The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil (愚かな天使は悪魔と踊る)

I was stopped dead in my tracks

by the silkiness of her hair.

By that bored look in her ruby eyes

her perfectly shaped nose

and those cherry blossom lips.

In that moment...

I realized something.

This girl...

Heard there's a new kid transferring in today.

Wow, May arrivals are pretty uncommon.

Wonder what the new boy is like.

Handsome, I hope!

Here we go with the heart eyes again.

Who could blame me?

I'll let you know when you can come in.

You'll fit in fine, kid.

Trust me. So, don't worry.

I'll try not to. Thanks.

Sure.

Okay, everyone, take a seat.

Yes, sir.

As some of you may have heard,

a new student is going to be joining us today.

Let's do this thing.

Alrighty. Come on in.

Okay, here goes!

Masatora Akutsu. Only 16.

Hey. Quit gawking at him!

He's a person just like you.

After a bad haircut, he tried to use

his dad's hair growth tonic to repair the damage

but he grabbed the removal cream.

Once he realized he was too bald to go back.

I feel for you.

Now say hello, kid.

Right. Hi, everyone.

It's so nice to meet you all.

My favorite pastime is

wandering the pharmacy

in search of hope.

Please live!

So far...

my existence hasn't been one of happiness

but hey here, with all of you,

maybe the darkness in my life will start to fade

or maybe it won't.

C'mon. Give him some love!

Don't give up!

You can do this!

How can they not see

through such a stupid lie?

Humans truly are simple creatures.

-Pathetic. -Let me get that for you.

Oh.

Aah!

Akutsu.

The bald brotherhood doesn't play around.

Are you trying to insult me, young man?

No, sir, it's a miracle!

It's rapid cellular regeneration!

Stupid hair! You're always making a fool outta me!

Of all times to grow why now?

How could you betray me!

- - Akutsu!

What do you think you're doing?

Don't try to stop me!

I'm ending this madness once and for all!

Begone, cursed follicles!

- -Well, there you have it.

You all be good to him, okay?

Okay.

Seat's over there, luscious locks.

Got it.

Yeesh. I did as I was told

but maybe I should've been more careful.

Eh, it's not like any of these bozos

has a clue who I really am.

Huh?

Oh, she's adorable.

And pretty, too.

I didn't think a human girl

could look so otherworldly.

What is this feeling?

A dagger of bittersweet emotion straight to the chest!

Akutsu! Get up!

I don't know what's going on.

Ya boy is not in the driver's seat!

Akutsu!

- -Listen here, young man.

Somebody, help!

Akutsu!

What just happened to me?

I feel crazy lightheaded.

That girl is next-level.

Cute and innocent, yet beautiful at the same time.

I'd be living the sweet life

with someone like her as my girlfriend.

If only I had an umbrella.

Hold on! I'm not dressed yet!

Gotcha!

Huh?

Huh?

I think...I'm ready.

Of course! I'm a freakin' genius!

I gotta ask her to do the thing!

The only issue now is how to ask.

I wish there was a way to bring it up casually.

I'd hate to be too forward and creep her out.

Hey, Lily. Here goes nothing.

Hmm?

Each morn as the scents of spring dance

on the breeze, I am reminded of you.

Although you are much more lovely

and temperate and sexy like,

way more sexy and with that, please go out with me!

No can do. I'm terribly sorry.

So quick?

You've gotta give it some more thought than that!

Well, I'd hate to keep you waiting.

-Sweet, but also, ow. -Guess he's at it again.

Sorry for the noise pollution, Akutsu.

Uh, he's not bothering me.

Uh...

Yuya Tanigawa. Tanigawa's fine.

Tanigawa it is then. It's nice to meet you.

Yeah. Same to you.

-So, uh, who's he? -That creep? Well...

'Kay, I'll try again later, then.

-Mm-hmm. -His name is Hirota.

He's been a horn dog since day one.

He confesses his love to every cute girl he sees.

Though he's particularly hung up on this one right now.

Huh.

Well, go figure.

New notch on my rejection belt.

Just so you're aware.

I already briefed him about you.

Thanks, buddy, ol' pal.

Name's Kensaku Hirota.

I've got lots to brief you about as well,

so let's hallway it up.

Right.

That intro of yours was legendarily weird, man.

C'mon, that was an accident.

Just messing around.

Welp! It let me know that we'll be good friends.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

-Who's she? -Hmm? Huh?

Oh, you mean Lily Amane?

She transferred here a little before you did, Ak-cutie.

She's only halfsies!

And she has international points!

Wanna head to the music room?

Sure thing! Don't want to miss the piano test.

Uh. Halfsies inter what now?

I'm lost.

She's the cutiest of cutie pies

but she's also crazy smart

and has a killer personality.

She's kinda like an angel, I guess.

-Ah! Angel? -What's wrong?

Oh! It's nothing at all.

Anyway, if you're gonna go for Lily

you better prepare yourself.

-Meaning what? -Well...

the girl's brutal.

Five tries. All no's.

Will you please go out with me?

Sorry, but no.

We can be friends first!

-Sorry, no. - I'm begging you!

-Sorry. S-- - Um.

Just one letter?

Some people just never learn.

Dude, I thought today might be the day!

This isn't the end!

I'm ready. I'm gonna give it one last go!

Chill! She literally just turned you down!

-I remember no such thing! -At least

give her a day to recover!

Hands off me, man!

Once this libido of mine gets going

-it just can't be stopped! - So.

This girl can turn humans into zombies.

My initial assessment of her was right.

Lily Amane.

The question is

how do I go about getting close to her?

I should head home and strategize.

Huh? Ah! Oh, I'm so sorry!

Wait. Amane, right?

Hi, there, Akutsu.

It's like you appeared out of thin air.

Why were you back there?

Oh, guess I got a bit lost.

Oh.

Hold on this could be a real opportunity.

-Hey! So, I... -Ah!

Huh?

What am I supposed to say?