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Stray Devil Blues
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Play Information[edit]

Stray Devil Blues is a Mixed Troupe Play with Autumn Troupe and Winter Troupe.

Related Event: Act 9 Advancement Campaign
Related Story: Act 9
Type: Main Story


Introduction[edit]

産業革命頃の世界。
貧富の差が広がり、若者は職にあぶれ犯罪に走り、
ストリートチルドレンが町に溢れていた。

ある日、無実の罪で投獄されたマルクは刑期を終え、
刑務所を出所する。

The world is set in the industrial revolution.
As income inequality rises,
so do the number of children who cannot get jobs
and are forced to resort to a life of crime as they fill the town.

It was on that day when Mark was released from prison
after serving a sentence for a crime he was falsely accused of.

Cast[edit]

Lead Actor
(Stray Devil Blues) Tsumugi Tsukioka Serious N Icon Unbloomed.png (Eternally Straying Encounter) Tsumugi Tsukioka Action SSR Icon Bloomed.png
Tsumugi 091 Chibi.png
Tsumugi Tsukioka as Lucifer
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Second Lead A
(Stray Devil Blues) Taichi Nanao Comedy N Icon Unbloomed.png (Puppy Waiting for Spring) Taichi Nanao Serious SR Icon Bloomed.png (Soul Who Has Forsaken Heaven) Taichi Nanao Serious SSR Icon Bloomed.png
Taichi 086 Chibi.png
Taichi Nanao as Mark
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Supporting Cast A
(Stray Devil Blues) Tasuku Takato Action N Icon Unbloomed.png (Guardian of the Path) Tasuku Takato Comedy SR Icon Bloomed.png
Tasuku 084 Chibi.png
Tasuku Takato as Satan
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Supporting Cast B
(Stray Devil Blues) Azami Izumida Action N Icon Unbloomed.png (Sweet Fruit of Corruption) Azami Izumida Comedy SR Icon Bloomed.png
Azami 063 Chibi.png
Azami Izumida as Cliff
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Supporting Cast C
(Stray Devil Blues) Guy Action R Icon Unbloomed.png
Guy 065 Chibi.png
Guy as Beelzebub
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Supporting Cast D
(Stray Devil Blues) Omi Fushimi Serious R Icon Unbloomed.png
Omi 089 Chibi.png
Omi Fushimi as Walter
Fullbody Sprite(s):


Gallery[edit]

Stray Devil Blues Poster.png Stray Devil Blues Poster B.png

Play Translation[edit]

In the time of industrial revolution. As the economic inequality becomes more widespread, the unemployed youths resorted to crimes and the town is filled with a lot of the so-called street children.
One day, Mark who was accused of a crime he never committed, was freed from his imprisonment and he was finally released from the prison.
The radiance of the soul that has travelled through thousands of years, shining brightly towards the surface of the earth. Bringing to distraught, the accursed heaven’s blessing.
MarkI won’t come back here again.
Thank you for your care.
…… Fyuh ……
RobberGive me your money!
Mark---- I don’t have any money.
I just came out from the prison.
RobberI don’t care, just hand me over your bag!
Mark---- Ugh
RobberHa, ha …...
It’s not my fault you’re such an easy prey!
MarkThis is a lie isn’t it…
My life, is it just going to end like this…...?
LuciferDo you resent your own fate?
Do you detest yourself who has fallen?
MarkEh……?
LuciferI can give you the power.
The power to overturn your fate, a sword to accomplish your revenge.
MarkA devil……?
LuciferIf you let it be this way, you won’t accomplish anything.
You’ll rot away and everything will end here.
You’ll end up alone, not being acknowledged by anyone.
Mark…… I hate it.
LuciferThen make a contract with me, in exchange for your soul.
MarkA contract……
LuciferIn one month time, you shall give me your soul as the compensation.
MarkOne month?
Is this the only way for me to stay alive?
LuciferNo one can escape from the contract’s term.
MarkWhat!
If it’s like that, then there’s no meaning to it.
LuciferThere’s actually one method to break free from the contract.
You can hunt the soul of another who has contracted with a devil.
That way, you can replace your soul with that of another.
Your soul will then be released from the contract’s term.
MarkAnother contractor’s soul ……
LuciferSo, what are you going to do?
Mark……
Alright, let’s do the contract.
LuciferThen with your soul, the success of your revenge shall be guaranteed.
MarkWhat I want is not revenge.
I just want the proof of my innocence.
Lucifer…… That’s alright.
And here, the contract shall be established.
After the unprecedented assault by a hoodlum, the demon Lucifer appears in front of the injured Mark.
The devil promised to bestow him a power to exact his revenge, and in exchange, his soul shall be taken away as a compensation when the contract ends in one-month time.
When Mark found no meaning in the limited timespan, Lucifer offered him the only method for his soul not to be taken away. That is to hunt for another devil contractor’s soul and by doing so, Mark’s soul will not be taken away when the contract ends.
With that in mind, Mark finally accepted the contract with the goal of proofing his own innocence.
MarkNo way, that guy is the culprit ……
And I thought he’s my friend.
LuciferHumans are such a fragile being. They fall into despair and corruption so easily.
MarkSpeaking of which, devils are also very persuasive, huh.
LuciferBoth are favorable for us, devils.
MarkWill you always be by my side, Lucifer?
LuciferWith a high-ranking devil like me as the master of the contract, I am not bounded by any limitation. However, I won’t go to the human world without any reason.
MarkHeh, so when I call you out, you will always appear before me.
That’s very convenient.
LuciferDon’t treat me like a tool. It’s unpleasant
MarkMy bad, my bad.
LuciferHnn…
RobberSo, the story goes like that.
But I wonder why.
That time when I heard his word, an unpleasant feeling rose in my gut.
I lost my sight and I could not differentiate between good and evil anymore.
I felt nothing but contempt, and when my friend fell ---
WalterRepent for your sin, starts anew, and your crime shall be forgiven.
That way, God will bring salvation to thy soul.
Robber…… Thank you very much, Father.
Walter……
BeelzebubI sense the presence of another devil.
WalterI haven’t seen another contractor around though.
BeelzebubSmells like a familiar pest.
WalterAre you talking about one of your devil acquaintances?
BeelzebubBefore that, it’s time for a meal.
I want to eat stew today.
Walter…… Really, this stew eating devil.
Just listen to me for once.
BeelzebubDon’t forget to put a lot of meat inside.
WalterI get it, fine.
…… Another devil, huh.
Oh God, I pray to you, extend your hand towards your stray children and bring salvation to their grieving souls. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil. Amen.
By borrowing Lucifer’s power, the culprit finally confessed to his crime, providing closure for Mark.
At the same time, the devil, Beelzebub, whispered his evil to Walter. With the intention to purge evils, he formed a contract with Beelzebub and took the name as one of the devil’s contractor to hunt for other’s souls.
MarkLong time no see, Cliff.
CliffMark!
When did you come out from the prison?
MarkA week ago. Thank you for a lot of things.
CliffNah, I was powerless.
It was such a misfortune.
MarkNot long ago, the true culprit just surrendered himself.
CliffReally, if he’s going to surrender himself, he should have done that earlier.
Regardless, I’m glad that you are finally proved innocent.
MarkYep.
CliffSo, have you decided on what are you going to do next?
MarkI’m looking for a job, currently I’m just doing day to day work to get by.
CliffThen, why don’t you work in my place?
I’ll be very delighted if you join.
MarkThanks for the invitation, but Cliff’s ‘work’ is impossible for me.
CliffIf it’s not because of our ‘work’, there will be a lot more children dying on the street!
MarkI know but, I still can’t do it.
CliffThen, when you change your mind, come and find me. I’ll listen to you anytime.
MarkThank you, Cliff.
LuciferWhy do you refuse to depend on Cliff?
MarkCliff’s work revolves around threats and blackmails.
It’s a lot of illegal works.
Of course, if it’s not like that, I know that more people will suffer from starvation on the streets.
But I don’t want to do that kind of thing.
LuciferThen quickly find an honest profitable job that you can do.
I don’t want to be summoned to this dirty room again and again.
MarkFor a devil, you sure are fussy about cleanliness.
LuciferThat’s none of your business.
MarkMy bad, my bad.
Then, since it’s impossible for me to move out now, let’s start by helping me with the cleaning.
LuciferWhy do I need to do this kind of thing……
Mark met Cliff, who was his childhood friend from the same institution.
He offered his gratitude, for Cliff had provided him with a lot of assistance during his imprisonment.
Cliff was glad that Mark was finally proven innocent. He offered for Mark to join him in his work, but Mark was unable to resort to illegal activities.
Since his contract with Lucifer, Mark notices that the world is filled with little devils called demons and he became able to see them.
MarkWhat’s that?
LuciferDemons.
They like to meddle with the little corruption in human’s heart.
The so-called evil deeds are actually their doings.
Mark…… even in Churches, there are demons around.
That looks really strange.
WalterAnything troubles you?
MarkEh, nothing---
WalterPlease, come in.
We will listen to any kind of worries you have.
Mark---
WalterMaybe, you are troubled by the barrier?
MarkEh?
WalterYou seem to be in need of a consultation.
MarkYou know something about the devils?
WalterI guess you can say that.
We can purify people who has been possessed by inferior devils.
We also accept consultation for those who have made a contract with a devil.
MarkContract with a devil ……
WalterThey demand the soul of the contractor as a compensation for granting wishes.
Don’t you want to find a way to break free from them?
MarkSuch thing, does it actually exist?
WalterAnything can be achieved with God’s power and protection.
More than this and we will attract the public’s attention.
This way ……
Mark……
This place is ……?
WalterIt’s a place where the devil’s power won’t reach.
MarkThen, about the way to break free from the contract ……
WalterWe have to provide salvation to your corrupted soul.
Mark--- !?
BeelzebubThere’s no mistake, Walter.
This guy is a contractor.
MarkA devil!?
WalterA God’s envoy working hand in hand with a devil, what a surprise right?
But this is a necessary evil.
MarkLucifer, come!
LuciferYou sure cry loud for someone who just went inside a barrier.
BeelzebubAs I thought, it’s you, Lucifer.
Then, this is the one you mentioned before ……?
LuciferIf you get it, just release him already.
BeelzebubUnfortunately, that’s not for me to decide.
I won’t get my lunch if I don’t work properly.
LuciferSo you’ve been had with food, huh.
MarkYou tricked me?
WalterYou want to break free from that devil right?
Then there’s only one way.
Mark--- Tch
WalterHa!
MarkGuh.
BeelzebubIt’s alright.
No need to worry, there are a lot of other people out there who are willing to sell their soul to become a contractor.
Don’t be sad.
MarkSo you’re hunting for other contractor’s soul.
WalterI’m not hunting, I’m just providing salvation.
MarkThat’s the same thing isn’t it ---!
WalterYou’re a stubborn one, aren’t you.
BeelzebubAs expected of Lucifer’s contractor.
LuciferBreak the barrier, Mark!
WalterI won’t let you ---
MarkHa!
WalterBeelzebub!
BeelzebubWhat do I get?
WalterQuiche.
BeelzebubContract established.
Mark--- Ugh
BeelzebubPlaytime is over.
Before Lucifer appears ---
LuciferYou’re too slow.
Sorry for the wait, Beelzebub.
WalterTch, so troublesome ---
LuciferHa!
WalterUgh---
Beelzebub---Ugh
MarkStop it, Lucifer!
LuciferWhy.
MarkAnymore than that and they’ll die.
Walter--- Beelzebub, retreat.
Beelzebub…… I guess I won’t get lunch today.
LuciferWhy do you stop me?
MarkI’m not going to hunt for the soul of other contractors.
LuciferYou want to break free from the contract’s term, don’t you?
MarkOf course, I can’t just agree to die in one month.
But, that’s exactly why I refuse to hunt other people’s soul too.
LuciferAs usual, you’re such a naïve guy.
That day, Mark was called out by Walter in front of the Church. Lured by his story, Mark went into the Church, just to find another devil appeared before his eyes.
Mark was put in a bad position because of the barrier, his soul was hunted in a two against one fight, but Lucifer managed to break in and helped in time. After Walter’s retreat, Mark asked for a way to break the contract with Lucifer.
Mark decided that he won’t hunt Walter’s soul just to achieve his freedom.
MarkFather Walter is dead? What is happening ……
LuciferHow am I supposed to know, I’m not that free.
BeelzebubThere’s another contractor who hunted for Walter’s soul.
You guys too, be careful around here.
LuciferHuh, you meddle too much.
You even took your time to transform into a fly to warn us, what’s the deal.
BeelzebubHe left behind the last quiche he prepared before his death, I came here for that.
LuciferIf that’s the case, just go home already.
Mark……
LuciferNothing is going to change if you just do whatever you’re comfortable with. Other contractors are going to target you.
MarkI know that.
But regardless, I ……
LuciferDo whatever you want, I don’t care anymore.
MarkWhatever it is, as long as I can hand over the soul, is it.
Lucifer…… That’s exactly the point.
MarkWhat are human souls for you, devils? A fodder, food, what is it?
LuciferIt’s akin to a source of power, I guess you can call it our nourishment.
But, it’s not something that we can’t live without.
MarkThen what would be the reason for you to go out all the way to establish contract with humans?
LuciferIt’s just an activity to pass time.
MarkYou’re just bored!?
LuciferDon’t you know what kind of existence a devil is?
We are an existence who seek pleasures from human’s misfortunes, we found amusements in people’s sufferings.
MarkSomehow, I cannot really see it that way.
It’s my first time staying with another person for a long period of time and it’s surprisingly easy to get along with you, even though you’re a devil.
LuciferLike I said, you’re just too naïve.
…… Human souls are, bound to Heaven otherwise it’s forsaken.
MarkForsaken?
LuciferWhen it is out of reach.
When your soul’s conscience no longer desires the God’s blessings.[1]
Mark…… Basically, your soul won’t be able to reach Heaven anymore.
LuciferNo matter what kind of good places there are out there, you won’t be taken into consideration anymore.
MarkLucifer, are you actually not a devil before?
LuciferI have nothing to say to you.
MarkEh, why.
I mean, just now ---
LuciferAnyway, you won’t remember it anymore.
MarkEh ……?
The day after, Walter’s body was found. Beelzebub who has turned into a fly, went to see Mark to warned him about another contractor who was hunting for souls.
In the street, noblemen were seen to be oppressing the orphans. Cliff looked at the scene with hatred as he glared at the noblemen with a piercing gaze.
MarkThe demons are behaving weirdly today ……
They seemed to be gathering at the mansions in this area.
Nobleman AHave you heard about it?
The masters and the guards of the mansions around this area were massacred recently.
Nobleman BThat’s very scary.
Nobleman ABut, what kind of thing can possibly pull that off. It doesn’t seem to be a simple falling off between the noblemen.
Mark……
CliffServes them right, that’s what they deserved.
MarkCliff?
CliffOh, it’s you, Mark.
Such a coincidence, are you working now?
MarkAh, yeah.
CliffGood luck to you.
Mark……
Mark who was following the trails of the demons arrived in front of a row of big mansions.
Afterwards, he heard from the people passing by, that several people including the masters and guards of the mansions were found dead due to unnatural causes.
Cliff who was passing by was heard to be laughing, while muttering sinister things and Mark who witnessed the scene was left with nothing but uncomfortable feelings.
MarkThat is ……
LuciferIt’s Satan.
Mark--- Huh!
CliffHa!
Mark--- Cliff!?
Cliff…… Mark?
MarkCliff, you are Satan’s contractor!?
CliffMark, you too.
LuciferSo, it’s you guys who hunted Walter.
CliffWalter? Oh, that old man.
I don’t really remember but I think that’s his name.
MarkThat’s a lie, Cliff, why would you ---
CliffIf you’re also a contractor then you should have known why. With other contractor’s soul you can exempt your own soul from being taken.
MarkThen, in exchange for your own, Walter’s soul is ……?
CliffYeah, with just a soul, your wish can be granted.
Mark---
CliffIt’s very convenient that Mark is also a contractor.
Do you want to help me with my ‘work’?
MarkYour ‘work’ is ……
CliffUsing the power of the devils, I will change the world.
It’s time to turn things around, I will destroy this world.
MarkUsing the power of the devils ----
The one controlling the demons were you, Cliff?
CliffControlling them, I guess it’s only correct to a certain degree.
I can only lead them around; they don’t have their own will after all.
They won’t listen to any order.
LuciferDon’t you realize that it was because of those demons that your friend was imprisoned.
CliffI don’t really have a choice but to use them.
I have limited hands on my side you see.
MarkThat kind of thing ---
CliffHey, Mark, you’re already fed up with this world aren’t you.
You will never gain control no matter how hard you work.
Every single time, they exploited us, only throw us away after they’re done.
MarkBut, that’s kind of thing.
There’s no connection between that and people’s misfortune.
That way of thinking is wrong.
CliffEnough with that bullshit.
Since long time ago, I really hate that childish thinking of yours --!
Mark--- !
CliffHa!
MarkStop it, Cliff!
Lucifer---
SatanThere’s no need to rush.
How many years have it been since I last clash with you?
LuciferI don’t remember.
There has been no chance in the past thousand years.
SatanYou’re right.
I’ve always been waiting for this time to come.
Finally, after such a long time, come and face me seriously.
Ha!
Lucifer--- Ha!
Give it up.
You can’t win against me.
SatanIt won’t be interesting if that’s the case.
Brother.
MarkHa!
CliffHa!
--- Tch!
MarkCliff, please listen to me.
CliffIt’s useless!
No matter what, you won’t understand!
Ha!
Mark--- Tch!
CliffRetreat ---
SatanSee you again, Lucifer.
I’m grateful that you introduced me to a good contractor.
Thanks to that, every day is not so boring anymore.
MarkEh ……?
Lucifer, you were the one who introduced Satan to Cliff?
LuciferI only found him as a suitable person.
MarkWhy, that kind of thing is ---
LuciferI remind you, Devils are beings that lead humans to fall into corruption.
Mark---
SatanHuman, I’ll teach you something good.
Even if you hunt for other contractor’s soul, you can’t break free from the devils.
MarkWhat?
SatanHumans who formed a contract with a devil will already be devoid of God’s blessings.
For devils, human souls without blessings are such a pleasant treat.
No matter what you do, you can’t escape from the devils.
Mark---
LuciferStop meddling too ---
SatanOh, it seems I’m called by my contractor.
MarkThat talk just now, was that true?
LuciferIf it is, then?
MarkSo you tricked me.
LuciferI only did not say the truth.
MarkBut, you tricked me.
LuciferYou don’t exactly expect honesty from a devil.
MarkEnough, go away already, I don’t want to see your face anymore.
LuciferIf I’m gone, Cliff will soon come back for you.
MarkGo away.
Mark was surprised to see that Cliff has formed a contract with the devil, Satan.
Cliff had been hunting for other contractor’s soul to overwrite his own contract. He wished to change and destroy the world which oppressed the weak. Taking into consideration Walter’s soul who has been hunted, Mark refused to give his cooperation.
The refusal has brought Cliff into a rage and he rushed in to attack Mark. At the same time, Satan rushed in to attack Lucifer. After realizing the difference in power, Cliff pulled off a retreat.
When Satan passed his gratitude to Lucifer for his encounter with Cliff, Mark started to question and doubt Lucifer’s action. What would be the reason for Lucifer to pull people into despair and corruption.
At that time, Satan whispered to Mark.
Even if Mark is to hunt for other contractor’s soul, he would not be able to break free from the devils. The sin for being a contractor was to be devoid of God’s blessings, to be exempted from the cycle of rebirth. Mark who just realized that he was being deceived, casted Lucifer aside.
LuciferTch.
SatanYou seem to be having a rough time.
LuciferDon’t come near me.
SatanAgain, you’re going to run away aren’t you.
This time I will hunt him for real.
Lucifer---
SatanHoo, are you going wreak havoc in Hell?
If you are banished from here, you’ll really have nowhere else to go.
LuciferGet out of my sight.
In the realm of Hell, Lucifer was caught by Satan in a bad mood. Satan announced that he will be going to collect Mark’s soul and Lucifer was brought to rage.
At that time, Mark went to see Cliff. One more time, he wanted the chance to talk to him.
MarkCliff, let’s talk.
There must be other methods for us to change the world.
CliffYou, the only thing you do was being a hindrance to me.
MarkThat’s not my intention!
CliffShut up! I don’t need any lip service!
You will never save anyone that way!
Mark--- Ugh, uhh
CliffGlad aren’t you, Satan.
This way, Mark’s soul will now be yours.
SatanYeah, I’m going to enjoy looking at Lucifer’s resentful face later.
CliffDamn, brother complex.
SatanDo you even listen to what you said?
Even this guy was someone akin to a brother to you right.
CliffYou’re right.
In the past, this kind of thing is ---
SatanThanks to you, I really get to enjoy this.
CliffIn the end, only devils will follow me ……
This is goodbye, Mark.
This time, it will be farewell for real.
MarkTch --- Lucifer!
LuciferYou’re late.
CliffTch.
Satan--- Ugh.
MarkHa!
CliffUgh!
LuciferThis time, finish him off, Mark!
Mark---
SatanDo you think you have the time to look away?!
Lucifer--- Ugh.
MarkLucifer!
CliffSatan, obliterate that guy!
Lucifer--- Tch.
Mark---
CliffArrghhh.
MarkI’m sorry, Cliff ---
SatanDamn it, I’m running out of time.
At least your head ---
MarkStop it!
LuciferWha ---
SatanTch, he took all the damage.
LuciferWhat are you doing?
Who in the right mind will try to protect a devil?
Now you’re badly injured…
Mark…… Is that so.
But that’s alright.
Regardless, tomorrow will be the end of the one-month time period.
My soul is yours.
LuciferYou hunted Cliff’s soul.
According to the term of the contract, your soul will no longer…
MarkAh, is that so ……
It’s no good.
My head’s spinning from the loss of blood.
Still, to lose something like blessings.
You can still hunt my soul, can’t you?
It’s okay you know, you already helped me a lot.
I was angry for being deceived, but I really enjoyed the time I spent with you……
It was fun……
LuciferYou really are naïve.
MarkGoodbye, Lucifer ……
LuciferYour soul won’t be saved by sacrificing yourself.
If God’s blessings really exist, I won’t let go of your hands.
Again, everything’s falling apart under my hand.
No matter how many times the cycle of rebirth continues to repeat itself, your soul will no longer……
Oh God please, if you have to save someone, please save him.
Don’t let him be just a sacrifice, a victim in this cruel world.
Oh God please, if you can show your compassion…
Voice from The SkyLucifer, we heard your call.
The Heaven cannot excessively intervene with the Earth as it violates the law of Heaven.
LuciferThings like the law of Heaven, how am I supposed to know about that ---
If even God won’t be willing to save that person.
There is no need for any blessings.
The radiance of the soul that has travelled through thousands of years, shining brightly towards the surface of the earth. Bringing to distraught, the accursed heaven’s blessings---
And when it’s finally freed from the crime it was accused for, his one and only light will be saved.
  1. There is a word directly translated to ‘divine protection’. I actually translated it to ‘blessings’ here to make it consistent with the initial prompt and shorter for conversation.