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You might be thinking: “It’s just a rom-com moment in a demon school anime. Why is it so important?”

The episode begins with the aftermath of the student council training. While the rest of the Misfit Class is busy celebrating their marginal improvements, Iruma is stuck in a state of reflection. He realizes that while he has been helping everyone else achieve their goals—helping Alice Asmodeus find a rival or helping Clara Valac find friends—he has no goal of his own. This lack of "greed" is seen as a weakness in the demon world, where ambition is the primary source of power.

An In-Depth Breakdown of the Season’s Most Emotionally Charged Episode

Here are three reasons Episode 18 is a watershed moment for Welcome To Demon School, Iruma-kun : Welcome To Demon School- Iruma-kun S01E18 What ...

: Iruma finds the secret room where Kiriwo is hiding. Kiriwo reveals his true nature as a sadist who finds pleasure in seeing others' despair. He intends to use high-powered fireworks to blow up the school.

After successfully calming Iruma with her raw magical authority (and a bit of physical restraint), Ameri takes him to the student council headquarters. She explains that the only way to fully remove the curse’s residual effect is for someone the victim trusts to emotionally anchor them.

: Kiriwo admits defeat and even saves Iruma from falling with a barrier. While the students enjoy the "fireworks," the school is saved, though Kiriwo's actions mark him as a dangerous threat for the future. You might be thinking: “It’s just a rom-com

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: The episode reveals Kiriwo's "true demon side." While he previously appeared weak and kind, he is actually a who derives intense pleasure from seeing others in despair. A Twisted Backstory

Also, eagle-eyed viewers will notice that when Iruma briefly regains clarity during the hug, his eyes flicker from demon-red back to human-brown for a single frame. That’s a subtle hint for future arcs. He realizes that while he has been helping

Ameri doesn’t know Iruma is human. She thinks she’s dealing with a weak, strange demon boy. Yet, she admits something vulnerable: “When I see you struggle against impossible odds… it makes my chest tighten. I want to protect you. I want to consume that part of you.”

In demonic culture, this is a proposal of sorts. To “eat” someone’s spirit means to take them under your wing permanently—as a retainer, a partner, or a spouse. Iruma, oblivious as ever, just smiles and thanks her for the snack metaphor.

The camera lingers on Ameri’s deep blush. She pulls back quickly, turns away, and mumbles, “Consider this a debt. You will repay it by… continuing to read First Love Memories with me.”