Man, the meta-joke here was so subtle I almost missed it. Ryuk has got so caught up in the Hidamari antics that the format went to 4koma just like the Hidamari Sketch manga.
But if you only eat apples, how do you get enough vitamins?There was a huge sale at the cake shop and I ended up buying a bunch.Death gods only eat apples.Well I guess it can't be helped, the diet will have to wait until tomorrow.Ah, that's right. Yesterday I got some fruits from my parents.I haven't eaten them all yet, so I'll go fetch them.Here, have this pear also.She's right! You're looking kind of pale!This'll be a feast!Ah, I can't.Ah, no, it has to be apples.He's being picky about his food on a whole new level.I'm going on a diet, so please eat my share Ryuk.That apple was yummy!