Let's Make a Deal ch19

p1
>>A turbulent shota makes a move...

>Wah... Looks delicious!
>This is my thanks for the brownie the other day.
>Thank you, Kotaka-chan!

>I've actually ordered some good tea for today.
>Should be here soon.
>Fufu...
>Really? I'm excited!
>Ah.
>Here it is!

>...Ah, so you're "Ryouko-chan", huh?

>Where's Adel?

p2
>What should I do. He seems to be a friend of Adel-san's but...
>Not here, huh?

>That's fine. I'll wait.
>Eh? Wait...

>Are you perhaps...
>The grim reaper!?
>Oh? You know about me?

p3
>Eh?
>A grim reaper!?

>He's apparently the developer of the matching app Adel-san and I used.
>Helping demons meet humans is my specialty.
>Eh? Is that so!?

>Why would you use such a dangerous app...?
>I had absolutely no idea when I registered...
>Ma-Ku-A. Ma-Ku-A. New product!

>Form a contract with a demon and make your dream life come true.
>My dream life, huh...
>Sounds neat.
>You paid absolutely no attention to the demon part!

p4
>It was played on ad trucks.
>But why hook demons up with humans?
>What does a grim reaper get out of it?

>My job is to collect souls who have met their end and bring them to the land of the dead.
>The souls are then put back into circulation... but demons cut that cycle short.
>We eat souls, after all.

>In other words, if I get humans to make contracts with demons,
>it makes my job much easier.
>This grim reaper is a total scumbag!

>So I went to programming school and made it from scratch.
>Amazing.
>So in the end, you just increased your work?

p5
>So.
>How have things been going for you after you got matched, Ryouko-san.
>I've been living a fun life thanks to you.

>We promised that I'll get Valentine's chocolate next year.
>Oh, you must be happy.
>Yes!

>With someone who'll someday take your soul, that is.

>...Don't phrase it like that...
>I'm home.
>Oh, welcome, Kotaka.

p6
>Oh. You're here too.
>I'm here to discuss payment for the phone.

>...Kotaka-chan, can we step outside for a moment?

>Good to see Ryouko-chan is happy.
>!
>How long are you gonna keep peddling for?

>...What is it that you want to say?

p7
>If it's about paying for the phone, I'm already working on it.
>It won't be for free.
>Using your "job", shorten the number of people on this list as much as possible.
>No...

>The old you would've shortened it much faster!!
>>I don't wanna work.
>Why don't you just quit being a grim reaper?

>You're only working while Ryouko-chan's either at work or sleeping.
>Not making the most of your talents is a negative for you
>and I'm a pain for me.
>So that's your real motive, huh?

>Put simply, Ryouko-chan is a nuisance.
>You can eat her at any time, so why don't you?

p8
>...Big talk from the one who made the matching app.
>Matching app?
>Put simply, it's a service that lets demons meet humans who want to make a contract.
>Looks convenient.

>First, you need to register, make a profile and add the terms of your contract...
>>Profile
>>Excellent and beautiful demon.
>>Grantable wishes
>>1 - 2 - 3
>She's really confident in herself.

>Then you just need to a human who fits your contract and match up with them.
>Simple.

p9
>The basics of humans' wishes haven't changed, but...
>>I want to live the best life in the world<3
>>Desired wishes
>1. A platinum house<3
>2. To go viral with a beautiful wife
>3. To become an influence
>>I wanna marry my fave!!
>>Desired wishes
>>1. I want confess to my fave<3
>>2. I want her to recognise my feelings!
>>3. Live happily ever after!

>They've become a lot duller over the years...
>Can demons even grant this?
>>I want more pocket money.
>>I wanna be the top of my class.
>>I want a girlfriend.

>...Oh?

>This girl...
>>Hitsuji Ryouko - I'm an office worker.
>>Desired wishes
>>1. I want to be happy.

>Oh? You decided on one?

p10
>I wonder if she understands what a contract with a demon is.
>Now just click this button here,

>and you're contracted~
>>Contract Established
>Eh? Wait!

>I never said I'd contract with her!!
>She's only written one wish!
>The fewer the better, right?

>"Now you just meet with the person in question," huh...
>Coming.
>Ah, are you... Adel-san?

p11
>The plan was to just meet up with her and annul the contract.
>I see. So you're a demon...?
>What would make you happy?
>Erm, having someone who'd feed me hot food after work and heal me...?
>Is this girl okay...?

>...How does it taste?

>Delicious!! It's the best!!

>However...
>If you're gonna let your emotions sway you,
>then I'll take Ryouko-chan's soul and give it to you.

p12
>Wha-...

>The job of a grim reaper is to circulate souls.
>To end someone's life before their time is just...
>Ryouko-chan's soul will become yours either way.
>She doesn't seem to have that much time left anyway.

>How long are you gonna keep playing roommates for?

>You're just delaying the end of a relationship that has no future,
>so let me give you a push on the back.