The students of the Misfit Class were given a task.
If they do not all advance to the Dalet rank before their second year,
they will be kicked out of the Royal One, which they worked so hard to acquire.
Iruma and his friends must attempt the rank-advancement exams.
First up... The Harvest Festival!
Toto the Genie
"Toto the Genie."
At last, we have our first fallen students from the Misfit Class.
Whatever could have happened?
Hey! What are you two doing here?!
Oh, hey, Prez. We're having dinner.
We're having demon noodles.
Now that we've had to forfeit, all we can do is eat or place bets.
Reception
You forfeited? When did that happen?
You're willing to hear us out?
What the...
What happened?
Even just thinking back on it is horrifying.
It was... hell...
Our faces have been seen now in block 3, so let's switch over to another one.
Indeed.
Currently, the two of us have 12,800 points.
So that's 6,400 points each.
We've still got a long way to go.
Our only goal is to win.
Well, we need to get more points for that to happen.
He's... Sergeant Furfur is going to make fun of us!
Regrettable Death
A most regrettable death.
He's just like my big bro!
Those types just never quit, either!
Is this filth you're related to... that awful?
He's the epitome of selfishness!
He's walking evil!
In the end, he will inconvenience you in every possible way... and you'll die!
Ah... How terrifying.
Well, for me, he's the last demon I wanna se—
What happened?
Whoa, I just got dizzy.
Maybe because I slept for the first time in—
Wha—
Huh?
Heya, brat.
Huh?!
Wh-Wh-What the hell are you doing here?!
What are you doing?!
Jeez, pipe down, will ya?
Hey, it's the brat.
Hey, wittle brat.
Hey, brat.
It's your big bro.
Bring me some booze. Hurry it up!
Hey!
H-Hey...
Wha... huh?! What?! Is this hell?!
C-Calm down!
This isn't possible! It's gotta be some weird effect from a plant!
Hey, brat.
I see you're as dumb as ever.
This can't be happening...
Hey, bring me booze!
Still stupid?
R-Remain calm...
You need to study more.
Stay calm...
I pawned off your watch, but it was super cheap.
It was trash.
You've still got a long way to go, brat.
Stay... calm...
Well, what can you do?
After all, you're just...
a watered-down version of me.
Who are you calling...
watered down?! You piece-of-shit brother!
Huh?
I believe that direct attacks against other students
are a violation, Andro M. Jazz.
Wha— Shit!
It wasn't some illusion from a plant.
It was... this guy's magic!
The Orobas family.
Bloodline ability: Trauma.
Magical Lamp (Trauma)
An illusionary ability that makes the target
see a traumatic hallucination they'd never want to see.
Shit!
Devi!
Andro M. Jazz!
Violation confirmed! Violation confirmed!
You are to forfeit this instant!
You will be taken to the retirees' tent!
Taking him away! Taking him away! Taking him away!
Huh? Wai—
W-Wait!
No!
I totally let my guard down.
But, I mean... of course I was going to kick him.
I didn't see it.
Yikes...
That guy sounds like trouble.
Damn it!
So he was a victim of student hunting.
Though it was coincidence, that was rather unlucky.
No.
It was not coincidence.
Now there are only five teams left from the Misfit Class.
He might be targeting students from the Misfit Class...
Hello?
This is pretty bad.
Are you okay?
Trauma...
If he happened to use that ability...
on Iruma... will he be all right?
Let's see... " The divorced wife..."
Divorced?
It must be these. Husband and wife stones.
Yeah! And they're at a crossroad.
According to this song,
a clue for the Legend Leaf should be right up ahead.
Ooh!
Well, that's great and all...
But aren't the lyrics way too long?
It's gonna take forever to check each place mentioned in the lyrics.
Then, let's do this.
Huh? Wait... Iruma-kun?!
Well, the path splits up, too,
so I thought splitting up to look around might be faster.
You're pretty audacious sometimes, you know that?
Okay, I'll investigate the first half of the lyrics.
And I'll look into the second half.
We'll meet back up at the husband and wife stones.
Okay! See you later!
The divorced wife takes...
a hundred steps on a walk
And then they circle around the mother-in-law
Bend down a little
And dive into the ground, and then...
A mouth will open up
And greet you
Lying in its belly is
The Seed of Beginnings!
Gramps is sobbing as he worries about his grandson !
Super exciting treasure!
Ali-san!
Looking for the legendary seed...
Well, Li'l Iru, having fun?
Yes!
It's so exciting looking for treasure underground.
I've gotta say, I'm a bit worried.
About what?
What are you gonna do if a magical beast attacks you, huh?
Are you gonna be able to survive on your own?
You've already lost mana due to
a certain someone getting all exhausted and daydreamy.
They're all going to be pissed when they find out!
Stare....
Well, um... I'm sorry.
But the deeper we go, the darker it gets...
And something smells pretty awful.
You're right.
Keep your danger radar set on high, and remain calm in all situations.
You're right.
It's important to stay calm in times like—
Oh, God, it reeks!
It reeks so much!
I'm pretty sure that's a first-year...
Gimel
Naphula-san the Silent?
I guess there was another student trying to find the Legend Leaf.
Looks like they're in a trap. Those are nigi nigi greens.
It's set up so that if you fiddled with something,
water would get on the plant, and it'd grow.
Nigi nigi greens.
They grow 30 meters when even a single splash of water gets on them.
They then grab onto whatever is nearby.
And once it gets you, you're doomed!
You're just gonna be attacked by a magical beast, and it'll all be over.
That's terrifying...
Although, apparently this one reeks so bad that no magical beasts are coming near it.
I can't say they're gonna stay safe, but they'll probably forfeit at this rate.
Let's leave them here and get going.
Li'l Ir—
Are you all right? Let's get these off...
Wh-Wh-Wh-What...
What the heck are you doin'?!
They're after the Legend Leaf, too, aren't they?!
They're an enemy! Why are you setting them free?
B-But, um...
They don't seem dangerous.
And... I think they're asking for... help.
And two heads are better than one...
Okay, fine, whatever!
You're such a softie.
There, it came off.
Hey... O-Okay, okay, I get it.
Th-Thanks...
Yes, okay. P-Please let me go.
They're following you.
W-Well, it might be safer if there are two of us...
You're not pushing yourself?
Nope... Nope.
A temple? Is this the final stop?
It might be because of the smell, but we didn't run into any magical beasts.
Thanks.
I'm glad we came here together.
That's...
Is this... the Seed of Beginnings?
Wow! That's amazing!
It actually exists!
Okay, let's grab it and get back outside.
Oho... You were able to dodge that.
You have good eyes.
I am Toto.
I am a genie and the protector of that seed.
I congratulate you for making it this far, challenger.
G-Genie?
There are only two ways to obtain the seed.
First, defeat me and take it by force.
And the other method...
Th-The other method?
...is to tell me something interesting.
Huh?
Something... i-interesting?
You seem troubled, boy.
I-I can't think of anything on the spot...
Anything is fine as long as I've never heard it before.
And that story just needs to move my heart and make me smile or impress me.
That's all.
That's a lot!
As the guardian of the Seed of Beginnings, which can make the Legendary Leaf bloom,
I must find one worthy of the seed.
The one with significant knowledge that can satisfy me
has value equal to the seed itself.
Um, then...
A touching story, A Lone Torturer.
Sniffle sniffle
From Balam's collection
I have read all of the books in the netherworld.
Survival Techniques to Stay Alive!
I am well-versed in all forms of studies regarding
plants and animals, as well as pharmacology.
Bread may be bread, but what's a kind of bread you can't eat?
No one gave you permission to start asking riddles instead.
This is hard...
I mean...
I just recently started learning the fundamentals of netherworld knowledge.
Are you done already?
Naphula-san?
I-I don't get it!
Ah, yes. That is a classic joke.
Th-That actually got through to him?!
You understand what Naphula-san is saying?
It can be found in Jokes of the Netherworld 666.
I guess you even know all the jokes.
But I've recalled them too many times, so I cannot laugh at them anymore.
That's what happens when you know all of the stories and jokes.
If I could encounter a new wind during the Harvest Festival,
I thought I could encounter new knowledge, as well...
Oh, how sad...
Is it truly possible that there's nothing left for me to learn in the netherworld?
A story that's unknown in the netherworld?
Toto-san...
Have you heard of First Love Memories?
First...
What is that? Is it a story?
You haven't heard of it? All right!
Naphula-san, can you help me out?
Gyo
You, too, Ali-san.
Dang it. I already told you I'm exhausted.
Okay!
Ahem.
And now, let our story begin.
First Love Memories...
Episode 1: The Exciting Traffic Accident!
Oh, no! I'm so late!
I'm Hoshino Rin (16).
And I'm definitely late for school right now!
I can't believe I'm late the first day of the new term!
Ugh, this is the worst!
Ow...
S-Sorry!
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
Huh?
What's this thrill I'm feeling?
I've never felt like this before!
What in the world is this?!
I won't let you have Kakeru-kun!
We're settling this with tug-of-war, you homewrecker!
Let's... stop this.
There is a future where we can come to understand each other.
Shut up!
Heave-ho!
Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Ah...
It's been so long since my heart's been so moved.
If only I could use my taekwondo,
I could take them down with one blow!
If I'm this weak,
there's no way I can protect Kakeru-kun from the evil organization.
It hurts...
Stop this!
Your right arm can't take any more!
I'm throwing in the towel!
No!
My feelings for you, Kakeru-kun...
are unparalleled!
And yet, it feels so warm...
I'm going to become even stronger so I can protect your smile.
And maybe even this planet!
And it's so much fun.
That was magnificent!
Kakeru and Rin's love... The sports!
The battle against the evil organization that's after Kakeru!
I couldn't take my eyes away, even for a second!
I'm glad... I was able to convey how great First Love Memories is.
Do you know how excited I was during the scene where
Rin hit them with that right straight for Kakeru, Iruma?!
I could barely breathe!
I totally understand! It's just so passionate, isn't it?
Knowledge is the seed of friendship.
My beloved challenger, Iruma.
As a token of my respect for your magnificent knowledge,
I shall give you the Seed of Beginnings.
Within my new knowledge,
I look forward to adding "Iruma wins the Harvest Festival."
Thank you very much!
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I wanted to tell you the story up to the latest volume, if I could.
There's... more?!
Give me the seed back! I want to hear the entire story!
But you just gave it to me!
Don't dodge!
B-But I don't have time...
In that case!
Give me your phone number!
Toto-san, you have a hellphone?!
With his passionate interpretation of First Love Memories,
Iruma was able to successfully obtain the Seed of Beginnings!
Su-ki-ma!
Su
Ki
Ma
Who would've thought I'd exchange phone numbers with Toto-san?
Huh? Toto-san?
He's calling me already?
Hello?
Iruma, continue to tell me the tales of First Love Memories
as you make your way back to the surface.
Huh? Uh, sure...
Oho. And then what happens?
What?! Unbelievable! I can't take it!
Iruma continued his enthusiastic retelling,
while fearing the cave might collapse on top of them,
until his Hellphone's battery was drained.
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First Love Memories...
What happened to Rin and Kakeru after they
were separated due to the earth opening up between them?
Next time on Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun,
"Wish Upon Your Bow."
I'm curious as to what happens to Rin and Kakeru,
so I might just have to write the rest on my own.
What, Iruma?
Oh, so you're telling me that's called a "doujinshi"?