04x13 - Suzuki Iruma

[bunniefuu]

Sorry to have you come all
this way to see me, Iruma-kun.

I'll make you some tea right now.

Th-Thank you very much!

This child...

That's me.

You're so cute!

R-Really?

It's from when my parents
celebrated my birthday.

And today, I wanted to tell you
about myself from back then.

I think it'll help you continue
surviving here as a human.

"Suzuki Iruma's Exorcibration."

Shichiro!

What are you doing? We're going home.

Look at all these leaves on you.

Okay.

Upsy-daisy...

You have something in
your hands, don't you?

No...

You bad boy! I always know
when you're lying!

Come on, show me right now!

Goodness, what am I going to do with you?

Go put it back right now!

I just wanna look at it a little.

No!

The last time you said
you just wanted to look,

you wouldn't stop messing with it.

Hmph.

For as long as I can remember,
I was curious about living creatures.

Why does this thing
walk differently than me?

Why does this thing have
three tails but only one eye?

The more I researched,

the more I wanted to know
about unknown creatures.

- I was curious about everything,

- Poke, poke.

- so I'd observe and research,
observe and research.

Oh, Shichiro!

- Scoldedro
[Scolded Shichiro]

- How many times must I tell you
not to pick these things up?

- And my parents would always yell at me.

I just won't know until
I see the actual thing.

I just couldn't stop my
desire for knowledge.

I don't see them...

Maybe they're further in.

Before I knew it,
I was on top of a withered tree...

and in the huge nest of
a Giant Horned Heron.

One night passed...

and I just wanted to eat something.

Food...

That was the first time...

I ever thought a living
creature was beautiful.

This scar on my mouth

is from the angry mama bird.

My parents came to save me just in
the nick of time, so I somehow survived,

but they were absolutely livid with me.

Then, alone, I quietly thought
about everything that had happened.

The reason my parents got mad at me

all the time wasn't
because I wasn't listening;

it was because I had no respect
for the lives of others.

The mama bird looked so beautiful when
she risked her life to protect her eggs...

because life is just that precious.

There are many instances in the
netherworld where lives are wasted.

That's just how nature works.

So I thought the best way for
a human like you to understand

that fear would be to have you
personally experience something...

Sorry, this sort of came out of nowhere.

I feel the same.

After spending time
with demons, I've noticed

how straightforward they
are about their desires,

how they give their all
to their way of life...

It's all so dazzling to me.

I... I also think that demons
are absolutely beautiful.

So I'm moved to the point that I can
totally relate to what you're saying!

I see.

But honestly, I want to
frighten you more and more.

I mean, you're always so unguarded.

I've received troubling reports
from Asmodeus-kun and Kalego-kun,

so I was worried.

But never forget where you came from,

and be careful interacting
with living creatures.

First, we need mutual understanding.

In order for you to
continue living with us,

we have to learn even
more about each other.

Right!

So, what did you want to
know about me first?

Huh?

- Um, er... uh...

- Foods

- About reproduction

How about your birthday?

Sure! It's October 4th!

Oh, I see. It's October f—

What?!

Yes. Right...

What should we have for dinner tonight?

Maybe that one thing Iruma-kun likes.

Oh, but he likes that, too... Hm?

What's the matter, Opera?

B-Balam-kun just contacted me, and...

Iruma-sama's... Iruma-sama's...

- October 25th

- birthday is...

- October 4th.

What?! What?! What?!

I... I... I... I...

- Iruma-kun's birthday is October 4th?!

- Iruma-sama's birthday is October 4th?!

- Iruma-chi's birthday is October 4th?!

- Iruma's birthday is October 4th?!

We missed it!

It was a peaceful morning
just like any other...

Grandpa! Opera-san! Good morning...

Huh? No one's here.

Huh?

- But suddenly I was blindfolded.

- Huh?! What?!

What?! What's going on?!

And then I was carried off somewhere.

And before I realized it...

some insane ritual was starting.

Iruma-kun!

Were you surprised?

Grandpa!

- Gabrian Chapel
Built by Agares's Family

- This is an important event for my
precious grandson, so I went all-out!

Isn't this a great chapel?

A-An event? What's that supposed to mean?

Truly, this is a ritual
worthy of you, Iruma-sama!

Iruma-chi, Hawehya!

Azz-kun! Clara!

Hawehya!

Guys?!

Even you're here, Ameri-san!

Balam-sensei contacted me.

To think that you haven't gone
through your Exorcibration...

And I didn't even know your birthday!

This is the biggest blunder
of my life as your best friend!

You should've told us!

Exorcibration?

Exorcibration: the ritual by which
demons celebrate their birthdays.

Participants prepare offerings,
wear costumes, sing, and dance.

Essentially, it's what we'd call a
birthday party in the human world.

I had one of these when I was six.

Though mine was in a
tiny deserted house.

Yeah, I had mine around
the same time, too.

I'm pretty sure my older
brother stole my offerings.

I wasn't allowed to stand out,
so mine was devi dull.

I mean, there aren't many demons
who do a ritual every year.

But I've never a ritual
as brilliant as this!

Truly worthy of my rival.

Wait, is this...

It's a ritual to celebrate your birthday.

The place you came from is unique,
and your customs are different,

so you must find this fascinating.

Your present's really big, Ame-chan.

I-Is it?

Well, it's Iruma-chi's birthday!
So I brought lots!

I hope you like this.

Quite confident.

As am I!

Hawehya!

Let's devi do this thing!

Yeah!

Everyone...

Oh? Where's Kalego-kun?

Oh... He said he had to take
care of his cacti or something...

I see.

Summoning seal.

And stick.

There.

Don't "there" me!

Why are you always so... so...

- Now, now... Of course we'd
invite you, Kalego-kun.

- Curse you! Unhand me! Hey!

- I know you can hear me!
Unhand me, I said!

- Well, now that everyone's
here, let's get started!

Hawehya.

Hawehya.

Yah. Hawehya.

Rafire.

Suzuki Iruma's Exorcibration

It's so pretty... The water's on fire!

Wait, what should I do?!

I don't know any of the etiquette!

Should I be doing something, too?!

Nope. You don't need to do anything.

Ali-san!

For an Exorcibration,

first they light this water
called mana water on fire.

This shows the participants' souls.

Then they pour the fire water into
the giant cup in front of the star.

It's like they're sharing the
light of their lives with you.

Then they give you their
offering, or present,

and say the words of celebration to you.

Iruma-sama,

I'm deeply grateful that you received life

and are living here in the netherworld.

Thank you very much.

This is a caped coat most worthy of your
journey down the road of destruction.

Please take it.

Azz-kun, thank—

Whoa, there. You don't need to thank him.

Huh?

In the harsh netherworld,
life is fleeting and precious.

That's why, for demons,
the Exorcibration is

a ritual of gratitude
for the birth of a life.

Basically, you're the one
being thanked here.

Iruma-chi! Iruma-chi!

So, like...

I didn't know what kinda present I wanted
to give you, so I just brought everything!

I'll remember October 4th now!

It's a really happy day,
so I put lots of fire in!

Burn, burn, burn!

Okay, so my presents for you are...

First, my favorite plushie and snacks!

Then a portrait from
my brothers and sisters!

Urara did the lineart, and Konchie
and Keebow did the coloring!

The handprints are from the little ones!

Mommy made you some slippers!

Thank you for everything!

Here!

- Iruma-chi!

- Iruma-sama!

I thank you.

Indeed!

Thanks!

Thanks!

I express my gratitude.

Thank you!

Thanks.

Thank you, indeed.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Iruma-kun!

Iruma, th-this is a
trivial offering from me.

A custom-ordered cookie!

It's so big!

Accept this, Iruma!

So heavy...

It's a weights set!

You must continue to
become stronger as my rival!

Here's a skincare set so you can bring
out your potential on stage even more.

Stage?!

Here.

This is my reply to the letter
you gave me at the Music Festival.

I got you earrings.
They'll make you look super mature.

Wow...

I shall bestow some
gentlemanly cologne upon you.

You'll sleep real well with this pillow.

I got you a belly wrap and scarf.

And as for Schneider-dono...

Some notes to help you study
for moving up to the second year!

A music appreciation set.

They say the thought is
what counts with gifts,

but it helps if you also
like the gift, right?

When I was thinking about what
to get you, my brain panicked,

and I ended up picking out
demon folk songs, demon enka,

and demon festival music.
Give it a listen.

I bet you'll get hooked.

Er, yeah...

This is a biography of the netherworld.

I figure it'll help you survive here.

I'll definitely read it!

Why do I have to do this, too?

It's a bit after your birthday, but...

Just having met you and being
with you makes us so happy.

Thank you so much...

for being born, Iruma-kun.

Hawehya, yah!

Hawehya, yah!

Hawehya!

Hawehya!

Hawehya!

Hawehya!

Thanks, Iruma-kun!

Iruma-sama! Congratulations!

Ya, ya, Hawehya, Iruma-kun!

I got you a rare retro game!

So I guess your birthday's in October.

Mine happens to be in September...

Which means you're
definitely my little brother!

Hey! You made him cry!

Er, uh, sorry!

No way!

You hate being my
little brother that much?!

Clear as day.

Nothing else it could be!

Are you all right, Iruma-sama?!

Please wait just a moment.
I'll roast them immediately.

Huh?! Roast what?! Me?!

- Come back here!

- Stare...

- You'd best be prepared.

- Sorry, that's not it.

I've... I've never had anyone
celebrate like this for me.

And all of you just... kept thanking me...

I'm just so happy!

Thanks, everyone!

Hey! What do you all think you're doing?!

I just felt the sudden urge to hug him.

Also, you don't need to get so angry.

Apparently, demon fish can die
if they're startled by loud noises.

What'll you do if Iruma-kun passes
out from shock? That'd be mean.

Even apart from that,

- sometimes you just want
to hug someone, you know?

- Ame-chan.

Wh-What?

Just look at how happy he is.
What a great Exorcibration.

- You're way too angry!
And too confrontational!

- You're right.

But it's so weird of you to thank us.

True.

Today's a ritual for us to
give you thanks, Iruma-kun.

I-I see.

Hey! I'd love to know all your birthdays.

Then I'll give you all lots of thank-yous.

Of course! Mine is June 6th.

Ooh, me, me! It's May 5th!

Jeez, you guys didn't even hesitate.

By the way, mine's August 8th.

Mine is December 22nd.

Mine is June 7th.

M-Mine is March 13th.

Undecember 10th.

Mine is April 4th.

July 2nd.

Mine's March 3rd.

January 3rd.

November 4th.

I see...

Hey, hey, hey!

I just said this, but I was born
before Iruma-kun in September!

So without a doubt...

You're the younger brother.

Why, though?!

- I mean, I was born in September,
and you were born in October!

- Those two never change.

- I'm totally the older brother!

- Do you have a birthday,
too, Kalego-sensei?

- For example, if I was
a village of ten people,

- I can't even imagine you as a baby.

all ten would say I'm the older brother!

Just as I was born a gentleman,
he was probably an angry, scary baby.

- Devi, devi...

- I bet when the other babies cried...

- Silence!

He probably yelled at them like that.

How dare you assume that about me?!

I-It was just what I pictured!

Well, there are many theories!

Jeez, they're loud.

Iruma-kun's so happy with
his birthday gathering...

Thank goodness... truly.

If you cry any more,
you're just going to melt away.

Now, Iruma-sama! It's finally time
for the ritual's main event!

Huh?

At the end, the star blows out the fire!

Like, "fwoo"!

Like with a birthday cake!
I guess they do that here, too.

Wait, what?! I'm supposed
to put out this hellfire?!

Yes!

We're all set!

Okay!

Do it in one blow!

- Go for it!

- Iruma-kun!

- This is the last event!

- Do your best!

Go ahead, Iruma-sama.

Do it! Do it!

You've got this, Iruma-chi!

It's not going out!
It's not going out at all!

Suzuki Iruma. Rank He.
Currently living in the netherworld.

Okay, gather round, everyone!

- Unhand me! Leave me out of it!

- Okay, I'm setting the timer.

- Calm down.

- Three, two, one...

- Who are you telling to calm down?!

- Kalego-kun, calm down.

After a birthday party three weeks late,

he was able to take a new
step as a fifteen-year-old

surrounded by his irreplaceable friends.

- Ha! Weh! Ya!

- Su

- Ki

- Ma

Iruma-kun! Our offering to you
is a huge birthday cake!

Wow!

Om nom, om nom.

Yummy!

What's up, Azz-Azz?

Well, considering the occasion,
I thought I'd send a photo to my comrade.

To be able to face Iruma
after he'd become

even more dazzling
due to reaching Rank He,

Eiko went into the mountains
to train her mind and body.

After she came down the mountain,
she received the message and panicked.

Li'l Iru, congrats on
everyone celebrating with you.

Man, fifteen, eh?

You used to be small enough
to fit in my pocket.

You used to always cry at night.

When you first started crawling,
you hit your head on a table leg.

Your first words were "Ali-shan."

Oh, how time flies... truly.

Next time on Welcome to
Demon School! Iruma-kun,

"Infiltrate the Teacher Dorms!"
and "A New Member Joins the Girls?!"

Keep growing up, Li'l Iru.