So the Harmonium was moved to the basement of Fuka Palace.
It's hard to believe. For centuries people have searched for it...
...and now she finds it so easily.
It could be her after all.
I wonder what happened.
Perhaps the two have entered a contract.
Probably.
They seem to believe that they're successfully hiding it from us.
Should we make them cancel the contract?
I'd like to let events unfold on their own.
This could become an important turning point.
Are you going to rely on chance?
This may be what fate has decided.
If that's what you think, Natsuki, I won't argue with you.
I'll see if I can casually persuade her to tell me what happened below the castle.
Please.
Besides, we face a bigger problem now that that thing has been sounded.
I believe even as we speak the news is spreading to people everywhere.
Yes, everything has been set in motion.
Mitsuketano DREAM
I found a dream
doki doki ga tomaranai
I can't stop this thrilling feeling
MY STAR DREAM
My star dream
Umaretano takaramono
A new treasure is born
mune ippai ni
It's filling my heart
kirameki hajimeru
And it's beginning to shine brightly
doushite konnani fuan ni naruno kana
What is it that's making me so anxious?
Kakae kirenai omoi
Unable to control these feelings
namida koboreru kedo
My tears flow out
kitto itsuka tadori tsukeruyo
I'm sure that I'll get there one day
tsumazuitatte akiramenai
Even if I stumble I won't give up
yuuki dashite mae ni susumou
With courage, let's keep moving forward
chiisana ippo fumidaseba horane
Take one small step and you will see
atarashii watashi
A brand new me
Burden of Destiny
This punishment duty I have to do is a bit harsh.
Just because I skipped some of the dance battle lessons...
what can I do? I can't take this thing off any more.
who said you could take a break?
Arika Yumemiya!
I'm very sorry...
Time to eat!
Delicious.
Thank you, Ersty! My stomach was really growling.
You must be having a tough time since this place is so big.
well, that can't be helped.
After all, it's the burial ground for the first Meister Otome, Fumi.
Hey! I've heard about her! From the war of the something.
The war of the Twelve Kings.
She's the one who ended the war.
Mashiro told me.
Arika, you and Miss Mashiro seem to be really getting along.
No, it isn't like that.
A contract?! Arika and Queen Mashiro?!
Most likely. With that Blue Sky Sapphire.
You're saying that she was accepted by the Meister Gem...
...and was able to use its power?
I'm sorry Nina. I hate to make you do things like this.
I understand. I'll try to get her to tell me the whole story.
By the way, how is your ear, Arika?
It's all right. It's just a little infection.
Arika.
what?
Never mind.
Uh, well...
I should get back to work. Thanks for lunch.
wait right there! I have a gift for you.
Did you get me dessert?
Something even better.
Amazing! It's a machine!
lrina, did you make this by yourself?
Oh, it was nothing.
Our ancestors used the power of science to travel through space...
...and come to this planet.
Does it move?
Of course it does!
I scrounged through junk shops...
...and then went to Miss Yohko's place and swiped...
...ah, borrowed some parts to create this, Mister Cleaner 1! Switch on!
Amazing! It moved! And it even blows smoke!
what happens next? Tell me!
I guess I didn't have sufficient data.
If only I could see what's behind that door.
I wanted to present this machine during the presentation part of our next exam.
Exam?
That's right. we don't have much time.
Are you sure?
I haven't seen you studying much, Arika.
will you be okay? If you come last in two consecutive terms...
...you'll be expelled from school.
I'll be fine... somehow...
Still nothing.
I can't find anything on canceling a contract.
what are you researching?
Miss Shizuru.
well, I'm, uh... Studying for the exam!
That's good to hear. If you'd like, I could help you with your studies.
Arika's so lucky. She's getting private tutoring from Miss Shizuru.
I'm so jealous. It isn't fair that Arika always gets all the attention.
Did you hear that sound the other day?
It was a tremendous sound that shook the whole city.
No, I didn't notice the sound of an organ playing.
Is that so?
That was a close call. I was about to tell her all kinds of stuff.
But Miss Shizuru really is wonderful.
I wonder if my mom is as wonderful.
Okay! I've got to keep it up!
Thank you. I learned a lot from this.
But I guess it didn't help you too much, did it?
Sorry.
No need to apologize. That is an important book of your dad's, right?
I'm just glad I had the chance...
...to read such a rare book about artificial intelligence.
Hey, where's Arika?
She isn't back yet.
There it is.
You shouldn't scare me like that.
Miyu, you always seem to appear out of thin air.
I apologize, Arika.
But it's been so long. How did you know I was attending this academy?
I know everything about you, Arika.
Good evening, Alyssa.
Is that so? Your grandmother...
About six months after the last time you visited, Miyu.
Are you enjoying school life?
Yeah.
The studying is tough, but becoming a great Otome is my dream.
Easier said than done.
Hey, Miyu. You've been traveling for quite a while, right?
Yes.
Then, I want to ask you something.
Have you ever heard of a way to cancel a Meister Gem contract?
The thing is...
who's there?
How dare you startle me!
Mashiro.
Arika, what in the world are you doing?!
Do you know her?
well, yes.
Believe it or not, she's the Queen of windbloom.
what do you mean, "believe it or not"?
Didn't we agree that we'd keep the incident with Gems a secret?
And now you go spewing about it to this suspicious vagabond!
The secret's safe with Miyu.
She's not from the school. And besides, she knows all kinds of stuff.
Quiet! Remember your place!
I will not allow you to insult Arika any further.
Such disrespect
By the way, why are you here Mashiro?
Because you still haven't told me how to cancel this contract.
Do you realize how hard it is for me to sneak out?
But I'm doing my best to find a way.
Is that Gem the cause of the problem?
May I please take a look at it?
Go ahead.
Meister Gem. This is truly a great Gemstone.
Yeah, isn't it? You should see what it can do.
It came off?
How did you do that? I tried everything but couldn't get it off.
Then how about this one. Can you get this off too?
Give it a try, Miyu.
Sure, Arika.
It came off.
Thank goodness. And that means...
Our contract has been canceled.
You're wrong about that.
I've heard that even if Gemstones are removed...
...the contract remains etched into them.
what?
Then what do we need to do to cancel our contract?
I do not know. why not formally ask the academy?
I would if I could.
we want to keep this a secret from everyone.
In that case...
Sneak into the forbidden library?!
why are you so eager to break the rules again?
The forbidden library holds records for all Otomes...
...and information on the academy's history, right?
well, they say it's like a mountain of treasure in there...
...with many books on this planet's history and lost technology.
But if we get caught we're done for.
But I want to learn as much as I can about Otomes.
You said that your mother was also an Otome, right?
I understand. I'll help you.
I didn't expect that from you.
Thank you, Nina.
Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not doing this for you. I want to know for myself.
In that case, I'll have to go along. Count me in.
Me too.
Let's all go.
But how exactly are we supposed to get in? It's really difficult to enter that place.
I have an idea.
It's creepy in here.
This place is the grave for the very first Otome, right?
I heard she rests in peace somewhere deep underground.
Arika. will you take that thing off?
But Grandma told me that this is proper attire...
...when entering some place that you're not supposed to.
Enough.
It seems everyone's here.
Are you the one who sent me that love letter?
It took me by surprise.
I thought it was a letter telling me to use Slaves to fight.
In a way, that's very close to what it does say.
Nice to finally meet you, Your Highness.
But how did you get your hands on the key to the forbidden library?
That's a trade secret.
Remember, you guys are going to help me out with my work after this.
If it's work, leave it to me.
Nina, that goes for you, too.
Yes.
Then, let's go.
Is it open now?
The lock is open, but there was another step I had to do last time.
Is that so? Then how about...
Open sardine! Or something.
Sardine?
The door...
It opened.
with "sardine"?
I won't tolerate failure, Arika.
Is this the forbidden library?
well, there are books here.
This place is amazing.
what did you do this time, Arika?!
Don't ask me!
I didn't do anything.
Amazing, utterly amazing.
I'll bet this is the databank!
It has data from before the immigration age...
...when people traveled between planets on spaceships!
Databank?
I've heard of this before. It's like one huge library.
what should we do about this?
To control something like this...
...you need some sort of password or a thing that can act as a key.
A key?
You're expecting too much from me.
It disappeared.
It looks like something is back there.
what is this place?
The Flowing Garnet, Meister Monica Julen...
...devoted her life to Master Argos Xll of Cardair.
Year A.R. 264 to 281.
Year 281 is when...
That's fifty years ago, when the last major war ended.
The war of the Dragon King.
which means these things...
They're tombs.
This is the resting place of your Otome predecessors.
You girls really overdid it.
No student...
...in fact no one, not even royalty, is allowed in here without permission.
These are all graves?
I deeply apologize for the disgrace, Big Sister Monica.
Um... was she someone you knew?
Yes. I was this person's helper underclassman.
She was a wonderful person.
She served as a member of the Trias. She was elegant yet pure.
But at that time the world wasn't as stable as it is now.
Every country wanted power...
...and there were many international wars.
This culminated in the war of the Dragon King.
In the midst of the never-ending battles...
...the Otomes didn't have a chance to graduate.
Instead they were chosen as Meisters and sent into battle, one by one.
Then, by contract with their masters...
...they performed their responsibilities and duties.
Duties?
You mean the Otomes fought each other.
That's correct. And the person who defeated Big Sister Monica...
...was a good friend of hers at the academy, the number two Trias.
why did that have to happen? They should've just refused to fight.
Stop saying such foolish nonsense. That's not even possible.
The lives of kings, and the fate of the war rested on the shoulders of the Otomes.
That's how the countries and their citizens could survive.
Most importantly...
These Otomes had respect, love, and trust for their Masters.
This was stronger and more honorable than their friendships.
Keep that in mind, everyone.
Today, people look at and honor only the glamorous side of Otomes...
...as women who serve royalty.
But if things turn for the worse...
...then even best friends will kill each other.
That is the destiny of an Otome.
Are you all prepared for that?
Yes, I am.
I don't want that.
Then leave this school at once, Arika Yumemiya.
All we need to do is prevent wars from happening.
when I become a proper Otome, I won't allow any wars!
How wonderful it would be if that were possible.
Now, we've been here too long already.
we shall apologize to your Big Sisters for disturbing their sleep...
...and then make our way out.
Arika! You're being very disrespectful to your Big Sisters! Take that off!
Ah, no.
Arika!
Is that?!
Arika Yumemiya.
Ah... um... well... you see...
I heard it's been four years since anyone's had to clean these walls as punishment.
But look at the bright side, Arika.
You were able to get a new Coral Gem.
That's true.
But I haven't been able to cancel the contract yet.
Don't you guys forget that you still need to help me with my job, too.
Right.
Hey! Arika!
You told them about the broken Gemstone, didn't you?!
Because of you I got in trouble too!
I had no choice!
Besides we had to do something about the broken stones anyway!
You really aren't cut out to be an Otome!
Hurry up and get kicked out of this school!
Not a chance.
If she really was my Master...
...I'm certain my friends would be more important to me.
Yeah, probably.
And the fact is, the world is a lot better now than it used to be.
A war isn't going to break out.
You're right.
I see. within the borders of Aries.
And you want us to acquire it.
Indeed. The time is ripe. we have to start moving now.
what we find, we split evenly. Those are our terms.
You're as greedy as the rumors say.
Fine, I accept your terms.
Commander.
In that case, we of the Aswald...
...accept your request, Cardair Emperor, Argos.
How disrespectful! Show some manners!
It's all right, Fiar. These people are all reactionaries...
...who want to revert back to the interplanetary era.
Am I right, Aswald?
You certainly are. For we are the last descendants of the Black Valley.
Yuuki ga negai kanaeru noyo
Courage makes your wishes come true
DO YOUR BEST
Do your best
Makenai youni susumi mashou
Keep moving forward, so you don't lose
Hajimattayo watashi dake wo matsu
It has started and it's waiting right now
Monogatari ga ima
A story just for me
Nigedasu yori
Instead of running from it
tachimukaeba iine
I'm going to face it
sorega Otome no yuuki
Because that's the courage of Otome
Ganbatteruyo munega
I am doing great
kyun to samishikunaru
Even when I feel lonely
tokimo egaode
I smile
NO, NO, NO wa nai
No, there is no "no"
kanarazu anatano sekaino nakani
In the world you're living in
Tanoshii mirai ga aru mamotte agetaino
The future will be fun and I'll protect you
daijyoubuyo
Everything's going to be fine
Kireina omoi houseki yorimo hikaru
Pure thoughts are brighter than jewels
Hokori wo motte susumi mashou
Just keep moving forward with pride
Makenai youni susumi mashou
Just keep moving forward so you don't lose
The Ocean - Swimsuit + Disaster =?
Nina, what does Big Sister Nao want?
well, about that...
It's nothing more than simple physical labor.
Physical? That isn't right.
But maybe for you..
I'm amazed at your choice of friends.