Jeez. They really made a show of it...
Your Majesty.
I have brought her.
You drive me out, then you bring me back.
You just do whatever you feel like, don't you?
If that's how you feel, why didn't you just go?
You still haven't shown me the beauty of this world.
But you still made the rain fall.
Didn't you?
Drops of water from the sky.
That was rain, right?
So? How did you like your first rain?
It wasn't pleasing at all.
My clothing and skin were soaked,
it tasted funny, and water is just water anyway.
However...
I enjoyed that bridge of light that showed up at the end.
You're happy, aren't you?
Did you want to show me the rain that badly?
Why would you say something like that?
Is that all you had to say to me?
I don't have time to play along with this.
Bye.
That's not it.
I'm saying the more you act like that, the less I want to let you go.
You're going to make my life more amusing from now on, Nike.
Wha—
What?!
Presented by Anime-Koi
kokoro no okude taita tomoshibi
There's a fire burning deep inside my heart
tayasazu massugu hashiruyo
I'll continue heading straight, never letting it blow away
hiroi sekai de yatto Mitsuketa
I have finally discovered that in this broad world
kimi to iu kiseki kawari wa inai
You are a miracle and there's nothing that can replace you
nagai nagai yoru ga owari wo tsugete
You're the light that shines among a sunrise
hikari terasu asa ga hajimaru youni
And brings an end to my sleepless nights
tonari de warau kimi wo toushite
I take a glance at you as you smile
ima kanjiteru utsukushii mono tachi ga
And I can suddenly feel all the beautiful things
Sekai wo irodoru yo
Filling my world with color
sagasou bokura no shinjitsu
Let's go search for our own truth
Chancellor's Declaration
A week has passed since that day.
I'm still here in the Sun Kingdom.
And I'm still not used to it.
This intense morning sunlight and this soft bed...
What are you screaming about?
You! How dare you climb into my bed without asking again?!
And... naked!
I told you, my room burned up.
Besides, it's standard for married couples
to sleep in the same bed, right?
You precocious little brat...
Wh-What?
This is a serious situation.
There's a sense of danger approaching from the neighboring country.
You...
Have your breasts shrunk?
Listen...
Typically, striking me with a closed fist would
warrant the death penalty. The death penalty!
Nike-sama.
I prepared this meal full of ingredients
effective at increasing the bust line.
They haven't shrunk!
I still can't tell what this guy is thinking.
Oh right, Nike.
In the near future, I want to hold a coming-out party for you.
A party?
Its purpose would be to formally introduce you,
the Sun King's wife, to ambassadors from our allied countries.
In addition, I was hoping you could entertain them
with that rain-summoning of yours.
I refuse.
Really? You refuse?
Huh?!
I said "I refuse."
Who do you think you're talking to?
Even if you execute me, I won't give ground on this.
The dignity of the sovereign daughter
of the Principality of Rain is at stake.
This is a sacred ritual you're talking about.
But before, you...
Yeah, I did make it rain.
That was an emergency.
But rain-summoning is usually
something the ruler does for the people.
To make it a sideshow at a party... It's absurd.
I see! I see! I understand completely.
You stuck up moral absolutist.
Your Highness, please stop!
Guards!
The one thing I do know for certain is that
this is one arrogant little brat right here.
That was a devious thing they tried to pull!
But it was awfully reckless, wasn't it?
You didn't give any additional punishment to them.
Are you certain of this, Your Majesty?
If I do that,
I'll just sow more resentment and end up a target again.
Those are Princess Nike's words, are they not?
She should be getting used to her new life here by now, shouldn't she?
Who knows?
I think she's supposed to be getting some strict "first lady"
training in being the Sun King's wife, but...
Oh, in preparation for the party, eh? How wonderful!
Morning to night, study, study, study!
How did I end up in this mess?
The Sun King's wife...
I'm still not used to being called that.
Are those flowers of this country?
They smell wonderful.
The Sun King... I wasn't interested in things like that.
Something we can communicate about...
Something deep inside his heart,
and something precious that he'll only let me touch...
His Majesty? He's already at work!
No way! He starts this early?
Yes! This is actually later than he started yesterday.
I believe he does advisory council work in the morning,
in the afternoon there's a gathering with important people,
then audiences with the common folk,
and at night he checks over official documents.
King Livi's so overworked. It's his only flaw!
That's the Sun King for you. A total workaholic.
He's not like a normal kid at all.
It is as you say.
Yet, a child he is.
I would prefer that he take better care of himself. But...
"The more I have to do,
the less I'll be forced to remember unnecessary things" is what he always says.
Unnecessary things? Does he mean...
Well, well!
Princess Nike, I pray that you are well.
Duke Ferrara is the Minister of State.
This is the Ocean Kingdom's ambassador.
He came here to attend your party.
Oh, thank you for coming.
Um, I'm Livius I's wife, and...
His Majesty's playmate in playing house.
Isn't that right?
I know all about you.
They say that you came from some unknown,
penniless backwater kingdom. A real hayseed princess.
What's with these guys?
Plus, you have a sinister talent of some sort.
Calling us all the way here just to present
and humiliate someone like you...
That's His Majesty for you.
He goes so over the top in his entertainments.
Excuse me!
At least she is useful as entertainment.
Y-Your Majesty!
Better than people who can do nothing but spew the most predictable of flattery.
Take care how you use your words, Your Lordship.
That's my wife you're speaking to.
Thanks.
Don't get sentimental.
You're in a bad mood.
You're looking pale, too, did you know?
Yeah. I just haven't been sleeping.
I pulled an all-nighter yesterday
An all-nighter?!
Keep your voice down.
Hey, take responsibility for all that commotion.
I see. Responsibility, huh?
Oh?
No, I just thought you'd ask for something more bizarre.
If I did, would you do it?
Idiot! Of course not!
There's a lot I want to do, but I don't have the time.
This never happened before, of course.
This is annoying in its own way.
Before?
It's so bright I can't stand it.
The sun's so obnoxious.
How can you say that? You're the Sun King!
Hey. Make it rain, okay?
I told you, that's...
You want to see it? I thought you didn't like it.
I don't really know, myself.
But when I think about that rain,
I feel my malice disappear.
Like I'm at peace.
Although when that happens,
I remember things I don't want to remember, too.
So it is...
Listen, why not lighten your workload a little bit?
Can't you leave the kingship to others a little more?
Doing things the way you do must be stressful.
It's not natural, either.
Nike.
Who do you think I am?
Don't tell me how I should do things.
It's none of your business.
Yeah. I thought as much.
I'm leaving. You go back.
How dare you! Not just once, but twice...
I can't see it.
What we can communicate about...
Or what lies deep in his heart...
My Rain-summoning teacher was my grandma.
Listen to me, Nike.
It is not merely the land that we enrich.
The place to which you should truly send the rain is the depths,
the very depths of someone's heart.
The place known as sacred ground.
Sacred ground?
The burdens that we carry, the people that cannot return...
We shut those things inside ourselves,
in a sanctuary of the heart which is brittle and dries out easily.
How do you know if the rain has reached it?
You'll know. You can tell it at a glance.
I don't know, Grandma.
We're sorry to interrupt while you're relaxing.
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
Oh!
You're the ones who put these flowers here, right?
I just love things like this.
Thank you!
N-No, ma'am!
His Majesty collects those himself, every day.
What?
Well... he said it would help you relax,
since you are living in this unfamiliar country.
He actually told us not to tell you, but...
What kind of idiot is he?
If you have the time to do something like that,
you should take better care of yourself.
An evening encounter? How very bold.
Neil! No, no, no!
He didn't come to my room tonight, so...
He chose to restrain himself, out of concern for how you acted this afternoon.
Do you know what this is?
Medicine?
It takes a toll on a child's body.
Since his mother died three years ago,
he's taken it regularly every night.
However, he hasn't been taking it as of late.
Do you know why?
Because he's capable of relaxing around you.
Having someone to protect by his side...
it sets His Majesty's mind at peace.
Someone to protect?
I'm the real idiot here.
The memories he thought he'd seal away have begun to stir.
With his heart, with the sanctuary of his heart,
he's been trying the best he can,
but he never forgot how to sympathize with me, or with other people.
He's a strong person.
It's beautiful.
Being protected all the time doesn't agree with me.
I'm going to protect him, too.
My, it's truly magnificent!
The ambassadors are all very pleased, as well.
I can't apologize enough for my rudeness
toward Her Highness the other day.
Don't let it bother you. I went too far, as well.
Forget that and enjoy this day wholeheartedly.
I would be most pleased.
By the way, Your Majesty,
We haven't seen the day's leading lady, Princess Nike.
If she fails to attend her own party,
it would lead to a terrible scandal.
I know that.
Your Majesty!
For heaven's sake, what the heck is she doing?
Do not worry.
Nike-sama is the princess that you chose, isn't she?
Have bit more faith in her.
What is that?
The windows aren't open, yet the wind is blowing?
I want to protect you...
My, how lovely!
What splendid entertainment!
Did you arrange this, Your Majesty?
No...
Your Lordship,
this is the "sinister talent" of which you spoke.
My!
Beautiful!
Princess Nike!
Is that... her?!
She really is beautiful!
This is our hard work paying off, right?
No, she shines like that because of who she is!
Attention, everyone.
I cannot thank you enough for coming here to see me today.
This symbolizes my thanks
I feel for you from the bottom of my heart.
It's a tender rain
Strain your ears and listen
It melts into the soft air around
So quietly the drops come falling
I'll always be here with you
What is this?!
Singing in the rain
Rain...
It's rain!
It's like falling light!
I will sing
Putting my feelings with the rain
And in the endless eternity
There is a brilliantly shining love
What you really need to do is to send it deep into the person's heart.
Here comes the tender rain
The deepest part of it.
How exquisite!
I've never seen such a beautiful princess before in my life!
Would you grant me the honor of a kiss upon your hand?
Oh?
Do you have interest in my "hayseed princess," Your Lordship?
You must be thirsty! Come this way.
What? O-Oh no!
You don't need to seduce them all, you naughty princess.
It's his fault if he gets seduced.
You said rain-summoning wasn't to be used
for self-interest or personal amusement.
Did you change your mind?
Amusement? It's not about that.
The others just happened to be here.
I was just...
I know.
I know. Thank you.
You'll know. You can tell it at a glance.
No... I should thank you.
I want to gaze at him.
It's like how, when your eyes get used to the strong light,
a lot of things come into view.
He sure is cute when he's sleeping, though.
Such long eyelashes...
And his hair is so smooth...
Maybe I'll touch it while he's still being cute...
Snap
What an unaccommodating woman.
This is supposed to be where you get carried away and kiss me.
You were awake?!
If you're going to get me while I'm sleeping, at least do that much.
You're so half-baked.
A kiss?! Wh-Why should I do that?!
Don't play dumb with me.
It won't make a difference if you do it once or twice.
Shut up! You did that without asking me!
Your Majesty. It's time to wake up.
Hey, someone's here to see you! Get up already!
No.
I won't wake up until you do it.
Wh-What?!
Nike-sama.
Get it over with already.
Like he says.
Thinking about you, I call out your name
anata wo omou yonde
I'd throw away everything to be with you
subete nagedashite demo
I just want to see you
aitakute aitakute
I want to be by your side
soba ni ite hoshii no
But I feel like I'm going to break down
dakedo ima kujikesou dayo
My chest hurts
nomikomu tameiki de
from the sigh I'm suppressing
mune ga itai yo
And I'm wondering if you feel the same way, too
anata mo onaji kimochi de irukana
Feeling that I am not alone now
hitori ja naindayone
You'll overcome it; just believe in destiny
shinjite mite norikoerareru destiny
So that we can grab the future for the two of us
futari no mirai tsukamu tameni
We'll continue to live on
ima ga aru to shitte iru kara
While holding onto these memories as the nights go by
donna yoru mo dakishimeteruyo memories
So that I can smile before the morning returns
asu ga kuru madeni mata egao ni nareruyone
The water and rain that's taking us to tomorrow
tsunagu ashita wo ame to misu
I won't let anyone hurt you, so just shut up and let me protect you!
Preview
I don't take orders.
I'm going to make you accept that.
You're completely lacking in charm, you know!