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The King of Demons, whose real name is Forbesii, is a significant supporting character in Shuffle! known primarily as the father of Nerine and the ruler of the Demon Realm. He serves as a counterpart and close friend to the King of Gods, with the two sharing a strong, often humorous bond that forms a central part of his role in the story. His sister, Cineraria, is married to the King of Gods, making him an uncle to Lisianthus.
In terms of personality, the King of Demons is depicted as a flirty, lighthearted, and westernized individual who easily finds common ground with the human character Itsuki Midoriba. Unlike the more traditional expectations of a demon lord, he takes great pleasure in domestic activities such as cooking and cleaning, showcasing a surprisingly gentle and modern disposition. He is incredibly proud of his daughter, Nerine, but often embarrasses her by boasting about her talents or trying to push her into situations he believes would please Rin Tsuchimi, the protagonist, such as wearing a maid outfit. This habit frequently results in Nerine addressing him formally as King of Demons instead of father as a form of playful punishment.
His motivations are largely driven by a desire for a harmonious family life and his daughter's happiness. The King of Demons is happily married to Sage, a woman who was originally his maid. His backstory is explored more deeply in the spin-off game Tick! Tack!, where as a young prince, he found himself torn between his arranged fiancée, Ai, and his feelings for Sage. With help from the protagonist Rin, he ultimately chooses to follow his heart, calling off his engagement to Ai and marrying Sage, thereby securing the future where Nerine is born. This decision highlights a core aspect of his character: a willingness to defy convention for the sake of genuine love and happiness.
In the main story of Shuffle!, his role is primarily that of a supportive and comedic father figure. He and the King of Gods frequently appear together to provide comic relief, their antics and close relationship being a source of ongoing amusement for the other characters. His relationship with his brother-in-law, the King of Gods, is so strong that his wife Sage once joked that their friendship might overtake the love she shares with him. While not a combat-focused character, his notable abilities are implied through his status as the ruler of the Demon Realm, granting him significant authority and power, though these are rarely displayed in favor of his more domestic and comedic traits. He undergoes little dramatic development in the main series, remaining a consistent source of warmth and humor, but his past in Tick! Tack! reveals a decisive and romantic young man capable of profound personal change.
In terms of personality, the King of Demons is depicted as a flirty, lighthearted, and westernized individual who easily finds common ground with the human character Itsuki Midoriba. Unlike the more traditional expectations of a demon lord, he takes great pleasure in domestic activities such as cooking and cleaning, showcasing a surprisingly gentle and modern disposition. He is incredibly proud of his daughter, Nerine, but often embarrasses her by boasting about her talents or trying to push her into situations he believes would please Rin Tsuchimi, the protagonist, such as wearing a maid outfit. This habit frequently results in Nerine addressing him formally as King of Demons instead of father as a form of playful punishment.
His motivations are largely driven by a desire for a harmonious family life and his daughter's happiness. The King of Demons is happily married to Sage, a woman who was originally his maid. His backstory is explored more deeply in the spin-off game Tick! Tack!, where as a young prince, he found himself torn between his arranged fiancée, Ai, and his feelings for Sage. With help from the protagonist Rin, he ultimately chooses to follow his heart, calling off his engagement to Ai and marrying Sage, thereby securing the future where Nerine is born. This decision highlights a core aspect of his character: a willingness to defy convention for the sake of genuine love and happiness.
In the main story of Shuffle!, his role is primarily that of a supportive and comedic father figure. He and the King of Gods frequently appear together to provide comic relief, their antics and close relationship being a source of ongoing amusement for the other characters. His relationship with his brother-in-law, the King of Gods, is so strong that his wife Sage once joked that their friendship might overtake the love she shares with him. While not a combat-focused character, his notable abilities are implied through his status as the ruler of the Demon Realm, granting him significant authority and power, though these are rarely displayed in favor of his more domestic and comedic traits. He undergoes little dramatic development in the main series, remaining a consistent source of warmth and humor, but his past in Tick! Tack! reveals a decisive and romantic young man capable of profound personal change.