Along the Romulus and Remus border...
A battle is taking place between their Otomes?
You're the ones who invaded our borders first!
That's ridiculous!
Our Lutesia border police were attacked first!
That's rubbish!
This is exactly why a nation led by an evil matriarchal family cannot be trusted!
Look who's talking! You're descendants of exiles!
Pardon me, but I couldn't help being drawn into your fiery argument.
And wow, it's burning me up.
Although this skirmish did develop into a clash between Otomes...
...I understand there were no fatalities on either side.
I suggest the two sides take a moment to calm down.
Right, Headmistress?
This is the first time in a half-century...
...that two Meisters have fought each other.
If this situation escalates...
...it would cause panic among the people.
Therefore it is this Council's responsibility...
...to prevent that from happening.
I hope the two of you understand the severity of the situation.
Is this the beginning?
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
Otome's S.O.S.
Did you hear?
About what happened in Lutesia?
It's only a rumor, right?
But they're holding emergency deliberations.
Everyone's talking about those rumors.
Hey, what do you think, Ers...
Arika, what are you doing?!
No!
Sorry!
Did you hear anything about Lutesia from Major wang?
No. That matter is none of my business.
But, you know, I feel sorry for those two.
Yayoi is from Romulus, and Miya is from Remus.
It must be extremely hard on them.
Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose. Believe me, Yayoi.
Come on, stop apologizing to me like that.
Doing that makes it seem like...
There's tension between Cardair and Florince...
...ever since that incident with Big Sister Akane.
If the rumors are true, then this cosmetics class may be of no use to us.
what's wrong, everyone?
If one baseless rumor is going to affect you this way...
...you'll never amount to much of an Otome.
It is just a rumor, right?
I come from Lutesia.
And to think two Big Sister Meisters would fight there...
Even if those rumors are true, is that going to change anything?
But l...
Becoming an Otome is not only about becoming graceful and respected.
As Otome you will have to risk your life in battle...
...as you protect your Master's life and nation's destiny.
You all entered this academy with this understanding.
There is no time for crying.
Coming up is the promotion examination...
...followed by graduation and the commemorative dance battle...
...between representatives from the preparatory class and the graduating class.
If you're going to be an Otome, then keep your head up.
This must feel awkward for you.
Since you proclaimed to Miss Maria that you were going to prevent wars.
But, what happened was nothing more than a simple argument, right?
There's no reason to get all serious about it.
Isn't this sort of thing common?
You make it sound so trivial! My country and Yayoi's could go to war!
You have the nerve to say such things! Prevent wars?
Then do something to stop this right now!
when I entered Garderobe I thought...
...my future would be stable even if I didn't become a Meister.
So why? why must things turn out this way?!
Someone do something about it!
Um... ah...
Calm down.
Let's go somewhere else, okay?
Miya.
Ah, I understand how you feel, but don't worry about it too much.
She's right. You can't let this bother you.
This time Arika is the one to blame.
Nina.
It was only a border dispute.
But it escalated into a battle between Meister Otomes.
You shouldn't casually compare it to some street fight.
Hey Arika, you're always a little strange...
...but you're acting especially weird lately. what's happened?
N-Nothing.
Really? Okay then.
Like I said before, the instigator...
That's not the issue! what we need to determine is who is at fault!
It's clear who's at fault!
Yes, very clear!
we will take a recess!
Really.
This is all because they used the Kings' Otomes for a minor conflict.
what do they think a Meister's powers are for, anyway?
Haven't you answered that with your performances over the past half-century?
"Otomes are strong and beautiful...
...but in no way should they be regarded as a weapon."
You seem rather calm. I hope Artai has nothing to do with this incident.
Of course not.
There are no benefits for us to be involved in such a conflict.
Besides, I didn't send Nao and Nina to this academy...
...so they could fight for real.
Aren't you forgetting someone else?
I have no idea who you're talking about.
By the way, the graduation ceremonial battle is coming up, isn't it?
Are you still having it, as planned?
Of course. Even at times like these...
No, because of times like these, they must understand who they are.
Am I wrong?
Understand who they are, huh?
You sure are harsh.
Brigadier!
wait a moment, Brigadier!
Brigadier Armitage!
Shut up!
I have to go teach them a lesson!
where are you going, Haruka?
To Lutesia!
It's because of Otomes that we've avoided war, but those stupid girls!
I'll put them in their place and spank them on the butt!
If you do that then our country will end up in a war too.
Sure, sure! war or whatever!
Bring it on!
Huh?
Right? You can't just spank an Otome on her butt as you please.
Then where can I spank them?
That would be called military intervention, Haruka.
Since they are brother nations that once had the same king...
...discord between Romulus and Remus runs deep.
Now should we look at this as an opportunity or a disaster?
That's the issue here.
Damn the Aswald.
After all that boasting, they proved to be worthless.
If they had gotten their hands on that data, the situation would be different.
Miss Mashiro.
The Department of lnterior Affairs has requested...
...you attend the emergency policy meeting.
why must I deal with the conflicts of other nations?
However...
well then, you could at least go and inspect the castle.
It's unhealthy to stay indoors for so long.
Shut up and get out!
I'm nothing but an incompetent Queen, anyway!
Tell the Ministers to do what they want!
It's not like anyone's expecting much of me, anyway.
This was taken at Lutesia a few days ago.
It's the field test we conducted near the Romulus-Remus border.
wow, so that's the technology from before the lmmigration Era.
what a marvelous bunch of monsters.
with these we can begin our real plan, can't we?
Anytime. But Your Highness...
when the time comes please do not forget what you promised me.
I know.
My letter should've reached Sergay by now.
I've told him everything about this upcoming plan.
The fun is about to begin.
How about you, Antsy?
Well, I guess it's too soon for you to be thinking about that.
Bye for now, growing girl Antsy.
I'm going to become an Otome! You can count on it!
Give up on love, relinquish a woman's happiness...
...and devote your life to your master.
That is what it means to become an Otome.
Are you prepared for that?
Yes.
That's enough.
Only they can decide what's most important for themselves.
I will definitely become one...
Definitely become... an Otome.
No. I don't want this.
what's wrong with me?
You're in love, aren't you?
That's not true.
with Major wang.
No.
I'm not.
This isn't how it should be.
This isn't like me.
Grandma never taught me about this.
I don't want this.
I'm scared.
Let me tell of an old story
Of a land that waits to wake...
Thank you, Ersty.
I've owed you since the survival test.
It's a beautiful song, so I remembered it.
I can't really explain it, but it was like cuddling in the arms of my mom.
That's the memento of your mother who was once an Otome, right?
I noticed it some time ago.
But because you were trying to hide it I never mentioned it.
Apparently, it's called the Blue Sky Sapphire.
I knew it!
That belonged to the late King of windbloom's Otome...
...Big Sister Lena, right?
wait! what?!
Ersty, you know about this gemstone?!
That's because, Arika, she's a really famous Otome.
Please! Tell me about her!
Sure.
Big Sister Lena was...
Thank you, Shizuru.
I'm sorry, but I'm not Shizuru.
Yohko... I just...
It's all right. I understand.
I see. As expected.
we had a heated discussion, but made no progress.
And Natsuki, what's your impression?
The truth is, I have no idea. Perhaps both sides are right.
I cannot rule out the possibility of the involvement of a third party.
Schwarz, or maybe... Aswald.
what did this?
A Slave.
They're unlike the replicated Slaves we've seen before.
They're a lot more like a Child.
I have a habit of sneaking up behind people...
...but this is the first time anyone's sneaked up on me.
who are you?
The Black Power that should've been sealed has begun to move.
You must be careful, Bewitching Smile Amethyst.
Just like that leader of Aswald.
This world is still full of mysteries.
Natsuki...
Have you calmed down?
I'm all right now.
Is that so? Thank goodness.
You know what?
Miya.
I have a favor to ask of you.
It's rare seeing you drink like this.
I found one.
It's been fourteen... no, almost fifteen years, right?
I found a surviving attendant who knows about the incident.
Arika's awfully late.
She's always making me worry like this.
You've changed, Nina
A little while back, you wouldn't have worried about Arika one bit.
N-Not really. It's not like I'm...
It's been a while since it was just us two...
...so why don't we cuddle?
Nina.
Stop that, Erstin. Hey!
Sorry, Nina.
Hey, stop that!
Big Sister Lena became a Meister...
...after graduating the academy with record-breaking marks.
She served the Royal Family of Windbloom...
...and inherited Windbloom's Blue Sky Sapphire.
She was Meister for almost ten years, I believe.
But one day she suddenly decided to take off that gemstone.
You mean...
She did that to be with the one she loved.
So where is she now?
Fifteen years ago there was an incident where rebels invaded the castle.
By then she had a baby daughter, who was born about the same time as Miss Mashiro.
And the two of them went missing.
Miss Maria told us this story once soon after we entered this school.
She fulfilled her dreams and gained love.
As an Otome...
No, as a woman, she lived a very full life.
Miss Maria said she wasn't able to do that.
Both love and dreams.
Go find out for yourself!
Grandma used to tell me.
When you're scared, keep moving forward.
Why him? He's a conceited, middle-aged jerk.
But...
That's why I have to see if these are my true feelings.
I never expected to find her in a place like this.
People tend to overlook the simplest spots.
By the way, shouldn't you be sending a reply soon?
You received a letter from that young lady sometime last week, didn't you?
I don't need you pressuring me about it.
It's just that you seem so happy...
...whenever you're sending or receiving those letters.
That's work.
Giving her a dress on her birthday is work?
That was a surprise.
Coming from the guy who was known as the North Hound.
Shut up.
It's still there, or rather, has it been revived?
She's in there.
I'll be going now.
what the heck is this?
Little rabbit, I don't care how strong you are. In that position, you're helpless.
Damn you! Let me go, stupid! who are you guys, anyway?!
They're white!
Just how a Coral Otome of Garderobe should be! Pure, proper, and pretty!
So we get to mess around with her, right?
Yeah...
She said, "Make her lose her privilege to become an Otome."
what did you say?
It's true.
There's no mistake.
Miss Lena handed her own child to my colleague.
She then took the amulet of the Royal Family, the Blue Sky Sapphire...
...and placed it around the Princess' neck, and then she left the castle.
That means...
The one with the Blue Sky Sapphire...
...is the true Queen of windbloom.
Now, it's showtime. Don't forget the camera.
we'll get rich off these pictures.
we're having an early Otome Graduation Ceremony.
No!
No!!
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
Arika, Crying.
Men are all like wolves, so you should all be careful.
when I was young, they would..
what?!
You're being impolite, Miya. An Otome must remain pure, proper, and pretty.
It's not right to doubt or lie to others.
Actually, I think women are scarier.