Hey there!
Hey.
I'm your average part-timer, the kind you'd find anywhere...
Sero.
Birthday: 4/12 Age: 25
Height: 178 cm Weight: 76 kg
Blood Type: B
Siblings: Younger Brother
Living Situation: Alone in an Apartment
Interests: None (Gambles to Kill Time)
Strengths: Sports, Karaoke
Favorite Food: Katsudon Disliked Food: Broccoli
His Type: Cheerful Girls
We've got a lotta work today.
For real?
Please hurry up and hire more people.
Don't complain to me.
Come on.
I've got a busy day today, so I'm sorry...
but could you cough up what you know already?
Job Description: Torture
Job description...
torture.
The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer
This is a world where things like killing and torture have been legalized.
Independent Torture Contractor
Spirytus (Co.)
You're a stubborn one, aren't you?
Telling me what you know quickly is for your own good, you know.
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What if this guy seriously doesn't know anything?
I'm starting to think he's not involved at all.
Seriously? That's a problem.
If all this torture was for nothing, that'd really suck.
If someone did all this to me, I'd definitely talk.
It's gotta hurt like crazy.
Still, they're all confirmed villains, so I guess I don't need to worry about it, right?
Every single one of 'em is an actor.
Villains
Trash
To recycle the trash is to contribute to society.
Torture
Recycle
Torture builds a sustainable society
Give the villains the iron hammer
It's not a bad job, right?
We're being eco-friendly.
Birthday: 5/8 Age: 29
Height: 186 cm Weight: 81 kg
Blood Type: AB
Living Situation: Apartment with His Two Kids
Interests: Reading
Strengths: Cooking, One-on-One Combat
Favorite Food: Sushi Disliked Food: Oysters
His Type: Calm People
I've worked all kinds of jobs, but this one's my favorite.
Of all the places, you picked this one?
So, what kind of jobs have you had before?
Lots of different ones.
I only remember the last fifty or so, though.
Talking with people, burning, slicing...
I can use all of my past experience!
This job really is great!
Well, your ability to adapt is impressive.
So, what, none of them worked out?
Nah. The opposite.
I always did everything well.
You'll take over this shop, won't you?
I-I don't want to.
It's fun in the beginning,
but then, all of a sudden, it just starts feeling hollow.
And as I was hopping from place to place, I came here.
The people I torture won't do as I say.
All of my senpai are crazy strict.
And the work is a bother to do.
It's the best.
Is it?
Siu-san.
The longest-serving employee at Spirytus.
He uses every method, every implement, to extract information from any kind of villain.
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He's the foremost torturer in the business.
HEH HEH
I'm glad I got my training from you, Siu-san.
Every single fundamental concept, the ABCs of torture...
Day after day, in excruciating detail...
Your teaching methods were so rough, I thought you'd tear my limbs off.
But it got you fit, right?
Siu-san, you sure use a lot of different implements.
I've only used this kind of thing in training.
They're handy.
For me, the simple ones are the easiest to use.
You like the basic stuff, right?
What about you, Siu-san? What's your favorite implement?
Well...
Might be the whip.
That's pretty basic, too, isn't it?
I've got an extra case.
Looks like they requested me, too.
You take this other one for me.
Are you sure I should?
I know you. You'll be fine. Can I ask you to do this for me?
Just leave it to me!
Whether it's a mouth or a butt, if it's got a crack, I'll split it open!
HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH
Just the mouth'll be fine.
Right.
Next is the name of your boss, okay?
When all's said and done, this job has lasted the longest for me.
When He Was a Newbie
This is bad!
If I can't do this, Siu-san will kill me!
I'm gonna die! I'm gonna die!
Hurry up and spill it, scum! Or I'll rip off another—
You're taking too long.
Sorry!
I'm impressed I've kept it up for so long.
Good work today.
What's this? Done already?
Yeah, it wrapped up pretty quick.
I see.
Here.
That was a tough target. Good work.
Siu-san, when you say things like that...
it makes me feel like I could rip off a hundred fingernails.
Huh?
That's creepy.
Sorry!
Did I keep you waiting?
I just got here, too.
It's rare for you to go out shopping.
Well, what I've got on hand is starting to wear out.
And there might be some new models out.
I don't think it's normal to treat it like a trip to a clothing store
when it's a torture device shop.
Bel-san! Hello!
Well, well.
Welcome.
It's been a while since I've seen the two of you together.
Torture Device Seller, Belta
Birthday: 12/6 Age: 28
Height: 167 cm Weight: 51 kg
Blood Type: B
Interests: Gardening
Strengths: Tennis
Favorite Food: Strawberry Daifuku Disliked Food: Fatty Meat
Her Type: People Who Will Respect Her
All right, let's see 'em.
Having to do this every time is a pain.
Well, them's the rules.
Category 1 Torture Device Operator Qualification.
I see you have them.
Okay, take your time.
Wow. There's a rack that increases a person's height.
What is it?
Sero, this is insane.
They have an insane collection of whips.
That Belta is pretty good.
He's like a kid in a toy shop.
The efforts of businesses in the world of whips
to increase their strength for torturers is impressive.
There are any number of methods to just make them stronger,
Siu-san speaks so gleefully about whips.
but in order to maintain the original form and suppleness of the whip, they...
It's kinda creepy.
This has steel wire woven into it.
It's a lacerating whip that puts the pressure on.
That's terrifying!
I'm going to test it out. Stand right there.
Why try it on me?!
It won't hurt.
Well, in that case...
No! No way!
Tsk.
Guess I have no choice. I'll test it on the job.
Please do.
What's this device for again?
Would you like to try it on?
Oh, sir! It suits you so very well!
Do you have this in black?
Don't join in. Hurry up and get this off of me.
I remember now. It's called stocks or a pillory, right?
I can't believe you'd forget that!
It's such a fun device!
Come on, buy it and use it!
He doesn't use specialized equipment like that.
You can't really tell what a torture device is for just by looking at it, can you?
But that's what's so great about them! The artistic designs!
No, it's no good.
Why?
A device that makes it clear that it's gonna hurt makes things easier, right?
Because the target'll freak out.
That's no fun!
Sero-kun, you're so exasperating.
Are you really the Supernova's apprentice?
Don't call me that.
Qualifications are tough to get in the torturer trade,
and he was the youngest to obtain them all.
He's made big waves in the world of torture.
In the Seven Hundred Million Yen Robbery case,
the Hakusen Syndicate Human Trafficking case,
and a number of other cases people thought were unsolvable,
a young torturer lead the way in cracking the cases.
And they called him...
The Torture World's Supernova!
The Torture World's
Supernova
PFFT
Don't laugh, Torture World's Comet.
Torture World's Comet
Come on.
Sero-kun, take a little more interest in torture devices, won't you?
How about this one? It can crack a head open!
I'm fine, thanks.
You just want to increase your sales.
Look at that! You should learn from Siu-san.
Hey!
Don't crack a whip around inside the shop!
Hey, Sero! You like these, don't you?
What? What is it?
Bet it'd peel a nail pretty easily.
Oh, sounds good! I'll take one of those.
Damn. So this is the bond between master and apprentice, huh?
Should I send the itemized receipt to Spirytus?
Yeah.
Actually, Siu-san,
shouldn't you sign up for a point card already?
Or do you not carry those?
Huh?
Siu-san, you use grocery store cards and stuff, don't you?
Yeah, most of them.
Then why single out my shop?!
I don't wanna carry a card for a torture device shop.
It's embarrassing.
I don't want to hear that from a torturer!
Sero, look at this.
What is it?
m 0 0 l 160 0 160 63 0 63
Selling to rave reviews!
A Favorite of the Torture World's Supernova!
It's really good
That Belta...
Also recommended by the Torture World's Comet!
The pillory's nice, too
Definitely buy it
took sneak pics of us.
Her sales spirit is pretty formidable.
Torture Device Specialty Shop
Hours of operation
Come and hang out
The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer
Nice to meet you!
I'm Mike!
I'm looking forward to working with you.
Stare
Huh? You can hear me, right?
Yeah, sorry.
I was just thinking.
I thought maybe you were horrible senpai.
I bet he quits in three days.
Ten days for me.
You are horrible senpai!
We're allowed to wear our own clothes on the job here,
but you're both dressed so plainly.
What a waste.
Well, you know...
So...
that's the general flow of events.
Did you get that?
Yes.
The Next Day
Good morning.
'Sup?
I just figured there's no point in getting dressed up.
You're just gonna get dirty anyway.
And the only ones who'll see are your torture targets.
Right?
Birthday: 11/24 Age: 22
Height: 155 cm Weight 43 kg
Blood Type: O
Siblings: 3 Older Sisters
Interests: First-Person Shooter Games
Strengths: Rock-Paper-Scissors, Eating a Lot
Favorite Food: Chocolate Disliked Food: Tantanmen
His Type: Girls Who Are the Same Inside and Out
The work's pretty physical, right?
It's not too hard?
It's a little rough...
but if I keep it up, I might end up ripped!
I wouldn't want a ripped Mike.
Speaking of which...
why'd you come to us?
I really admire the mysterious, cool people in the torture business,
and I wanted to be like that, too!
And the real reason?
Money and curiosity.
Very honest. Well done!
Now, this will be the last time.
Where did you hide the goods?
West district... Warehouse number eight.
All right. Good work.
Oh, dear.
Looks like he's not gonna work out, either.
Hey, you okay?
Oh, I'm sorry!
I was so focused on taking notes!
Torture really does have a lot of depth, doesn't it?
What a good kid!
Take rock, paper, scissors... rock, paper, scissors...
And what do we make? What do we make?
There he goes, singing another cute song.
The right hand is scissors, and the left hand is paper...
Time for torture! Time for torture!
Take rock, paper, scissors... rock, paper, scissors...
And what do we make? What do we make?
That's one crazy song he's singing.
I'm heading out first!
Good work today.
What d'you think?
Is Mike putting in the work?
Thanks.
He's looking good.
He doesn't get scared, and he learns fast.
What?
You're going to let me pull off some nails?
Above all, I like how proactive he is.
I was worried since he's small and not very strong, but...
Don't tell me you think that just because this is torture, we won't kill you?
Oh, that's too bad.
I'm new at this, so I still don't know how to hold back.
If you get too stubborn, you'll die.
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He's able to start by wearing them down mentally,
so it shouldn't be a problem.
Sounds promising.
You know, when I see Mike torturing someone,
it makes the usual Mike seem that much cuter.
Sero-san!
I know he said all that, but...
Today, try getting 'em to talk on your own.
Yes, sir! I'll do my best!
Hey, now. Come on. How long are you gonna keep quiet?
Should I cut out that useless tongue of yours?
I like 'im better when he's torturing someone.
He gets all animated.
Eww. You have such awful taste.
What?!
You write novels? That's amazing!
Well, I'm just a nameless newcomer, though.
Most of my work has been one-offs.
This place offers high pay for short hours, so I can make time to write novels.
And it also helps me find material. That's why I picked this job.
I see.
So, what kind of novel are you writing?
It doesn't really fit my image, so I think you may be surprised.
Psychological suspense.
Suits you perfectly.
Let's build a fun, cheerful workplace together!
Stop harassment!
All that aside,
you look like you're having fun while you work.
Yes, I am!
Oh, is that inappropriate?
If you weren't, you'd never be able to stick with it.
It just means you're suited to the work.
I'm happy to hear that.
There's no other work or workplace that makes me this excited!
And more than anything else...
I've gotten more requests for handwritten notes!
People have said my depictions of hurting people are amazing!
So this work is useful, huh?
Yes, it is.
Cheers!
Drink up.
Eat up.
Age: 22
Are you sure you don't mind treating me?
Yeah. Don't worry about it.
This was money we bet on you quitting anyway.
I look forward to continuing to work with you.
P-Pleased to meet you.
I'm Hugh.
I'm... looking forward to working with you.
Birthday: 9/10 Age: 20
Height: 201 cm Weight: 92 kg
Blood Type: A
Siblings: None
Interests: Camping Solo
Strengths: Piano, Violin
Favorite Food: Hamburg Steak Disliked Food: Liver
His Type: Nice People
Nice to have you.
Mike, now you have a junior.
Then how about we have you teach him the ropes, Mike?
I'll show you around!
Yes, sir.
Say, Hugh, why did you pick this part-time job?
Well...
Um...
To learn about society.
Wow! That's impressive!
No, not really.
Wouldn't he learn more...
...from a more ordinary look at society?
Well, we'll start with some simple torture today, okay?
You can just watch.
Yes, sir.
What's this?
If you won't answer, I'm gonna do it.
Ready, and...
Talk already.
Hugh! Are you okay?!
You can't handle blood?!
I'm sorry.
When he sees blood, he faints.
What do we do?
Shouldn't be a problem.
There are plenty of ways to hurt someone without drawing blood.
Hurt them in a way you can handle.
He's so nice.
Start Today
Water Torture
Mastery in 3 days
So you should be fine with water torture, right?
This is a book I was using before.
He's so nice!
So, want to give it a try?
Pour water in here, slowly.
Y-Yes, sir.
Then... here I go.
If you do it all at once, he'll die.
Be gentle, like you're watering flowers.
The Man of the Hour
Congratulations
Hugh, Congratulations on a Successful Torture Session
Congratulations!
Hugh, I heard you got someone to confess all on your own!
I'm so happy for you!
It's all thanks to Sero-san.
Okay, next time, I'll teach you how to write up a report.
Yes, sir. Thank you.
Did he really do it right?
Yes, he did.
He was ruthless.
He's looking good.
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He really is fine with anything, as long as there's no blood.
Next, I'll teach him the best way to break bones.
What? Please teach that to me, too!
You can figure it out yourself.
What?
Hey.
Yes?
I don't have many cases today, so I'll help with a few of yours.
I'll do that for you!
Hugh-kun, you don't need to do a thing!
It's more work having you out in the hall.
N-No. It isn't like back then.
Hugh!
Could you help me for a sec?
Huh?
Could you...
break the arm of my target for me?
Of course... Mike-san.
C'mon, just call me Mike!
Torture Fundamentals Beginner Level
I'm still new at this myself.
Okay?
Th-Then... Mike-kun.
Good, good!
Let's handle lots of torture together, okay?
Yes. I'll do my best.
You're not gonna beat me, though!
Hey, come to think of it...
why do you always keep your face hidden?
Huh? Uh...
Come on, show me your face!
That's...
It's fine! It'll be fine!
It'll be fine!
What a mega extraordinary beauty!
Huh.
It's true. You do have a very beautiful face.
Why do you hide it?
When I show my face, weird people follow me around...
People will start fighting because of me...
Nothing good comes of it.
That's why I don't really interact with people.
I was interested in a job where there aren't many people on site.
That's why I joined this place.
There, there.
There aren't any scary people here.
Everyone here is nice, okay?
Let's build a fun, cheerful workplace together!
Stop harassment!
Yes!
Have you gotten used to the work?
Siu-san...
Yes, mostly.
I have kind senpai, and I've made friends who rely on me.
And the work is worthwhile, too.
Contributing to society by extracting
useful information from vermin disguised as humans
is a wonderful thing, isn't it?
Well, just keep up what you're doing. You've got this.
Yes, sir.
Good work, everyone!
I'm done!
Hey.
Good work.
What are you two up to in a place like this?
Let us in on it, too!
We're not up to anything. You're so annoying.
That's so mean!