#Belphies route would be so cool too

[gifti3]

I wanna imagine a demon asking asmo what mc likes cause theyre interested in them

I think he'd sabotage them on purpose by convincing them they arent MCs type (whether thats true or not) or giving them misinformation

[anna-the-undertaker]

Southern MC and their cast iron skillet -

MC standing over the kitchen sink with their hands clenching the edge of the counter: BOYS!

The boys come running, recognizing MC's angry voice.

Lucifer: What is it this time, MC?

MC, taking a deep breath through their nose before speaking: Which one a y'all dumber than dirt idiots did this?

The boys are silent, so MC reaches into the dirty water, pulls out their now rusted iron skillet, and turns toward them, pointing it at them with a scowl written on their face.

MC: Now, I ain't stupid. It wasn't me, so dont even try to go that route. I left each and every one a y'all a simple list of instructions on how to care for this here skillet before I left to purgatory hall for the weekend. So I'll ask again... who did it? If I dont get an answer, all y'all are gone deal with the consequences.

Belphie: Is this really such a big deal? It's just a skillet.

MC glares at him: It is a big deal. Do you understand how a cast IRON skillet is maintained? Obviously, none a y'all do. Ya can't treat it like a regular skillet. You can't soak it overnight 'cause it will RUST 'CAUSE ITS MADE OF IRON! It's a tedious task to scrub all the rust off and reseason it, and even then, it takes a while for the damned thing to become seasoned to my liking! Which one of ya did it?! I won't ask again.

They remained silent, as always joining forces at the worst of times.

MC: Fine! Since all y'all wanna stand there like the lights are on but ain't no one home, I reckon I'll have to take this into my own hands. *They activated all of the boys pacts* Sit!

The boys do as they are told, their pact marks burning brightly at the command, as MC pulls out their DDD and calls a certain demon butler.

Barbatos answers, a knowing tone in his voice: MC, what can I do for you?

MC: Barb, darlin', could you be a dear and bring as many cast iron skillets as you can to the House of Lamentation? The boys need a lesson on how to care for 'em, and I intend for them to remember it well. I'll come to the castle and make you and Diavolo a pie for the inconvenience.

Barbatos chuckles: It would be my pleasure.

MC: Thank you, darlin'. See ya soon.

MC ends the call and turns her attention back to the boys: Now, when Bard gets here, y'all are going to wash the skillets, dry them with a dish towel, heat them on the stove, grease them, and set them aside to cool. When I return from Dia's, I am going to check every last one of 'em, and if they ain't done right, you'll do 'em again, ya hear?

They all nodded, some of them wore scowls on their face, while others looked sullen for being scolded.

Barbatos arrived soon after with so many skillets that it was comical, like he was prepared for this to happen. It was obvious he was far too entertained by this turn of events. The look on the brothers' faces at the sheer amount was hilarious.

When MC left with the Butler, bringing their iron skillet with them to clean it in peace, it didn't take long for the boys to turn on each other and an all-out war to take place.

When MC returned some hours later with a couple dozen pies and their renewed skillet, they found the boys scattered about looking worn out along with the damage they had done during their arguing. Mc almost felt bad for them. They had, however, finished all the skillets to perfection.

They all learned a lesson they would never forget.

You don't fuck with a southerners cast iron skillet.

[sid-the-sandwich]

Event Review: RAD Rangers

Plot: RAD wants to perform a play. A magic script decides to make the characters either Heros or Villains with MC being the Narrator/Author for a play where the stage is the whole Devidom.

Spoilers are ahead under the cut; proceed with caution!

A brief overview of the chapters:

Chap 1 - Heros and Villains are chosen by the script, MC is taken by the Heros to be protected.

Chap 2 - The Villains Kidnap MC, trying to convince them to turn to villainy

Chap 3 - The Heros save MC and then try to break back into the enemy base, but the magic script goes crazy after being overused.

Chap 4 - Using the power of friendship/love, the characters are convinced to end this villainy to return back to normal

Endings:

In both routes the script goes crazy after Mammon tampers with it, making the script permanent if MC doesn't change it back. Barbatos is a double agent, working for the Heros despite wearing a villain costume and lets all the Heros (plus MC) out of the Jail Mammon put them in.

Unlocked route - MC, with Simeon Hero encounters Villain Solomon who both decide a truce as their friendship is too important. MC then goes with Diavolo and Barbatos who stage a distraction to get the script from Mammon, (Luke just cheers MC on during this) and revert everything back to normal,

Locked route - MC goes room to room to personally confront Villain boss Mammon. First, they encounter Villain Leviathan, then Villain Asmo, then Villain Beel and Hero Belphie together, then Hero Satan, then Hero Lucifer, and finally Villain Boss Mammon. (All brothers get a kiss except for Beel and Belphie who get a tight hug.) After reaching Mammon, MC is given a special super power to make them retrieve the script back from Mammon and restore the Devildom.

Now onto the the review:

this is all in MY opinion so take everything I say with a grain of salt.

I enjoyed this event for the most part, it was funny and had some clever dialogue (Mostly the villain side). I didn't expect the ending to be the way it was, I expected more fighting and maybe MC choosing whether to side with the Heros or the Villains, where eventually everything would be resolved and turned back to normal (Eg. giving the Heros a pep-talk to fight and win OR showing love to the villains to make them stop their villainy).

In my opinion, the locked route was much better than the common route which was kinda bland in comparison due to the lack of romance.

Mammon once again was the center of problems which was also the case for the last celestial blessing event. some variety would be good.

Pros of the event:

The icons

The background of the stage select

The cards

Time with all the characters

The villain outfits <3

POWER RANGERS

Villain Boss Mammon

Plot-twist Barbatos

Kisses with most of the brothers

MC spent time with both the Heros and Villains

Cute moments with all the brothers

A way to reject the brothers without being rude or offensive to them

the characters got really into their roles

MC had a lot of choices this event

Cons of the event:

Despite being the UR cards, Luke and Satan don't have much of a presence in the story

The Barbatos plot-twist was never hinted at before and came completely randomly

Levi didn't do much this event except complain about how he couldn't do a villain cry or pose

The Hero outfits, despite being cool felt underwhelming compared to the Villain outfits

we didn't spend much time with the villains

Mammon once again created a catastrophe

Thirteen, Mephisto and Raphael weren't present except for the side stories

there was no grand fights between the heroes and villains, not even at the end

Ratings:

Initial Response: 6/10 ( I enjoyed chapters 1,2 and half of 3, but the conclusion, especially the common route felt underwhelming)

Re-Readability: 7/10 (would read again)

Recommendation: 7/10 (if you enjoyed the 'Power Rangers' as a kid, this would defo be for you)

Dialogue: 5/10 (it was a hit or miss, the villains were funny and silly but the heroes felt dull in comparison)

Plot/Structure: 7/10 (the plot made sense except for one moment that confused me due to it being locked behind lesson 3 story keys)

Complexity: 8/10 (it was somewhat complex, but it was a fun, silly event and I respect that)

Characters: 9/10 (The villains were top tier and the romance elements made me swoon but some characters didn't really do much)

Costumes: 10/10 (loved them all)

Cards: 9/10 (Confused about the characters they chose but still loved them... but I wish one UR demon card had a villain on it)

Enjoyment: 8/10 (I was eagerly awaiting the last two chapters so I was defo enjoying it)

Overall Score: 76/100

Final Thoughts:

I enjoyed this event even if I wish the ending was changed slightly so MC can have more moments with every boy instead of just the brothers. It was enjoyable and even made me chuckle in some instances. made me actively count down the seconds until the second part dropped.

Also, the Nightmare cards are all chefs kiss <3

Remember that this review is all in MY opinion so take everything I say with a grain of salt and ignore me if u think I'm just waffling, don't let my opinion shift how u view the event. If you agree with me that's great! if you enjoy the things I hate, I respect your opinion! and if u hate the things I enjoy, I'm willing to hear you out! this game is all about how you view it, so don't let some boy on the internet tell you how you have to feel about something.

thanks for reading if u got this far, tell me if u feel differently or the same.

[books-and-catears]

hot take?? maybe??? but the fanfics CARRYYYY this fandom, i was one of those fans who got so invested in the fandom before i even played the game properly and let me tell you i wasn't disappointed per se but the game lacks so much that its not even funny anymore 😭😭

Honestly I think most of the fandom would agree with you. The game gives us just enough tid bits of information and canon to keep us guessing and going off with our own assumptions. And I swear so many of the fanfictions and headcanons I've read here are so amazing, it could legit pass as canon.

Spoilers ahead >>

I'm glad that certain characters did get progression. We do see Solomon become more warm and open, his loneliness slowly being replaced and Simeon lose his angel status, becoming more rebelious against the laws of Celestial realm and pursue his individual happiness. We even see Luke slowly learn to like demons because of Barbatos.

And of course, a whole new side of Lucifer when he lost his memory in the second season and Beel's whole arc about his motivations in season three.

I'm glad we also do see more complex sides to them in the card stories but it barely reflects in the main storyline.

So I can't fault the game entirely.

The game caters to a huge range of ages, so I absolutely understand if they want to keep things from getting too dark for the younger fans or people who like to play for comfort.

But it's just certain tropes are getting so tiring.

For example, Satan's anger toward Lucifer being one of his defining features and constituting one of the arcs in each godamn season. Like I understand these things take time but seriously, Satan just keeps getting better and then regressing again.

Or like Mammon still constantly being bullied by his brothers with zero progression on them getting better or Mammon standing up for himself. Even Asmo had this whole arc about learning that his talents and creativity are more important than his looks but is there any change? None.

And yes Belphie's whole villain arc is never brought up nor altered. And it still fills me up with so much rage.

And notice the love meters in the game? Usually in games that is what helps you choose a route right? Now I get it, this is a harem game and we have to involve everyone. Cool understood.

But I just wish maybe the love meters sort of helped determine the which characters you get to interact with more.

To be more elaborate, in certain games the choices you make depending on dialogue sort of alters the way the character views you. Based on that you may or may not get more interactions with that character.

I know it's a lot to ask for, so obviously I'm not trying to be demanding or anything. Just wishful thinking is all. Idk really but I'm up for discussion if anyone wants.

[obey-me-headquarters]

Hello friend! I'm so sorry for my ramblings... Regarding your 'Levi rewritten as the Avatar of Gluttony' post: I think it just boils down to Beelzebub's fucked-up writing. I mean, all the characters have been destroyed and lost all significance (and because solmare is too lazy to fix it and support the OG game, we've now got a lazy isekai within an isekai to milk the whale players even more ((((::::: fun but anyways), but Beel's particularly bad. Gluttony, mainly, means over-indulgence and »The Lord of Flies« is obviously mostly tied to food, however, the actual sin as per mentioned in the Bible is often associated with alcohol. This is a goofy example but no matter the circumstances, Shane from Stardew Valley could be the Avatar of Gluttony🤡. Disregarding fasting or Sabbath is also linked to Gluttony, which is probably why they've written Beel to be dense-ish, I think? Desiring delicacies and being picky etc. is considered gluttonous as well, but Beelzebub eats everything, even plates and stuff lol Like, they could have made him desire Celestial Realm food because that's what he was used to and he would get sick otherwise, but no. The most well-written characters in terms of their sin are, in my humble opinion, Lucifer and Levi. Belphie's solid in terms of essence but the writing🪦 Asmo and Beel are so bad though. Especially Asmo, who's slowly been fixed by the fandom but... but canon Asmo is the epitome of terrible writing and missed opportunities. Enough pessimism!!! I loved reading your thoughts, you articulate yourself very well and it would have been a powerful piece, but would an Otome Game with a gacha system really criticize consumerism and the apathetic, clinical nature of modernity and absence of satisfaction like that? You're a treasure in this fandom❤️

Hello!! Firstly, never apologize for your ramblings! We accept ramblers in this household (<- is the biggest rambler of all)

Secondly, I haven't actually played the original obey me game in so long I think I've sanded down a lot of the bad writing bits lol. Like, I remember the complaints and out Satan just be reduced down to his love of cats, but that's about it?

I'm actually pretty optimistic about Nightbringer. I think that the writing is really solid, I know we haven't gotten much, and I'm still stuck at level 6, but I think (hope?) That Solmare has a solid vision of what they want this game story's to be. Something I think they lacked in the original game.

I like the idea of Beel being picky about what he eats, and him desiring Celestial realm food! I can't blame Solmare too much for taking the food route with Beel, as Gluttony is so often associated with food.

I think Beel's biggest flaw is a lack of secondary characteristics. Every character is pretty typical with their sin. Mammon is Greed, so he's constantly scheming on how to make money and steals things. Which sounds shallow, but it's what Solmare did with Mammon outside of his sin that made him interesting. He's a Tsun, he's overconfident, he has a secret soft side, etc.

Even Asmo has an identity outside of his sin. I know you don't think he's well-written, and maybe I've forgotten his bad writing and am just remembering his fannon characterization, but I think he's pretty good. His egotism is a cool touch, as well as his need to constantly be desired. I do think that fans have done way more with his character than Solmare even did, exploring how Asmo is terrified to gain weight, and how he feels like he's only good for his looks, something that's only been hinted at in game. Overall though? Idk, I think he's neat.

(Of course, ignoring his creepy tendencies in game. Because, yikes, does Solmare make some uh.... bold writting decisions sometimes)

Beel, again, lacks a strong character voice. Besides his hungry, what can you describe him as? A gentle giant? Very chill and blunt? On a houseful of outspoken demons, he's definitely the most chill to be around when he's not hungry. Which can be a rather of fresh air to some, but can also leave him lacking.

In the first 18 lessons, this was harder to notice because Beel's section was actually very well done, in my option. Hearing him talk about his guilt about saving Belphie while you're secretly helping Belphie was very interesting.

It's a shame that Solmare didn't do more with Beel.

If I could tweak Beel, instead of changing his whole character, I would lean into Beel's kindness. Beel's kind heart is a rarity among demons, and with how quick he was to befriend Luke, and appear to hide him in his room was really sweet. Beel has a really good sense of right and wrong, and characters even remarked how loyal Beel is.

Leaning into that, making him the most angelic brother who does a 180 when his hunger is out of control. I know they already kinda did this characterization with Satan, how he's normally pretty polite unless he's angry, but I think it would be possible to pull off.

Beel could feel very ashamed when he snaps out of his Gluttony inflicted rampage, vowing to do better next time, even though it's a Sisyphean goal. Because, unlike the other sins, hungry is a physical feeling you can't fight like being prideful or not stealing something. This makes him like his twin as both of their sins are physical, which would explain why they're so close, as they never blame each other for their sins taking control and making them do things.

Having Beel be so angelic, so perfect, could also make the other characters jealous. Because he's a shining example of not falling and becoming corrupt like his brothers. Even Lucifer fall and became monstrous, but Beel refused to sink to that level.

Having Beel be so ashamed of his hungry would make a good arc, as Beel could try to train himself to have restraint over food. When you and he have a pact together, he could ask you to force him not to eat food when it's right in front of him. He could try to beat his sin and get it under control.

Having Beel be so ashamed of his sin is also very interesting when you think about his relationship with Lucifer. On all accounts, Beel should hate Lucifer for causing them all to fall, to dooming him to his life, but because of Beel's loyalty he never voices this opinion, so he and Lucifer are stuck in this awkward spot with Beel being willing to follow Lucifer anywhere, and Lucifer knowing how much Beel is ashamed of his sin and how he tries to overcome it. When he was the cause of his sin, and how he is unable to fight his own sin.

"Would a Otome Game with a gacha system really criticize consumerism, and the apathetic, clinical nature of modernity and the absence of satisfaction like that?"

No, no they wouldn't 😔 which is a shame, because it's a pretty neat idea!

Creating an Otome game where the 7 sins are used to criticize capitalism, and modern trends would be really interesting, in my opinion!

I don't have many ideas, besides what I already talked about for Gluttony, but I'm interested in doing something with "pride before the fall" for Pride? Lucifer in the game is basically perfect, so we don't see much of him getting overconfident and failing because of his hubris.

Having a character whose fatal flaw is hubris would be interesting!

Lust is also an interesting sin to play around with. Maybe link it to egoism. There's this new trend, idk if yall seen it yet, of people using Hr speak when talking with their friends. Like "are you in the right headspace to hear bad news right now?", "don't ask me to help you move.", as well as cutting off friendships coldly because "we seem to be on different paths at this moment of time". How detached people have become, and how they believe that they're the main character of the universe.

This isn't like, a complete misdirect from Asmo, I think Asmo is very egotistical and this wouldn't be a complete change. But I think it's still a good jumping off point for an Oc.

[smoft-demons]

Loves Mammon and Beel the most, then all the other bros are tied for second place. Would NEVER admit it though!

Probably Asmo or Lucifer would have the worst first impression if they met differently. Belphie or Levi would have the best.

She was doing college, beating back burnout with a stick

She has a mother, some other relatives, a cat. Old friends she’d been growing apart from but still loves. Being in the Devildom has no bearing on missing those friends, she’d be missing them regardless

Cat!! Further into the story once she’s picked up some magic, she’d learn to cast find familiar.

Great at potion making and language stuff, AWFUL at math and seductive speechcraft.

Grew close to Mammon pretty quick, but bonded with Beel just a little faster. Got really attached to Belphie pre jailbreak… ouch. Warmed up to Levi quick, but didn’t wanna scare him so let him take the lead with no resistance. Got to like Satan relatively quick, found him easy to talk to. Always was friendly with Lucifer, but not close for months. Started out scared of Asmo. That took a while to work through, but they became close.

Would never choose celestial realm. Never! Too damn bright. Would really miss the human world, but ultimately would end up choosing Devildom. She found family there, and wouldn’t ever choose to leave them!

Loves the eternal night of the Devildom (she’s a bit photosensitive) and all the cool ass magic. Loves the food from the human realm, and hates to be separated from human internet, but otherwise… will take the Devildom.

Does NOT enjoy the celestial realm, it is an instant headache, she finds it stuffy and frustrating, the food and the friends are good but otherwise it’s nope as fuck!

Devildom is nice! It’s actually pretty cold, which is comfy. The dark is nice for her eyes. The stars always being out is even nicer. The food is… interesting, but not a deal breaker. She loves living in an awesome magic house with her awesome magic demon besties most of all.

Yeah, more often than she likes. Mostly pines after the food and the internet… but also familiar smells and sounds, the easier access to solitude, the relatives she likes, places and routes that she knows well enough to never get lost in.

Sloth and gluttony. Easily.

Emotional casting! Like, for her, summoning the bros is easy because she just thinks about how she misses them. Abjuration is easy because she’s got a guard dog complex like Beel, so just the emotional investment in shielding people makes it easy. Coming up with creative applications for easy spells is a big thing she’s good at too.

So so bad at anything requiring good dexterity or working memory, especially of numbers. Finicky rituals with math in them tend to explode. Any charms that straight up deceive someone are tricky for her too.

Nooope. She’s got a… hard to define thing going on with the seven brothers. Pseudo-adoption, but less in the you’re-my-kid-now way and more in the beloved-roommate-who-will-stay-forever way. Friendship, but not casual. Partnership, but not romantic or exclusive. Intimacy, but like,, knowing each other very well and being very affectionate, not like dating or making out or sex. It’s a,,, pseudo-polyam, sorta-adoption, mildly telepathic because of the pacts, impossible to explain to most humans QPR situation. With all seven of them. It’s everything except romance.

Mammon, Beel, Belphie

Looks up to… the obvious answer is Simeon. But also? Beel. She thinks a lot of people would be a lot better to be around if they were more like Beel. Wanting Lucifer’s approval is so thoughtless to her that she knows she does and never thinks about it. No surprise to her. What she DOES think about often tho is how much she wants Levi’s approval. That surprises her to to notice.

Solomon is baffled by her weird magic and way of thinking. Lucifer took a long time to completely warm up to her. She LIKES Barbatos and Diavolo, but is kind of uncomfy with them (formality confuses and distresses her) and they pick up on it.

Too complicated to write here. Will get to that.

She loooves making bread. Knows way too much about it.

Speaks so informally when she likes who she’s talking to. Cussing is a sign of trust and love. If she’s speaking like Lucifer, Barbatos, and Diavolo, it means she hates you. Customer service speak, she thinks. The more polite she is, the less she trusts you.

Has some abandonment issues and is sensitive to feeling unwanted. There was a whole thing with Mammon’s tsundere shit and her tendency to take that stuff seriously.

Loves her friends SO devotedly. Forgiving. Considerate. Honest. High perception. Very emotionally intelligent in some ways. Very self-aware. Cautious. Scarily cool under pressure. Logical and practical. Committed to her principles and values. Not afraid to confront difficult truths.

Clingy. Softhearted for better AND for worse. Awful liar. Distractable. Super dense sometimes. Logic and practicality can go too far. Self awareness too. Kinda lazy and useless when there’s no pressure. Prone to spiralling into emotional self harm out of determination to confront painful and scary facts. A bit too inflexible when it comes to rules she finds important enough to commit to.

She sings, reads, plays video games, bakes sometimes. Devildom does not stop her.

She picks up chess and piano from Lucifer.

She does routines more than habits. Certainly she makes new routines, but habits not really.

Gained confidence. Ironically, came out of hell a lot brighter and more cheerful. Learned magic.

Is AuDHD. Bonds hard with Mammon, Levi, and Satan about it.

Obey Me MC Questionnaire

A/N: I'm remaking my MC from the ground up & wanted a guideline so I thought I'd post it here for my fellow Obey Me fans. If you use/repost, please provide credit & also feel free to send me a PM if you want to share info about your character but don't want to post it. I love OC talk. :)

Out of the characters, who is your MC's favorite and their least favorite? Feel free to list multiple.

If your MC were to meet any of the characters for the first time, who would have they have the worst first impression of? Who has the best first impression?

What did your MC do before being summoned to the Devildom? Did they attend school, college, have a job, etc.?

Does your MC have anybody they miss back in the Human Realm? Did they have a family, friends, etc.?

Does your MC have any pets? Do they acquire any pets whilst in the Devildom? Do they have a familiar? (Ignore the fact that Lucifer insists there are no pets allowed. Besides, he'd fold faster than a piece of paper.)

When it comes to R.A.D., are there any subjects your MC hates or loves? Excels at or fails at?

Out of the seven brothers, in order, who was the first your MC grew close to and who was the last? If closeness doesn't apply, who did they get along with more in the beginning and who did they not get along with?

Theoretical question: say your MC is forced to decide between the three realms in terms of where to reside for the rest of their life, unable to travel to the other to, what would your MC choose?

In general, do they have a preference for any of the three realms? If so, what appeals to them?

What are their opinions of the Celestial Realm?

What about the Devildom?

Do they miss the Human Realm?

Which of the seven sins does your MC most relate to?

What is something they most excel at as a sorcerer?

What is something they are the worst at as a sorcerer?

Their main love interest(s)?

Their closest friend(s)?

Who does your MC look up to out of the characters?

Is there a character that doesn't like your MC?

What is an experience that stands out most to your MC since their time in the Devildom? Feel free to list multiple if you can't decide.

Fun fact about your MC?

Weird fact?

How about a sad fact?

What are their best traits?

What are their worst traits?

Do they have a hobby and were they able to comfortably continue it in the Devildom?

Did they pick up new hobbies since arriving in the Devildom?

What are some habits they've picked up since being in the Devildom? Did any habits get dropped?

In general, how have they changed since the exchange program?

What is something you'd like to share that you didn't get a chance to?

[agape-bakery]

ah, may i please request the brothers with an MC who was summoned without their glasses, but just? didnt say anything?? and after an absurd amount of time (like a month or two) they're just like "oh, yeah i need glasses i cant rlly see anything lmao"

with a GN or male mc please :)

thank you, have a wonderful day! -🐱

Me in about 3 years- This was pretty difficult to do so it took me so long to finish and it still ended up shorter than I wanted it to be, so sorry about that anon!

Would like to give a small reminder that this is not how the brothers would react canonically, especially for Belphie's scenario!

The Brothers with an MC who needs glasses

Lucifer

He thought you were making a poor attempt to be intimidating in the beginning by how hard you were squinting whenever you look around

He then thought that you needed glasses but by the way you didn't say anything, he assumed that was not the case

During the month, Lucifer is CONVINCED that you needed glasses

He's the Avatar of Pride but he's not that prideful about glasses....kind of-

After weeks of watching you rub your eyes and squint, he finally decided to ask if you needed glasses

Your eyes light up and you quickly nod and then go, "I actually forgot to told you I need glasses lol-"

....

WHAT

Lucifer would stare down at you with the most wide-eyed confused look he has ever given someone in his whole life

"MC, what do you mean you forgot?"

"I just forgot!"

Lucifer would take a long sigh before shaking his head, while he's exasperated, it's better late than never

Even if he acts annoyed, he'd still buy you some glasses as a gift

He now has more reasons to believe his gut, especially when it comes to you

Mammon

He most likely wears those sunglasses not because he thought it was cool but because his eyes are blurry from staring at his phone all the time-

As he was a demon, he didn't need to use it all the time

But when he saw you squinting, he was already in front of you with his hand up, smirking like he didn't experience the same thing in the past

"I saw you squinting, MC, how many fingers am I holding up?"

"Haha, real funny."

You completely forgot to tell him that you actually did need glasses and moved on with your day

The longer you did that, the more Mammon grew concerned, is this a habit??? Are you fucking with him just because he asked you how many fingers he was holding up??

When he finally confronted you after psyching himself in front of his mirror:

"MC, do you really need glasses??"

"Oh yeah, I was supposed to tell you that a month ago but I forgot."

"WHO FORGETS ABOUT NEEDING GLASSES? IT'S LITERALLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU-"

Don't worry, if you mention wanting the same glasses as his but with your prescription, Mammon would leave it aside to look for a matching pair-

Leviathan

This guy NEEDS the high prescription glasses with blue light filter 24/7

He stares at the screen all day, tell me he doesn't need it-

Anyway, he might have noticed that you need one in the beginning but didn't think too much of it and left it alone

He found out while he was playing a game with you and you weren't doing too good unless you lean closer/back

He doesn't mind carrying but while his eyes were focused on the screen, he asked if you were alright

You were his lover, after all, he didn't want you to get a headache or something because of him

You nod your head and tell him that it's because you need the glasses to fully see

As soon as the game was over, he was like, "Legit???" and couldn't believe his ears when you confirmed it

Dealing with glasses was difficult enough but he couldn't imagine playing while not wearing contacts or glasses

The day after that, you now have matching glasses with your boyfriend, now the both of you can act like the smart people in anime :D

Satan

Most likely wears reading glasses but that's it

He instantly knows that you need it because who squints like that?

But he doesn't have your medical files so he couldn't say for sure

It didn't hurt to ask though

"MC? Forgive me if this sounds offensive, but do you always squint like that?"

"Oh! I didn't tell you? I need glasses!"

"Have you not been wearing contacts or glasses this past month??"

"I forgot..."

Satan thinks of a solution, not wearing glasses when you need it, especially with bad vision might further harm the eyes so he tags along with you to get one

Frankly, he doesn't mind if his lover has glasses, he thinks it's endearing!

Asmodeus

Cares a lot about all of his body and makes sure to take care of them all the time so he didn't really need glasses, well, the ones with prescription that is

Honestly could have been one of the brothers to let you remember much earlier

Because he also spends time on his eyes, making sure it gets its needed rest, he might know something about glasses

And he noticed how you seemed to need one whenever you look at something close/far away

He hugs your arm, looking at you with a worried pout, "Hey MC, you've been staring in space and squinting for a long while, are you okay?"

As you reassured him and tell him that you just forgot your glasses, he laughs it off, until he realized that you weren't wearing one for MONTHS

He's a little worried, what if your vision got worse?

As soon as school ends, he's taking you to the doctor! No buts!

Beelzebub

The brother who didn't notice until at least 4 months or longer (while the others took a few weeks or a month)

Another one who cares about his body to keep it healthy, eyes are very important and even if it was an annoying task, he isn't planning on making it worse

Might have seen you squinting and staring off in space with a mean look, but that's what Belphie and Lucifer do sometimes, so he thought it was nothing

Until you say it outright to him or someone tells him, or if your vision's getting worse, he wouldn't notice-

"Ugh...I can't believe I forgot my glasses of all things.."

"You needed glasses??"

He feels bad for not noticing sooner, so he vows to help find you if ever your glasses get lost or ruined

Belphegor

Menace

Would be fast asleep to notice your struggles

And if we're going the original route and the two of you just met, he wouldn't even care-

When he finds out that you forgot them and had to walk around with no glasses, he snickered

"Who forgets their glasses?" He flicks your forehead with a small smile before yawning

Would bully you lightly tease you for having glasses in the first place

"You need glasses to see? Too bad."

But if you really do feel sad about what he's saying, he'll feel a little bad and stops it, apologizing quietly

Even if it's a difficult task for him to stay awake, he wants to at least try one time for you and remind you where your glasses are and that you should wear it

[still-a-morosexual-help]

It's Lesson 69 Time... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

-Lesson 50 Anon

I binge watched peacemaker till 4am the previous night and god fucking dammit i love that show but by fuck i'm tired  :')

@lesson-anon

As Usual;

• Links (to screenshots and theories) are in bold!

• Dialogue is HEAVILY paraphrased & the events are HEAVILY summarised/edited so this is in no way a substitute to playing the actual lesson

• Each paragraph represents one chapter of the lesson, I write each paragraph immediately after playing the chapter and so in one paragraph I might theorise what's gonna happen in the next chapter/paragraph

• Solely gonna focus on "Mammon's Route"

• 🔞 language and (somewhat vague) situations

LESSON 👅🍆💦👅🐱💦👅🍑 💦 69

MC, Asmo, Beel & Levi have lost the will to live so they're testing fate by listening to Lucifer's records in the music room without his permission. Levi's complaining & ends up starting an argument with Beel about whether or not Beel's a "musclebound meathead" Asmo asks MC how their  trial went and they tell the others that they passed because Thirteen & Raphael admitted to having fun in the end despite all 3 of them seemingly having beef with each other and that's what Diavolo wanted -  for them to be able to work together and enjoy themselves despite any bad blood between them (tiny mammon moment? or am i just experiencing withdrawal symptoms?) Beel & Asmo congratulate MC and Levi says "THAT'S COOL BUT I STILL FEEL LIKE I GOT RUN OVER BY A FUCKING TRUCK SO" They wonder what the next trial could be

Or the chapter in which mammon nearly loses his life rip😔 Levi & Asmo are each suggesting their own version of the 2nd trial and Belphie tells them to shut the fuck up. "Where the fuck did you come from!?" screams Levi. "I was here the entire time, you dingus." says Belphie. Belphie leaves in a huff, saying he can't sleep with them yapping. Beel calls BS because Belphie has no problem sleeping through Beel's sleeptalking or rouse-the-dead snoring. MC volunteers to go check on him. He's in the observatory? planetarium? I dunno the room with all the stars. You know the one. He asks if his brothers told them to come and they say they came of their own accord and they ask him what's wrong. He huffs some more and tell them nothing's wrong. They then start talking about the stars and he asks if they're doing it to make him happy. He opens up and says that it's not just his brothers and the side characters but a large percentage of RAD wants to get railed by MC so he's feeling neglected uwu It's actually a pretty touching and sweet moment and a valid fear to have that a friend maybe drifting away from you as their inner & outer circles grow. AND he apologises for acting immature about the whole thing so yeah it's a really good moment that fleshes him out more & makes him more relatable. If MC hugs him instead he says that seeing MC talk so happily with the other 3 made him jealous and they end up kissing before he starts talking about the entire population wanting to bend over for MC. Either way he's happy they have this time alone, just the two of them and then Mammon interrupts because he heard MC's voice and Belphie asks MC if he can kill his brother

ABDKDYDJDNDKXMD MAMMON CHAPTER😭 It's been so long😭🥺 They've left home and are walking through the streets and Mammon says that if Belphie hadn't been trying to murder him with his eyes he would have invited him too. MC asks where they're going and Mammon says they're heading to purgatory hall because he's worried about Simeon, and Lucifer kept dodging his questions. He says they'll just have to force Simeon to talk because if Simeon's in trouble he should tell them so that they can help. MC tells him he's very sweet to which he splutters while trying to remind them he's a Sin (the jerk with a heart of gold trope). A stomach grumbles and he teases MC before realising that he can't tell if it's his either. They follow the smell of food to a taco truck (MC being a freak) and decide to each get a different type of sauce so that they could share. MC gets sauce on their face and asks Mammon to wipe it off but they end up continously kissing him without letting him do so (mc's flirting tactics). (Mammon being a good big bro) They spot Simeon & Luke and call them over. The two are heading for the market and MC & Mammon end up tagging along. (Just this chapter♡)

At the market Mammon asks Simeon how things are going with Raphael. Simeon asks if he just wants to find out how Raphael & Solomon are getting along. Simeon says he's never seen them interact at home because Raphael goes to sleep early and wakes up early while Solomon's the opposite. The 4 of them discuss what the two of them might be doing while they're home alone right now and end up going to purgatory hall to (very badly) spy on them. This is what they're doing. They get caught because they're loud as fuck and Simeon & Luke head off to make lunch while Mammon pesters Raphael until he takes him to see his room. Mammon's disappointed when he comes back but exclaims in surprise about something Solomon is holding

While Luke & Simeon were distracted Solomon had managed to use their ingredients to make his own meal for all of them :) everyone tries to scramble around to push each other under the bus until Raphael takes a bite and absolutely loved it. "He took a bite and now he's hallucinating isn't he?" goes Luke. "Maybe - hear me out - maybe Raphael's tasebuds are just fucked to hell and back..." goes MC. "Yeah that's definitely it" says Mammon who recounts a prank in the Celestial Realm that revealed that there's just something deeply wrong with Raphael. Raphael urges the others to eat too, focusing on Luke because he needs to get "big and strong". Mammon takes the opportunity to grab MC & Simeon and make a run for it. They end up in Simeon's room. "Maybe we shouldn't have left Luke....." says Simeon. "Eh, I'm sure he'll live" says MC. "Yeah. I mean he might flatline a couple times but he'll probably pull through" says Mammon. Mammon says this works out well for them though and when Simeon questions him, he says this and Simeon realises he's been cornered.

Okay but this was Mammon's chapter like no other and I can't explain it here so have: Mammon being ready to go to war for Simeon,    Video of Mammon figuring it all out,     Mammon & MC's interrogation dynamic.   Luke comes running in crying about how the three left him to die and Mammon says this. Back at home MC runs into Beel in the kitchen.

MC's making pancakes for Mammon and Beel starts backseat cooking, when MC asks what's wrong he more or less says he felt jealous after seeing how much trouble they were going through for Mammon and that he knows it's a childish feeling and that it surprised him too. MC says they didn't forget him and that they bought lobster for him. He hugs them tight and MC can either ask for kiss or ask him what else he loves - he blushes and tells them not to ask questions they already know the answer to before telling them he loves all food😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐🤦🏻

MC brings Mammon the pancakes which he says are good and they "Ain't I lucky to have such a good servant" Mammon says. "Really?"  They say pressing their toes to his side and wiggling them just to see him shriek and squirm away, "Then why aren't I hearing a thank you?" And Mammon immediately starts heaping them with praise and gushing about how they're the best and I just love their interactions, I love the teasing😭😖. Beel and Mammon end up arguing about who's currently gorging themselves on food more and who's dodging student council work more when there's an explosion from somewhere in the house which is honestly just a normal Saturday evening for them so I don't get why they're worried

ALL OF MC'S HARD WORK IN S3!!! DOWN THE DRAIN😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 They go to the living room/ballroom which is completely destroyed and filled with smoke and a scowling Lucifer. Beel & Mammon try to make each other go ask Lucifer what's wrong until Mammon manages to use MC as the sacrificial goat. But MC's got balls of steal so it's okay. They ask Lucifer and get ignored. He instead asks Mammon to make sure he finds someone to come rebuild the room. The others trickle down, saying they saw a seriously pissed off storm away. The others decide this is just one of Satan & Lucifer's usual fights and that it should sort itself. Two weeks later, "YOUR BABY BROTHER HAS BEEN MISSING FOR TWO WHOLE FUCKING WEEKS AND NONE OF YOU BOTHERED TO TRY AND FIND HIM!!!??? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!? WHAT THE FUCK!!!???" says Luke. Beel is upset because only Satan can make a very specific dish he likes "ARE YOU FUCKING WITH ME!? THAT"S WHAT YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT!? YOU DUMB FUCKING FUC-" "He's in the human world." says Barbatos. "HOW THE FUCK IS HE-" "He asked me to open a portal for him." "WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU-" "He's giving me rare tea in exhange." "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!?!!?" "Let's go get him back" says MC. "FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A GODDAMNED BRAIN CELL!" says Luke

In the locked chapter, Belphie's pissed because the attic is full of boxes and boxes of doujinshi which Levi had been storing in Purgatory Hall's spare room that is now in use by Raphael. The way Levi tried skirting around explaining what they were to Belphie and then how immediately he jumps on them being just manga style fanfiction when Belphie gives him that out makes me think that a good 95% of them are just hardcore porn. Raphael's room is rather empty and plain, he tells Mammon not to touch anything and ends up fixing MC's torn sleeve. The two remember when he did the same for Mammon after he got his clothes caught in a tree branch when they were both angels

The hard lesson takes place a couple months? week? in the past before the exchange students had arrived. Diavolo was talking to Thirteen who also has some antiquated views of demons and how well they can get along with each other let alone with angels and humans. She's agreed to the program because she's curious about what kind of place RAD is and how it made that possible. When Diavolo suggests she stays at Purgatory Hall she leaves in a huff, not wanting to share a roof with Solomon. Solomon, who had just being training MC in the human world arrives, he wants to talk about Simeon but the chapter ends before anything can be said

In the chats:

Raphael apologises to Simeon for eating all of Solomon's cooking without leaving anything for him and Simeon considers converting to a new religion with Raphael as their saviour

In the fantastic three chat, Barbatos asks what he should do about Satan requesting to go to the human world. Lucifer just continously sends the broody frowning emojis so Diavolo steps up to the plate as co-parent and okays it, telling Barbatos to set up a room for Satan in his hotel

My overall thoughts about this lesson

This would have been posted a lot sooner but our government decided to fuck with us for funsies🧜‍♂️

[absolutepokemontrash]

The Brothers and Side Characters Play Ticket To Ride

Guess who just had a family game night and decided this would be a good idea? Meeeeee!

Last Minute Road/Track Buyer (Lucifer)

This smug son of a bitch doesn’t even complete his trip cards. He just amasses a massive deck of cards and then buys all of the five and six roads, effectively messing up everyone’s strategies.

Luci would have a good poker face if it weren’t for how giddy he gets when he sees the hope drain from his opponents faces as he takes the coveted fifteen point six road.

His main colour is black because he’s an emo bitch.

Lucifer can and Lucifer will take that two road you need to connect your trains, thus ruining everyone’s lives.

He basks in the chaos and rage like a god before Beel tells him that he’s eaten all the game night chips.

He’ll win sometimes, but his lack of trip cards will often be his downfall. Lucifer is just here to fuck everyone over.

FUCK YOU! DON’T YOU DARE TAKE THAT CARD- (Mammon)

Mammon’s greedy little heart sank when he heard that Monopoly had been passed over for family game night, but he caught onto the rules of Ticket to Ride very quickly.

Being the gambler he is, Mammon’s poker face is completely god-tier… except when he has all the cards needed to make his road or someone else takes the cards he needs.

Levi is often the main culprit and fights have started over this.

He argues with the rules a lot if he thinks they’re stupid, this gives Satan a migraine.

Mammon doesn’t save his cards, the moment he has all the ones he needs, he’s buying his road, which is good at the beginning, but often leads to him ending up with no cards by the end.

He is SO insufferable when he wins, please beat him so we don’t have to hear him gloat like an asshole.

Rule-Whore (Leviathan)

“That’s against the rules!” “You can’t have more than three wild cards in the draw pile!” “You need to take three trip cards!”

…so annoying…

Levi is such a rule whore he’ll try and take the instructions from Satan, which will usually result in Levi getting socked in the jaw.

He mains blue because obviously.

Levi tends to plan out his route ahead of time, but he makes it too obvious and his roads end up getting sniped, thus rendering all the cards he had amassed completely useless.

He gets super iffy about his trains being in perfect formation both on and off the board.

Beat his ass for being annoying.

Ha! I’ve Planned for This- Aw Fuck…(Satan)

You fool, you stupid human, Satan had planned out his route ten years before the first turn even happened!

All he has to do now is- DID LUCIFER JUST SNIPE HIS FUCKING ROAD?!

…he’s cool, he’s calm. He can work around this. Satan just has to get the cards he needs- SON OF A BITCH MAMMON WHY’D YOU TAKE BOTH THE ORANGES?!

Worried about your asshole fellow players not giving you your points? Fret not, Satan has everyone’s points memorized and will adjust accordingly. He’s winning this fair and square.

Satan manages to win pretty frequently solely because he picks up so many trip cards and completes a good chunk of them.

Satan mains green because I said so.

Annoying Spectator (Asmodeus)

For the love of God Asmo, you aren’t even playing! Shut up and go away!

He leans over people’s shoulders and criticizes their choices like the world’s most annoying guardian angel… or demon.

“Pick up red.” “Asmo, piss off.” “I’m just trying to help, Belphie! Look, Mammon’s gone and taken your road!” “I DIDN’T EVEN NEED THAT ONE!”

When Asmo does play, he doesn’t play well at all, he just has the worst luck with cards and has the worst poker face.

If someone just took a card that Asmo needed, they are going to get glared at from across the table.

Almost never wins, but when he does, he’s INSUFFERABLE.

“It’s so nice to have the family together :)” (Beel)

Sweet man is just happy everyone’s together, he’s also happy about the multiple party size bags of chips that are on the table.

Beel builds his roads from point A to point B, no fancy skipping or strategies. This often serves him quite well because he can just shift where he’s going on the fly.

Though, he does get confused on where some of the locations are, he’ll end up accidentally cheating and looking at people’s cards when he leans over to see the whole board to try and find out where TF he’s going.

He tries to complete every trip card he has, and he mostly succeeds at that, buuuuut he never thinks to pick up more, which is his downfall.

He mains red, because Duh.

Overall, Beel’s a surprisingly formidable opponent, his resting bitch face serves him well.

“*Snrk* H-huh? What the fuck… what’d I knock over? Where am I? Whose turn is it?” (Belphie)

This little shit- THIS LITTLE BASTARD FUCKS EVERYTHING UP. He falls asleep and when anyone wakes him up for his turn, he “accidentally” knocks everyone’s trains off the board.

He’s doing terribly. Don’t help him.

Belphie loses motivation the moment someone ruins his carefully formulated plan, and making a new one’s too much work so… *snore*

He takes what he can get with the trip cards, he’ll complete the smaller ones and kind of eyeball the big ones and make it up as he goes along if everything goes to shit.

If Belphie gets bored, he’ll purposefully break the rules just to piss of Levi and Satan. He’s a little goblin…

Belphie wins when he puts the work in… which is never.

…Wait what? (Diavolo)

Diavolo is literally the worst at this game at first. He’s picking up two wild cards when he’s not supposed to, he’s buying roads when it’s not his turn, he somehow messed up the points, ugh…

He gets really confused about the rules, he’ll often interrupt people mid-turn to ask a question that spirals into a long explanation.

But when he finally understands the game… May the demon king have mercy on your souls…

He goes from zero to hero and crushes everyone without fail.

It doesn’t matter if he had shitty luck in the beginning because he’s come back to completely ruin your entire route.

Oh, Solomon needed that road? Too bad. It belongs to Diavolo now. Give him his fucking points.

Peace between the realms can wait, he’s got noobs to pwn.

The Wise Mentor (Barbatos)

Barbatos can see the future, he’s cheating by default.

When he sort of… turns off his powers, people still think he’s cheating because he’s just that good at guessing where people need to go and crushing their hopes and dreams.

Except for Luke. Barbatos is teaching him how to be as brutal a player as he is. He will not crush Luke.

As good a player as Barbatos is, one bad trip card will crush his entire strategy. This may be the one time you hear him swear.

It’s a very quiet “son of a bitch..”

Cheater. Asshole. Fight instigator. (Solomon)

Okay who the fuck invited this guy?

Better question, who the fuck let him be in charge of the cards?

Solomon cheats and lies about it, all with a smile on his face. Think you caught him? No you didn’t.

He peeks at cards before he grabs them, gives people the worst possible ones for what they’re doing, AND he gets potato chip grease all over the cards!

When he’s no my allowed to cheat, Solomon’s only half decent at the game overall. Luck is usually on his side, but sometimes luck isn’t enough.

0/10 kick his shifty ass out.

“No, stop,” *Pulls out popcorn* “Don’t fight, oh no.” (Simeon)

Fucking Simeon… he sits back and watches the fight even though he knows he can stop it.

When he’s playing the actual game, he’s pretty average, but when he gets on a roll, oh boy…

He doesn’t snipe roads on purpose, but he’s gotta get where he’s going. Sorry not sorry, may the good lord bless your loser ass.

Sexy shoulder-man’s poker face isn’t anything special, it’s 5/7 overall.

Simeon’s fatal flaw is that he picks up cards only when he needs them, he doesn’t plan ahead, so it’s super easy to swipe the cards he needs before his turn.

He is nice enough to move everyone’s points for them^.^ so he’s better than the rest of those dirty sinners.

“NO PLEASE I NEED THAT ROAD-” (Luke)

So you know how everyone is an awful person? This is proven whenever the gang plays Ticket to Ride with Luke.

Luke demands/begs that no one takes the roads he needs and almost no one listens.

It’s heartbreaking to watch please give the little angel a hug.

But listen, listen, after a bit, Luke gets scary good at the game and very close to winning. His little victory dance is so fucking cute 10/10.

But oh my… it appears that Luke has one tiny road he needs to connect his trains… it would be a shame if Lucifer just… took that.

Luke gets petty, he just puts his hand over the spot and refuses to move it. This goes on for like five minutes until Levi brings up that it’s not even Lucifer’s turn.

Gasp! Hope! It’s Solomon’s turn- HE TOOK THE FUCKING ROAD.

…betrayal.

Luke’s moving out. He can’t go back to Purgatory Hall. He’s going to become the little Victorian street urchin he was destined to become. He is packing his little rucksack and fleeing from this household.

————

I love family game nights… all of you should get together with your family and your squad and break out some board games. Just not Monopoly. Anything but Monopoly…

[obey-only-me]

The Brothers and MC as Best Friends By: Akuzondelivery

Lucifer:

- Hasn't really had someone he’s felt as a confidant before so it takes time for him to open up.

- When you both learn you have music in common things slowly start to progress. Turns out you had more in common than expected.

- Enjoys when you challenge his opinion on something and appreciates that you’re able to have an objective conversation.

- When he’s had a blah day he’ll ask you to pick whatever music to listen to, and is always impressed by your selection.

- Likes that you get along with his brothers, hates that you make the same poor decisions they do.

Mammon:

- You are always excited to hear whatever his newest plan is, and tell him frankly when its a bad idea. But he doesn't listen.

- After several disasters you started throwing hypothetical scenarios his way.

- “You’re sneaking into the castle and there are two treasures; one is big and gold but if you move it you wont escape in time. The other is smaller and gold and leads to a easy escape route. Which do you chose?” “...how much bigger is the first one to the second one?” “Wrong answer, Diavolo finds you in the hallway and feeds you to Henry 1.0.” “Wha!? Awe c’mon!”

- When he’s broke he’ll ask you for money but instead of lending it to him you make him write you a letter to convince you. “It better be persuasive.”

- Mammon will only want to watch horror movies with you because you’re the only one that doesn’t make fun of him when he gets scared (because you're scare too).

Levi:

- It's like a montage with you both skipping in a field with The Beach Boys playing in the background every time you got to hangout together. Levi has a friend. Sorry Henry 2.0.

- When you both finally outlined the different animes and games you were into, it seemed like you were into complete opposites. But Levi thought that was so cool.

- You were into things he liked in a different way so it expanded his already unhealthy obsession. Plus likes watching you talk about something you really care about.

- Makes fun of you when you lose to him at games and taunts you. Of course you give him as much lip as you can.

- When you two argue while playing against each other it sounds like an anime battle; “I’ll never forgive you for this!” “I don't want your forgiveness! I want you to die!” “I’ll see you in hell!”

Satan:

- Finds it hard to talk about his interests, reading is normally a solo hobby..

- When he sees you eyeing a certain collection in the library he ends up talking about favorite authors with you.

- Now you sit in his room reading out passages that catch your eye. He listens and swoons at the words making him read whatever you’re reading.

- Every Sunday you meet in the planetarium for tea and poetry.

- You will have tons of inside jokes about certain authors and will randomly quote certain passages. Everyone just thinks you’re both fucking nerds.

Asmo:

- Was completely ready to woo you or have you naturally wooed by his presence, but loved that you actually just want to spend time with him platonically.

- Lots of skin care discussion. Not just think product or this product, but what the point of a alpha hydroxy in products. And reasons to love collagen.

- You’ll argue sometimes over cosmetics you both shared, but in the end you both end up surprising the other with something new to try.

-Will NEVER let you have a bad end to a bad day. Stressed out? Relaxation time, now.

- Is so body positive if there is something you don't like about yourself he will help you embrace it and own it. Especially if it means he can help you design a new outfit.

Beel:

- You are his favorite person ever. You feed him and you teach him.

- How has no one taught this boy how to cook his favorites? You end up showing him how to make a hamburger at home and he was instantly begging to be your sous chef.

- You both have matching aprons and wear them anytime your discussing food or cooking.

- Like Satan making faces as you sat in the library with cookbooks wearing aprons.

- You both hold a two person cooking contest. You Vs Beel. It ended in a tie.

Belphie:

- Belphie had a hard time opening up after everything you had been through. This boy was busting at the seams to ask for your friendship but didn't feel he deserved it.

- You thought otherwise.

- You had an appreciation for the “Live Slow. Die Whenever.” lifestyle. And he was into that.

- He liked hearing your theories on random subjects or ideas. You were like a walking book of random facts. If he got bored he would just ask you for some random trivia.

- Eventually you would read bedtime stories to him, he would never fall asleep but then give very serious reviews of them. “He kissed a dead woman.” “Well it brought her back to life.” “...she was dead.”

[danteinthedevildom]

U know what u right u right, they do really listen to us and I appreciate it.

Got me out here rethinking my approach towards solmare smh.

I think it's really cool and sweet that they went in thinking ab GN MC, I actually didn't know that 🥺🐍

I FOUND IT. It's RAD News No. 1!

So for those who can't read it, it says:

Instead of mainly focusing on a "story" as we had done before, we wanted to try something more innovative by creating characters that felt realistic enough for our players to befriend and interact with. That's how everything started!

Once we had decided on the concept of creating "real characters", we concluded that it wouldn't make much sense to be too specific when deciding on the appearance, personality, etc. [of MC]. After all, if the players cannot identify with or become the main character, it would take away from the gaming experience we were aiming for.

That's why we decided not to specify any gender, skin colour, or hair colour in our scenarior nor illustrations, so that our players can freely imagine their own main character.

This is also one of the reasons we got rid of a lot of narration. There aren't many scenarios written without a specified gender in Japan, which means it must be hard for Japanese scenario writers. But we have noticed in the reviews and comments that players appreciate this aspect of the game, and we have seen so much fan art and fan fiction in which everyone created their own characters! This really made us think that we made the right decision.

The next thing we would like to challenge is for the users to be able to freely imagine the main character's personality as well when playing the game!

I'm not gonna lie and say Solmare is the best company ever, bc they do have some lil issues here and there, and nobody's ever gonna be perfect - and holding them to that standard just is kinda unfair/unrealistic anyway. They're still just a bunch of people doin their best, and sometimes that ends up in a hit-or-miss.

But they are really fuckin good, and they are amazin for genuinely tryin to do smthn that hasn't really been done before - or done well.

The makin MC GN was sorta an unintentional side effect of havin a game with more developed, realistic characters that people'd love (and more focus on buildin realistic relationships with those characters), but the reason why is still fuckin amazin.

Get rid of identifyin factors on MC and suddenly WE are the ones talking to the characters in the Devildom - not some proxy character we're meant to live through, who won't fit like a glove for everyone.

We're not livin someone else's life or playin someone else's story. That's OUR story. That's OUR life. And the bonds we make are OUR bonds.

This is prolly also why we're never given a backstory. If they never mention who we were pre-Devildom, then anyone can just slap their own, normal lives onto MC. Plus why we get questions like "do you have any siblings?" in regards to Beel's convo abt Lilith and Belphie; it's so that convo can appeal to people who DO have siblings and to people who're only children! You get to decide, in that moment, who MC is. Which is fuckin phenomenal, honestly.

It's also, I think, why this game doesn't have set romance routes and lets you back out of most romantic situations. Not everyone's gonna WANT to end the game in a romance, but should that mean they get a bad ending? Or a kinda bland, disappointing neutral ending? Nah. Bc the main focus is the characters, and you can mean as much to them as a friend/platonic part of the family as you can actively dating them.

Solmare went into it with GN!MC to help us connect to the characters, and through seein fan interaction and talkin to fans, realised how much people loved havin the option to be the MC! And they're dedicated to tryina make the experience even more neutral/unique so we can feel even more like we're part of the game.

So it's kinda that balance between intentional and unintentional - at first. Now they're really goin for as much of a GN!MC as they can, and it's bc they took notice of how much it meant to everyone.

It's amazin when you get into it just what a unique experience this is, and how much thought and effort went into (and is still going into) makin the game somethin that everyone can enjoy. It's why I love OM, personally, and why OM's got such a huge followin compared to other otome games on the market rn. It appeals to more people in a more natural, comfortable way.

It def. deserves appreciation! Solmare are doin a hella good job on that front, ngl. But don't feel like you can't hold criticisms, too, bc you absolutely can.

Like sometimes, tho rarely, OM can slip into tropes that feel a little more fem-aligned, and it can be jarrin. But a lot of that's bc of how good the game is on the whole at bein neutral that smthn gendered sticks out like a sore thumb.

(Basically I just wanna make sure peeps still know they can be grumpy/unhappy with things even tho the game/company does some good stuff. Like I said! Nothin's ever perfect. And laudin a company too high can have some hella bad consequences lookin at my experiences w/ Homestuck here ngl, so we just gotta remember to praise them for the things we love and that're good and question some of the things that're maybe not as great, and build a fandom community that's acceptin of criticisin Solmare when it's justified).

[atticsandwitch]

Obey Me ch. 28, but MC with anxiety turns everyone down

I just finished chapter 27 and 28, and all I can think about is how awkward and anxious I would feel in real life knowing I was going to get asked to the same dance by seven brothers and how I would be too worried about hurting their feelings to say yes, and how it would still hurt their feelings to say no. So I'm gonna write that.

Angst, anxiety, self esteem issues

"Finished with breakfast already?" Satan asks, a little surprised. MC had hardly eaten anything, and yet they were already getting up from the table. "Yea, I thought I'd head to class early again today" They say with a quick smile, leaving before anyone else could say anything. "What's the matter, Satan?" Asmo asks, noting his brother's silence and the concerned look on his face. "Does it seem to anyone else like MC has been acting differently?" Satan responds. "I've noticed it too" Asmo nods, "They're not giving me as much attention as I deserve lately!" he pouts. "Yea, now that you mention it. They haven't been eating as much" Beel notes. "They haven't been responding to any of my texts, either!" Leviathan adds. "Yea, they keep dodgin' me too! It's like they're avoidin' us or somethin'. What's up with 'em?" Mammon grumbles.

MC seemed to be avoiding them all. They'd barely been present for meals, had been leaving for school and rehearsal early, and when they weren't staying late at RAD or at rehearsal they'd find an excuse to stay locked in their room. They'd say they were tired, or needed to study, or work on memorizing their lines, anything to keep themselves busy and alone. "It seems to have started right after they'd helped us all make up, too... I wonder why..." Satan says, thinking hard. "Indeed, that is odd. They actually looked quite anxious when I bumped into them in the hall this morning on our way to the dining room," Lucifer looks lost in thought too, but Belphie seems to realize something. "Hey... Have any of you tried asking MC to the dance tonight?" Belphie asks, looking around the table. One look at his brothers' faces gives him the answer. They quickly realized that all of them had asked MC except for Lucifer. "I see." Lucifer says with a sigh. "What? I don' get it. What does that have to do with MC avoidin' us?" Mammon asks. "Mammon, you bonehead," Belphie rolls his eyes, "Don't you get it?" "Don't call me a bonehead! Explain it to me then!" He shouts back. "We all put them on the spot, and it was probably overwhelming to get asked to the dance by everyone," Satan says. "They probably felt SUUUUPER awkward" Levi chimes in. "Don't lump me in with you lot," Lucifer snaps, face slightly pink. So much for his plans. No wonder MC looked anxious when he'd run into them. They were afraid he was going to be the seventh demon to ask them to the dance. The thought that his plan to ask MC to the dance during the play would have turned out to be a complete disaster had Satan of all people not brought this up irritated him to no end, but not more than the thought that he would have been the worst example of putting them on the spot. He had thought it was quite the romantic idea, changing the script unexpectedly and publicly announcing his love for them, but he hadn't taken their feelings into consideration at all. How awkward would MC have felt? He hadn't even considered the fact that they might turn him down. He remained lost in thought as his brothers continued to argue. "Hey, I never put 'em on the spot either!" Mammon protests. "LOLOL You probably got too embarrassed and tried to make them ask you, didn't you, Bonehead?" Levi laughs. "What-?! No! I was totally cool about it!" Mammon shoots back, bright red. "So they turned everyone down?" Beel eventually asks. Suddenly they all feel just a little relieved at the thought that none of their brothers would be monopolizing MC's time. At the thought that MC hadn't chosen one of them over the other. "I would have thought they would've gone with at least one of us," Satan muses, and a new concern arises in all of their minds. Why had MC turned them all down. They were very aware of their collective feelings for them, and seemed to return those feelings. One thing was for certain, none of them could leave things this way. They all resolved to patch things up one way or another and get to the bottom of this. And unfortunately, MC spent the day dodging them yet again.

Ever since you'd heard about the dance it had been a source of anxiety. A small one at first, you thought for a brief moment maybe no one would ask you, but that illusion didn't last long. You knew they all had feelings for you, and you knew it wasn't fair. Still, you dreaded turning them down one by one. The thought of hurting their feelings clawed at your heart, but you had to do it. You had feelings for all of them, and it wasn't fair to choose, but you also knew that it wasn't right not to choose either. You couldn't leave things this way forever. It felt like you were leading them on, and it didn't sit right, so you pulled away. You didn't know what else to do. You just wished things could stay the way they were a little while longer, but ever since you heard about the dance it had been steadily eating away at you more and more. "MC! You're here bright and early again" Simeon waves to you. "Good morning! I wanted to use the extra time to go over my lines again" You smile. "You sure are dedicated! Are you nervous?" He asks. "Really nervous" You nod. It was the truth. when you weren't feeling anxious about the dance, you were feeling anxious about the play. "Don't be! You'll be amazing!" Simeon says brightly, placing a comforting hand on your shoulder. "I'm just worried I'll mess up, or forget my lines" You sigh, unable to lift the weight in your chest. "You've been working so hard I don't see how that would be possible" Simeon encourages you, "Is something else on your mind?" Your hesitation answers his question for you, and he gently coaxes your anxieties out of you. "I see," His laugh rings out in the empty classroom, "I don't think they would have actually minded if you'd said yes to all of them, you know" "I know..." You mumble, "but..." "Are you sure you're not actually an angel, MC?" He asks. His face is a little pink, the remnants of laughter still on his face, but there's something else behind his eyes. His feelings for you were growing steadily the more he learned about you, the more he got to know you, and the more kindness he saw in your heart. He'd wanted to ask you to the dance himself, but couldn't bring himself to do it now that he knew how anxious you were about the whole thing. He couldn't allow himself to add to your worries. Your heart flutters a little under his gaze, "You're not being very helpful, you know," you pretend to pout to try to hide the way your face flushes at his teasing. "I'm sorry, MC!" He laughs a little, rubbing the back of his head.

"Good morning, Simeon. You're here early too?" Satan is the next person to walk into the classroom, and Simeon doesn't miss the look that washes too quickly over your face. "Perfect timing! You can practice your lines too!" Simeon says, much to Satan's annoyance. He'd hoped to talk to you before class started, but Simeon was obviously not going to let that happen. And so, you spent the rest of the day once again avoiding the demon brothers. "Oi! MC, wait up!" Mammon calls out to you in the hallway, and you rush through the bathroom door next to you, pretending not to have heard him, "Dammit! 'Course it's the one place I can't go... And it's not like I can hang around out here either... I'll look like a total creep" You hear him complain. "Am I overthinking everything?" You wonder as you hear him grumble and walk away. Your D.D.D goes off, "Hey normie! Don't leave me on read :'( I'm sorry for asking you to the dance..." It's Levi. You felt even more guilty looking at his message. You just wanted to cry. You didn't know how to respond, so you didn't. The message blurring in front of your vision as you lock yourself in a stall for a little while. "I shouldn't even go..." At lunch Beel tries to flag you down to sit with him, "Let's eat together, MC!" It sounds like an innocent invitation, but the way the rest of the brothers have been trying to get you alone again, you knew he'd eventually want to talk about the dance too. "Sorry, Beel! I promised I'd rehearse again with Simeon during lunch!" You lie, "Let's eat lunch together tomorrow!" His face falls a little. One more day. You just needed to get past this stupid dance, and then things could go back to normal... At least for a little while. This wasn't fair... This can't last forever. Your chest tightens at that thought and lower your head as you walk away so no one could see your eyes. "Hi~ Hi~ MC!" Asmo's sing-song voice rings out before your next class. "Sorry Asmo, I'm going to be late!" You actually were in a hurry to get to your next class this time, as it was further away than your others. "Come on~!" He pouts, "I miss you! Let's spend some time together! And any way I wanted to talk to you-!" No vague sentence could give you more anxiety than a 'we need to talk,' so you picked up your pace and lost him in the crowded hallway, practically hyperventilating by the time you got to your next class. After classes finally end, all of the preparations for the festival finally finished and the main event about to begin, you run into Belphie. "There you are! Just the person I was hoping to see" He says. You're out of excuses. There's no escape route. "Belphie! Run your lines with me one more time. This scene here could use some more work before the play tonight" To your surprise, Lucifer is the one who'd come to your rescue. You slip away while he drags a confused and protesting Belphie away by the arm. Lucifer is the only one who doesn't try to corner you. Not because he doesn't want to speak to you as soon as possible to clear things up, but because he knows that all of his brothers will be trying to and he wants to take your feelings into consideration this time. He knows that if they're all trying to pressure you, it will only make you feel worse, and he spends the majority of his free time that day trying to find the perfect way to put you at ease. Finally, the play begins. "The RAD student council officers are proud to present their original play, 'With Me.' Thank you for coming and we hope you enjoy the show." ... "Because I've realized that there's someone else... Someone I truly love. And... it's you, MC" That was supposed to be Lucifer's final line. He's supposed to walk off stage, but instead he's just standing there with his eyes fixed on you. You freeze, you're not sure what to do or say without the script, but Lucifer continues speaking. "And so, as the one I love, I wanted to tell you that... it's going to be okay." Your eyes widen a little and your breath catches in your throat, It's all you can do to keep from crying, but somehow

you manage to hold out for a little while longer. "No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you, and nothing will change that. Nothing will ever change the way I feel about you, MC" The look on Lucifer's face is so sincere as he reaches out to pull you close. He shields you from the audience for a moment, and wipes away tears you weren't even aware had escaped, "I promise" He whispers. "I'm here, and I always will be. It's going to be okay" The audience loves it. They're so touched by the scene, the tears of the protagonist, and the play as a whole that it's all anyone can talk about afterwards. Even Luke is crying when he finds you after the play. You had been hoping to sneak out and head home before the dance started, but it was beginning to look like that wasn't going to be possible. "It was just so moving!" Luke sniffles as Diavolo and Solomon approach. The three of you discuss the play for a short while before Diavolo finally asks, "So who did you decide to go to the dance with, MC?" "Oh," You smile a little nervously, "I decided to go stag tonight" "Wait... You mean to say you don't have a date to the dance?" Solomon asks, all three of them looking surprised. "Did none of the brothers ask you? I thought for sure they'd all be begging you to go with them!" Diavolo says, wide eyed. "They did" He noticed that you looked a little sad, "I turned them all down" They all looked even more shocked. You give a slight laugh, and feel obligated to explain a little under their stares, "The first time I actually get asked to go to a dance, and it's not fair to accept any of the offers" You shrug, trying to brush it off. Solomon is speechless and he thinks his heart has skipped several beats. Diavolo's face turns a little pink as his expression softens. He feels a pang in his chest, but there's warmth alongside it. If he understands anything, he understands what it's like to feel lonely, and your kindness only makes him grow fonder of you. "Then I guess you'll just have to go to the dance with me!" Diavolo smiles, "You can tell them it was an order if you'd like, but obviously there's no pressure" He offers. "I wasn't planning on going to the dance with anyone either. You'll save a dance for me, won't you?" Solomon says. "For old times sake" He smiles, thinking of the last time he got to dance with you during the retreat at the Demon Lord's Castle. The truth is that he had wanted to ask you to the dance too, but never got the chance since Diavolo needed needed so much of his help. Eventually the four of you head to the dance together, and of course as soon as you get there, you're swarmed by the brothers.

Diavolo takes it upon himself to whisk you away for the first dance. "You know, MC. If there's ever anything on your mind, you can always come to me. I'll do anything I can to help" Eventually he excuses himself, allowing Solomon to cut in.

"If you'd like to sneak away, I could turn us invisible and we could head back to Purgatory Hall" You seriously consider Solomon's offer, though you know you can't run away forever. "I'll be nearby if you change your mind, then" He smiles as Asmo skips over.

Asmo flings his arms around you, "Oh my darling, adorable, MC! You should've come to me first! I'm an expert on love after all!" You look over to where the other brothers are standing and see Simeon, Solomon, and Diavolo with them and briefly wonder who spilled the beans. Either way, it takes a little bit of weight off of your chest. "For the record," Asmo winks flirtatiously, "I don't mind sharing"

Satan is the next to cut in, bowing as he requests your hand for a dance. "So, you were trying to be kind when you turned us all down?" He smiles gently down at you as the two of you sway on the dance floor, "It seems like that was weighing heavily on you." he pauses, "MC, if there's ever anything on your mind, please come to me first. I'm always here for you" After your dances with Satan and the others, you find yourself near the buffet table looking for a drink, and already feeling a little better.

"MC! Here, try some of this!" Beel says with a smile, handing you a strange looking appetizer, the name of which you couldn't catch between his mouth fulls of food. It was delicious, as was all the food Beel recommended. Finishing his last enormous bite, Beel sets his plate down and holds out a hand to you, "Will you dance with me?" You smile and follow him back to the dance floor. "I'm glad you turned us all down" He says, almost out of nowhere. "You are?" You ask in surprise. He nods, "This way everyone gets a chance to dance with you. I think everyone would've been too jealous to enjoy the party if you would have agreed to go with just one of us" he blushes, "So thanks... For making sure I got a chance to dance with you too"

Belphie makes his way over as the song ends, and Beel steps aside to return to the buffet table as Belphie takes your hand for the next dance. "I was really disappointed when you turned me down, you know" He sighs, pretending to look upset, but then he smiles, "But I understand now" He spins you playfully before pulling you close again, "You know you can talk to me about anything, right? Whatever's bothering you, I always want to know about it" As the song ends, Belphie murmurs an "I'm sleepy" as he notices two figures approaching and heads off to find a quiet spot to nap.

"Of course they want to dance with you! Go on!" you hear a familiar voice and turn to see Simeon pushing a protesting Levi toward you and eventually into your arms. Levi is red-faced and stuttering, but follows your lead as you take his hand to dance. "I know you probably don't want to dance with a shut-in and I'm sorry I put you on the spot and made you feel awkward and I'm sorry for bothering you with my text messages but thank you for dancing with me anyway and-" he's speeding over words so quickly you almost can't understand him. "Levi, breathe" You say gently "It's true that I've been feeling anxious about the dance, but it's not because I didn't want to go with you." "I know... Solomon and Simeon filled us in. You tell your friends when something's bothering you, right? So why didn't you tell me?" "I was just so anxious" "I guess I know how that feels... I'm sorry anyway. As your true friend I should've noticed sooner that something was bothering you... I'm glad I still got to dance with you though" Somehow his face turns even redder. "I am too" You respond "Really?!" He says, filled with happiness and considerably more energetic. And as the song ends he adds, "Oh, by the way. Mammon's been all pouty and fidgity watching everyone dance with you. You should probably go find him" So, you head off to find Mammon pacing in a corner by himself.

He's so preoccupied that he doesn't notice you approach and jumps with a loud shriek when you tap him on the shoulder. "W-W-What's the big idea? Sneakin' up on a guy like that?!" He demands, going red in the face before remembering that he's supposed to be upset with you. He crosses his arms and looks away stubbornly. "Mammon...-" You start, but he doesn't even give you the chance. "So you'll tell everyone what's eatin' at ya, but us, huh?" He pouts, sounding mad. You hang your head a little, and apologize, but one sad look from you is all it takes for him to cave, "Relax, I ain't mad at ya," He sighs, "I just wish you wouldda talked to me is all... I mean, I'm your first man!" He pauses, then continues more quietly, "...I should've noticed sooner that somethin' was buggin' ya and asked ya about it..." He sighs, "I'm sorry MC" "I'm sorry too" You say sadly, "I should've been honest about what was on my mind" "That's right! Come to me first next time, okay? Mammon's always here for ya!" He finally smiles, "Now c'mon, don't look so sad. This is a party, ain't it? Let's dance"

"There you are" Lucifer smiles down at you, "I'll take it from here, Mammon." He extends a hand to you, "May I have this dance?" He pulls you close as you sway to the music, and you can't help but remember his improvised scene in the play. "It seems that something's been on your mind lately" "Cat's out of the bag, I guess" You reply. "Indeed... Just to be clear, I meant what I said earlier" "I know" You smile. He looks somewhat relived. "Good. We can talk about it later, then"

"Hey there! Mind if I cut in?" Simeon smiles politely as another song begins. "Yes" Lucifer says flatly, he did mind. "Oh?" Simeon chuckles, still smiling politely, "I'm sorry to hear that. Though, it seems that Mammon has snuck off somewhere muttering something about treasures, so I thought MC would be free for the next dance" Lucifer curses and trudges off to find Mammon before he can steal anything. Simeon laughs and winks at you, "Don't tell him I made that up, okay?" You can't help but laugh a little at that too. "You seem to be feeling better. I'm glad to see you smiling again" He says, holding you gently as you dance together. "Levi said you and Solomon filled everyone in for me" You say. He gives an apologetic, and somewhat embarrassed smile. "Sorry about that. The brothers were concerned so Solomon brought it up while you and Diavolo were dancing, but I think he was trying to help in his own way. Trying to get everything out in the open, I guess. I hope you're not too mad at us" His eyes widen a little at the thought of you being angry with him, "I'll make it up to you if you are!" he adds quickly, making you laugh again. "No, I'm not mad. I actually appreciate it" "You do?" He's surprised but relieved. "Sometimes speaking up is the hardest part" you explain.

[belphegorbillickin]

Honestly, I love Mammon but I'm sick of his sweetness. I see him EVERYWHERE, and it's like the others don't exist. I like it when characters lose their calm you know? Esp that time when we reject Satan's pact, I really liked how he got worked up over such a thing lmao. And of course, most of the ones who tried killing mc had stupid reasons, except for Lucifer imo, but since when did demons make sense?

Alright, sure, they can still be sweet, but imagine if they ACTUALLY were dark characters. Corrupting human souls, selfish desires, blah blah. I'm not saying they can't love mc, ofc they can be sweet and lovable, but that doesn't mean they'd lose their normal habits and quirks. You cannot differentiate between them and normal humans now. The traits that would portray them as demons isn't there.

And perhaps yes, routes would've been fun. Right/wrong answers? Seems legit lmao. But like you said, the characters could've been done so much better.

I liked them at the start, now that I think of it asmo was never really what he seemed to be at the start, but in the recent events to me, at least, he's all but that. Diavolo, Barbatos, they have potential to be dark characters lmao. Asmo too, esp abt Helene, he sure was manipulative. Seeing Satan just be about cats/books upsets me bcuz he's one of my favs, and like you said, I feel he could've been a MUCH better character, plus idk he seems like he could be dark too. Other than beel & mammon, and I really don't know about belphie since he's become pretty sweet now, I feel everyone else could be written as characters with darker, more fitting demon personalities.

Though I love how we can go on about one topic for ages lmao. Lmk if my rambles become too annoying lol – 🍹

Don't worry about it, I really enjoy talking about it and I'm the queen of rambling lol. It's actually kinda hard for me to be concise when it comes to things like this.

And yes! Satan's reaction to rejection was exactly what I was thinking about when I mentioned that. I don't doubt most of the others would've reacted the same either tbh, but the difference between his reason for wanting to kill MC and his brothers' felt very different imo.

I'm kinda repeating myself, but I think people really overlook how cold Asmo was regarding getting MC killed. In that sense I can see how they get along with each other so well. I think I huge part of that is people coming in knowing that they're all gonna love MC and MC can't die so they don't even think about threats or subtle manipulation, but he's one of the most malicious imo since it was so cool-headed and planned.

Kind of like the theories about Barbatos and/or Diavolo purposefully sending you to a traumatic death because executing Belphie would cause the brothers to revolt. (Which I believe to extent btw.) Those four stand out as a lot more demonic imo because they can't be called crimes of passion. I miss the days where they both just casually admitted to taking part in a torture dungeon.

Personally I love the idea of unavoidable demonic corruption. Like the "tragic lovers suffering from fate" trope but where the demon isn't just an innocent victim that can't control it at all and MC doesn't just take it happily without consequences.

I'm not against MC suffering the consequences of a demon boyfriend, far from it, but even if you don't go the direct route there's so many ways to do it.

Even just slowly losing your morals because all the demons (and old-ass human with some most likely odd moral quirks, if only from being alive so long in horrible times) around you treat horrible things as something as mundane as breathing. Even if they snap back at least acknowledging it is a huge step up.

I'd be terrified and paranoid 24/7 knowing everyone around me wants to literally eat me and has eaten humans before. Even if they hated the taste or something knowing they're capable of it is scary af.

Like a Beelzebub who truly doesn't mean to hurt MC but doesn't think twice about breaking their beloved pet's bones right in front of them. A Beelzebub that finds it just as hard to avoid eating humans as he did in the intro even when he knows he shouldn't harm MC's family.

Or even just a Beelzebub so wracked by guilt and light on morals that can't bring himself to not always enthusiastically take Belphie's side even when he knows it's hurting MC. A kind of parasitic relationship where Beel guilts MC into staying and helps Belphie trap & manipulate them in ways Belphie could never do by himself.

A Leviathan that finds it increasingly hard to keep his jealously inwards now that he has someone to fight for and can't feel secure unless he can feel their envy. A Belphegor that slowly manipulates MC into abandoning all of their responsibilities and friends until their life is ruined and they have to depend on him.

I get that some of them are a bit harder to do without reminding people of irl abuse they may have faced, namely Satan, Levi, Lucifer, and ofc Asmo, but there are ways to make it more supernatural and less mundane. Besides there are way, way worse otomes out there that don't even market themselves as dark like Obey Me did.

I find it interesting that so much of the fanbase absolutely hates those kind of themes when they're so hard to avoid in otome and it was kind marketed towards people who like it. Like I genuinely wonder how they heard about it and got through demons insulting & trying to kill them in the early days of Obey Me before you knew they got better.

In the end though none of that can really happen without routes imo. Those kind of storylines can't be done well in the 10 seconds of individual interaction we get, even a whole lesson is too little time. And again even people who like darker things might freak out when Asmo's the one doing it or get turned off by Levi so they won't risk their money. It's so frustrating seeing the lost potential and knowing it's probably never gonna happen.

Speaking of I always thought Mammon was pretty robbed too. Not only did he never have the same freedom to harm MC as the others, but he was also directly responsible for their safety. Like sure they'd all be punished, but you have a different mindset when an authority figure constantly makes you aware and you have more chances to bond.

I think even cannon Mammon would've been more dangerous and a lot more rude if he wasn't their babysitter. The others, except Satan & Belphie ofc, probably would've been "nicer" and more controlled knowing Lucifer was breathing down their neck too imo.

Like he does seem less violent and hot-headed than the others, but they're not the same circumstances. Even a while after the pact he'd probably sell MC in an instant if he knew he wasn't going to be severely punished.

A lot of his possessiveness feels like a dog guarding a bone rather than true jealously imo, even when they're doing it as endearing thing. People automatically assuming he was lying when he said he'd rather MC die than be saved by someone else, but was he really at that point? Just because someone is tsundere at times doesn't mean they're incapable of being honest or not that into someone.

That's also kinda what I meant by infatuation too. Like sure they could like a human, but that doesn't mean they'll be that upset when they die or will never get bored. It's kind of like those people that immediately get a new pet after theirs dies, or even before so they don't have to be without a dog for a single second. Or the kind of demon that wants to "ruin" you with their sin until you can't go on as the ultimate act of love, even though they know it'll kill you.

[obeymeluv]

Ohhh how about the boys reacting to a lower demon hitting on reader? Like aggressively hitting on them that it’s already quite uncomfortable? Or it could be the shy, almost sweet type?

Hey there! Holy wow, how long has this been here? I usually check Tumblr from my phone and I guess message notifications don’t come through? So sorry T_T

Either way, Nonnie, this isn’t good :o

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Lucifer

This is the BIGGEST, ULTIMATE NO

Like, all of Mammon’s past transgressions don’t POSSIBLY add up to this insult

At first Lucifer pays no mind because you seem to be integrating into the Devildom and furthering Diavolo’s grand plan. Good!

Then it starts to gnaw at him and he really pays attention. Call it the keen eye of an ex-angel, to watch over humans

Half of him is earnestly trying to plan things to say on the way over, not hearing how his own footsteps echo thunderously with impending doom, but half of him can’t even concentrate due to the overwhelming sense of wrong.

You seem very uncomfortable, this lesser demon is more incompetent than he thought possible, and there’s something hot and nauseating burning in him. It almost hurts to clear his throat, honestly

It feels like the part he’d forgotten about...almost all that Satan was. He honestly thought he didn’t have any wrath left in him, for pride seemed far nastier a thing to be stuck with

He lets those big black wings, once the pride of the Celestial Realm, unfurl in a great and terrifying display. He used to shine in the Celestial Realm when he revealed his true form, but in the Devildom it translates as pure heat

He fans his wings to cool the air around you but the lesser demon now knows his looming shadow and his terrifying presence

If the demon is bold enough to stick around, Lucifer introduces you as the resident human transfer, discourages them from making you late, and suggests any further interaction happen in the presence of one of your seven guardians (“Of which I am one.”)

Although he mentioned seven guardians, it’s clear that he’s the key guardian. The one who will oversee all, and that’s enough to send the demon skittering away.

It takes a few minutes for the air to cool and his wings to fold back in and Lucifer uses that time to glare a burning hole into the lesser creature.

Finally he looks at you and asks you how you’re feeling. Nothing bad happened? Do you need to file paperwork?

Would probably consort with Diavolo to cast a minor enchantment so you could protect yourself if one of the brothers weren’t around

Mammon

You think another demon’s going to get close enough to talk to you? While in the presence of your NUMBER ONE MAN?! Ha!

Mammon may complain about having to go to classes and tries to convince you to ditch more often than not, but he really does look out for you

And boy is Greed’s Avatar so he’s not going to skimp on the company

That also means he’s not going to share your company when he doesn’t feel like it

Mammon may not be openly flirtatious like Asmo, but he knows all about swindling people for their heart (for it is just as valuable as money) and he knows when this demon comes slithering up that he’s BAD NEWS

He’s clever with money-making schemes, has successfully stolen from almost all of his brothers to pawn things, and has brokered deals with witches in such a way that he’s barely affected. Boy’s going to know how to dodge a creep

And for a while, it works. He teaches you back passages and all sorts of little things

But, inevitably, you have to face it alone. He’s not going to always be there.

And he kicks himself when he’s not. Seems he’s only minutes late but ANYBODY who knows you--like your number one man!--knows you’re uncomfortable and THE GREAT MAMMON has to do something!

What does he do? The biggest, loudest, flashiest thing possible. THE BIGGEST SIGN YOU COULD GIVE ANYBODY

If the demon isn’t discouraged from Mammon yell-talking at you halfway down the corridor, Mammon gets to see the delicious way he deflates after he throws an arm around your neck and starts apologizing to ‘his human’ about being late

If he’s in a bad mood that day, he’ll probably toss the demon a single Grimm and tell him to get lost or go buy himself something nice.

The height difference is probably pretty significant so it’s easier for him to just scoop you under his arm and carry you down the hall. Or let his tail wrap around you and walk you down the hall.

Leviathan

I’d be interested to see Levi in this position, honestly. Part of me thinks he’d be too shy to do anything, instead sulking in his room, but part of me thinks once he sees you as a friend (or something more) he’s going to go to bat for you

If it’s that second one, he’d be slyly demeaning. Being the third-born, he’s probably got an intelligent sarcastic streak like Lucifer and a subtle underhandedness like Mammon.

As the Avatar of Envy, his main game is to make the lesser demon feel insignificant by pointing out how little they know you. They’re not your real friend like him so obviously they’re nothing.

He’s much better, anyways. They’re an NPC, he’s Player 1.

I’m also very, very curious about his position in the Devildom Navy. Is that some kind of a switch-flip moment where he can command a room no questions asked, or is it some kind of wickedly good strategy innateness?

Being a background person (and having Asmo as a brother), he probably overhears a lot of gossip. He’d probably drop some real gossip, something embarrassing. Probably say you were needed by Lucifer, as that’s more to-the-point and believable

The aim of the game is to send the demon away, to create distance. Mission accomplished.

Satan

He won’t intervene until he gets the idea that you’re uncomfortable. It’s a whole process with this one.

On the one hand, he wants you to be able to handle yourself. If you are not enough to send the creature away, then he’ll intervene. Partly because he’s technically responsible for you, partly because he cannot stand idly by and entertain this idiocy.

Satan has many tricks but his favorite one is to freeze the demon out by ignoring him.

Totally dominates/inserts himself into the conversation. Makes the demon feel like he isn’t there.

If that doesn’t work and your scrambling to corroborate him or just back out of the conversation, Satan speaks for you. (”We’re studying later.”, etc.). If the demon tries for another day, Satan just coolly adds ‘and tomorrow’ or ‘for the rest of the week’ until the point is made.

The longer this issue continues--despite his help--the more the Avatar of Wrath begins to reveal himself. That aura alone is usually enough to send anything running.

Kinda feels like he made an ass of himself no matter what, and apologizes after you two are alone. Is very cute and embarrassed.

Gives you a biting book. It’s an enchanted tome you can train not to bite certain people. You two are the only ones that can hold it. He looks forward to seeing how many people it bites before the week is over (a little too happy). 

Asmodeus

Oh the many ways this could be handled! Asmo has so many ideas!

At first his little heart skips a beat because how cute is this?! A cliche romance unfolding in the halls of RAD between a human and a demon? Then his little ‘radar’ begins to ping and he realizes not all is well or cute

He was kind of glad, honestly. You could do MUCH better (like him!)

It could be as easy as Asmo sliding in and charming the lesser demon to leave you alone, walking away in a stupor, or more complicated and sinister

Asmo’s never done anything truly, intentionally sinister but rumor mills can be pretty devastating. The lesser demon may find himself at the center of some unsavory rumors that cause him to slink around the general populous

The narcissistic fifth-born probably has something of a following. He may appoint some of his followers as body guards or just extra eyes to keep you safe

Or he could do a total 180 and make this lesser demon seem totally dreamy to others so they get chased and leave you alone. Yes, he quite likes that one!

Then there’s the traditional route, the most obvious (which Asmo prefers because, honestly, you two would be the CUTEST couple) where he’s your boyfriend and you guys didn’t want to tell anyone but OOPS! SECRET’S OUT! Great, now go away! Wait, take a picture for his Devilgram first! Okay, now go. 

Beelzebub

Probably takes Beel a bit to notice your discomfort. If he’s not distracted with food, it’s because he didn’t want to act in bad faith. What if you actually liked talking to that demon? What if you were just awkward like Levi? It’s a delicate matter.

Beel is no fool, though. He’s very friendly. If he introduces himself and the lesser demon doesn’t quit his behavior, Beel will then turn serious.

Tries to emphasize to the demon that you’ve said no

May show muscle or offer up a challenge. Sometimes people are hard-headed like that and need action.

“You want to date them? Beat me in an arm-wrestling competition.” (they won’t)

Beelzebub can be down-right crafty. “You want to date them? Beat me in an eating competition.” (he’s the undisputed champion).

I think he’d use his size in a good way. If this demon keeps cornering you/pestering you, Beel’s going to make a habit of walking between you or just picking you up until the demon gets the hint that if Beel’s around, he’s not talking to you

Belphegor

The smallest part of him is too tired to deal with this but he’s powered by the sheer amount of HELL NO and decides he has to fix it.

Fix it once and it stops

Belphie, like Satan and Lucifer, has  a low tolerance for stupid things. This demon is one of them.

Very cut-throat and point blank. “They’re not interested. Go away.”

Lord Diavolo and Lucifer expressly mentioned they couldn’t use their powers on YOU, not other demons. Belphie can probably make people really sleepy. He’d make this demon so deliriously tired that he couldn’t flirt with you

Definitely the type to make the demon pass out in the hall and leave him there. Head injury? No clue, he had to go to class. It’s okay, the other RAD students probably won’t step on them.

So mad about the demon. “Honestly!” as he fluffs his pillow angrily after you two have settled in your next class. It’s the angriest nap he’s ever taken.

I don’t think he takes his pillow to school but you can bet he’d but a brick or something in it and whack them. Maybe try to suffocate them. Probably wouldn’t risk his precious pillow like that.

I bet he’d fake nap if the demon tries to flirt with you in class. LOUD, OBNOXIOUS, GRATING fake snoring.  

Hope you liked it :)

[theaspers]

Zara! I just got back from a short trip. In a perpetual state of i want to do fuck all 😑 but I really should focus n do things. How are u? Anything random u want to share? My face n upper body r quite sunburnt lol so I've been a hermit trying to recover 😂 thanks for the well wishes on the job hunting. My mood on that journey is like ⬆️↗️➡️↘️⬇️↙️⬅️↖️🤣

I revisited hades after u replied! N spoilers: I got past elysium n then died to the Chambers (items got so expensive n it's multiple pathways to find cerb's treat lol n the poison...) butttttt I came back like next run n got hades to like 1/3 of his health and then died!!!! I'm pretty chuffed tho. I know now heueueue. And I MET THAN! GORGEOUS SOFT DEATH BOI. His voice man 🥰 BTW r zag n than half brothers that share hades as their father? But he cute that ain't no lie. I um am assuming u finished at least one complete run so I hope I ain't spoiling anything? I'm really sorry if I did. Third fury sister met too heueu.

Lololol I'm not really shitting on luci's yukata haha. Tbh I've been into kpop n Korean shows for yearsssss so I feel like nothing really fazes me too much? It's funny seeing ppl shit on Satan so much but I'm like honestly it doesn't hurt my eyes that badly. N his Pepsi yukata looks pre good. Not the worst by a looooooongggg shot. I hope the devs fix up the wonkiness of obey me cuz otherwise they will keep losing players n awesome content creators. V understandable tho. That's also why I probably won't play om and genshin cuz gacha, too stressful n it's kinda nice just evolving the charas by headcanons n imagination alone. The lore is v noice tho. Have u read the genshin manga?

Hahaha it's a good thing I thought of u. The fic does have some grammatical errors (I went back to read it again hehe) but it's just so soft n realistic to me that I thought u might like it. Probably ooc for Thea tho sorry. It's alright if u never get to it or don't like it!

Aww my ask got ate up huh. I sent it in the morning after u recommended achilles to me. It just said that the song is so fucking good. So cathartic n would've been such a help several yrs ago when I was going thru some shit. I love the lyrics, the sound...it's very soothing n I love it a lot. I hope to find more English songs that have such beautiful n haunting lyrics. I'm trying not to make the ask too long so I've dumbed the original ask down a lot. It's going to be long anyways 🙃

I asked about any personal hcs u wanted to share? Mine were that I would call Lucifer: Luce Luce or Luci haha. N I would greet him by saying Luci....fer after making eye contact with his brothers above his shoulder but he would be glaring at me anyways. Ever perceptive Luci. I would like to mess around Belphie by calling him Moo Moo 🤭 I hc that once close, I would go around the dining table every morning n give each bro some individual loving. Some nuzzles, cheek kiss ya know n get to Belphie like wut up moo moo? Lplolol thanks for letting me ramble haha this is sort of embarrassing. Can u tell my love language is physical touch 💖

Haha no worries about ur messy blog tho. I love the stuff u reblog. Some legit quality content n it's so amusing seeing the juxtaposition between the sfw n the NSFW. Ur duality zara never fails to make me laugh. If u want u can guess my height. What vibes do I give off? I have a feeling my answer will make u v happy ☺️ ALSO DUDE UR FIRST LANG AIN'T ENGLISH? WAT IS THIS BLASPHEMY? THAT'S SO FUCKIN IMPRESSIVE. KUDOS TO U SON. Wow. damn. U. R. So. Cool. 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ Ahem finally much love to Luci anon. Better reinstate their rightful emojis hehe. Thanks for letting me visit again 💙 - (not a) worker lurker

long answer so under a cut hehe.

hey there!! sorry i took so long to reply shsjs but anw hope you’ve been doing well. i have been doing alright too? i guess? lol i have no idea. i’m simply just vibing. i hope the sunburn’s not bothering u as much anymore though! and still wishing you lots of luck on the job hunting front!

oooh, glad to hear that you’ve made some progress on hades! you’re not spoiling anything at all so don’t worry hehe. i wish you luck on your future runs, you can do it!! (side note: those stupid rats. i swear. i hate them so much 😭) AHH THAN!! isn’t he just so precious? 🥺 like i realise he is death but he’s so. soft 🥺 and no!! afaik they’re not related lol i think nyx might have just. made him and hypnos? they grew up together tho, i think. oooh, love the fury sisters. they’re very interesting hehe. definitely missed playing the game but i’m still not in the mood to play it unfortunately. i miss zag tho. and hypnos. ugh one day i’ll pick it back up again 🥺😭

shdjd same tho. and ur right. after seeing all the kpop idol outfits, nothing fazes me anymore. plus i don’t think their outfits are the worst thing ever tbh :’) ugh, i agree. the main route itself is getting harder to play and the non-stop events are tiring. i want to hope that they slow down a lil bit but idk. kinda doubt they will. and the obm gacha rate is terrible but at the end of the day, it is gacha, right? :’) genshin is horrible gacha wise but there’s always a lot to do, and places to explore. plus they’re still updating the game so i’m sure it’ll remain relevant for a little while longer. i haven’t read the manga fully but i have seen bits and pieces, and some screenshots. diluc and kaeya look amazing in them 😭

oof yeah, i still love listening to achilles come down. it’s so good!! definitely very cathartic. i’m glad you enjoy it too. 🥰

ahaha, ngl i just always call him luci tbh. i know he probably doesn’t like it. but like lucifer is just a mouthful to say sometimes hehe i just know he’ll get his revenge on u for calling him that tho. belphie moo moo shdjd that’s kinda cute?? hmm. i don’t think i have nicknames for them tbh? :0 just kinda. shorten their names lol. and there’s nothing wrong with having physical touch as ur love language!! hehe i think that’s cute. i’m sure they enjoy the show of affection anw. i think i would just be way too shy to do anything like that tho :’)

ik people tell me they enjoy the messiness but sometimes i scroll through and get so embarrassed 😭 like i would like to not be perceived, please and thank u. but i’m glad that u enjoy my blog, regardless 😭 your height? :0 oof that’s a bit tough. you don’t radiate short ppl energy. wanna say ur probably average height shdkd and no, that’s definitely not me projecting my own height onto other people :’)

yeah, english isn’t my first language shdjd 😭 but i have been speaking/learning it for a while now. doesn’t matter tho, i still makes mistakes occasionally ahdjd but i’ve stopped caring lolol luci anon has yet to pop up again but it’s okay hehe they’ll get back their rights eventually hehe oh, and thank you for dropping by!! much love 💖💖💖