Calm down, Alas Ramus!
This girl and I aren't your parents—
No! Papa is Satan!
What should we do? Help me, Emi!
H-How should I know?
Mama!
Don't stare at me like that!
She caught the sacred sword barehanded.
She looks like a baby, but she might not really be one!
That theory won't get us anywhere right now, though.
Think how she must feel, Emilia. She expects you to be her mother.
Easy for you to say!
I don't see the problem, Miss Yusa! I'd trade places with you if I could!
I'm sensing an ulterior motive there.
Aw, sheesh... I'm telling you, I'm not your mama...
Mama!
Oh, all right.
The Devil is a Part-Timer!
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If it weren't for the apple thing, I'd say she was a normal baby.
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Pokey, pokey.
Stop that! You'll wake her up.
Why do you think she said her papa was Satan?
Maybe she imprinted.
Like, they were the first people she saw after hatching from the apple,
so she assumed they were her parents?
That's not my point. I meant, how could she tell that Maou is Satan?
Someone must've called me "Satan" within earshot of her.
And then that someone sent her to you disguised as an apple?
Yeah.
Mr. Maou, does that mean you're acknowledging p-paternity?!
Whoa, Chi, that phrasing is kinda intense.
We don't know whether whoever sent her is an enemy or an ally,
but I'm sure they'll be coming here soon.
Could it be Sariel again?
No, I doubt he's involved.
"Alas Ramus" isn't a heavenly name, after all.
Those words are from an Ente Islan human language.
"Alas" means "wing," and "ramus" means "branch."
We can assume that the parent who named her lives somewhere on Ente Isla.
Basically, we don't know who Alas Ramus is or who sent her,
but we have to stay with her until that friend or foe shows up?
Which brings us back to the problem of who'll take care of her.
I can't take her in. I live alone, and I work days.
It'll be hard to support a child on our budget, though.
Moreover, a home with three men is utterly unfit for a baby.
I'm sorry. I'd like to help,
but I can't think of any story that my parents would buy.
I don't mind taking her in.
I cared for many children during my time with the Church.
Mr. Maou? Is something wrong?
No, it's just... something about this doesn't make sense.
I've decided.
The Devil's Castle will take in Alas Ramus!
So, did you tell that "Maou" guy from your job that you like him?
Devotion
I did, but he hasn't given me his answer yet.
Maybe you weren't aggressive enough?
It's more like...
Chi's my junior at work and an important member of my command.
As the Devil and as the shift manager, I protect my command!
Maybe he can't see me as an equal, only as someone to be protected.
It'll be okay. You're a capable girl, Sasa-chii.
Okay, once practice is over, let's go to MgR's for a strategy meeting.
Actually, I'm busy today.
Squalan
Drug Store
Hello, Miss Sasaki...
Is now a bad time?
It's fine. She finally fell asleep just now.
Well, here I am.
His Majesty and I tried to hold her and soothe her crying last night,
but she never stopped.
She kept wailing, "Where's Mama?"
What did you feed her?
She ate some udon without complaint.
Apparently we can feed her human food.
That's good.
Here, I bought one of everything you might need.
These are all diapers.
Try a few with her and use whichever works best.
These are antibacterial wet wipes for when she makes a mess.
And here are some kids' toothbrushes, kids' barley tea, and a sippy cup.
Miss Sasaki, you do so much for us.
I cannot find the words to express my gratitude.
It's not a big deal.
Nonsense. If you are willing,
once King Satan gains power in Japan and forms his new Devil's Army,
I'd like to see you in its highest position.
No, thank you.
Mr. Maou gave me enough money to buy these things,
and it was actually kind of fun.
Plus, well...
someday I hope to, um... Yeah... With Mr. Maou...
Miss Sasaki?
N-N-Never mind! It's nothing!
Alciel, here's the bento and energy drink you asked for.
I won't thank you, Bel.
How much?
Oh, wow, Mr. Ashiya is spending money on an Orion Bento meal!
Oh, we got food?
Silence, you parasite!
Mr. Ashiya...
The crying last night was unbelievable.
It woke me up countless times, too, and there was a wall between us.
Papa...
Papa?
Not again!
Did something bad happen, Emi?
Huh?
You've been furrowing your brow all day.
Are you bickering with Mr. Maou and the guys again?
Why do you seem kind of excited about that?
Anyway, this time it's something I can't really say "not my problem" about.
There's a little kid involved.
You and Mr. Maou have a kid?
No, that's just what she says...
Wait, seriously?!
I-It's not like that!
Um, I mean, it kind of is? But it's not!
Thank you for calling the Docodemo Customer Service Center. My name is Yusa.
That should do it.
You have impressive skill.
I truly am no match for Miss Sasaki.
I'm ashamed of my arrogance in calling myself a resourceful general.
I have experience babysitting my cousin's kid, that's all.
Dirty diapers are no fun, huh?
Your papa and, uh, mama are coming back, okay?
So be good and wait.
Okay!
My name is Chiho.
Chi...o?
Chi-ho. Your papa calls me Chi.
Chi!
That won't do, Alas Ramus. The good Chiho is older than you are.
You need to address her respectfully.
Huh?
Let's see... Try calling her "Big Sister Chiho."
Cho... chi...
Sis...
Chi-sis!
You're too cute!
Chi-sis! Chi-sis!
Now, this lady here is Big Sister Suzuno.
Suzu-sis!
"Suzu-sis"?
Well, I... guess that's fine.
Chi-sis! Suzu-sis!
Aw, you're so cute!
S-Stop saying my name.
Don't look at me like that!
That's not fair! You're too cute!
You're so easy.
She's Mr. Maou's relative?
I don't know more than that.
She started calling me "Mama," though.
That'd throw me for a loop, too.
Her latching on to you is one thing, but mistaking you for her mom?
There's only so much an outsider can do.
So if you're not committed for the long haul, you'd better stay out of this.
I promised to swing by after work, though.
Hey! You're clearly raring to go!
It's not that I feel sorry for her or anything,
but I guess I'd like her time here to be fun.
That's you, Emi. For better or for worse, you're a softie.
But it's hard not to get attached.
Just don't get in so deep
that you're depressed when she goes back to her parents.
I'll be careful.
I have an idea—I bet this'd be a good way to make memories.
Priority Ticket
They're priority tickets to an amusement park.
Docodemo is one of the investors, so any employee can use them.
Papa! Came to see you!
Wha—
What?!
Why did you bring her here?! This isn't funny!
I'm sorry. I thought if we took her for a walk,
the change of pace might help her remember something,
and she'd get to see "Papa" sooner.
Papa! Papa!
S-Stop saying that, please!
Is that Maa and Chi's kid?!
No way!
If she is, I'll take Maou down. No, I'll take him out.
What I want to know is, where's Miss Kisaki?
If she hears this...
Maa?
Do my eyes and ears deceive me,
or did that little girl Chi brought just call you "Papa"?
Well?
Yes, she did.
You're Maou and Sasaki's friend Miss Kamazuki, if I recall correctly.
Would you mind if I borrowed Sasaki for a bit?
That's fine... er, ma'am.
Thank you so much.
Hey, Maa.
Escort Miss Kamazuki to a table.
Chi, I'll hold her.
I apologize. It seems we didn't think this through enough.
Nah, I can't fault you for tryin' to do right by Alas Ramus.
Has Heaven forsaken me?
Has my eternal goddess's heart already been won by another man?
Is that the fruit of their love?!
You take this one, Suzuno.
What? Hey!
Crestia Bel, is this a dream? Please tell me it's a dream!
I take it you don't know that infant's origins, Lord Sariel?
Oh, if only she were mine!
Have you two ever stopped to consider how it looks
for a high school girl to come in and out of a man's apartment,
taking care of a baby?
B-But Mr. Maou and I didn't do anything,
and he's got no one else to turn to...
You may not understand this yet, Chi,
but society leaps to conclusions without thinking, and rumors travel fast.
What's worse, there's no way to stop it.
You smell like Papa!
I do, huh? Maybe you're smelling the fries.
When I say that to young people who are as unthinking as society is,
they snap back with, "What does society know about us?"
You didn't, which puts you ahead of the crowd.
I don't know enough about society to confidently dismiss it.
And saying that means you're halfway to being mature.
You can go home for the day, Maa.
What? But...
You're her "Papa," right?
So prioritize time spent with your kid over some immediate income.
Listen, Chi.
Yes?
I know Miss Kisaki is right, but still...
Can I keep taking advantage of your trust for a while longer?
Huh?
Emi and Suzuno are technically my enemies,
even if we're not fightin' much for now.
Chi, you're kinda the only human in Japan
that I can trust completely enough to ask for a favor.
And I know it's unfair of me to say this
when I still haven't given you a proper answer.
But, um... I'd appreciate it if you'd keep helpin' me.
Hey, why are you crying? Was it something I said?!
I-I'm sorry. It's just, I'm kind of happy...
Now I know I'm someone you rely on.
Uh, you're happy?
But why are you crying, then?
Sorry. But humans are like this sometimes.
We cry even when we're happy.
I don't really get it. But, um...
I understand that you can't answer me right away.
I'll wait until you can, no matter what the answer ends up being.
So...
Chi-sis?
I'll do my best to help you!
O-Oh. I don't deserve it, but thank you.
Sure.
Maa, I just remembered! In that drawer over there...
Priority Ticket
A newspaper salesman gave me these.
I figured I'd give them to you, since I won't use them, but...
You understand what I told you, right?
Priority Ticket
We've got an accidental collection here.
Tokyo Big-Egg Town is basically an amusement park, right?
It's a place for kids to have fun. We should use these and go.
Go with Papa and Mama!
You brought those, so you must've prepared yourself for this.
Wh-What do you mean by "this"?
So, Alas Ramus.
We're gonna go to the park. Is it okay if Mama doesn't come?
No! Mama comes!
Then how about if you go out with Mama, and I don't come?
No!
You heard her.
If anyone has an idea that can get Alas Ramus's buy-in, go for it.
Emi and I will back you a hundred percent.
S-Sire, the idea of you, Emilia, and Alas Ramus alone together is...
Miss Yusa, won't you please go with them?
Chiho?
Why not think of it as making sure Mr. Maou doesn't try any funny business?
But what about you?
I'm not what's important here.
You should spend as much time as you can with Alas Ramus.
I hate this.
Why am I chickening out?!
I'm going as Alas Ramus's substitute mom,
not as the Devil's w-w-wi—
I'm being ridiculous!
Maybe I should swing by a beauty salon.
H-Hello!
Hello? This is Emerada.
Eme?! Listen, it's not like I'm looking forward to this, okay?!
Wh-What are you talking about?
Oh, nothing, never mind. Everything's fine!
I'm definitely doing my job. I haven't forgotten my duty as a hero.
That angel who was after the sacred sword is still there, right?
I don't think we have to worry about Sariel for a while.
I still don't know why he came after the sword, though.
A-Also, I don't know whether this is relevant, but...
A little girl in apple form?
I've never heard of any human or demon like that.
Right, of course not.
Well, I'll look into her.
I will hit up that salon.
I refuse to let him see me looking tired!
Sadao Maou
It's too dangerous, Sire! Please reconsider!
Shiro Ashiya
Calm down!
Even Emi's past tryin' to kill me in public at this point.
Even assuming Emilia is no danger, what if someone targets Alas Ramus?
We won't be any safer from them holed up in this run-down apartment.
Do you want Alas Ramus to turn out like Urushihara?
She is far more accomplished!
When Alas Ramus is done eating,
she brings me her dishes in a clear move to clean up after herself!
She says "thank you"!
So Urushihara is worse than the toddler?
Precisely, Sire!
Hey!
If you're so worried, why don't you just follow them undercover, Alciel?
You have extra tickets.
B-But...
Go ahead. I'll hold down the fort as usual.
You bastard! You just want to take advantage of me being gone all day
to order same-day deliveries on Jungle Prime!
You should go if you can. I'll keep an eye on Lucifer for you.
Anyway, worrying won't help us predict the future.
So I'm gonna act based on the most practical worry, which is life going on.
What do you mean?
Isn't it obvious?
If I can't feed this household, it's all over.
So I'm just gonna work hard.
May I ask you a question, Sire?
Why did you decide to take in Alas Ramus?
The people actually takin' care of her are you, Suzuno, and Chi, huh?
Sorry about that.
I just figured if something does end up happening,
it's probably best if I'm the one to take responsibility, that's all.
I don't have proof that anything's wrong, and of course she's not my kid,
but I'm kinda concerned.
Nothing looks suspicious.
You're the most suspicious-looking person here.
M-Miss Sasaki! When did you get here?!
Miss Suzuno filled me in.
And more importantly, if something happens,
won't you be in more trouble than Mr. Maou?
Wh-What do you mean?
You don't have a cell phone, Mr. Ashiya. How do you plan to contact him?
I planned to search for a pay phone...
I knew it!
I'll lend you mine if there's an emergency.
And those sunglasses look too sketchy. Take them off!
Why did you come, Miss Sasaki?
I'm at peace with my decision, but I'm still concerned.
Wh-What is it?
Miss Yusa pulled out all the stops.
Don't tell me that's Emilia!
That outfit would be hard to fight in. Has she forgotten she's a hero?!
Well, you two, what do you think of Emi Yusa's outfit today?
You're Miss Yusa's friend...
M-Miss Suzuki?!
What are you doing here?
I followed her here from work.
What about your job?!
Emi and I both had morning shifts today.
She shocked me, though.
Emi's never come to work looking like that before!
I knew today must be the day.
But trying too hard can backfire.
Mr. Maou wins this round. He came as his natural self.
So, what will you two do?
Oh, good. Our search didn't take long.
Let's go, so we can restore the Tree of Life to its proper form.
Half teriyaki chicken and half melty mozzarella...
Maybe I'll add a side of fried chicken.
And... click.
A big Gate just opened somewhere.