like you’re suggesting that I chase after every girl I see.
Asmo: Anyway, I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Beel is popular with the ladies. He’s my little brother, after all. *smiles fondly* He’s not here today, but I’ve heard a rumour that Belphie is actually pretty popular as well.
Lucifer: *glances to the side with a sigh* Hmm. It would seem that our youngest brothers aren’t the only ones who attract a female following.
Asmo: Huh?
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DDSimeon: Everyone's so di...
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Mammon: *hands on hips with his relaxed, lopsided smirk, laughing* …
Satan: *hums thoughtfully* …
Levi: *shifts weight with hunched shoulders, peeking out from under fringe with shy discomfort* …
Asmo: *perks up with a wide-eyed gasp of shock* Wow...you’re right. All three of them are surrounded by girls! I have to say though, I’m surprised that even Levi came. Usually when you invite him someplace like this, he turns you down before you can even get the words out.
Beel: *nods* Mammon convinced him to come out by lying to him. He said that they were having TSL Night here...a Tale of the Seven Lords fan event.
Asmo: *sighs sympathetically* The poor thing. Just look at the way Levi’s frowning. He looks so tense. He’s always been bad in social situations, and now with all of those sexy succubi hovering around trying to seduce him, he looks like his head is about to explode.
Beel: *shakes head, expression worried* He’ll probably keep himself holed up in his room for a good long while after tonight.
Lucifer: *chuckles with a smile* Asmo, what do you say you go and help your poor older brother deal with all of this unwanted attention?
Asmo: *hums with a nod* Well, I suppose I could do that, but I can’t help thinking it really is strange... Levi’s attracting the mature and conservative types, Mammon, the sassy and outgoing types, and Satan, the smart and thoughtful types.
Lucifer: *hums thoughtfully* Well, it’s only natural. Considering each one of them is so different.
Asmo: *perks up with a giggle* Well sure, but I attract every type! 🩷
Beel: *sighs, brows drawing together judgmentally* You should learn to be a little more selective.
Lucifer: *nods dryly* Yes. I completely agree.
Asmo: *scoffs, scowling defensively* Ugh, I swear, you two are no fun! And I do have preferences, you know. It’s not like I don’t care. *perks up again with a cheerful, musical hum* I suppose you could say I attract people who I have something in common with? You know, good-looking people. That’s who tend to flock to me.
Asmo: Also, I’m someone who has a lot of love to give. I’m overflowing with it! *beams* I feel like as long as I have so much love to give, I should be fair and give everyone an equal share!
Lucifer: *hums doubtfully, expression of deeply disappointed (and defeated) exasperation* You know, you almost sound like an angel right now. Until one considers the context, that is.
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Lucifer: I don't recall ma...
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Asmo: *smiles sweetly* Well, what about you, Lucifer? You have a lot of female fans. Even among us brothers, you must rank near the top.
Lucifer: *hums vaguely, arms crossed* Oh, I don’t know...perhaps?
Beel: *nods* You’re so popular, and yet no one comes up to talk to you.
Lucifer: *looks away with a short, testy sigh, clearly uncomfortable* True. I don’t remember ever having person after person come up to flirt with me like the rest of you.
Asmo: *hums thoughtfully, confused* Huh. I wonder why...
Beel: *casual, matter-of-fact* Because Lucifer’s only interested in Lord Diavolo.
Lucifer: *immediately looks back to scowl furiously, shaking head with a pissy growl* ...Don’t make it sound weird.
Asmo: *bursts out laughing, grinning wide* Ooh, yes! I know what you mean! *beaming happily* You can’t flirt with someone when you know their heart will always belong to someone else, can you?
Beel: *smiles warmly for the first time in this whole Devilgram* Nope, you sure can’t.
Lucifer: *glowering darkly* Now hold on a second...
(Helpful dialogue highlight courtesy of our esteemed submitter)
Beel: *looks down with a sulky pout* I want to learn how to be like Lucifer. I want to keep people from approaching me, too.
(^ Beel really did just cut Lucifer off to say "Anyway, now that we've firmly established that as the truth,")
Lucifer: *steaming so hard he could cook up a batch of dumplings for the whole party* Don’t make it sound like I’ve got some sort of magic barrier around me that repels people, Beel.
(The permanent reproachful scowl doesn't help bbg)
Lucifer: *grimly (desperately) changes the subject* Now then...Beel, how’s your team been doing lately?
Beel: *smiles* We’ve had a few people leave and a few join, but things have been going really—
Asmo: *shakes head with noise of protest* Whoa whoa whoa whoa! I’m not going to let you two just change the subject like that! *smiles* We almost never talk about stuff like this. Let’s not stop now!
Beel: Stuff like what?
Asmo: *giggles, heart sparkles* About how popular we are with the ladies, of course! What else?!
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Beelzeburger: So this is h...
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Asmo: So, tell me, out of us brothers, who do you two think is the most popular?
Lucifer: *shakes head with a resigned sigh* I’d say we’re all about equal there.
Beel: ...Maybe Belphie?
Asmo: *hums triumphantly, smile beaming* Oh no no no. You want to know what makes my Devilgram account go crazy? What makes the likes roll in? *grinning, happy sparkles* Posting pictures of you two, that’s what! Posting pictures of you two, that’s what!
Lucifer: *brows draw together with a reluctant sigh* What sort of pictures have you been posting, exactly?
Beel: *straightens with wide-eyed concern* Not to mention without our permission.
Asmo: *giggles* Heheh, sorryyy! But don’t worry. I haven’t posted anything embarrassing! *beams cheerfully* Since I get so many likes when I post pictures of you, I’ve started doing it more and more, you know? Also, we need people to like their student council officers. And to do that, I need to provide a little fan service, don’t I?
Asmo: So, with that said, let’s take a selfie! Come on you two, come closer! Don’t be shy! Now...pose for the camera!
*flash of white, camera shutter*
Asmo: *giggles in delight* Good, that came out well! Now I’ll prove to you two just how popular you are!
Asmo: Okay, let me just upload it to Devilgram... There!
*ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!*
Asmo: See, take a look at that. Impressive, huh? I’ve only just posted it, and already the likes are pouring in.
Beel: *expression falls into a pout of discomfort* I guess it is pretty impressive, yeah...
Lucifer: I must say, it’s odd.
Asmo: *giggles in delight* Hehehe, so...there’s your proof that people are interested in us.
*ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!*
Asmo: *hums in musical triumph* Because as you can see, we’re getting a lot of comments, too!
Asmo: Just to read a few, we have...“Beautiful!” “Excellent!” “What a perfect trio!” “Asmo is so CUTE!” “I want to meet Asmo IRL!” “More pictures of Asmo!” “Asmo I love you love you looooove you!
Asmo: *startles with sheer, wide-eyed shock of realization* Wait a minute. An awful lot of these seem to be about me, now don’t they? Which means that based on the evidence we have here… *wiggles with a triumphant hum, beaming heart sparkles* ...I guess that out of all of us, I’m actually the most popular?
*ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!*
Lucifer: *shakes head in resigned exasperation* This was your plan from the beginning, wasn’t it? You only wanted to say that.
Beel: *nods seriously* I’m not surprised a lot of people are commenting about you, Asmo. It’s your account...
*ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!*
Asmo: *giggling to himself, beaming with pride* Hehehe!
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Text chat: Giga Shark vs. Ultra Shark (from 345(3))
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (for giving us the opportunity to comfort Asmo after the Angelic Demons event)
Summary -
After the “Angelic Demons” event, Asmo has returned to his senses and spends some much needed quality time with MC.
Thoughts -
I loved this card. It was so cute and sweet and fluffy. And it was much needed after all the stress that event caused me. 😩
Asmo is probably my least favorite of the brothers, but I really liked seeing him like this. I’m sure someone who loves Asmo would enjoy this Devilgram even more.
Asmo: *waves excitedly* Hey there, hon! ♪ How’s the wrap party going for you? *smiles* Never mind, that big grin of yours answered that one. Hehe, glad you’re having a good time! ♡ Buuuut, how would you like to have an even better one?
Asmo: *gestures with a grin, happy sparkling* Ta-daaaaah! Presenting the jet black Baumkuchen challenge! It’s a special kind of cake that’s got different kinds of charms baked into it. Whichever one you get tells you your fortune! These were such a huge hit that there are only four left.
Okay, yeah, that sounds neat.
Asmo: Oooh, intrigued, are you? Then let’s see what fate has in store for you!
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2. Can I have one?
Asmo: *coos happily* Absolutely, sweetie! ♡
Asmo: *excitable cheerfulness* So, they’re all different sizes, but let me give you my top pick. The biggest one has just got to be bursting with happiness! I’m going to take the littlest one, because it’s so darn adorable. And...
Mammon: *butts in with a smirk, Mephisto in tow* Yo, what’s happenin’ over here? Looks like fun.
Mephisto: *tilts head, curious* Aren’t those...jet black Baumkuchen?
Mammon: Nice timing, you two! How would you like to try your luck?
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ButlerBarb: I got the 666-leaf clover.
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Asmo: You’re in luck, boys, because I’ll let you have the last two ♪
Mammon: Thanks, man. I was hopin’ to try one of these. Okay! Let’s bust this thing open!
Asmo: *confused* Is that...a scrap of cloth?
Mammon: *slumps in disappointment, frustrated* Dammit! Ain’t that the one that’s supposed to mean that your luck with money’s gonna tank? Ugh... This blows...
Mephisto: *shakes head* ...Such an unseemly display of emotion. Hm...? What is this, some kind of coin?
Mammon: *gasps, wide-eyed* Dude! I’ll trade ya!
Mephisto: *glares* Absolutely not. What kind of an idiot do you take me for?
Mammon, are you that hard up for cash?
Mammon: *sulky glare, shaking head lying-ly* That ain’t it!
Asmo: *giggles, smirking* The coin’s supposed to mean that money’ll come your way, so Mammon’s just clean out of luck.
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2. That one’s supposed to mean that money’s coming your way, right?
Mammon: *sighs* Grimm, baby... Why’d ya gotta go and do me dirty like this?
Mephisto: *grins, cheerful laugh, happy sparkles* Haha! Even coins have their standards.
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Asmo: Okay, my turn! ...Ooh, it’s a mini-lipstick! *cheerful hum* These are pretty rare, too! It means I’m going to get even more beautiful ♡ All right, hon! It’s all you ♪
…*expression of confusion all around*
Mammon: ...Huh? The heck even is that?
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Beelzeburger: I told you it was good!
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Mammon: *frowns* Uh, did a pumpkin bun just come outta that bigger Baumkuchen?
Asmo: *tilts head, perplexed* Huh, I’ve never seen more food coming out before. What’s in the bun?
Mephisto: *shakes head in confusion* ...A walnut roll. How odd.
*small time skip*
Mammon: Dang, there was a ton of bread in that thing.
Asmo: You know, I think Beel might’ve made that one. Still, there are way more buns here than Chise can eat alone. Why don’t we split them?
Mammon: *nods* Heck yeah!
Open wide, Mammon.
Mammon: *taken aback, immediate blushing* Huh?! *looks aside, embarrassed* U-Uh, sure, if that’s the way it’s gotta be. Aaaah… *covers mouth with fingers* I think that’s, uh...raisin bread? It ain’t half bad.
Asmo: *scowls* Mammon, that’s not fair! Well, I’ll just have to be next! Mephisto, you can go after…huh? *confused* Where did he run off to?
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2. Asmo, say aaaah.
Asmo: *squees happily, heart sparkles* Thanks, hon! ♡ Mm, this is so sweet and tasty! Definitely a winner in my book.
Mammon: *sulky glare* Hey, why’s Asmo gettin’ all the attention? I’m next! Sorry, Mephisto, but it’s the back of the line for you, buddy. …Huh?
Asmo: *puzzled* He totally ran off somewhere.
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3. Let me feed you, Mephisto.
Mephisto: *wide-eyed shock* Wh—?!
Asmo: *smiles teasingly* Aw, muffin! Are you feeling shy?
Mammon: *glares* C’mon, man. Make with the mouth openin’. The rest of us are waitin’ for our turn.
Mephisto: …*shakes head, expression flat* This is absurd.
Asmo: Oooh, he stormed off.
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Angeluke: Monster pizza sounds fun!
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Asmo: Geez, that Mephisto! He’s probably off sulking in a corner somewhere. Should we go find him?
Mammon: Sure, but why don’t we jazz up the search? *smirks* ’Cause I’ve got just the thing.
*fade to RAD courtyard*
Mephisto: *deflated, resigned* ...What are you doing here, Chise? I thought you preferred Mammon and Asmodeus’s frivolous company.
I wanted to talk to you.
Mephisto: *frowns thoughtfully* ...Did you, now? Well, I suppose I could indulge your desire for conversati―
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2. I came out to get some fresh air.
Mephisto: *snobby sniff* Hmph. *preening* I see that we’re of the same mind, then. Very well, I suppose I could chat with you for the time…
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Mephisto: *stumbles* *shocked* What in the…?!
Something wrong?
Mephisto: *perplexed* I thought I felt something hit my shoulder just now. But perhaps it was my imagination?
*hit again*
Mephisto ...! *scowls* No, it seems that I wasn’t mistaken after all.
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2. …You were saying?
Mephisto: *holds up finger, expression serious* It can wait. I have to find whoever hit me on the head first.
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*squints eyes, looking around*
Mephisto: …*sighs, confused* How odd. No matter where I look, there isn’t anyone else to be seen. *narrows eyes in suspicion* You wouldn’t happen to be responsible for this, would you? ...No, going by your position alone, you couldn’t be. Still, doesn’t anything feel amiss to you?
Mephisto: *gasp*...! Could it be? A new kind of ghost has elected to reveal their presence…?
Mephisto: *exasperated* …Chise, what exactly is so funny about this?
???: *off-screen* Dammit, laughin’s just gonna give it all away!
???: *off-screen* Aaaaand, you just made it worse.
Mephisto: *puzzled* That sounds like...Mammon and Asmodeus?
Asmo: *bursts forth, grinning* Bingo!
Mammon: Tch! I thought we were gonna get way more of a rise outta ya. *glares, shaking head* Way to ruin it with your ham actin’, Chise.
Mephisto: *scowls* So, you were all in on it?
Asmo: *cheerful smile* Mhm. We figured we’d put a Halloween spin on things and really spook the pants off of you! And since ghost pizza turns people invisible…
Mephisto: … *presses lips together in annoyance, expression flat*
Asmo: *face falls* Oooh, are you mad?
Mephisto: *haughty (sulky)* Hmph! *snobby (pouty)* As if a childish stunt like this would upset me.
Come back to the party with us, Mephisto!
Mephisto: … *shoulders slump* *sighs in resignation* I suppose I have no choice. *surly* I’d rather not be pranked a second time, so I’ll accompany you lot.
Mammon: *smirks* Yeah! Mission accomplished!
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2. Want to try some ghost pizza?
Mephisto: *frowns* And turn invisible with you, Chise?
Mephisto: *considering*
Mephisto: *clears throat* ... I suppose that wouldn’t be the worst thing ever.
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Asmo: *cheers, beaming smile* Yay! *happy sparkles* Let’s enjoy the heck out of this party! ♪
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Text chat: The Cream Puff Criminal (from Asmo Night(4))
Asmo: *thoughtful* So, that stained glass flower sure caused a whole big kerfuffle, but... *smiles cheerfully* I think I might’ve been the least bothered by it? Like, it didn’t really have much to offer, in my opinion.
Asmo: *shrugs, shaking head* I mean, my so-called best life was just being in a world where everyone acknowledged my beauty, and I’m already nailing that! If I need anything else in my perfect universe, I’ll manifest it myself!
Asmo: *smiles excitedly* I mean, I’m going to be on the covers of a bunch of upcoming fashion magazines. Doesn’t that mean I’ve basically charmed the pants off the whole Devildom?
That’s because you put in the work.
Asmo: *enthusiastic noise of agreement, happy sparkles* Mhm, beauty isn’t built in a day. *shakes head, cheerful* Which is fine! Whenever I’m working on polishing my figure, I remind myself that I can only go up from here.
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2. You look so cool when you’re striving for something!
Asmo: *laughs in delight, happy sparkles* I love being called “adorable” and “beautiful,” but there’s something nice about “cool,” too ♪ I’ll have to show you even more of my chic side.
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Asmo: *cheerful, musical hum* But, my ideals are suuuuuper high! There’s plenty left that I want to try doing, and tons more dreams that I want to have come true! And right at the top of that list is doing more fun things with you, Chise!
Asmo: *happy sparkles* So, if there’s anything special that you want to do together, just say the word ♡
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Angeluke: Fireworks are starting.
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*Devildom Night Town*
Thirteen: Oh, Chise. *eyes light up, smiling eagerly* Great timing. Do you want to—
*camera shake*
Thirteen: *wide-eyed* Whoa!
I’ve got you!
*fwump*
Thirteen: *being held* ...Thanks for catching me, Chise. I totally missed the step there. *sighs regretfully, shaking head with a pout* Maaaaan, that sent my Flashy McFireworks flying, too.
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2. Come wind, keep them standing!
*sparkly noise, flash of white*
*loud WHOOSH of air*
Thirteen: *smiles, impressed* Nice, that was a quick bit of magic. *presses finger to cheek with a pout* Ugh, of all the times to find the one cobblestone that’s sticking out. *sighs regretfully* Thanks for the save, but that sent my Flashy McFireworks flying.
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*POOF!* *flash of white*
Thirteen: *presses finger to chin, looking down at the ground with a sigh of disappointment* Now there’s a whole bouquet’s worth of fireworks in full bloom...on the ground. That was going to be a present for you, too. *meets eyes again with a smile* Oh well. You’re here now, and that means that we can go shopping together.
For trap-related supplies?
Thirteen: You betcha! ...Is what I’d like to say, but not today.
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2. Ugh, again?
Thirteen: *scowls indignantly* What, you’ve got a problem with that? You’re the one who takes ages to pick anything! *hums sadly with a pout* Besides, I’d invite you out more often if our schedules lined up better.
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Thirteen: I was looking to get some new makeup. But whenever it’s just me, I keep falling back on the same old colours. *giggles, meeting eyes attentively* You’ve got good taste. Would you mind helping me pick out something different?
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Belphie: I want a stained glass pillow.
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*Majolish*
Thirteen: *gasps in excitement, smiling* Check this out, Chise. It’s a lipstick called “Stained Glass Rouge.” Apparently, it’s supposed to make your lips glisten like stained glass when you’re talking to someone. Plus, the look gets more glamorous if the person you’re talking to is someone you genuinely like.
Thirteen: Okay, I’ll give the tester a go.
Thirteen: *steps closer with a smile* ...Well? How does it make my lips look?
They’re dazzling!
Thirteen: *beams with a cheerful giggle, happy sparkles* Hm, you don’t say. You know, I kind of like this one.
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2. I’m not seeing much of a difference.
Thirteen: *hums in confusion* Oh, really? Maybe I didn’t put enough on. That, or it takes a little while to warm up. I might just get it, and try it out at home.
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Thirteen: *nods, smiling* Hm, I think I’ll go with the No. 13 shade. Ooh, you can get your name engraved on the case, too. *cheerful* Why don’t we each get one done? Don’t worry, it’s my treat. *giggles, holding eye contact* I’d like to see what kinds of colours your lips turn when you’re talking to me.
Thirteen: As much as I love springing traps on you, this kind of thing isn’t bad either. *smiles in happy delight, eyes crinkling prettily* Let’s do this again sometime, okay? And you’d better promise to wear your Stained Glass Rouge when we do!
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DDSimeon: I want to laugh with everyone.
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*back in Asmo’s bedroom*
Asmo: Soooo, have you given any thought to what you’d like to do that’ll stay just between us? ♡
I’d like to see a side of you that you’d never show anyone else.
Asmo: *squees happily* Oooh, would you? Wonderful! I was just thinking that if I discovered a whole new aspect of myself, I’d want you to be the only one to see it.
Asmo: So, why don’t you go ahead and fall even deeper under my spell? *hums cheerfully*I think that’d be the quickest way to get what you want.
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2. I’d be fine with whatever you wanted to do, Asmo.
Asmo: *giggles* Teehee! You really love me that much? Hon, you’re just the sweetest. Weeeeeell, what I’d like to do is show each other some expressions we hardly let anyone else see.
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Asmo: *softens voice, holding gaze* I want to see you smile a ton, with your whole heart. *smiles with delight* Whenever you do, you just dazzle! It’s so gorgeous, it makes everyone around you feel warm and fuzzy.
*whooshy noises, flash of white*
Asmo: *wide-eyed surprise* Omigosh, what’s happening?! Um, is that...the stained glass flower?! *hugs himself nervously* What’s it doing here?
Asmo: *blinks, immersed* Oh! The petals are showing some of our memories. But it looks like they’re ones where we couldn’t see each other all that well? *smiles sweetly* Like, I didn’t know you were grinning that much that time I was eating the strawberry from that red phantom cake.
Asmo: Gosh, that one’s from the time when Mammon and the others swapped my regular face mask for one with a funny face printed on it! *laughs fondly, bashfully shaking head* Chise, you’re laughing so hard! ...Honestly, it was a pretty good prank. But I had no idea you were that tickled by the whole thing!
I think you’re perfectly charming without even trying.
Asmo: *sweet happiness* Aw, thanks! There’s something about getting a compliment like that when I wasn’t, like, putting in the effort, you know? *giggles bashfully* And it means even more coming from you. Ooh, it’s kind of tingly!
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2. Sorry, was that mean?
Asmo: *happy noise* Of course not! I love it when you laugh, Chise. And it makes me even happier when I’m the reason for it.
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Asmo: As much as I like looking my most dazzling, with a full face of makeup... *smiles broadly* I don’t mind going without even a hint of blush, if it makes you smile.
Asmo: We both look so great in all of these memories! *laughs in delight, happy sparkles* Not that our grins aren’t just as perfect right now. Like, being together is the best thing ever! ♪
*whooshy noises, flash of white*
*soft music plays: Wish Upon the Moon*
Asmo: *startles* Oh! The stained glass flower is glowing!
*soft bokeh lighting floats in the room*
Asmo: *gasps in delight* Look at that, Chise! One of the petals just fluttered into my hand. Aw, it’s showing the two of us smiling from before! It’s a little flower petal picture! *giggles happily* Teehee! It’s an extra-special secret memory just for you and me.
Asmo: *gazes sweetly, happy sparkles, intimate* I love you, Chise! I hope you’ll save even more of your best expressions just for me ♡
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Text chat: Misguided Efforts? (from 25)
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Mammon: Yo, it ain’t right that you’ve got like, no freakin’ care in the world!
Asmo: Um, what’s got your boxers in a bunch?
Asmo: Oooh, is it the stained glass flower?
Mammon: It ain’t like you don’t want stuff, so why did you get off all free and breezy?
Asmo: That’s because I’m already living my best life 🩷
Asmo: I’ve been working hard, you know!
Asmo: If there’s a dream you want to have come true, you’ve got to go out there and grab it yourself!
Mammon: What, you think I’ve been sittin’ on my hands this whole time?
Mammon: C’mon, man! I’m better than that!
Asmo: Then, what did you do today?
Mammon: I dragged all my Grimm to the casino, is what! They say ya gotta spend money to make money, so that’s how I’m gonna strike it super rich!
Asmo: And how’d that go for you, hon?
Mammon: 😭
Asmo: 😐
Asmo: That’s so dependent on luck, though.
Asmo: You’ve got to work on yourself first! Then all the good things will follow!
Mammon: 😤
Mammon: Whoa, no. Like I’m gonna let one of my little bros lecture me!
Asmo: *sighs, looking down at the ground despondently* Ugh, my skin gets so much drier here than in the Celestial Realm. Especially my lips. I need some lip balm. And I’ve got to do something about my skin. *smiles to himself* Maybe I’ll get a new toner? Something moisture-rich.
Is it that dry?
Asmo: *nods sorrowfully* You’d better believe it! I’ve been using mist lotion the whole morning... *sulky pout* ...and my skin’s still as dry as sandpaper!
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2. I wouldn’t mind some toner either.
Asmo: Hmm? *beams, happy sparkles* You too? I’ll give you my list of recommendations later.
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Mammon: *teasing, smirking in amusement* Y’know, ya said the same stuff back in the Celestial Realm. You’d go out, drop a bunch of cash on cosmetics, and Raphael would chew you out, remember?
Asmo: *pouts prettily* I didn’t buy that much, but Raphael was always on my case about wasting money.
Belphie: *narrows eyes with a huffy sigh* And you gave me that huge shopping list when I went to the human world...
Asmo: *grins cheerfully* The human world has good cosmetics! The ingredients are easy on the skin.
Asmo: *smiles sweetly* Look, just to set the record straight! *wiggles with excitement, happy sparkles* I’m going to become a Devildom fashion icon… *beams proudly* ...so I can’t afford to neglect my beauty routine! I’ve only just started a Devilgram account, but I’m going to be an influencer in no time. Just you watch!
Asmo: *shifts closer, excited* Anyway, I’d like to check out a few stores on the way home. You’ll come with me, won’t you, Chise? After all, someone needs to help carry my shopping!
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Mammoney: Oh, this place looks nice.
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*Devildom streets*
Belphie: *narrows eyes in suspicion* So, why are we tagging along again?
Beel: *short, happy chuckle, eyes creasing with his wide, naive smile* I don’t mind. As long as he treats us to lunch.
Asmo: *smiles with bubbly energy* I told you! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about fashion trends in the Devildom!
Fashion is important.
Asmo: *enthusiastic gasp, happy sparkles* Exactly! More important than anything! What’s the use of spending ages on your makeup if you don’t have the correct outfit?
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2. You just wanted more people to help you carry your stuff.
Asmo: *giggles mischievously* Whoops. Busted.
Belphie: *still glaring at Asmo with grumpy mistrust* ...I refuse to carry anything.
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Asmo: *raises arms excitedly* For our first stop, I’d like to go to Majolish! It’s a new brand store that I’ve had my eye on.
...*fade to Majolish*
Asmo: *gasps in delight* Look! Aren’t these clothes to die for? This place has excellent style! *bursts out into adorable, childish laughter* I’m going to try this, this...and this! I’m off to get changed!
*time skip*
Asmo: *wearing human clothes with a beaming smile* Ta-da! Well? How do I look? Ah, Chise! Take a picture with my D.D.D.!
For Devilgram, right?
Asmo: *happy sparkles, noise of enthusiasm* Of course! Try to make it grammable!
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2. Gimme a break!
Asmo: *cheerfully turns attention* Fine. You take it, Belphie.
Belphie: *sulky lack of energy* Okay, whatever...
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*flash of white, camera shutter*
Asmo: *giggles happily* Thanks! I’ll just upload this... With #pink, since that’s all the rage this season...
Belphie: *sighs heavily, moping* I’m going to go sit down on the sofa over there.
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LordDiavolo: Very impressive to call out...
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*back to Devildom streets*
Asmo: *waves with a musical hum, beaming a smile* Sorry to keep you waiting!
Beel: *sighs sadly, shoulders hunched*... At last. I’m starving.
Belphie: *lights out* zzz…zzz…
Beel: *nods to himself* Belphie won’t wake up. I’ll have to carry him. *perks up with a puppyish grin, bouncing on his heels in anticipation* We can head over to Hell’s Kitchen now, right?
Asmo: *hums enthusiastically, beaming back with a nod* Sure, a promise is a promise. You helped carry, so I’ll treat you to something.
*ding!*
Asmo: *hum of cheery inquiry* Hm...? Is that my D.D.D.? *raises brows* I got a DM. Who could it be?
Asmo: *eyes widen, visibly startling*
Asmo: …*breaks out into a beaming grin, amazed happy sparkles* Whaaat?! Oh. My. Gosh!
Is someone mad at your post?
Asmo: *scoffs with an offended glare* No! It’s not like I said anything to get myself canceled! *returns to his perky smiling* This is actually good news!
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2. Did something good happen?
Asmo: *squeals with excitement* Yes! Something wonderful!
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Asmo: *happy sparklessss* Someone at Majolish’s head office saw my post and is offering me a position as an in-house model for their magazine Devil Style! They want me to come in immediately to sign a contract!
Beel: *beams happily* Good for you.
Congratulations!
Asmo: *giggles happily* Thanks! I guess I really do stand out from the crowd!
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2. What if it’s a scam?
Asmo: *giggles, smiling reassuringly* No, this is from their official account!
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Asmo: *hugs himself with a dreamy smile* An in-house model...
Asmo: *giggles with an affectionate smile* Hehe. Belphie’s sleeping like a baby.
Beel: *frowns* Are you...*munch*...sure about not going?
Asmo: *eye-crinkling smile* Yes, it’s fine.
Did you lose your confidence?
Asmo: *shakes head in dismissive amusement* Of course not. I’m the fairest demon of them all.
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2. Why didn’t you go?
Asmo: *upbeat* Well, there’s no need to rush things.
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Asmo: *nods* Look, Beel got really hungry waiting for me today... And Belphie would’ve preferred to go home and sleep, but he tagged along... Plus, you were there taking photos and giving me advice... *hugs himself with a happy giggle* So, I had to keep my end of the bargain.
I guess that’s brotherly love for you.
Asmo: *smiles sweetly* Well, I’m rather fond of them. *nods* After all, Beel and Belphie are my only younger brothers. *scowls* The rest are a bunch of good-for-nothing older brothers.
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2. I thought you were only interested in yourself...
Asmo: *smiles sheepishly* Well, that’s true to a certain extent... But brothers are special! Especially my younger brothers, Beel and Belphie.
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Asmo: *happy happy sparkles* Besides, a demon with my looks can become a model anytime.
Beel: *smiles warmly, nodding in agreement* Yeah, I think you’ll have loads of opportunities.
Asmo: *laughs in delight* Then, a toast to a future fashion icon!
Beel: *chuckles happily* Cheers!
*fade to HOL foyer*
Beel: *chuckling to himself, smiling wide* Aaah, I’m stuffed.
Belphie: *yawns*... *opens eyes with a cute pout* Are we home yet?
Mammon: *hands on hips, smiling happily* Hey, you guys are back! *breaks out into an excited grin* You’ll never guess what happened to me today!
Asmo: *smiles back, teasing* What? Did you find some change on the ground?
Mammon: *hides pleased smile behind his fingers* Nah. I was walkin’ around town, and some guy asked me if I wanted to be a model! *now grinning behind his fingers* He said it was for a magazine called Devil Style.
*sound of a rumbling thunder storm*
Asmo: *face turns red with fury, raising voice into a shout* Whaaaaat?! Devil Style?!
Asmo, calm down...
Asmo: *tenses* C-Calm down…?
*LIGHTING STRIKES, THUNDER CLAPS*
*Asmo now fully unhinged in his demon form*
Asmo: *murderous fury* You want me to be calm after hearing THAT?!
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2. Congratulations, Mammon!
Mammon: *bursts out into proud laughter, happy sparkles* Well, when you’ve got looks like mine, I guess you can become a model just by walkin’ around town!
*LIGHTING STRIKES, THUNDER CLAPS*
*Asmo, now fully unhinged in his demon form*
Asmo: *murderous expression* U-Unforgivable! I can’t accept this!
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Asmo: *hugs himself tightly, face bright red, shouting* How can someone like Mammon be an in-house model?!
*ANOTHER THUNDER CLAP*
Asmo: *homicidal screeching* THAT POSITION SHOULD HAVE BEEN MINE!
Mammon: *horrified, wide-eyed shock* Wh-Why are you so mad?! *SCREAMS IN TERROR* AAAAARGH!
End.
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Text chat: The Making of a Viral Video (from Asmodeus)
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Asmo: I have to do a better job of showcasing my beauty for all of the Devildom to see.
Asmo: So it got me thinking, why not post a video of a game of musical chairs with all my brothers and me!
😳
🤨
Asmo: See, you get it! That’s exactly the sort of reaction that I’m going for!
Asmo: If the video generates hype then naturally my beauty will also create buzz. Chise, I can count on you to lend a hand, right?
Diavolo: This is the Royal Academy of Diavolo. Though we call it RAD for short.
Lucifer: *smiles* Solomon, Asmodeus is going to be in charge of taking care of your needs while you’re here at RAD. He’s the fifth oldest of us brothers.
Asmo: *excitable smile* Well! Normally, you’re the one summoning me up to the human world. I never imagined the day would come when I’d get to see you here in the Devildom.
Solomon: *nods genially with a friendly smile* The pleasure’s all mine. It’s an honour to be invited here, and it’s good to see you, Asmodeus.
*fade to outside HOL*
Asmo: *engaged, friendly* Well, okay then...I guess that wraps up our little tour of the Devildom. So, any questions? If so, just say the word!
Solomon: *shakes head, smiling sweetly* No, no questions at all. *flatter, flatter* You’re really good at explaining things, so that made everything easy to grasp.
Asmo: *giggles happily* Aww, you always know just what to say to me, don’t you Solomon? *beams* You’re positively evil, do you know that? ...In the best of ways!
Asmo: All right then, I think I’ll take you to one last place. ...Someplace very special.
*door opens*
*fade to HOL foyer*
Satan: *hand on hip, smiling charmingly* Welcome to RAD, Solomon. I hope Asmo hasn’t worn you out. He’s notoriously high-energy.
Solomon: *smiles brightly, resting chin on knuckles* No, not at all. Actually, I’d say he’s been fairly subdued...compared to his visits to the human world, at least.
Satan: *friendly amusement* Well, how very interesting.
Asmo: *shifts weight with a blushing pout, looking away in embarrassment* Solomon! You’re embarassing me!
Lucifer: *chuckles lightly, smirking* Asmo, you’d better not be planning on taking him back to your room and having your way with him.
Asmo: *glares daggers* Lucifer, please! I’d never do something like that to Solomon! *expression turns very carefully neutral* By the way, are the others around right now?
Lucifer: I think Mammon said he was going out somewhere.
Asmo: *laughs in cheerful relief, beaming with heart sparkles* Perfect!
Satan (to himself): (*sighs* Hmm... He sounds suspiciously happy…)
Lucifer (to himself): (*also sighs* I hope this doesn’t mean he’s going to end up causing trouble.)
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Beelzeburger: SO. MANY. CH...
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*HOL hallway*
Asmo: You know who the two demons we just met are, right?
Solomon: *nods with an affirmative hum* Yes, Lucifer and Satan. They’re your brothers, and both are officers of the student council.
Asmo: *giggles in delight* Exactly, yes.
Solomon: *smiles sweetly* Lucifer is the Avatar of Pride, the most charismatic figure in all the Devildom. Satan is the Avatar of Wrath. Rumour has it that he’s the sly, cunning sort. You could say he’s the epitome of what we think of as a demon.
Asmo: *nodding enthusiastically, humming a cheerful tune of triumph* And I’m proud to call both of them my brothers!
*door opens*
*fade to HOL music room*
Asmo: Voila! Check it out! This room is where we all gather to enjoy music and socialize. People often think of demons as being vulgar, savage creatures. But we in the elite are much different. We even appreciate good music.
Levi: *pouts with a grumbling noise of frustration* Normal... Here, it’s another normal one…
Beel: *chuckles happily with a smile, living his best life beside his generous older brother* *crunch* *crunch* *munch* *munch*
Solomon: *raises brows in sheer confusion* What are those two doing over there?
Asmo: *hugs himself with a sigh, smiling nervously* U-Um, good question... Levi, what would you two happen to be doing?
Levi: Wha? *breaks out into a beaming grin, waving hello* Oh, Asmo, I didn’t realize you were back. You sounded so excited about getting to show the human exchange student around that you spent four hours in the bathroom getting yourself ready. So, I didn’t expect you back so early. Are you already done giving him the t—
Asmo: *glares* D’ah! SHHHH! I’m the one asking the questions here, Levi! Now, what is it you’re doing!?
Levi: *adorable, excited smile* What do you mean? Isn’t it obvious? I’m opening these bags of potato chips. They’re running a promotion with Sucre Frenzy. Each bag has a special card inside!
Levi: *happy nerd dump* For a limited time, you have a chance to find a super-rare shiny card that comes with a special ticket to an event where you can shake hands with the members of Sucre Frenzy. I HAVE to find one no matter what, so I bought cartons and cartons of these. I only want the cards, so that leaves me with a bunch of leftover chips. But never fear, because Beel is happy to eat them all!
Solomon: *smiles with amusement, resting chin on knuckles in assessment* I see. So, even elite demons can have a childish side to them.
Asmo: *hugs himself with another nervous smile* W-Well, we demons have to have a certain innocence to us, after all. It’s virtually a requirement. Right then, time to go! On to our next destination!
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Mammoney: No, they found m...
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*back in HOL hallway*
Asmo: *shakes head with an embarrassed grimace* Listen, I don’t want you to get the wrong idea about Levi and Beel. They’re not always like that.
Solomon: *sugary sweet smile* *flatter, flatter* Yes, I’m aware. Both of them are obviously elite demons, just like your other brothers.
Asmo: *relaxes with a giggle* Good. I’m glad that’s clear.
Solomon: *looks around* By the way, what’s on this floor here?
Asmo: This is where you’ll find our rooms. Right there is Levi’s, and this one is Satan’s. The one next to it is Mammon’s, and mine is right over here...
*door unlatches*
Mammon: ...*looks back and forth furtively*
Solomon: *frowns in concern* Wait a minute... It looks like someone just came out of your room.
Asmo: *clenches fists with a scowl* Mammon!
Mammon: *whips head around with a wide-eyed yelp of guilt* D’AH!
Asmo: *pissed* What are you doing here?!
Mammon: *smiles guiltily* Well, what’re YOU doing here, huh? You said you’d be busy showin’ the human arou...uh, no...what I mean is, uh... *covers mouth with his fingers, fumbling* I was just, uh...you know! I thought we could maybe hang out and chit-chat or somethin’. So, I was takin’ a peek inside to see if you were home, that’s all! Yep, that’s totally what I was doin’!
Solomon: *nods enthusiastically with a friendly smile* Well, well. I didn’t realize you two were so close.
Mammon: *smiles pathetically from behind his fingers, laughing extremely nervously* Hahaha, of COURSE we’re close! Real close!
Asmo: *gasps in horror* EXCUSE me...?!
*black smoke envelopes Asmo as he becomes more and more enraged*
Asmo: *fists clenched, scowl murderous* CLOSE?! I don’t think so! You were prowling around in my room! What’d you steal, Mammon?!
Mammon: Calm down, all right? I didn’t touch nothin’!
*WHOOSH!*
*Asmo in his demon form, now fully screaming*
Asmo: DON’T YOU LIE TO MEEEE!
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Stn: Let's enjoy the night...
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Asmo: *demon form AND shrouded in black smoke* If you think you can fool me, then I’ve got news for you, Mammon! I arranged all of these vases just so, because I wanted everything to be perfect for when I had Solomon over! And now you’ve gone and moved everything around, you scumbag!
Mammon: *slams hands on hips with an offended glare* Scumbag?! Hey, I’m your older brother, Asmo! How about you show me some respect!
Asmo: *switches to a sweet-as-pie smile, humming musically* My older brother...? Pff! *switches straight back to dangerous fury* I’ve never seen you as an older brother, Mammon! Do you have any idea how an older brother is supposed to act, you moronic waste of space?! A feral dog would make a better role model than you, you idiot!
*PUNCH!* *camera shake*
Mammon: *glaring* So, it’s a fight you want, huh? All right you rotten, stuck up son of a...!
*EXPLOSIVE noise with a crackle of purple magical energy*
Mammon: *jumps back in shocked terror* GUH! Wh-What was that?!
Lucifer: *suddenly appears, smiling sweetly with his arms crossed* Mammon, I just found evidence that someone broke into my room.
Satan: *chuckles cheerfully, eyes crinkling with his grin* Yeah, same here. Someone’s been in my room.
Mammon: *hunches his shoulders fearfully, submissively avoiding eye contact* *gulp*...
Mammon: *big, fake, plastered-on smile* Lucifer, Satan...you’re both imaginin’ it...! I don’t know nothin’ about anyone bein’ in your—
Lucifer: *laughs, eyes soft and fond, enveloped in black smoke* It’s no use trying to deny it, Mammon.
Satan: *chuckles in grinning amusement, also enveloped in black smoke* You know, I’ve been looking for a test subject. Someone I could use to try out the 666 different methods of torture I’ve thought up.
*electrical crackling*
Mammon: *resigned misery* Yikes...!
Satan: *bursts out into ominous laughter, changing into his demon form* AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Here we go! Method number 1!
*THUMP*
…….*time skip*
Satan: *still laughing maniacally* Now for number 12!
Mammon: *petrified* GRAAAAAAAAH! S-Stop! Stop it, I’m beggin’ ya, pleaaaaase!
Lucifer: *chuckles in his demon form, arms crossed, smirking* Satan, I want you to let me administer every 13th round.
*flash of white* *WHOOSH*
Mammon: *off-camera screaming* AAAAAAAAH!
Asmo: *watching on with a wince, hugging himself* Ooh... Wow, I know this is Mammon, but that’s harsh.
Solomon: *nods seriously, assessing* Mmm. I have to say, a family fight between demons makes for a truly impressive sight. *turns to Asmo, extremely serious* (*flatter, flatter*) I take it that only elite demons are capable of using such force?
Asmo: *eyes widen with his gasp of horror* Wh...Solomon! Are you filming this?!
Solomon: *bats lashes, smiling innocently* It’s an actual fight between demons. This is sure get record-breaking views once I upload it to the video sites online.
Asmo: *struck with sheer, wide-eyed horror* You’re going to post this online?! *growing frantically desperate* ...*bursts out into pitched, nervous laughter* Aha-Ahaha... Oh Solomon, don’t be silly. *smiling extremely painfully, brow furrowed into a knot* This isn’t a real fight. They’re just putting on a show.
Solomon: *frowns* ...A show?
Asmo: *perks up with a bright smile, humming triumphantly* R-Right, a show! A bit of entertainment to welcome our newest exchange student to RAD! We planned all of this ahead of time during our morning meeting. You know we’re all in the drama club, right?
Solomon: *rests chin on knuckles with a frown, humming thoughtfully* Really...
*violent camera shake*
*sound of something breaking AND something shattering at the same time*
Mammon: *unhappy screaming* ...GRAAAAAAAA!
Asmo: *giggling nervously with a fixed smile, probably sweating profusely* He-Hehehe...enjoying the show? We wanted to give you a little surprise for your first day here...and what a success...heh...
End.
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Text chat: Plans for Tomorrow (from Asmodeus)
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Asmo: Chise, you wouldn’t happen to be free tomorrow, would you?
Asmo: What am I saying? Even if you aren’t, you’d make the time for me, I’m sure.
I’m free.
Asmo: Oh, well if you’re free, then I suppose there’s nothing for it!
Asmo: I’m surprised you hadn’t already made plans, but...
Asmo: …I mean, what else am I expected to do during a lazy holiday than spend it with Chise?
Asmo: I should count myself lucky that I’ve got you all to myself now!
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2. I’m busy.
Asmo: You honestly mean it? Not that it matters.
Asmo: There is no greater honour in this world than accepting an invitation from me.
Asmo: My time is awfully precious, love.
Asmo: You wouldn’t want to pass up this chance.
Asmo: Trust me.
Asmo: Therefore, I am duty-bound to accept nothing but “I would be honoured, Asmodeus” as an answer.
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What are we going to do?
Asmo: …Well, your enthusiasm is worthy of applause, at any rate.
Asmo: As is your ability to be as reasonable as you are 💋
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2. You’re being too pushy.
Asmo: I’ll have you know, Chise.
Asmo: Being as indescribably beautiful as me doesn’t automatically make me an angel, dear.
Asmo: I’m a demon. My very existence is enough to enrapture the senses and grant all onlookers eternal euphoria.
Asmo: Resisting my charms is a fool’s errand.
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Asmo: I was invited to a private party by the demon fashion world’s one and only Seere. 🤩
Asmo: And I was wondering if you’d come along as my partner 🩷
Asmo: Oh, no need to worry.
Asmo: I’ll be deciding your dress and accessories!
Asmo: You’re plenty beautiful enough as it is, of course!
Asmo: But it’ll take a bit of doing to get you on a level where you could stand at my side at a party as posh as this one 💋
Asmo: *waves, beaming* Yoo-hoo, Chise! Wait a sec! Can I get your opinion on something?
Is it beauty-related?
Asmo: *amused head shake* Of course not! As if I’d need beauty tips from anyone! *grins* If anything, I’M the one everyone comes to for beauty advice!
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2. Don’t know what to do with all your glamour?
Asmo: *giggles* Oh, I wonder about that all the time! That’s not what I wanted to ask about today, though.
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Asmo: *pouts, hums thoughtfully* You see, I’m trying to decide who to invite to my upcoming Asmo Night. Oh, Asmo Night is a kind of get-together that I host regularly, by the way. *bubbly laugh* We mostly sit around chatting, eat some sweets, or play a few games.
Asmo: Anyway! The question is, who do I invite this time? *sighs* I already invited Lucifer last time, and Levi spent the whole night huddled in the corner of the room when it was his turn, saying he wanted nothing to do with ‘ultra-normie stuff…’
Asmo: I can’t ask Beel or Belphie either since they already joined the one before that… Satan’s no good since he gets angry easily… Mammon’s great at livening up the mood, but he’s joined me so many times it’s starting to feel old. I feel like it’d be nice to ask someone I’ve never invited before, you know…?
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Angeluke: What is that?
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Asmo: *unhappy sighing* Let’s see, who haven’t I asked yet…? *uncertain* There’s one person I already have in mind, but.. Hmm… *perks up, smiling* Oh, I know! Let’s start with you, Chise!
Me? Are you sure?
Asmo: *beaming smile, heart sparkles* Of course! I’ve been longing for a chance to hang out with you.
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2. Yay!
Asmo: *grins, happy wiggle* Great, that’s our first member in the bag!
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Asmo: *more cheerful* Who else…? I know! Why don’t we ask Solomon? *giggles* He’ll be easier to convince since you’re coming! Also, the other person I was thinking of inviting earlier was Mephisto. This is shaping up to be a pretty unusual group.
What an interesting choice of people.
Asmo: Right?! Whether our party will actually be a blast is another story, though...
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2. Do you think this will work out…?
Asmo: *uncertain hum* I mean…I kind of get where you’re coming from. Neither Mephisto nor Solomon strikes me as the type to party.
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Asmo: The again, maybe we don’t have to party all the time. A laid-back Asmo Night could be nice too. *beams, happy sparkles* All right, what are we waiting for? Let’s go look for them!
*fade to RAD classroom*
Asmo: *looks around* Let’s see, where could Solomon be…? *perks up, smiles* Oh, there he is! Yoo-hoo, Solomon!
Solomon: Hm…? *pleasant smile* Why, hello, Asmodeus, Chise. Did you need something?
Asmo: *eager smile* I wanted to invite you to join Asmo Night. It’s a private get-together I host on a regular basis with a group of close friends. *happy hum* For this one, I wanted to try rounding up people who don’t usually hang out together. Chise’s definitely joining. I was also thinking of reaching out to Mephisto.
Solomon: *nods* *touches chin, intrigued* Wow. That does sound like an unusual group.
Won’t you join us, Solomon?
Solomon: *smiles, nods* Sure, why not? I’d be more than happy to, especially if you’re going to be there.
Asmo: *beams* You will?! Great, that’s decided then.
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2. We won’t force you if you’re too busy.
Solomon: *head shake, humming* Not at all. I don’t really have anything important going on. Besides, this all sounds intriguing. *cheerful smile* I’ll join.
Asmo: *grins* Wonderful! Welcome to the club, hon!
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Mammon: …Huh? What’s all this? Are ya hostin’ Asmo Night again?
Asmo: *taken aback* Were you eavesdropping, Mammon?
Mammon: *grins, snickers* Ya can’t have Asmo Night without ME, the Great Mammon!
Asmo: *grimaces* Well, it’s true that things are never boring with you around, but…for this party, I wanted to hang out with people I’ve never hung out with before. Maybe next time.
Mammon: *glares* Tch, booooring! Whatever, I’m gonna hold ya to that, got it?
Asmo: *sighs* All right, that just leaves us with Mephisto. I wonder where he is…
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Lucifer: What a strange assortment of…
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*RAD stairwell*
Asmo: Mephisto! There you are!
Mephisto: *frowns* …Asmodeus? Chise? What is it?
Asmo: *smiles sweetly* Actually, Mephisto, I’m here to invite you to Asmo Night.
Mephisto: *bemused* Asmo Night? And that is…?
Asmo: It’s a private party that I host regularly where I hang out with a group of close friends. *happy humming, heart sparkles* I would absolutely love it if you could join us for the next one!
Mephisto: *frowns, baffled* Why me? Surely, there are others who would be a better fit.
We want YOU, Mephisto!
Mephisto: *eyes widen, taken aback* What…? Th-That badly?
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2. Asmo wants to hang out with people he doesn’t usually hang out with.
Mephisto: *nods* I see. That makes sense.
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Mephisto: And? Who else is attending?
Asmo: So far, it’s me, Chise, and Solomon.
Mephisto: *thoughtful frown* Solomon, you say…? …*nods* Very well. I accept.
Asmo: *eyes widen in surprise* Really?!
Mephisto: I was just thinking about how I’d like to get to know Solomon and Chise a little more. You two have piqued my curiosity.
Why’s that?
Mephisto: Well…you both possess a mysterious air about you. I get the feeling you’re hiding something. As a member of the RAD Newspaper Club, I’m itching to find out your secrets.
A) I don’t have any secrets.
Mephisto: *narrows eyes* Is that so? …My intuition is rarely ever wrong, you know.
B) Let’s have a nice, long chat then.
Mephisto: *smirks* Excellent. This will make for a fine gathering.
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2. I’m curious about you too.
Mephisto: *frowns* Me? Why is that?
2. A) I barely know you.
Mephisto: *nods* Indeed, we’re still very much strangers to each other. I hope this gathering will serve as an opportunity for us to know each other better.
2. B) I’m curious about what the Newspaper Club does.
Mephisto: *smiles, relaxes* So you’re interested in the inner workings of our club, are you? If you really want to know, I’d be happy to tell you more.
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Asmo: I take it you’ll be joining us, then?
Mephisto: *pleased nod* Sure, why not.
Asmo: *beams, happy sparkles* Yay! We have our members! I can’t wait for our little get-together!
*time skip*
*fade to Asmo’s bedroom*
Asmo: *cheery* Okay, I managed to get a good bottle of Demonus for our party. How are the sweets coming along, Chise?
Do you think this will be enough?
Asmo: Oh, that’s plenty. It’s not like Beel’s coming. *grins, heart sparkles* I have to say, though, I’m impressed by how many you were able to make. This is amazing.
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2. All good!
Asmo: *perks up* They all look scrumptious! Store-bought would’ve been perfectly fine, but you even went to the trouble of making them yourself… *heart sparkles* You’re the best, Chise!
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Asmo: All we have to do now is wait.
*knocking*
Asmo: Ooh! They’re here!
Mephisto: Mind if we come in?
Solomon: *nods, smiling* Hi. Thanks for inviting us today.
Asmo: Please, come in!
Mephisto: *looks around* So this is your room…I see you like to keep things neat and tidy, Asmodeus.
Asmo: *frowns* Of course! It wouldn’t do for a gorgeous demon like me to have an unsightly room!
Mephisto: And besides…I detect a hint of something fragrant.
Asmo: *smiles, wiggles* That would be the smell of my body oil. It’s rose-scented, my absolute favourite. Would you like to try some?
Solomon: *chuckles happily* This room really screams Asmodeus.
Asmo: *nods* Right?! I adore it! Go on, take a seat! Let’s start with some drinks. Is everyone okay with Demonus?
Mephisto: *smiles* Fine by me.
Asmo: Everyone, get your glass ready. Now then…
All: Cheers!
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Stn: A game to learn the secrets of…
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Mephisto: So…what exactly do you do during Asmo Nights?
Asmo: *wiggles a bit, smiling* Oh, you know, like…talk about stuff.
Solomon: *wry smile, amused* That sounds difficult to do without a starting point.
Asmo: A starting point? *grimaces, thinking* Hmm…
We can play games instead.
Asmo: *perks up, happy sparkles* Ooh, good idea! Party games are my favourite!
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2. Come on, just give us a topic.
Asmo: A topic? *perks up* Okay, how about…what you had for breakfast.
Mephisto: I had a fried egg on toast and some salad.
Solomon: *still pretty amused* Chise and I had bread, soup, and a salad.
Asmo: *smile widens* I had cereal.
*awkward silence descends upon the room*
Solomon: …
Mephisto: … *uncomfortable*
Asmo: *frustrated scowl* Well, THAT didn’t help! …I know! Why don’t we play a game instead?
Solomon: *patient smile* That sounds like a better option.
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Asmo: Okay, let’s play the Demon King’s Game.
Mephisto: *bemused* The what now?
Asmo: *bubbly smile* First, we draw from a bunch of sticks, with one specifically marked. Whoever draws the marked stick is declared the Demon King. The Demon King can then order a player to reveal one of their secrets.
Solomon: *eyes gleam* You have my interest.
Mephisto: *nods seriously* We might as well give it a go.
Asmo: *grins, happy sparkles* Awesome! I’ll go make the sticks. Be right back!
*time skip*
Asmo: *cheerful humming* Okay, let’s start! Who will be our first Demon King? Looks like Chise’s it. Who do you choose?
Asmo.
Asmo: *gasps in wide-eyed surprise* What?! Me?! *face falls, uncertain* Oh dear… *sighs* I wasn’t going to tell anyone this, but….to be honest, I was planning to ask Lord Diavolo to join us today, but our schedules didn’t match up… That’s why I decided to invite Mephisto instead to fill in for him.
Mephisto: *aghast* Do you mean to say I’m a substitute?!
A) That’s rude!
Mephisto: *serious nod* Precisely. To even suggest I could take Lord Diavolo’s place is an insult to His Excellency.
B) Now, now, take it easy.
Mephisto: *haughty, snobby sniff* I’m not mad. I’m simply saying that it’s impossible for me to serve as an adequate substitute. There is absolutely no way I can ever hope to be a stand-in for Lord Diavolo.
Asmo: *surprised* Oh, that’s what you meant…?
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2. Solomon.
Solomon: *surprised* Wait, you want to hear my secret? *grimaces in thought* *unconvincing pout* Dear me…I don’t really have anything to hide, though.
Asmo: *exasperated head shake* Uh, if anything, I’m willing to be YOU have the most secrets among us.
Solomon: *innocent chuckle, sweet smile* Do I really seem that mysterious?
Asmo: *smiles good-naturedly* Totally!
Solomon: *hums in thought* Let’s see… To tell the truth, I’m actually a puppet Solomon created. The real Solomon is back at Cocytus Hall researching new approaches to magic.
Mephisto: …There’s a lot to unpack in what you just said.
Asmo: *irritated glare* Aww, Solomon! You’re such a joker!
Solomon: *head shake, pleasant smile* I’m not joking.
Asmo: *jumps, wide-eyed gasp* Wait… You mean…?
Mephisto: *horrified* Are you saying we’ve been speaking to a puppet this entire time?!
Solomon: *sweet smile, happy hum of amusement, quite pleased with himself* Perhaps it’s more accurate to call it a vessel. Don’t worry, though. I’m the one doing the actual talking, not the puppet.
Asmo: *freaking out* Is that supposed to be reassuring?! And what do you even mean by ‘vessel’?!
Solomon: *innocent blinking, so pleasant*
Mephisto: *sighs heavily* Let’s not pursue this matter any further…
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3. Mephisto.
Mephisto: *raises brows* Me? *flattens mouth, thinking* Hmm. I’m not sure I have any… Ah, I know. I think I’ve got one. Until very recently, I had been mistaking Asmodeus for Leviathan.
Asmo: *gawks* *outraged* Excuse me?! You thought I was LEVI?! You can’t be serious! *sulky scowl* Me, grace and beauty incarnate, and that shut-in otaku freak?! I absolutely refuse to let that slide! *pissed yelling* Not in a MILLION years!
Solomon: *grimaces* Now, now, Asmo, calm down.
Asmo: How can I?! I mean, how could anyone possibly mistake me for someone else, let alone Levi?!
Mephisto: *seemingly casual and unconcerned* I didn’t realize it was that big of a deal.
Asmo: Duh, of COURSE it is!
Mephisto: No worries, I can tell you apart now.
Asmo: *huffs, glaring, bunches fists* The next time you make that mistake, I swear I’ll ask Satan to teach me his nastiest curse to use on you!
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Solomon: *amused chuckle* Right, let’s move on to the next round.
*time skip*
Asmo: *dismayed* How does Chise keep getting the Demon King’s stick?!
Solomon: *smirking* You really seem to have Lady Luck on your side.
Mephisto: *sighs* We’ve played so many rounds that I genuinely have nothing left to confess.
Asmo: At this point, I’m dying to hear one of Chise’s secrets.
Mephisto: I concur. The rest of us have been forced to reveal our secrets left and right. It wouldn’t be fair unless you share one of your secrets too, Chise.
Too bad, those are the rules!
Mephisto: Ngh… You have a fair point.
Solomon: *pleasant nod* I guess Chise is fair in that sense.
Mephisto: Hmph. Then I’ll just have to keep trying until I can hear Chise’s secret.
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2. Then why don’t YOU become Demon King?!
Mephisto: *taken aback* Well, if you put it that way…
Asmo: *smiles* Let’s play another round then!
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Asmo: Ready, set…
All: Who’s our new Demon King?!
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Text chat:Wanting to Start Something New (from House of Lamentation (New)(8))
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Mammon: Yo, Chise! I heard you were sayin’ that you’ve been feelin’ kinda over your hobbies lately?
Mammon: How’d ya like to learn about stock tradin’? I can teach ya the ropes right now. 💰
Lucifer: What an ill-advised suggestion. Chise, you ought to pretend you didn’t even see that.
Lucifer: If you need more stimulation in your daily routine, might I lend you some of my records?
Asmo: Don’t those curse you when you listen to them?
Lucifer: Yes, but I wouldn’t recommend anything life-threatening.
Satan: Rather than put your well-being at risk, why don’t you come critter-watching with me?
Satan: There’s nothing like the wonder of an adorable little animal to brighten your days.
Levi: Ugh, who wants to go through all the work of going outside?
Levi: What if you tried playing a video game that wouldn’t normally be in your comfort zone?
Levi: If you let me know what genres you like, I can give you a list!
Actually, those all sound wonderful.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
Asmo: Sure, but hasn’t everyone listened to music or played games before?
Asmo: Wouldn’t you rather try something you’ve never EVER done?
Like what?
Okay, the unknown is pretty tempting.
Asmo: Lately, I’ve gotten super into twisted yoga.
Mammon: What in the heck’s that?
Lucifer: It sounds rather sinister.
Asmo: There’s a hot, young instructor who’s been uploading a bunch of tutorials on Fab Snap.
Asmo: It’s pretty gruelling, but I’m definitely seeing results!
Asmo: There’s a posture correcting course, a belly-busting course, and all kinds of other classes you can join!
Beel: Do they have one where you eat tons of delicious food?
Asmo: Um, no.
Belphie: What about one where you take a bunch of nice naps?
Asmo: Also no.
Beel: Chise, if you want to try something new, you could join me on a food tour.
Beel: It’s a great way to find flavours you’ve never encountered before, I guarantee it.
Belphie: What about sleeping in a bunch of different places, and keeping a dream journal?
Belphie: That way, you’ll have a record of all the places you slept really well the next time you’re looking for a good spot to drift off in.
These new suggestions sound fun, too.
I’ll try these ideas one after another!
Lucifer: While this is all well and good, the one thing I ask is that you refrain from napping near any busy roads.
Belphie: You can just give me a call instead. Sleeping in the street isn’t so scary when you’ve got company.
Asmo: *hums cheerfully* This is a new path that I found the other day. It isn’t exactly a shortcut, but I like to change up my route occasionally. *smiles happily* When I found it, I immediately thought of going home this way with you...
*magical noise, flash of white*
Asmo: *wide-eyed alarm* ?!
*fade to white*
*fade into human world city park*
Asmo: *shocked* Huh?! What’s going on?! Are we in the human world?!
I felt the presence of magic in the air...
Asmo: *hums nervously* Yes, I felt something too... That definitely was magic, wasn’t it? But, if you didn’t cast anything, then where did it come from?
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2. Asmo, did you become a sorcerer?
Asmo: *smiles cheerfully* Magical Girl♡Asmo to the rescue! *shakes head, humming uncertainly* Well, it has a nice ring to it, but I can’t do that kind of magic. If you didn’t cast that spell, then what’s going on here?
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Asmo: One minute we were walking in the Devildom, and the next we were pulled into the human world. It sounds almost like one of those “isekai gates” that Levi sometimes mentions.
Asmo: *smiles* Still, this sunlight is nice. It’s this sort of random event that makes me want to try new routes!
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Angeluke: That's a nice thing to say.
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Asmo: Who’d have thought we’d end up taking a detour through the human world?
We have to search for a way back.
Asmo: *hums* Well, sure. But we can do that later, can’t we?
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2. Shall we investigate that magic?
Asmo: Do you know how? If so, then we’ve got nothing to worry about, right? In that case, why don’t we do something else first?
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Asmo: I mean, these new uniforms look very similar to the ones in the human world, right? *giggles, hugging himself with a wiggle* Walking around like this, we could pass for some young couple that’s skipping class to hang out together ♡ Why don’t we have some fun in the human world before we leave?
*fade to human world city fountain plaza*
Asmo: *laughs in delight, beaming smile* Ahh! Dates with you are the best! We had such a great time at the café, the arcade, and the variety store, didn’t we? ♪ *hums triumphantly* Those photo stickers we took were too cute for words!
Asmo: Phew... That being said, the sun is hot, isn’t it? It almost reminds me of being back in the celestial realm. *nods thoughtfully* You know, I’ve been to each of the three worlds... ...but the most important thing isn’t where you are. It’s who you’re with.
I think so too.
Asmo: *excited* Right? I’m glad you feel the same.
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2. You’re so cool, Asmo.
Asmo: *giggles bashfully* Oh, you think so? I’m happy to hear that from you.
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Asmo: I suppose we should look for a way back before it gets dark. These human world-like uniforms might have something to do with how we got here, so I’m going to go check out that school over there.
Asmo: Chise, you search for traces of magic! *smiles encouragingly* We can contact each other with our D.D.D.’s if we find anything. *waves* Stay safe!
*Asmo takes off*
(???) ...Ah. Chise! I finally found you!
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Beelzeburger: I’m already eating.
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Thirteen: *rushed, worried* Chise, I’m so glad I found you! You got here because you went through this gate I created using a magic item.
Thirteen: *sad pout* Seeing RAD’s new uniform gave me an urge to experience school life in the human world with you. *sighs* So, I went to find you, but we missed each other... I hurried back just in time to see you and Asmo passing through the gate. *hums apologetically* I bet you got a surprise. Sorry about that!
You troublemaker...
Thirteen: *pouts with a whimpery whine (omg so cute)* I’m sorry, okay? I’ll be more careful in the future.
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2. Don’t worry about it.
Thirteen: *giggles happily* You’re so kind, Chise. Makes me wanna hang out with you even more.
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Thirteen: So, I’d love to be able to return you to the Devildom straight away, but... *grimaces* ...that magic item was only made for two people. When we exceeded the capacity, it broke. We’ll just have to find another way.
Thirteen: Still, you needn’t worry. When you’re in a magic world, the best thing to do is to talk to the inhabitants. *smiles* Rumours of mysterious goings-on tend to spread fast.
*fade to busy human city intersection*
Thirteen: No clues yet… *cheerful giggle* Well, it’s fun just walking with you, so it hasn’t been a total loss. Hey, doesn’t this heat put you in the mood for something cold? I’ll go buy us some ice cream!
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monSOLO: Devildom ice cream, huh...
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*human world park*
Thirteen: *smiling cheerfully* I found an ice cream truck, so I got some ice cream. *beams in happy triumph, giggling cheerfully* And not just any old ice cream, chocolate Hell Freezesicles!
Hell Freezesicles?
Thirteen: It’s a type of ice cream made in the Devildom. I’ve heard that eating them transports you back there.
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2. I was just in the mood for some chocolate!
Thirteen: *giggles* I figured. Nothing beats chocolate. Plus, eating a Hell Freezesicle should transport us back to the Devildom. It’s a Devildom product, you see.
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Thirteen: This is the two-stick type, so we can split it down the middle. *grimaces* The only catch is that Hell Freezesicles tend to be tricksters, so they’re always trying to get away.
*plop!* *camera shake*
Thirteen: *wide-eyed shock* Aah! Just as the words left my mouth! They ran off! *shakes head, intense* They made a break for it the moment I split them, so I guess they want to play. Sorry, Chise, but let’s go after them!
*run run running footsteps, time skipping*
Thirteen: *pant* *pant* *whines in dismay (cute)* I’d heard the rumours, but they really are fast! It’s been a while since I ran full speed like this. *giggles* It’s like a coming-of-age drama from the human world.
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Thirteen: *frowns* Ah, I think they split up. We should split up too. Let’s get them this time! Which way do you want to go?
Run toward the school where Asmo went.
*fade to human world school courtyard*
Asmo: *waves with a smile* Ah, Chise! I was just going to go find you again. We must be connected by a thread of fate ♡ *holds up hands* Look what I found! Hell Freezesicles! Eating them should return us to the Devildom.
Asmo: When I went to that school, they formed a fan club for me in about three minutes! *beams happily* They helped me look for a way back to the Devildom, and we found these ice creams at the school store ♪ It seems like just one bite will do the trick.
Asmo: They come in sets of two, though. What shall we do?
A) Let’s take one back for later.
Asmo: *nods with a noise of agreement* Sounds good to me! We can just refreeze it if it melts a little. *amused* Beel might find it, though.
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B) Let’s have one each.
Asmo: *noise of agreement* That’s the traditional way to split them, after all. *holds out hand in offering* Here, for you.
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C) Shall we share one?
Asmo: *eyes widen in surprise* Hehe. Did you see what I was going for there? *wiggles shyly with an earnest blush* Sharing one between us is more exciting than having one each, don’t you think?
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Asmo: *smiles fondly* I’m told that eating a Hell Freezesicle naturally transports you back to the Devildom, so why don’t we sit on this bench here and relax? *giggles happily* We got to do an after-school date, so I’m very satisfied with our time here ♡
End.
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Thirteen: Ah, I think they split up. We should split up too. Let’s get them this time! Which way do you want to go?
2. Run toward the park where you walked with Thirteen.
*fade to human world city park, late afternoon*
Thirteen: ...Huh? *look of wide-eyed surprise* Chise!
Thirteen: *presses finger to cheek thoughtfully* I see. The two Hell Freezesicles were originally one, so I guess they naturally tried to meet up again. *shakes head in exhaustion* Sheesh, they led us on a merry chase... *smiles cheerfully* But, I got to meet up with you again, so it’s all good.
Thirteen: I’m tuckered out from all that running, but now we can finally eat.
2. A) Let’s eat!
Thirteen: *gasps in delight, heart sparkles* Mmm! Nothing like a good ice cream after a run. *giggles cheerfully* I haven’t felt this way in ages!
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2. B) Eating them together makes it more delicious.
Thirteen: *giggles happily* You think so too? I feel the same way.
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Thirteen: *meets eyes, sincere* When I’m with you, even the small things leave an impression. *smiles* So, I’d love to do more things with you. *eyes crinkle prettily, happy sparkles* You better make time to hang out with me now and again!
