I must note, I felt somewhat "blah" when translating this chapter, so even if there wasn't anything actually complicated in it, I have a suspicion that both the translation as such and the English of this chapter might be a bit more off than usual. Thus, sorry about the possibly somewhat inferior quality. Devil & Devil Chapter 125, Contest. (from Shounen Sunday 19/00) version 1, 000702 Artwork and story by Miyoshi Yuuki Crappy translation by Ronny Hedin (thark@mangakai.org) --- Page 01 Text: Chapter 125, Contest --- Page 02 Sign: Shinsei Houou Gakuen Sword: Daaaamn, what's with that Kagurazaka woman. (Nanami: Will you shut up already?) Sword: She fucking took the Crest of the Demon Lord as fee for her trouble... and right now I can't use even the slightest bit of demonic power without that!! Nanami: Swooord, just so you know, no violence against Hiro-chan. The truth about you mustn't be found out. Sword: Geh...I... I know. Sword: Feh. Sword: Huuuh? What are you looking at, Io... --- Page 03 Sign: Shinsei Houou Gakuen First Uniform Contest! Sword: Huh!! What's this!? Nanami: Ah... Something's written here. (Nanami: What's this...) Nanami: A contest is being hold to determine the new uniform for Shinsei Houou Gakuen. 6pm in the second gym hall. Sword: Bah, having some stupid contest while I'm irritated!! --- Page 04 Hiromi: Well, a uniform contest - the principal here really does some cool stuff!! Sword: Hmph. Sign: The Uniform Contest - You can become rich, too! Hiromi: A contest to decide a new uniform at the new school. I'm looking forward to this delicious event!! Nanami: ...Hiro-chan? Hiromi: Over there, you can bet on which of the contestants will win! Nanami: Wh, what's that! Mine and Souma's name!? --- Page 05 Nanami: Hiro-chan, what's the meaning of this!? Hiromi: Ah, Nanami-chan, good morning! Hiromi: I applied for you to be contestants. Good luck! Nanami: Whaat! Sword: Don't wish me luck! Why'd you decide that all on your own!? Hiromi: Souma-han, should you really give me that attitde? Hiromi: I don't know what this is, but it seems important, right? Sword: Bitch, that's mine to begin with!! Hiromi: Wellll, I might give it back if you parcipitate and win... Sword: Whaat, bitch, dirty trick!! --- Page 06 Girl: Hey, did you hear of the uniform contest? Girl: I'm happy since I hate the uniform from my school!! Man: Is this really good, principal. All this uproar... Principal: It's OK, isn't it? Have fun!! More importantly, the experimental specimen underground, can you control them properly? --- Page 07 Man: Of course. --- Page 08 Text: Uniform Exhibition Room. Nanami: Woow, there are lots and lots of uniforms! Hiromi: The contestants select the uniform they want from among these. Hiromi: It seems the other contestants have already begun to change. Don't lose, Nanami-chan. Nanami: uh, yeah... Nanami: Aaah! Mizuno-zan, are you going to be in the contest too? Mizuno: Yes... it seems so. Nanami: Have you decided which one to choose yet? Mizuno: There's none here I approve of. --- Page 09 Mizuno: I want a uniform that appeals more to my sense of esthetics, like this... Souma: Feh, this is stupid. Nanami: Haha... I don't think there's any like that, probably... Mizuno: You think so? Hiromi: It's OK, isn't it? At least Nanami seems to be enjoying herself. Hiromi: It might just be my imagination, but I've been worried about Nanami since she's seemed like she's trying hard to be cheerful! --- Page 10 Hiromi: Ah, don't tell Nanami-chan I said this. (Nanami: How's this?) (Mizuno: No, this one.) Sword: Feh, so you forced Nanami to enter the contest. Well, that's fine... Sword: But why do I have to go along! Hiromi: Nevermind that. See, if you win, I'll give you this back! Sword: Hmph.... Sword: OK, OK, I'll do it. But in return, you better give that back!! Hiromi: If you win! Sword: Heyy, Nanami, hurry up and decide!! Nanami: Eh, Hey, Souma, what's the matter? --- Page 11 Principal: Yoo, sorry to have kept you waiting, ladies and gentlemen of the students!! Principal: I, principal Kimon Rakuten, will preside over this contest!! --- Page 12 Principal: Well then, let's get startet. You lot will decide the new uniform of Shinsei Houou Gakuen!! Hiromi: Gaah, a building a special stage to get this many students into an assembly hall - this principal's impressive... Principal: Entry 1, Amano Souma and Hijiri Nanami of Rokubou High!! Sword: What's this. It's pretty much the same as before, isn't it... --- Page 13 Nanami: Teehee... I guess this is a bit embarrassing... --- Page 14 Guy: Oooh, that's good! Girl: Waaah, that' uniform's cute! Hiromi: Nanami-chan is getting excited. Guy: There's no need for a guy, out of the way!! Sword: What did you say, can't I do this if I want to!! Nanami: W, wait, Souma!! Mizuno: Please calm down... That's shameful, you two. --- Page 15 Sword: Ooh!? Nanami: Mizuno-san, what's with that outfit? Mizuno: Is there something wierd about it? Sword: It's totally wierd all over!! Nanami: Mizuno-san... I think your usual outfit is better than that... Guy: What's that... Principal: Ooh, this is entry two, Yakumi Mizuno! Hiromi: That's more like a witch than an excorcist... Hiromi: Say, Kanna-ha... ...? Where'd Kanna-han go? --- Page 16 Man: Sheesh, that's principal's troublesome. Man: It's OK isn't it. We just do our job. Man: Wh, what's htis? The specimen aren't here...? --- Page 17 Man: This can't be! Why'd this happen!! Man: ! There's a strong energy reaction near here... Could they have rampaged in response to that!? Ios: I slipped away since I don't like such performances, but... It seems I did the right thing... --- Page 18 Ios: I don't know why monsters like you are here, but... --- Page 19 Ios: Nanami-san & co are finally having fun. I won't allow anyone to interfere!!