《Welcome To Demon School! Ryūko-chan & Iruma-kun [Volume I]》Chapter XIX Story I [I Want To Pick Everything Up]
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Episode Release Date: 8th Febuary 2020
Inside Kiriwo's secret room, Iruma woke up and the first thing he saw was Sullivan's face. "Good morning, Iruma-kun." Greeted Sullivan. Iruma's head was resting on Sullivan's lap and he asked: "G-Grandpa?! Huh? You're back? Wait, what happened to me? M-My body won't move!" "Calm down, will you?" Asked Sullivan. "You're back, huh?" Asked Iruma calmly, "What about Kiriwo-senpai and Onē-chan?" "Well, he was really calm." Said Sullivan, "I don't know about Ryūko-chan."
Let's turn the clock back to before the fireworks went off. At the time, Kalego and Robin were on the rooftop. Robin attached a note to an arrow and his bow and arrow were engulfed with green flames. The pointy shaft of his arrow resembled an eagle's head. "Locked on!" Said Robin before he shot his arrow and it pass through the barrier as if it was nothing. The arrow flew straight to Demon Border Control Headquarters, where Sullivan was being interrogated. He even sensed something incoming. "Lord Sullivan, aren't you playing?" Asked the interrogator he was playing cards with. Right at the cue, the arrow literally crashed into the room. Sullivan skillfully caught it with his index and middle finger and saw the message was sent to him. Despite the protests of the watching over him, he decided that it was time to take his leave.
The Chair-Demon almost arrived to Babyls, when the firework shell exploded. But burning boulders were shooting down towards the school. To ensure the safety of everyone there, Sullivan outstretched his arms to tenporarily stop time. The boulders were frozen in place and he whirled them around and hurled them away. They turned into pillars of fire sparks outside of the school, those which mesmerised the students even further. After this, he and the other teachers rushed to Kiriwo's secret room and surrounded him; Kalego summoned his Ceberobuth, Robin readied his bow and arrow, Momonoki equipped with her staff, Suzie with her magic (along with two others) and Raim stripping off a cloth which she had around her body. " Amy Kiriwo, you're under arrest." Said Kalego.
Kiriwo was sitting there, seiza-style, in a calm manner and showed no intentions of fighting nor fleeing. "No need for all this." Said Kiriwo, "I'm not goin' anywhere." "Did you really plan all that yourself?" Asked Sullivan. "Yes. It was my dream for years. But I don't regret anything at all. In that moment when everything I worked for came crashin' down..." Kiriwo's facial expression turned blissful, "My face of despair didn't look bad at all." Indeed, even the all adults in the room were weirded put by such a strange fetish. "Wow! I love the looks on your faces!" Said Kiriwo before he turned his eyes over to Iruma's sleeping form and then to Sullivan, "Could you tell Ryūko-chan and Iruma-kun somethin' for me? " He then lowered his head, thinking about the said girl, "Oh. And tell this specifically to Ryūko-chan: " But little did the school staff nor the Demon Border Control know, that a large demon was watching over the whole conversation.
"That can be arranged. I shall send that message to the girl."
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Everyone flinced and looked above them, where the mysterious Arachne demon from the previous night was standing around the dark ceiling. She came down to greet everyone present, fear seized both Babyls teachers and Demon Border Control staff, including Azazel Henri, as she made her entry. "Taking him to soon? Make that wait for after the Closing Spectacular." Said the demon as she walked to Kiriwo, "Please move away the spears. I wish to speak with him." Since Arachnes are one of the most monsterous and powerful extraspecies in existance, the officers with the spears, holding Kiriwo back, did as she asked. She lowered her spider legs down to take a closer look at the third-year. "Amy Kiriwo, correct? I came to send you my gratitude for everything you have done for the Magical Apparatus Battler." Said the mysterious demon, "But actions speak louder than words. So in return for your sacrifices, I expect you to meet with me at the house of the Chair-Demon." "Excuse me, Ms. Arachne. But who are you?" Asked Sullivan. The Arachne leaned her face close to Sullivan's and lifted her hood only a little bit enough for him to see her face. "Please do not disclose of my identity at this time." Winked the hooded demon, "It'll be our little secret." She then turned to Henri with her hood still hiding her identity, "Bring him to the destination as expected. I will not accept any exemptions, otherwise, there will be consequences." "But how can we ensure the safety of others like that?" Asked Henri. "Only detain him for the while being." Said the spider demon, "When the time comes, I expect him at that night." And with that she climbed the wall of the room, hiding in the shadows again.
Kiriwo was then taken away by the Demon Border Control. Henri looked over at Iruma and thought: "So that's Iruma. But where is his sister, Ryūko. And who is the mysterious Arachne? Could it be her?" Ameri was rushing the the secret room, but stopped running when she saw Kiriwo being taken away. Her father walked up to her and she asked: "Father, what exactly happened? What did the third-year Amy Kiriwo do?" "I'll tell you later." Said Henri before following his employees. "Everyone! Thank you for protecting the students!" Said Sullivan as he energetically shook Kalego's hand, much to his dismay. "You were really cool, Kalego-sensei!" Praised Robin, " Remember, Former Acting Chair-Demon?" That was unneccesary enough for Kalego to punish Robin. As for the Suzuki twins (whatever happened to Ryūko), they were dreaming about the same conversation that Kiriwo told them.
"Ryūko-chan. Iruma-kun, I admit defeat this time. But remember this. Malice is hidden in plain sight all around us. Watch out for folks like me who want to return to our origins." - Amy Kiriwo
That was were Iruma woke up to see Sullivan and listened to his explanation. "He was taken in by Demon Border Control." Said Sullivan, "They're going to have a hard time interrogating him. But was even requested to meet this mysterious Arachne demon at home." "Um, what happens when they catch you?" Asked Iruma. "Well, he'll be punished one way or another, but there were no casualties, so it'll probably be light." Said Sullivan before his expression darkened, "That said, a case is a case, and those who caused it must take responsibility." He gave Iruma a shoulder ride as he walked to the open window and told him that he needs to understand the significance of what he's done. Iruma thought he was going to be scolded, but no. It wasn't only him, but the mysterious Arachne from before also followed him to the window.
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There, every student cheered when they saw him and even wondering who was the other demon behind him. "Take a good look!" Announced the president of the Broadcast Battler, "The highlight of this year's suprise show, the amazing flowers of light, were planned by the honor students, Iruma-kun and... where is Ryūko-chan. And... who is that demon behind him?" The mysterious demon pulled her hood down to reveal her true identity and the crowd went wilder in cheers and gushing. "" Added the Broadcast Battler President, "" That's right (even if you have guessed already), Ryūko's secondary form is finally complete and she was the demon hidden in the shadows! Her lower half is a the body of a black spider with a stunning admiral blue rose on her abdomen, her arms with the carapace and claws in exoskeleton, pupiless eyes of six and her human legs now too in exoskeleton as pedipalps, and her fangs (though not seen with mouth closed) sharp as a vampire's.
"W-What's all this about?" Asked Iruma. "Wave at them. They're all really hyped up." Said Sullivan as he waved, "Your fireworks moved them to the core." "They managed to?" Asked Ryūko. Sullivan junped down the window and safely landed on the courtyard, whereas Ryūko climbed down the window with her spider legs. Ameri ran up them them as they addressed each other. The Student Council President bowed to them, in Iruma's suprise. "Truly, you never cease to amaze me! Those fireworks were splendid, Ryūko and Iruma! " Well, if Sullivan wasn't going to scold them, Ameri would do it for him, " Didn't we promise to watch it together?" "President Ameri, we had no such intents." Said Ryūko. The students couldn't contain their excitement and bombared Ryūko and Iruma with comments and questions, though some were even fawning over Ryūko's new Arachne form. "Respond to them." Said Sullivan to Iruma as he handed him a megaphone. But he passed it over to his sister. "Are you sure you don' want to practice speaking in front of an audience properly?" Asked Ryūko. "Why not? The honor is all yours, Onē-chan." Said Iruma, "You're a lot better at this and I can learn from watching you. Plus, the way you look will definately go well with your words, since the way you place them so fast were always better than me." Ryūko nodded and took the megaphone (of course, she tested if it worked). "What Battler are you guys part of?" Asked a student. "Students of demon school Babyls. I would like to respond to you all that I, honor student Ryūko, along with Iruma, are participants of... " Announced Ryūko, "And for those of you who humiliated it, we have proven to you that this Battler is truly worthy of somehing." And people started to realise that the so-called "Storage Battler" was clearly a great Battler. Ryūko then continued. "Besides us honor students, Ryūko and Iruma, the first years of the Battler are of the following. Asmodeus Alice, Félin Lavande and Valac Clara. And for the greatest recognition of all, our Battler President: Third-year student, Amy Kiriwo! All six of us were in this presentation together! However, the projection size resulted much bigger than expected or tested; plus, fireworks are explosive decorum. I beg your pardon for the fire sparks." The sthdents reassured Ryūko that they were alright and had a great time, nonetheless.
The Sun rose over the school horizon as Asmodeus, Lavande and Clara called them. They all reunited in happiness. But the mood turned serious. "What were those barriers?" Asked Asmodeus, "Was it Senpai?" "Speak of whom, wherefore art Sir Amy?" Asked Lavande. "Where's Kiriyan-senpai?" Asked Clara looking around. Ryūko was truly saddened to hear it. "Senpai is... gone for now..." Sighed Ryūko as a tear escaped from her red eye. "My lady, you seem troubled." Said Lavande, "May I be of your aid?" "Thank you, Lavande-san. But I'm fine." Reassured Ryūko transforming back to her normal form, "It's just sad to hear you guys ask such a thing." "Even if you were a terrifying demon, the time Iruma and I spent with you was a great leisure." Thought Ryūko. "I-I'll tell you later." Said Iruma, "For now, let's enjoy the Party." The twins shared the same thoughts of wanting to pick everything up as they looked to the sky. But Ryūko had more things in her head, love and a small heartbreak.
"Forgive me, Senpai. I never thought of the truth behind your ambitions for equality would result in this fashion. Despite all that, my heart will never run away from my true feelings, because I stick with them. I hope you will meet me as expected. I truly love you, and I will tell you that soon. You etter be prepared to face my feelings, Amy-senpai; my beloved senior." - Suzuki Ryūko
The MagiApp Battler's fireworks show was a success, and the Party Day had the perfect start.
Meanwhile, in jail, Kiriwo was thinking of Ryūko and Iruma, especially the girl, who she didn't know was in love with her too. And Baal? He solemnly rose his wine glass and said: "We can have some more fun again sometime."
Interval/Sukima
Kiriwo was watching Iruma fast asleep. "Sheesh. Look at him, fast asleep." Said Kiriwo. He just stared at him for a while, until he decided to have some fun. And by , he meant to mess with hik for a while. He poked his face, pinched his nose and even poked him with a stick until he's satisfied. He then looked up to the sky, thinking about Ryūko. "Where are you, Ryūko-chan?" Asked Kiriwo, "I want to see you again. I want to tell you that...... I love you."
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