Kirio Drugstore
What? You want us to attend your party?
I'm inviting everyone from town to express
my appreciation for all they do for me.
Us, too?
Of course.
Hooray!
Woof!
I'm so excited!
A party, huh?
That's right. Even in my own world...
Kuro Tami
Yes, got it.
You'd like five types of sashimi, and you'd like three highballs, right? Got it.
Waiter!
Hey, Kirio.
Here you are.
That's the thing about you, Kirio...
Those were seriously painful times.
Mr. Reiji.
Huh?
Let's attend the party.
Come with us, Master.
You could use it as an opportunity to promote your store.
You'll come, won't you?
Huh?
You'll go, won't you?
Yeah, yeah. Fine.
I'll go. That's what you want, right?
All right!
Drugstore
In Another World
Mr. Reiji, Mr. Reiji!
Yeah?
What shall we wear to the party?
Can't we wear what we always wear?
But it's a party. Let's get dressed up for it.
Right, Ms. Noela?
Woof. I'm going to dress up.
Just you two, then.
Aw, come on. Let's all get dressed up together.
You, too, Master.
Dressed up? What am I supposed to wear, anyway?
Master!
Huh?
Allow me to handle that!
Handle what, exactly?
I overheard your entire conversation.
You were eavesdropping?
By wearing an outfit put together by Garo Ejil,
the man who will someday rule the world,
even the lowest class of person can become king of the party.
You just casually called me low-class, didn't you?
Master won't wear your clothes.
What? Ms. Noela, why would you say that?
I believe only the Demon King should wear the Demon King's clothes.
Then at least allow me to accompany you to this party
and instruct you in the manners of high society.
I've actually received an invitation from Ms. Elaine myself.
You wanna come, too?
Very well.
You, too?
I am a well-mannered Demon King.
Our positions are reversed.
This time, I shall be your master.
Don't get ahead of yourself!
Master, am I being rewarded?
He's in the way.
Let's get him out of here.
At least it's quiet now.
Welcome...
Medicine God!
Please!
Please help us!
Eh? Huh?!
What? The Red Cat Brigade, too?
Yes. Captain Annabelle received an invitation from Count Valgas yesterday.
He invited the entire brigade.
Vice Captain Doz and I will be goin' with her.
I see. But why do you need my help?
That's the thing, Medicine God.
Doz isn't great with drinkin' parties.
Oh, I can relate. I've also been invited, but I've never liked large drinking parties.
Uh, that's not the problem.
Huh?
It's the alcohol that Doz can't handle.
Yeah.
Oh, so that's it.
Last time we had a drinkin' party,
I didn't remember nothin' that happened after just a few drinks.
When I woke up in the mornin', I was inside a barrel.
Huh?
The captain laughed at me about it.
So, uh...
Basically, we want ya to help Doz man up in front of the captain.
Er, uh...
In other words, Mr. Doz, who can't handle his liquor,
wants to show off for Ms. Annabelle at the party.
Well, uh... yes, that's right.
I get that.
I mean, Ms. Annabelle does have a gallant personality, and she's certainly pretty.
Sparkle! Sparkle! Sparkle!
Yeah...
Medicine God!
Yes?
Could you increase Doz's tolerance for just one day?
Medicine God,
I want to escort the captain back to the barracks after the party like a gentleman!
Okay, okay. I'll come up with something. Personal space...
Thank you, Medicine God!
Please raise your heads.
Also, I've told you countless times already,
but I'm a pharmacist, not a medicine god.
Now, then...
Mr. Reiji, what are you making now?
A medicine to keep Mr. Doz from getting drunk.
Woof?
By the way, what happened to Ejil?
Is he okay?
Yes. He seems to be happily talking in his sleep.
Fluffy...
What in the world is he dreaming about?
Master, I'll help.
I'll help, too.
All right, let's do this.
It's done.
Liver Buddy EX
Liver Buddy EX. Improves liver function.
Prevents alcohol-related sickness and hangovers.
Noela, could you take this to Mr. Doz?
Oh, right. Make sure Ms. Annabelle doesn't notice.
Woof, got it.
Woof!
See you later.
I'm counting on you.
Now Mr. Doz should be able to show off for Ms. Annabelle.
Yeah.
Anyway, a party, huh? What a hassle.
I'm really excited for it.
Are you?
I was all alone in this house until you arrived.
But things are different now.
I can go anywhere with you and Ms. Noela.
It makes me so happy.
It's like we're a family.
Mina...
In that case, let's all get dressed up and attend this party.
Okay!
Hup.
There are plenty more clothes in the basement.
I've got clothes for you and Ms. Noela, too.
Look. This is my...
Oh, it's stained and moth-eaten.
I suppose 100-year-old clothes are bound to be damaged in some way.
I thought you could wear my father's suit, but...
It's okay. The clothes don't matter.
But I was excited to get dressed up and attend the party together.
Hey, wait. That might work.
It's done.
Dress Cleaner
Dress Cleaner.
Beautifully restores any fabric, no matter how badly damaged.
This will restore my dress?
Yeah. It'll be as good as new, down to the fibers.
Wow! Now we'll be able to dress up!
Yeah.
Lord Ejil ran off again today while I wasn't looking.
Where did he go?
Woof!
Wh-What was that?
Are you looking for this guy?
Huh? Yes, I am.
I know him.
What? You know Lord Ejil?
Yes!
Kirio Drugstore
Woof!
Mission complete.
Welcome back, Ms. Noela.
Woof. You look cute.
Mr. Reiji is getting ready right now.
Master, too?
Mr. Reiji, how's the size?
I'm about to put it—
Huh?!
I'm sorry! I didn't know you were in the middle of changing!
Uh, okay...
I accidentally became a lucky peeping tom!
I'm a lucky peeping tom, too!
What? Lucky?
Let me see how you look once you've put on the suit.
Uh, sure.
It's a perfect fit.
Mina's dad must have been exactly my height.
But for some reason, it's oddly difficult to breathe with this necktie around my neck.
Maybe it's because it reminds me of back then.
Back then, I'd wish for night to come soon from the moment I woke up.
But now...
Mr. Reiji, that suit looks great on you.
Woof. Master looks great.
Now I'm excited to see what will happen that day.
But are you sure it's okay for me to wear your dad's clothes?
Yes, I'm sure my father is delighted.
Excuse me...
Why was I asleep?
Oh, Master! You're wearing a suit?
Yeah, what do you think? Does it look good?
Of course. You always look great, Master.
Someone's here.
Is it a customer?
Hey, Rei.
Paula, it's already past lunchtime.
Could you not assume I only come here to eat lunch?
Then why did you come here?
This guy said he's looking for your part-timer.
I serve the almighty ruler of the underworld, Lord Garo Ejil.
My name is Bel—
Belial!
Belial, what are you doing here?
Mina gave me some rice balls.
I see.
I had no idea you were working here part-time four days a week.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Hey, Ejil. You should've told your guardian about that.
Belial isn't my guardian.
I'm firing you if can't follow my rules.
What?! V-Very well!
I'll be careful in the future, Master!
You'd better be.
I promise!
Mr. Reiji.
Yes?
You're not only famous for being a legendary pharmacist,
but you're also a great man to command the Demon King's obedience.
Huh? Actually, I...
You are a Great Demon King who outstrips even the Demon King himself!
Great Demon King!
First I was a medicine god, and now I'm a Great Demon King?
Personal space, personal space...
I can trust Lord Ejil to you knowing you're a Great Demon King.
I hope you'll continue to look after him.
Farewell.
See you later.
It's just four times a week.
A lot happened again today.
This is the world I used to live in.
I don't want to go into the office. I wish I could skip work.
Someone free me from full trains, superiors who abuse their authority,
and the sales work I hate so much.
I hate it.
I hate this life!
Huh?
Where am I?
What's going on?
I've never seen any of these plants before.
Kuchiari Fruit
Huh? What's that?
Mamasuki Grass
Yamaichigo
Could it be that I'm...
Kirio Reiji (24) From Another World
I can see it. Wait, I'm from another world?
Skills: Identification and Medicine Making
My skills are Identification and Medicine Making?
Medicine Making? Is that like a pharmacist?
Was that an animal?
Hey, are you okay?
Potion
Potion. Stops bleeding. Effective on external injuries.
Potion? As in the item that recovers HP in role-playing games?
This will work.
Huh?
Isn't this yours? You don't like it?
It stinks! I wasn't expecting that. You can't drink this.
But I have to do something.
Oh, right. My Medicine Making skill.
Hold on.
Okay, that should do it.
It doesn't stink.
How do you feel?
Ouch...
Huh?
Woof?
Werewolf Demihuman Species With Human and Wolf Forms
What? A werewolf?
"A demihuman species with human and wolf forms."
Woof. Noela.
Noela
I see...
Woof.
Thank you. I thought I was going to die.
You're welcome.
That was very tasty.
It's the potion I made.
It's delicious! Delicious!
I'm glad to hear that.
Looks like your injuries have healed.
I'm going to go find a town.
I'll go with you.
Huh?
I'll go with you, Master.
Master? You mean me?
Woof. Master saved me.
Let me thank you. I'll protect you.
Huh?
I see. In that case, I'm counting on you.
Woof!
Master, this way!
I'm sure my new life will begin once we're out of these woods.
Mr. Reiji, wake up.
Our escort to the party will be arriving soon.
Master, hurry.
You two look great.
Woof.
Well, shall we go to this party?
Yes.
Thank you for waiting! Let us head to the party toge—
Huh? I thought I'd head there with everyone...
What?!
Wow!
So this is a party.
I'm impressed.
Woof.
It looks like something I've seen in a world history book.
You need to use utensils.
Woof. Got it.
Good.
Mr. Reiji, you came.
Yeah.
Ms. Noela and Ms. Mina, thank you for coming, as well.
I'm delighted you invited me.
Woof.
Um...
Mr. Reiji, I've never seen you in a suit before.
I guess not.
Um, you look very... very...
You look wonderful.
Oh, thanks.
Ah, alchemist. You came.
It's good to see you again, my lord.
Please enjoy the festivities.
There are a lot of ladies here hoping to meet you.
What? Me?
Look, it's Mr. Kirio.
That's him?
Yes, that's Mr. Kirio, the genius alchemist who invented the beauty gel.
He's so young and handsome.
What an attractive man.
Huh? Uh...
Mr. Kirio!
Mr. Kirio, I'm the second daughter of the Estani family!
I'm the daughter of a lord!
Hey, I'm speaking to Mr. Kirio right now!
Oh, I beg your pardon.
How dare you get the jump on us?!
Uh, um...
I'm going to say hello to him, too!
Mr. Reiji, please be considerate to the other guests.
Should I protect Master?
No need.
How dare they ignore me to talk to him?!
Zeral, where are you?!
You and I should go together some—
Hey!
I was wondering why you came alone even though the invitation
Feris, what are you doing here?
was addressed to both of us.
Uh, wait...
So this was your plan! You won't get away with this!
Those two never change.
Rena, another drink.
Coming right up. But Mr. Doz, I thought you were a lightweight.
Today I've taken a medicine from the medicine god that increases my tolerance.
He sure has!
Oh...
In that case, have plenty to eat and drink.
The Rabbit Tavern is catering this event.
Sure thing!
Hey, Doz.
What's gotten into you today? You're drinkin' a lot.
Doz is a bit different today.
Ms. Rena, another drink.
You got it.
Keep 'em comin'.
Sure thing.
Ladies and gentlemen!
Now that the party is in full swing, let's heat things up even more!
Yeah!
Let's all dance together!
Mr. Kururu!
Mr. Kururu?
What? Did he just wink at me?
Let's party!
Go, go!
You look great, Brother!
Yeah!
Things are getting pretty crazy...
I can't believe they wouldn't let me in just because I'm a little late.
Who do they think I am?
Right, Ms. Noela?
"That's right. I love you, Mr. Ejil."
Oh, Ms. Noela!
Poor Lord Ejil!
Come, let us hold our own dance party!
Why?!
Mr. Reiji, let's dance.
I want to dance with Master.
Hey, wait!
I can't dance...
Well, whatever.
As long as I get to see them enjoying themselves.
Besides, this world gave me a chance to enjoy a different life,
as well as kindness.
Closing Time
Kirio Drugstore.
Thank you...
...for visiting...
...again today!
Master is making another medicine.
Well, this is a drugstore.
What are you making this time?
Who knows?
It's done!
Today's Prescription: Let's Open a Drugstore in Another World!
Yeah!
Good work!
Thank you, everyone!
The slow life rocks!
See you later!
Illustration by: Zounose