02x10 - Balam's Lesson

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Now then...

Let's begin our lesson.

Suzuki Iruma age fourteen is the only
human living in the netherworld.

As he receives continuous praise while
going to the demon school Babyls

he discovers his ambition
and goal as a student.

And that is...

to raise his rank.

What could be awaiting him in the future?

Balam's Lesson

"Balam's Lesson."

{\fad[2781]}Netherworld History Room

Throughout our history—the history
of the netherworld that is—

countless imaginary beasts have existed.

The study of imaginary beasts
involves learning via imagination.

After all...

Iruma-sama!

It's a subject in which we research
creatures of the imaginary kind.

And...

There are plenty of unexplored
regions in the netherworld.

C-Could you perhaps stop this?

So there must be new species out there.

E-Excuse me...

What's that? You want to know
what imaginary beasts eat?

Huh?

We believe that imaginary beasts
eat other imaginary beasts!

For example cats in the netherworld
catch demon birds and eat them...

But the imaginary version
of a cat does not have wings!

Therefore we can theorize that it eats
land creatures or water creatures.

Say Azz-kun is the reason all
the other students ran away...

Indeed.

Balam-sensei's "skinship."

{\fad[3991]}Touchy-Feelies [Skinship]

Perhaps it's because he's in
charge of an imaginary science

but whenever he sees a living creature
he has to touch it so the lesson goes nowhere.

Apparently he touches everyone to see
if they're fit for his experiments.

E-Experiments?

Rumor has it he kidnaps the students he likes...

and then conducts experiments
on them all night!

Huh?!

Now then...

Today we will think about humans.

{\fad[3991]}Humans

If a human were to appear in
front of you what would you do?

Human-kun

Well obviously...

Eat them!

I hear humans taste really good.
I wonder if that's really true.

I wonder if they can truly satisfy my palate.

Humans only exist to be our food...

Iruma-sama?!

Poke... Poke poke...
Poke poke... Poke poke...

It is said that humans are filled with desires

and serve as sustenance for us demons.

What would you do if you
encountered a human Sensei?

Me?

Don't just stop talking. It's creepy.

He's totally experimenting
in his mind right now.

Is he really going to eat them?

Well if I ever met a human...

I'd love to ask them how
they managed to survive.

Imaginary beasts are ancient...

And the fact that they've survived this long

must mean that they live
in a peaceful environment.

But the netherworld's ecosystem is unforgiving.

That's why we demons attained
wings during our evolution.

In the race for survival
wings are essential.

Even if you don't have horns
as long as you have wings you can flee...

As long as you have... Huh?

Iruma-sama!

That looks fun!

Pardon me! Someone!

What's the matter Balam-sensei?

There's an emergency!
This boy doesn't have wings!

He doesn't have wings?!

Oh come on now. Of course he has wings!

O-Oh no!

I'm sure they're just tucked inside his body.

He doesn't even have wing bases!

He doesn't?!

You can tell by touching him.

What should I do?

Iruma-kun let me see your back.

They're gonna find out that I'm human!

Let's pull this off!

Right!

This is...

He does have wings.

Huh?!

Ali-san!

Aw we just didn't notice them
because they're so small.

It's great that you're so
passionate about your research

but don't let your imagination run too wild.

I was sure they were going to find me out.

It might be dangerous to
be around this teacher.

I do want to ask him about our homework...

But I should probably get away.

W-Well I'll be going now.

It's no use.

The study of imaginary beasts
consists of preconceptions.

After touching your back I'm convinced
that either you have a severe illness

or you're a very special creature.

I won't be satisfied until I find out for sure.

Please...

don't hold this against me.

If he finds out I'm human...

He's going to eat—

Are we... even now?

Huh?

Whoops.

U-Um...

My fangs are rather savage.

That's not exactly rare in the netherworld

but I got in an accident
exposing some of my fangs.

I love all living creatures

but everyone runs away because
they're scared of these fangs.

That's why I got the habit of touching
them as much as possible given the chance.

I wear this mask so I'm not as scary.

Why are you telling me this?

Well I figured you probably didn't like

having people see your tiny wings.

That must've startled you. I'm sorry.

I wasn't sure at first
but I figured I should do this.

It wouldn't have been fair if you went through

something upsetting and
all I did was apologize.

But I'm so happy you're not sick.

I see.

Balam-sensei...

is a bit unique.

Come on in.

Where are we?

The netherworld history prep room.

People might be scared of him...

Wait here. I'll pour you some Hell Grey tea.

But the truth is...

Don't spill... Don't spill...

He's actually super nice.

It's hot so be careful.

Thank you very much.

Be careful not to burn yourself.

I think it tastes good.

Um...

Sensei.

I'm... human.

Huh?

Sure

Take that! And that!

Hey Balam.

You're looking at picture books again?

{\move[311284231284]}The Chick
Triplets

He's still reading picture books?

Gross.

Like any of those creatures actually exist.

Right?

I'm... human.

Huh?

I-I accidentally said it!

H-Hu... Hu...

Er um...

You said "human" didn't you?!

No I—

Lying is bad!

You said you're human didn't you?!

Er um...

Yes...

Balam-sensei!

A-A-Are you okay?!

No I am not...

What?!

Wait your wings...

Th-They're fake.

Then what about a tail?! Do you have a tail?!

No I don't.

Um Sense—

D-Don't come any closer!

I um... won't be able to
hold back any longer!

Wait does he mean his appetite?

I'm so nervous.

Huh?

I mean you're a human! A real human!

The real thing versus
what I've been imagining!

You really don't have wings!

I wasn't wrong!

Y-You don't want to eat me?

Well sort of... But you're a
precious protected species!

I-Is that how this works?

If we're being honest here
I really want to touch you.

Poke.

Good sir!

S-Sorry! I couldn't help myself.

You need to be aware of your position!

If the others find out you're a rare
and frail human there'll be trouble!

Er well...

You're just so nice I let my guard down.

But I have gone this long
without the others finding out.

Listen you! I'm the only one
who'd react to a human like this!

Any other demon would've
devoured you in a single gulp!

Do you understand that?! You don't do you?!

I-I'm sorry!

You are too naïve of a creature.

Azz-kun and Clara are probably worried.

I ended up getting lectured
for several hours.

But...

What about your scent?!
How are you masking it?!

Is it perfume?! Put it on every day!

What about your food?!
Is netherworld food okay?!

It's good? That's great to hear!

Balam-sensei is so nice.

Tremble at the sound of black wings...

Wh-What's wrong?

We just can't get motivated.

We're done for!

We held out as long as we could...

But you just started studying yesterday.

Can't you do this more efficiently?

Maybe have someone tutor you.

Have someone tutor us?

All right all of the morons gather over here.

{\fad[3991]}Morons

{\fad[3991]\blur1}Smart

Morons

Smart

All right... dismissed!

We've been forsaken!

There's no way we can teach all of you!

I'll be accompanying Iruma-sama after all!

You shall learn by watching my back!

There are no shortcuts in learning.

Yeah I can't.

Well I guess that's not happening.

Sabro I didn't know you were
a goody-goody smarty-pants.

As a future Demon King knowledge is vital.

Good boy! Good boy!

Are you also an idiot Elizabetta-dono?

Is that bad?

No it's exciting!

But I also admire the smart
bespectacled ladies.

I'm good.

At this rate our end of terminus is gonna be ruined by supplementary classes!

By the way do you all
have plans for break—

Glad you asked!

The netherworld is filled
with tons of fun stuff!

Amusement parks! Water parks!

The bloody pool!

The kickass rock festivals!

Shopping at the Vampire's Mansion!

There are a bunch of festivals too.

We'd need clones to do it all!

All of you cheer up when you start talking
about playing around. Honestly I...

Iruma-chi you're so bright.

Er it's just... that all sounded like fun.

{\fad[7511]}Every single Iruma
summer vacation

{\fad[7511]}Yakisoba

I basically only ever worked
during my summer vacations!

Iruma-kun you've never
been to a water park?

N-No...

Let's all go together then!

What? Really?!

Let's have fun together!

Yeah!

Going out somewhere with everyone...

Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!

That will only happen if you pass your exams.

Oh right...

By the way I will be in charge
of the supplementary classes.

A road to death!

That's awful!

You just don't understand youth Kalego-sensei!

I really don't want to but I guess I'll study.

Cheating's impossible too.

Impossible?

Well if anyone tries to cheat on
these tests they always get caught.

No idea why.

Ah...

What the?!

Scary!

Pipe down...

B-Balam-sensei?

Wait the guy everyone says
is experimenting on students?

Did he come to kidnap someone?

Huh? No Balam-sensei would never—

Sensei.

You seem well Shichiro.

Hey there Kalego-kun.

Did you get even taller?

Yes.

Excuse me...

How do you two know each other?

We're classmates.

{\fad[8141]}Classmates

We also went to Babyls.

We're stuck with each other.

Does that mean you're friends?

You're just like me and Iruma-chi then!

Y-Yeah maybe.

But you can't just show up unannounced.

You're right. Everyone seems surprised.

Well yeah we were surprised but...

More importantly Kalego-sensei...

There's actually a demon
you get along with?!

Ow ow ow ow! He read our minds!

Ow ow ow ow!

Um what are you doing here Balam-sensei?

I was worried someone might've discovered
you're human so I came to check on you.

More importantly I heard you're
having trouble studying for your exams.

I'll make you something useful.

{\fad[3991]}The Magical Siblings

Once upon a time there lived...

Mu-chan!

Ko-chan!

Kei-chan!

...three siblings.

Jibber jabber jibber jabber...

Ko-chan cast a spell and used magic.

Raffire!

This is called verbal magic.
It covers many types of spells.

{\fad[3991]\pos[493225]}Verbal Magic

{\fad[3991]\pos[452278]\fs14}Rarity:

The flame's just too small.

Leave this to me!

Mu-chan can use magic
without verbalizing the spell.

{\fad[3991]\pos[493225]}Mental Magic

{\fad[3991]\pos[452278]\fs14}Rarity:

This is called mental magic
and it requires a lot of training.

Kei-chan has special magic
that only she can use.

This is called bloodline magic.

{\fad[3991]\pos[148243]}Bloodline Magic

{\fad[3991]\fs14\pos[96298]}Rarity:

With enough practice
it can be made even stronger.

They all have different kinds of magic

so they live happily together
while helping each other out.

These are the basics of magic.

The Magical Siblings

This is so easy to understand!

Really?!

Did you really write this Balam-sensei?

That's so cool! It's so cute!

I've always loved picture books.
I even create some on my own as a hobby.

I try to show the others
but everyone always seems to run away.

{\fad[3991]}666 Beasts
{\fs12\c&H011A16&\3c&HB3E4DD&}Cerberus

But it must've been a lot
of work to make this.

What are you talking about?!

You need to know more about
the netherworld to protect yourself!

I'll make you picture books
for the other subjects too

so make sure you read them!

I guess he's happy to have
someone read his picture book.

Okay!

The Magical Siblings

I guess there are a lot of ways to study
besides just reading textbooks.

It's easy to learn when you sing too!

With just a little bit of water

they grow like whoosh nigi nigi greens...

They love dark dreary places namejirooms...

General Andras sure is strong.

They used a real-life battle
as inspiration for this game.

Wow.

Netherworld history is filled with dreams.

Sure...

I'll work hard at my studies!

With just a little bit of water...

They grow like whoosh nigi nigi greens!

They love dark dreary places namejirooms!

Spinny spin and you get Ouroboros!

It'll sprout on the night of the blood moon!

Hurray hurray!

With just a little bit of water

they grow like whoosh nigi nigi greens!

They've completely broken.

A Lone Torturer

I never thought there'd be such a
touching story in the history of t*rture...

You look like a mess.

Are your studies going well?

I'm still getting a lot of wrong answers...

But I'm definitely updating.

{\fad[3991]}Updating

Updating?

I basically feel a new me
coming through I guess.

So it hasn't been rough. Actually...

Observations

Wait why are you taking notes?

Oh I just find you fascinating.

Here's your next picture book.

{\fad[375375]}A Lone Torturer II

Oh thank you very much!

No thank you.

And stop!

I-I got more right answers than wrong ones!

Though this is a mock exam
you've scored above a failing grade of 40!

Next we should sh**t for 100!

Huh?

Hrm...

Well done improving so much.

You've made this professor proud.

Thank you.

Iruma-sama! Don't let her fool you!

The professor only got a 58!
She's not better than you!

Huh?

They're actually studying!

Yeah well...

We're suddenly interested in studying now.

We feel like we can do this.

I put together all the ways
to figure out the calculations.

Nice! I got some hints from
Orias-sensei about the exams.

Let's trade.

I'd like to see too.

Let us all compare notes then.

Balam-sensei's picture books
are so easy to understand.

Azz-kun is great at teaching.

Clara's always cheerful
even when she's studying.

We're all studying together as
a class and sharing our thoughts.

I never had any idea

that studying could be so much fun.

Thanks to them studying has been fun.

This must be something amazing.

And this is... This is just a tiny little thought.

Maybe I'm actually...

really smart.

Studying High

Studying high.

{\fad[3991]}Part 2

This happens when you get a big head
after scoring well on a test.

With just a little bit of water...

And so everyone's preparations continued.

I guess it's about time.

Now...

The end-of-terminus exams...

will begin!

Sukima Sukima!

Su

Ki

Ma

{\fad[229188]}1st Day

The first day.

Balam-sensei.

Wait wait wait wait wait!

What if I accidentally hurt you?

Stay back! Back!

I'll be fine.

{\fad[229188]}2nd Day

The second day.

Okay I'm used to this now.

This is a bit extreme.

Balam's research on humans was going well.

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Hi! Dosanko here.

Call me Dosa-chan.

Next time on {\i1}Welcome to
Demon School! Iruma-kun

we have "The End-of-Terminus
Exams" and "Girl Talk."

Now now don't look so anxious.

You studied really hard
so be more confident.

I worked hard on improving
my eye and my inner self.

As for how... that's a girl's secret.