Valentine for Two Devilgram
Above: Skill animation "Unexpected Experience"
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Prequel Phone Call: Message Via Food?
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*this phone call takes place one year before Devilgram events*
Satan: Chise, it’s me. You’re outside right now, aren’t you? Would you like to go shopping at the market with me?
1. Are you going to buy a present?
Satan: No. Er, well, no. You’re not wrong, but you’re a bit off the mark.
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2. Are you going to buy a new book?
Satan: You could say that. But you could also say that’s incorrect.
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Satan: I want to buy the ingredients for chocolate. I want different kinds of chocolate, as well as a chocolate pen.
So you want to make homemade chocolates?
Satan: Yes, that’s the plan. But I don’t want to make just any chocolate.
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2. Won’t it taste weird if you mix too many kinds together?
Satan: That won’t be a problem. I’m not making normal chocolate.
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Satan: I want to make an object out of the chocolate. Recently we’ve seen a lot of pictures and videos of sweets, right? Seeing those got me thinking. First I’d like to try making a large book out of chocolate. Then I want to use the chocolate pen to write on its pages. Then when I give it as a present I can give the chocolate and special message at the same time. It’s a good idea, don’t you think?
Satan: In order to make something delicious and pleasing to the eye, I want to choose high quality ingredients. It would also help if you told me anything you dislike.
Satan: I’m giving it to you, after all. I refuse to compromise on the quality. I’m heading out now, find a nearby café or something and wait for me. I’ll see you soon.
End call.
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DEVILGRAM BELOW CUT
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ButlerBarb: A wise decision.
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*present day*
*RAD classroom*
Satan: *sigh, downcast* …It’s finally over. Class felt especially long today…
I’m a little tired.
Satan: *encouraging smile* I’m not surprised. The teacher was speaking for a long time. You did well.
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2. Was class boring?
Satan: *shakes head* No, it’s not that. I actually found the topic rather interesting, but…
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Satan: There’s something that’s been troubling me. It’s made it difficult to focus on other things. *nervous, unsure* …You’ve heard the news already, haven’t you?
What news?
Satan: Everyone’s been talking about it at RAD. There’s a curse that’s been revealing the inner thoughts of demons to their loved ones. *expression saddens* I can’t help but worry if I’ve been affect by it as well.
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2. You mean the curse that’s been revealing everyone’s inner thoughts?
Satan: *sigh, nodding anxiously* So, you have heard. Everyone has been talking about it at RAD. I’d be surprised if you didn’t know.
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Satan: *brows drawn together in self-conscious worry* Your thoughts end up being heard by the one you have feelings for. Ironically, this is all happening just in time for Valentine’s Day. *shakes head with another sigh* I can’t help but worry if I’ve been affected by it as well.
Even if you were affected, what’s the problem?
Satan: *vulnerable, hesitating* You may already be aware of my feelings for you, but it’s still embarrassing to have your every thought being broadcast like that…
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2. Maybe you can hear my thoughts as well!
Satan: *smiles fondly, expression affectionate* If that were the case, then I wouldn’t say anything and keep it all to myself. …On that thought, I find it unfortunate that this curse doesn’t affect humans.
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3. Aren’t you too powerful for a curse like this?
Satan: *grimaces regretfully* Power has nothing to do with it. Nothing is more powerful than feelings. Especially now that Valentine’s Day is coming up…
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Satan: …It doesn’t seem like you’re able to hear my thoughts for now. I don’t know whether or not you’ll be able to hear them. There’s no telling when it might happen. *grimaces* Rather than continuing to worry about it, I think it’d be best if I spoke to you now.
Satan: *hesitates for a moment*
Satan: *takes a breath* …The truth is, I wanted to surprise you with something for Valentine’s Day this year. You knew that I was planning on making chocolate that time you came with me to go shopping, right?
Satan: *shakes head, grimacing* But I didn’t want to do something stereotypical this year. *expression falls* That’s what I had thought, but things haven’t been going according to plan. *small, hopeful smile* Instead… will you accompany me for a while?
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L3V1: You better thank me!
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*book café*
Satan: *smiling* We’re here. The Devil Book Café.
Are we going to get some coffee?
Satan: Not quite. We’re here for something else that’s in the back.
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2. Are we going to read some books together?
Satan: *smile widens* A tempting idea, but I have something a little more special in mind.
*fade to commercial kitchen*
Satan: Do you see that sign over there? There’s an event going on today. ‘Learn How to Bake an Ancient Cake With a Pro!’
We’re going to bake a cake together!
Satan: *smiles* That’s what I had in mind.
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2. This event is supposed to be super popular...
Satan: *raises brows, surprised* So you’ve heard about it? I had Levi help me secure a reservation for us.
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Satan: My original plan was to surprise you with a cake that I made by myself. But now, with the curse spreading around like it is… *smiles charmingly* I thought it would be better to make it together, instead of making it in secret only for you to find out about it later.
It’ll be so much fun making it together.
Satan: *nods* I think so too. Besides, I can always surprise you another time.
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2. I’ll make you the best cake you’ve ever tasted.
Satan: *smiles fondly, chuckling* I realize this was rather spontaneous, but you seem excited. I won’t lose to you, Chise.
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3. Can we make two cakes?
Satan: We’re only allowed to make one cake for the event. *smiles* Let’s put both of our feelings for each other into making our cake.
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Satan: *looks around, unsure* …Anyway, I wonder why the event hasn’t started yet. It’s past the scheduled time, but there aren’t any ingredients set out and the instructor isn’t anywhere to be found.
Announcer: Everyone, are you ready to get started?
Satan: *puzzled* …What is this announcer talking about? How are we supposed to get started? There’s nothing here…
Announcer: Yes, very good. Everyone seems to be ready! Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients! Hop to it, there’s no time to waste!
Satan: *eyes widen* …What’s going on here?!
*long flash of white*
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Angeluke: Picking fruits? Looks fun!
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*fade into ethereal fairy forest*
Satan: *looks around in confusion, expression worried* I didn’t think we were going to be teleported to some strange land and forced to gather our own fruits. *resigned sigh* I never thought about how complicated these ancient recipes would be.
The recipe likely requires fresh fruit.
Satan: *smiles* I see. That would make for a delicious cake.
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2. I like that we get to choose our own fruits.
Satan: *touches chin thoughtfully* I suppose the process feels more fulfilling when we get a say in which fruits we use.
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Satan: We need to choose at least five different fruits, right? It’s difficult to choose when I hardly recognize any of the fruit here. …What about this one? It looks pretty tasty to me.
Announcer: That’s a wailing cherry. It causes you to cry uncontrollably when you eat it, so I suggest you find something else.
Satan: *frowns* …Then, what about this one?
Announcer: That’s a joyful blueberry. It’s regarded as so tasty that it will move you to tears. A fine choice for a cake!
Satan: *nods, thoughtful* I see.
Good thing we have the announcer to tell us about the fruit.
Satan: *smiles in amusement* It’ll certainly help us avoid putting anything we don’t want into our cake.
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2. There are so many fruits I’ve never heard of.
Satan: I was thinking the same thing. *smiles* I’m rather enjoying learning about these fruits I’ve never seen before as we pick them for our cake.
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Satan: *frowns* …I know this one. It’s an ordeal orange. *shakes head* They’re safe to use as long as you peel them, but it might be best if we pass on that one. I was to make something special. Let’s use some ingredients we’ve never tried before. Let’s keep looking…
*time skip*
Satan: *smiles* All right, this should do.
Our cake is going to be gorgeous!
Satan: *smiles cheerfully, chuckling* We’re just getting started.
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2. Do you think we can fit them all on our cake?
Satan: *hums with uncertainty* We do have quite a lot… I’m sure we’ll find a way to make it work.
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Announcer: Good work, you two! Let’s move on and gather the rest of our ingredients!
Satan: *eyes widen* I thought we only had to gather fruit!
*long flash of white*
*fade to indoor market*
*time skip*
Satan: I found some shadow cream. All we need now is magma butter and unholy bird of paradise eggs. I knew that baking sweets required a lot of preparation, but… *sighs, shaking head tiredly with brows drawn* Gathering everything from scratch like this makes me realize just how many ingredients baking requires. It would be difficult to do something as time-consuming as this for solely yourself instead of making it for someone else.
I’m glad we came together.
Satan: Me too. If I had come by myself like I had planned, this would’ve been a lot more work… *smiles fondly* You really saved me, Chise.
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2. What about people who bake as a hobby?
Satan: I don’t see why it would be different. Luke, Simeon, and Barbatos all enjoy doing things for others, right? *smiles* Even though it’s their hobby, I believe they do it because they want to make someone happy. *hums pensively* …It makes sense, doesn’t it? After all I wanted to do something special for you too, Chise.
*time skip*
Satan: We have all of our ingredients... *expression falls into a look of uncertainty* (I wanted to stop by the flower shop, but there was no time… I’ll buy a bouquet of flowers for Chise if I’m able to come back here later.)
Satan: *raises brows, meeting eyes* …What’s wrong, Chise? You look surprised.
It’s nothing.
Satan: Really? Well…if you say so.
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2. Don’t worry about it, Satan.
Satan: *eyes widen* …Hey, Chise. Were you…?
Satan: *hesitates, grows unsure*
Satan: …No, never mind.
Announcer: You’ve successfully collected all of our ingredients for baking our cake! Good work!
*long flash of white*
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monSOLO: You thoroughly enjoyed it…
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*fade into commercial kitchen*
Announcer: Let’s start baking! Follow the directions found in the ancient recipe book. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Satan: *nods seriously* …According to the book, it says we should start by preparing the sponge cake. *smiles encouragingly* I’ll do the whisking. You can add the ingredients, Chise. First, we add the egg… then sugar…
*time skip*
Satan: *reaches, smiling* Finally, we add the joyful blueberries on top and it’s finished.
Announcer: Well done, you two!
Satan: *cheerful* Let’s take this cake home and eat it at the House of Lamentation together. *chuckles, eyes crinkling happily* We can have a party of our own. Let’s buy some decorations for Valentine’s Day on our way back.
*time skip*
*indoor market*
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Satan: There are so many different kinds of cards and heart-shaped decorations and flowers… *small smile* I guess I never realized the variety of Valentine’s Day goods there are available. Now, which store should we go to and what should we buy…?
Shall we split up?
Satan: That might be best. Let’s meet up later when we’re done.
*time skip*
Satan: *approaches, smiling* You’re back. What did you buy?
Satan: *eyes widen a bit, taken aback* …These are cat cookies, aren’t they? Are they for me? *happy sparkle effect, affectionate chuckle, warm smile* These are adorable. I can’t look away from their cute little poses… *earnest, sincere* Thank you, Chise.
Satan: I had a present for you too. *expression softens into a look of loving affection* Here… I saw it while we were shopping for ingredients earlier. This bouquet made me think of you. Will you accept it?
A) I knew.
Satan: *shifts self-consciously* Oh, is that so? So you heard my thoughts after all? *looks away with furrowed brows, blushing hard* I had a feeling that you might have overheard. Now I’m a little embarrassed. …*chuckles softly, smiling with fondness* Thank you though, for not saying anything.
B) These are beautiful, thank you!
Satan: *holding gaze, eyes and smile soft* Thank you for accepting them.
Satan: Today didn’t quite go as I had expected… But I think I got a good taste of what Valentine’s Day is all about in the end. We have a whole cake waiting for us when we get home. *chuckles cheerfully, smiling* Our Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.
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Satan: There are so many different kinds of cards and heart-shaped decorations and flowers… *small smile* I guess I never realized the variety of Valentine’s Day goods there are available. Now, which store should we go to and what should we buy…?
2. I want to make a bouquet of flowers.
Satan: *smiles warmly* What a coincidence, I was thinking the same thing. Let’s go to that flower shop again.
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*time skip*
Satan: *nods, smiling* They have so many different kinds of flowers here. We could make any sort of bouquet we wanted.
2. A) I don’t know how I’ll decide.
Satan: *small, hopeful smile* …Then why don’t we make bouquets with each other in mind and exchange them later?
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2. B) Shall we make bouquets for each other?
Satan: *inclines head in agreement, pleased* I like that idea. We made the cake together, so let’s make bouquets separately this time.
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Satan: (What sort of flowers would Chise like… This one… oh, this one is nice too…)
*time skip*
Satan: *nod of satisfaction* …There. It’s finished. *holds hands out in offering* Let’s exchange them.
Satan: *smiles fondly* …Thank you. So this is how you picture me in your mind. It’s not every day we get to express our feelings in ways that don’t involve words… *chuckles, eyes crinkling cheerfully* I love it. You’re very good at making bouquets.
Satan: It seems that you enjoy the bouquet I made for you too. I’m glad… Oh, that’s right. These cookies are for you too, if you’ll accept them. *lights up happily, super engaged* They’re shaped like cats. They were so cute I couldn’t resist. I wanted to eat them together with you.
2. C) I bought the same thing actually.
Satan: *eyes widen, taken aback* Huh? You did? …*grows a little shy, self-conscious* You’re right. They’re the exact same. I wasn’t expecting us to buy the same gifts.
Satan: *hums thoughtfully* ...This must mean that we really were thinking the same thing, huh? I’m surprised. *perks up with a delighted laugh, happy sparkle effect* If so, I’m glad.
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2. D) They’re almost too cute to eat.
Satan: *nods, smiling* I understand the feeling. *chuckles affectionately, a bit sheepish* If I hadn’t bought them for the purpose of sharing them with you, I don’t think I could bring myself to eat them either.
Satan: Today didn’t quite go as I had expected… But I think I got a good taste of what Valentine’s Day is all about in the end. We have a whole cake waiting for us when we get home. *chuckles cheerfully, smiling* Our Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.
End.
(screenshot from skill animation)
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Text chat: Melancholy Wingman (from 34)
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Satan: About the event at the Devil Book Café that you helped me get tickets for…
Satan: It was a little out of the ordinary, due to the effects of the curse, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Satan: Thank you.
Satan: 🙂
Levi: 🤬
Satan: ?
Levi: You never mentioned anything about going together with Chise!
Levi: Had I known that was your plan all along, I never would have helped you!
Levi: 😤😡
Satan: Without your help, I wouldn’t have this delicious cake or any of the wonderful memories I made, so I want to express my gratitude.
Satan: Let me know what I can do for you to show my thanks.
Levi: Did you ignore everything I just said?!
Levi: You leave me no other choice!
Levi: I wanted a limited-edition Seraphim-chan figurine!
Satan: Okay. 👍
Levi: And some nice chocolate!
Levi: The expensive kind and lots of it?
Satan: 😶
Levi: I’ll make a list of everything I expect in return and send it to you!
Levi: Prepare your wallet!
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Text chat: Our Last Valentine (from Satan)
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Satan: Chise, where are you?
Satan: Do you remember that we promised to eat the rest of our cake together?
Satan: Are you home yet?
I'm picking up some tea.
Satan: We had coffee with our cake yesterday, didn't we? Tea sounds like a good idea.
Satan: Thanks. 😊
Satan: Our cake turned out rather sweet. I think a bitter tea would go well with it.
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2. I was exercising in the garden:
Satan: Are you working up an appetite before you eat?
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Satan: I'm heading your way now. Wait for me there.
Satan: Also, I remembered something.
Satan: There isn't that much cake left. I think we should buy something else to eat as well.
Satan: What would you like?
Something salty!
Satan: 🍽️
Satan: I crave something salty after eating a lot of sweets too.
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2. Something sweet!
Satan: 👍
Satan: Let's buy some more sweets and have a sweets party of our own.
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Satan: I'll be there soon. Let me know when you see me.
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Text chat (NB-exclusive): The Secret (from No Big Brothers Allowed (New)(4))
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Asmo: I want to throw a Valentine's Day event at the Devil Book Café.
Satan: 🙂↕️
Satan: I went there to bake a cake using an ancient recipe. It was rather interesting.
Beel: 🤤
Asmo: I didn't hear about that. How did you hear about it, Satan?
Asmo: That sounds like it would be super fun!
Asmo: 😠
Satan: They only had advertisements posted at the café. If you hadn't visited, then you wouldn't have known.
Asmo: Levi told me that it was really popular and hard to secure a reservation!
Belphie: Why would it be hard to RSVP for an event that nobody knows about?
Satan: The recipe they used to make the cake is part of a forbidden cookbook.
Satan: Participation may have increased for that reason.
Asmo: 🤯
Asmo: You don't think that forbidden recipe was...
Asmo: 😱
Beel: It's possible.
Belphie: 😬
Satan: ?
Satan: No, that can't be it. The cake turned out perfectly normal and delicious.









