Excuse me, I need to ask you something.
Has Lailah been to see you?
Huh? Who's Lailah?
Isn't she your mother, Emilia?
B E A R A N D M O O N{Bear and Moon}
Oh dear, was I wrong?
I don't know my mother. I don't even know if she's alive.
This is going to sound mean, but I recently met an impertinent weirdo.
Huh?
And the thing is,
Emilia, I'm pretty convinced that this weirdo is your mother.
Are you all right, Emilia? You've been pretty deep in thought.
Actually—
Is an enemy attacking?!
Pipe down, guys! You'll wake up Alas Ramus!
I'll say it again:
Let's buy a TV!
The Devil is a Part-Timer!
Season 2
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The Devil Adamantly Insists on Buying a TV
Man, I'm more adaptable than I ever dreamed.
Hi there, Greece.
Ah, good morning, Sato.
You're out of luck. There's no more oolong tea.
Seriously? Not an auspicious start to the day.
Guess I'll have some water and go to work.
I didn't know you were working today.
By the way, I heard that Sato isn't your real name.
Oh, that.
A lot of people would suffer if my name went public.
Say what?
But I'll give you my epic life story, featuring my fall from CEO to homeless man,
plus my master plan to start another business.
So only your name is a secret? Also, don't you have to go to work?
Oh, right.
We'll talk later!
He's amazing... I don't know anyone else so full of life.
The frozen fish at the supermarket have more life in their eyes than I do.
Hmm?
Hello?
Oh, here already?
Yeah, I'll come get you.
Well, then... What shall my purpose for working be now?
I am an angel. I want to work for justice!
F-For what purpose?
You once said we don't need TV to understand the world!
We have the internet now, Sire!
Could you stop acting like internet searches are my only purpose in life?
Let's move on.
Don't let that pass!
We never bought a TV because the fridge and washing machine took priority.
However!
We just got extra money from the outdoor jobs.
And thus, I feel it's time to take the plunge!
Why is your next priority a TV?
Listen up, Ashiya. Emi has a TV in her apartment.
I'm involved now?
That's not fair.
I want to watch TV with Alas Ramus, too!
His ulterior motive is exterior!
I really don't watch TV that much.
Then give me yours.
You wanna fight?!
I understand your feelings, Sire.
So we can?!
However!
There's the reception fee to consider.
I have a suggestion.
We face an obstacle called "the budget."
So why don't we try some market research on this issue?
Market research?
First, we'll go to our real estate agent and ask how TV contracts work for us.
If the TV fee would be on top of our current fees...
this conversation will be over.
My building's rent includes all those fees.
Be quiet, Emilia! I secretly don't want to buy a TV!
You may have been too open with that secret.
Answer me this, Ashiya:
Assuming we clear the reception fee hurdle, what price can we afford?
Calculated, Sire!
Okay!
Considering what we made from our temp jobs,
we can pay 5,000 yen per person for a total of 15,000 yen!
I'll be generous and allow up to 20,000. But not one yen more!
What? I'm paying too?
Of course!
Be grateful I'm not seizing your entire earnings
to compensate for your wild spending!
Twenty thousand yen, you say?
Aren't you forgetting something, Ashiya?
Wh-What's that, Sire?
Where did I buy that fridge? And the washing machine?
As I recall, it was the Yodogawabashi Camera by the Shinjuku Station West Exit...
It would seem you've finally figured it out!
Th-That's...!
Point Balance: 6239P Thank you for your business. Yodogawabashi Camera – Shinjuku Station West Exit Store
Yes, I have points!
And I bought that stuff smack in the middle of a 10% points back offer!
I can't believe it!
Twenty thousand yen? Ha! Easily done!
With these points, I've got 26,239 yen to work with!
Th-This can't be!
You gave me enough rope to hang yourself, Ashiya!
Sorry you had to see this.
Mr. Maou must really want that TV.
You're really coming all the way to my place?
Yes.
I need to pick up something I left there,
so I thought I'd have a look at your TV while I'm at it.
You want one too, Miss Suzuno?
The Devil is going to Yodogawabashi Camera tomorrow.
I plan to buy mine at the same time, for efficiency's sake.
Aren't they jobless right now?
Why is he so unfazed by the expense?
Eh, it's not my problem if they overspend themselves and get in trouble.
But Miss Yusa, isn't it better for you if things stay like this?
I suppose so.
I spend a lot of time thinking about whether there's some way
that all of the people I love can find happiness together.
There isn't.
This is one way you're exactly like Mr. Maou.
Excuse me?!
Don't joke about that!
Happiness together, huh?
I wonder how long this quiet life will last...
Listen, Emilia.
We may end up having to do something that directly opposes our goal.
We may need to personally protect the Devil.
What?
After what happened in Choshi, the demon realm knows he's alive.
In a worst-case scenario, he may be kidnapped and taken back to Ente Isla.
By demons, you mean?
Now that they know the Devil is alive,
they'll likely try to persuade him to reestablish his army.
It's not as though the "hardliners" Camio mentioned
have lost their loyalty to Satan.
But even if they do try, he's...
He's a king. The events in Choshi made that clear.
What do you mean?
If he's forced to make a choice,
I doubt he'll abandon the citizens and compatriots asking him for help.
Which means he'll never come back to Japan.
Are you going with him tomorrow to keep watch?
Yes, but I do want a TV.
I don't mind living in a bubble.
Bubble? What?
We're living in a comfortable bubble now, aren't we?
As long as the Devil is in Japan, he's hardworking and safe.
And you and I get to enjoy an easy life in an unbelievably rich culture,
blessed with good friends and confidants.
It's as you wondered: Who knows how long we'll be able live like this?
For now, we'll just have to protect the Devil from the worst-case scenario.
I should warn you, there's nothing more boring than monitoring those guys.
Rika
Rika? What's up?
Promise not to laugh?
I promise. Come on, what is it?
U-Um, I know it's super weird of me to ask you this, but...
You're the only one I can turn to.
Okay.
So, what kind of clothes do you think Mr. Ashiya likes?
Emi?
Cheap ones, I'd say.
Cheap ones?
So no designer brands, you mean?
I've never seen him wearing anything he didn't get at Unislo.
I'm pretty sure the cheap shoes were a deliberate choice, too.
H-Huh? N-No, that's not what I meant.
So what did you mean?
C-Come on, don't play dumb!
I'm asking what clothes he'd find cute on a woman!
M-May I ask a question before I answer?
Y-Yeah, what?!
Is something going on between you and Ashiya?
No, nothing! Nothing at all!
B-But...
The thing is...
He invited me to go shopping with him for some reason!
What?
Today is information-gathering only, Sire.
You're such a sore loser.
Oh hey, why did you invite Rika Suzuki?
So that we can get objective advice from someone familiar with today's Japan.
"Objective," eh?
I didn't make this decision without giving it careful thought, you know.
There have been times in the past when I wished we had a TV.
Oh, you never told me.
It was early in my MgR's career.
You know the kids' Happiness Meals? The ones with the toys?
Yes, Sire.
One day, a kindergarten-age kid ordered a Happiness Meal,
so I asked him which toy he wanted.
And then...
The one who says "geroro"!
Yes. That face you all just made? That's exactly how I felt.
"The one who says 'geroro'"? What the heck is that?!
Back then, I didn't even know that different Pokétures made different sounds.
I did a search. Apparently it's a special movie-original Pokéture.
Pokéture the Movie Digrahelios ~The Road to Sky King~
It's a frog-shaped one called Digero. Turns into a dragon when you transform it.
I would think "geroro" is enough of a clue
to guess that it's a toy with a frog-based design...
Ashiya, you only think that because we've lived here for over a year.
It's different everywhere. Only Japanese chickens say "kokekokko"!
And? What's the point of this story?
To summarize: If I'd seen even just the advertising on TV,
I would've had advance knowledge of our products,
which would have allowed me to smoothly serve this customer!
Long summary.
We'd never watch stuff like that if we didn't proactively take an interest, right?
TV shows have info we don't even know we need.
Serendipitous gains, you know?
I suppose it's time to leave.
Let's go, Your Majesty.
Huh? Uh, right.
See you, Urushihara.
Later.
I have more reasons!
The other day, people were talking about a variety show in the break room—
Please stop.
Yes, please call whenever you need to.
Thank you. My name is Yusa, and it has been my pleasure to serve you.
M-Miss Yusa, um...
Yes?!
I-I'm sorry, never mind!
Sorry, Maki. What is it?
U-Um, did you have a fight with Miss Rika?
What? Wh-Why?
Er, she was acting strange all day yesterday,
and she talked about calling you.
And she took today off... and you look scarily mad...
Wow, I can see why you thought we fought.
You didn't? Oh, thank goodness!
I wonder if Miss Rika got a boyfriend or something.
Miss Yusa?
Oh, no, it's nothing!
No, no, no, no! Don't do that to me!
Miss Yusa?!
Sorry.
Does Rika know that the Devil and Bel will be there?
She didn't use the word "date," but...
I'm sure she'll be a little disappointed that they're not alone.
But that's not the point!
Get your head on right, Emi Yusa. That man is a demon!
You shouldn't want to give your friend alone time with him.
Anyway, Bel is there,
and I can trust her to protect Rika and the demons.
No, who cares about them?!
Yusa, are you sleep-deprived?
Just go home for the day.
Mama, is something wrong?
I'm fine. It's fine.
Well, I'd better use this free time effectively!
This thing is empty!
Ah, barley tea.
So, you're still in Japan.
Why are you here? If you want Maou, he's out.
I know. I came to see you, not him.
The Devil's attendant and the neighbor girl are both out, too,
so I figured this was my chance.
Make it short and sweet,
or I'll text Maou that you're raiding the fridge.
Aw, don't be a stick in the mud.
Look at it this way: A guest came, so you gave him refreshments.
You're no guest.
And cut it out—I'll just get yelled at later.
You're so cold.
But really, "I'll get yelled at"?
They used to call you the son of the dawn, the one closest to God.
Kinda hilarious that you turned out this way.
Gee, sorry. This is me now.
Why are you serving a young demon like him?
Everyone says your power now is nothing like it was in your prime,
but I wanted to ask—why did you decide to fall to the demon realm?
There was nothing to do.
Pardon?
I'm having fun now.
Surfing video sites in this sweltering apartment is fun?
Yeah, it is.
Way better than sitting around in that empty place for so maddeningly long.
I couldn't take the boredom anymore, so I joined Satan's plan.
That's all.
That! That right there!
Huh?
I came all the way here to Sasazuka because I wanted to hear about Satan.
Question him yourself.
I don't mean that Johnny-come-lately.
We both know there's another Satan you used to hang out with.
I want to know about the legendary Demon King Satan.
Ugh, that's all? I wasted my Serious Face.
Hey! What's with the dismissiveness?
Didn't I clearly set a "this is an important talk" mood just now?!
NEETs who read the mood are second-rate.
Is a first-rate NEET worth being?!
NEETs who react to other people's opinions are third-rate.
Don't they get kicked out of the house?
You're below third-rate if you get kicked out.
Huh?
We first-raters know exactly how far we can push the hosts we feed on
without them taking fatal action.
What's with this incomprehensible NEET pride?
Real talk, you're tanking your life here, okay?
You shouldn't be a stick in the mud, Gabriel.
If that stuff hadn't happened,
you and I and everyone else there would've been NEETs, and you know it.
You just read my mood! So second-rate.
Why, you...
Sheesh, we're way off topic now.
The other thing I wanted to ask you about is Demon King Satan's treasures.
Do you know anything about that? Tell me.
"Treasures"?
Aren't you busy dealing with the Yesod shards?
Emilia got another one recently.
Oh, that? I kinda put that on hold.
I got taken off that case anyway after I failed.
The sacred sword, Alas Ramus,
and whatever was on the other end of Ciriatto's Link Crystal...
I bet the shards of Yesod attract each other.
That woman knew Alas Ramus's name, and she knew about the Yesod shards.
She might be...
B E A R A N D M O O N{Bear and Moon}
Hang on, are you saying you met my mom?
Sorry, I wanted to tell you sooner,
but we're having a bit of trouble here.
Did something happen?
Well, the Efzahan empire on the eastern continent
wants to conquer the central continent,
so they declared war on all the countries.
You're saying war broke out?!
Yeah... and there are rumors that demons have been sighted in Efzahan's army.
Is this an "I should come home" thing?
The opposite.
If the Hero with the sacred sword interferes in a war between humans...
It could undermine the basic credibility of the Hero.
That's the size of it.
Please do your best in Japan for a while.
Plus, Lailah might be in Japan, too.
Yeah, that—what's that about?
How did you even figure out she was my mom?
BEAR AND MOON
So, what happened was...
One day when I went to my local bar, I found a kindred spirit...
I invited her to stay the night, and she moved herself in with me...
And she had silver hair,
and she kind of looked a little like you, you know?
Why are you being so vague?
But the other day, she just disappeared.
She left behind a thank-you note,
and it said, "I was happy to meet a friend of my daughter's."
And since she said that,
I thought she might've gone to Japan to see you.
It can't be...
Your handwriting sucks.
Demon King Satan's Treasures Nothung Adramelechinusspearthing Falsgold Estrljem (Lembrenbe)
And learn katakana already!
I can't tell where individual words end!
Aw, is this really all?
People called Satan are always poor for some reason. Never changes.
I don't remember anything worth calling a "treasure."
So yep, that's all.
Sheesh...
Eh, I'm calling it a day and going home.
Just don't forget that I'm the reason he's standing down.
He who?
The watcher is here.
His partner Sariel left.
You should've predicted that he'd show up eventually.
Predicted how?!
Why are you bunch of NEETs suddenly showing signs of life?
Call me if you remember anything else.
In your dreams.
Well, thanks for the info.
All done.
Now I just add some celestial force...
I did it!
This light will lead me to a shard of Yesod.
I wish I got to go TV shopping, too.
What are you talking about?
Oh, Mr. Maou is going to go buy a TV with Mr. Ashiya.
Oho!
What?
Those are the two guys from your work who live together, right?
Yeah...
Roommates... Shopping as a pair...
I think Miss Suzuno is going with them, though—
Will it happen? Will they hold hands?!
No, it'd be even better if they were so shy they didn't hold hands!
Crap, this is awesome.
Um, Kao, are you listening?
Okay.
I'm home!
I wonder if Mr. Maou got his TV.
Huh?