Demon shortage

The class begins.

The pupils of the witch school are sitting in the classroom.

As you all know, it's usually time to get your own demons soon.
But this year not everybody can get their own demons.

Roya and Yoru sit up. They are bored and haven't been paying attention until now.
Did they understand that correctly? They might not get a demon?
They have been really looking forward to that.

Kyaru doesn't mind. He wanted to catch his own demon anyway.

The reason is the demon shortage. Most known demons are currently summoned already, so we can't just give them away to anyone anymore.
So if you want to get a demon, you have to pass a test.

Ryuka already panics. She frantically looks through her books.
She really needs to pass the test.

Moyu, sitting next to her, is still relaxed.

Did you even hear what the teacher just said?

Uhm...
Of course.

I know you.
We've been friends for a while now.
You obviously didn't...

He said I probably won't get a demon.

And why are you still so calm?
Do you think the test is going to be easy?

Test?
I mean, I was going to hunt one myself anyway.

I don't think that's even allowed.

Alternatively you could also hunt your own demons of course.
There's a newly founded demon hunter club, where you can learn the necessary skills.

See?

But I wouldn't recommend it.
Hunting demons can be dangerous, and we don't even know how many are still out there.

So?

I'll probably just pass the test. That sounds easier.

You must be kidding.
It sounds so easy when you say it.

The test will be next week.
It's voluntary of course.
I still hope you'll take the chance and take part in it.
Because what is a witch without a demon?

The teacher looks at all of her pupils.

So, that's it for today.
I hope you all get good results.
I want all of you to get your own demons.

When the teacher finishes talking, everyone gets up and leaves the classroom.
Roya and Yoru go to their shared room together.
On their way home they meet Tayo.

Hey, Tayo, why haven't you been in class?

Class will start in twenty minutes, silly.

No...!
It started two hours ago. Minus twenty minutes.

What are you talking about? Today it starts at ten.

Tayo looks at a clock and realizes his mistake.

Oh, really? I...
Did I miss anything important?

Oh, nothing. We just got told that we won't get demons unless we pass a test next week.

Oh...

Don't worry. It shouldn't be too difficult to pass.
Especially for us. We're smart after all.

Yoru giggles.

Yeah... it should be manageable...

As Tayo leaves, he already knows he won't get a demon.

Roya calls after him.

Don't worry.
If you don't pass the test, you already have a partner in the demon hunter club.
How would I ever pass the test?

Tayo is happy. So there's a demon hunter club?
He probably won't pass the test, but that really sounds like a fun alternative.
Especially with a funny girl like Roya.

As Kyaru leaves the classroom after everyone else has already left, a bunch of people are still standing around in the hallway, talking.

Kyaru meets Moyu in front of the class.

Hey, cutie. When will we go demon hunting?

Don't call me that.

You will also hunt your own demon, right?

Uhm..., I'll rather pass the test.
Demon hunting sounds fun, but also difficult.
And you know I'm lazy.
But in case I really fail the test, I'll consider your offer.

I would have expected more of you.

Just don't expect anything of me.
If I'm honest, I don't need my own demon anyway.
I'll just order other people's demons around. Sounds like more fun, right?

That's not allowed, and you know it.

Yeah, stupid rule, right?

Where even is Ryuka?

She already went home. She needs to start studying immediately.

Of course...