I knew the truth but I was too frightened to say anything.
I convinced myself that if the fake princess governed the country well...
...then it would be an acceptable fate.
But my time is running out.
So I feel I can no longer hide the truth.
The holder of the Blue Sky Sapphire...
...is the true Queen of Windbloom.
What a terrible joke this is.
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!
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
Arika, Crying
No... no... don't.
You be a good girl now.
Somebody...
Sergay...
Now then.
That's enough, punks.
Sergay?
Antsy?!
You bastards!
Damn it! Get him!
The next shots will hit you.
Wait for me!
Hello.
We're Team Stripes, and we just love stripes.
You guys were the ones screwing around here, right?
Are you okay, Antsy?
You must've been scared. But it's all right now.
Miss Juliet! Can we give them the usual water punishment?
This isn't their first crime. So let's give them double the usual.
Yes, ma'am!
Now then, let's get some money off the girl as well.
What's old man Sergay doing here?
Arika?
Oh boy, you're not only a fool, you got lousy luck, too.
The guy who used to be known as the North Hound.
Sergay.
Um... Thank you.
Ah, yeah.
It sounds kind of weird to hear something other than rude words from your mouth.
Am I always like that?
I've only ever heard you complain.
You're teasing me.
That's more like the Antsy I know.
It's getting cold. Wear this.
Why don't we take a little walk?
Grandma!
Grandma?
I can't stay here any longer.
Open up, Miya! It's me!
Miya!
Miya Clochette!
You've really done it this time.
Why do these things keep happening one after another?
The Blue Sky Sapphire.
So that's why Big Sister Shizuru...
Miya?
Really?
Miya?
She was useless trash.
I even allowed you to take on room duty for me. Guess I was wrong about you.
Oh? Are you sure you weren't doing maki-makis to her behind her back?
Shut your mouth! You've been promoted to Trias by chance...
...so now you're trying to earn points whatever way you can, aren't you?
You've got to be kidding. This is the last thing I wanted.
Hey Chie, what were you doing in that place?
I was on a date. Or rather...
A friend I met during exams here wanted to discuss something with me.
So popular, as always.
Look who's talking.
So what happened with those guys?
Who knows? Why don't you go check the bottom of the river?
Wow.
So pretty!
Amazing!
So beautiful!
I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Seeing something like this feels wonderful. Technology is like magic.
I heard that back when our ancestors lived on a planet called Earth...
...there were far greater scientific advancements.
Far greater?
I can't imagine what they could be.
But, I bet people in those times lived really happily.
For sure!
I wonder about that.
But I know some things. That's the lighthouse star, right?
Grandma told me...
...that it's from the time of grandma's grandma's grandma way, way back.
"The blue star shall become the sign to guide us and our beloved princess."
"Journey past a thousand stars and ten thousand nights."
"Toward the golden future that will be upon us."
Have you heard it?
It's part of a poem said to have come from the first people who arrived on this planet.
But it's wonderful.
The blue star that guides us.
The Blue Sky Sapphire.
You know about her?
She was able to have both her dream and her love.
Love, you say.
Arika, l...
I...
Sergay.
Good morning! What a wonderful morning it is!
Nina, wake up. Nina!
Stop that. What time did you get back yesterday?
I won't stop! Get up, get up!
Arika!
Thank goodness you're back, Arika!
Now then, the morning cleaning is about to begin!
Let's be the first ones there! Let's go!
Before you say "let's go," where were you last night?
Come in.
Good morning.
I see you're finally back, Arika.
Arika.
Good morning, Big Sister Chie!
I have something to talk to you about. Could you come with me for a moment?
What?!
She's confessed to everything.
The incident with your missing uniform, the problem during the survival test...
...and also this latest incident.
What a surprise! So that's what was going on.
But wasn't the uniform stolen?
During the survival test...
...we discovered that your equipment had been tampered with.
But we had no evidence...
...and we couldn't make any accusations until we had all the facts.
Please accept my apologies for that.
Was there really only one girl behind this?
That's what she says.
These incidents are very cruel in nature.
If you, as victims, testify against her...
...she can be dealt with by the disciplinary committee.
What do you say?
I would rather not.
How about you, Arika?
Me?!
I-l-I couldn't do such a thing! No way!
I'm not bothered by those things!
But, who would have guessed it was Miya.
I had no idea.
What a total surprise! What can I say?
Arika.
Really. Don't be so kind. You've been given a great chance.
If your dream of becoming an Otome is serious...
...then you better try to get rid of your rivals.
You especially need to.
I said I'm all right!
Huh?
What's all the noise about?
Miss Maria. Headmistress.
You don't have to discuss Miya Clochette anymore.
We just received her resignation from the academy.
We also have an official notice from her guardian.
It describes her difficulties in making it to a higher ranking...
...along with the unstable situation in her country as reasons for her leaving.
I'd like to see her off.
Would that be okay?
She has already left.
This certainly leaves a bad taste.
Arika.
I know this is going to bother you, but...
Arika! Are you okay?
About what?
You're more immune to these things than I thought.
Well, I'll be on my way. I made a promise to see my father.
Is something wrong?
No. Nothing.
Have a great time!
Hey, Arika.
Can I ask you something? Last night, you and Major Wang...
Sorry, I have to go now, too! To study... or, I mean...
Anyways, I need to hurry!
Sorry!
Arika!
Arika.
Miss Aoi.
Say, could we talk a moment?
I'm not going to any meeting.
I'm not eating any meal. And I'm not seeing guests.
It's me, Mashiro!
I heard you locked yourself up in this room. What's wrong?
None of your business!
Hey, you're being mean. We still have a contract, remember.
Shut up!
That was just for show!
I bet you also think...
I bet you think that I'm not fit to be Queen!
So that's what happened.
I've been working so hard so far. But that disrespectful scoundrel...
I show him a little kindness, and he repays me by mocking me!
Um...
Could it be that you have feelings for Takumi no kami?
How could I ever fall in love with a guy like that?!
It was only a temporary feeling.
You just said it yourself.
Listen up, Arika. Any more of that from you and you're asking for it!
And besides how would you know what goes on between a guy and a girl?!
You're right.
I have absolutely no idea about love, and stuff like that.
You...
Huh?
What's wrong with me? I'm...
Don't tell me that you have someone too.
It can't be.
You're easy.
You said yourself that becoming an Otome is the dream you finally found.
So I tested you to see if you could be distracted from that dream.
A pure, proper, and pretty Otome?
Not even close!
This is what bothers me about kids like you. You don't put up a fight.
Playtime is over.
Go home.
Oh yeah. You said something about Lena.
That she obtained both her dream and her love. But you've got that wrong.
She chose love and had a child, and therefore gave up being an Otome.
As a result, she failed to protect the king and Queen, and even herself.
So her life came to a miserable end.
I hate you!
Why did I fall in love with that jerk?
You fool, why are you crying?
I've been holding it in for so long...
...but seeing you cry like that, I can't anymore.
Mashiro.
Arika... you fool.
Thank you, Chie. It's just like you said.
An emergency? I see.
The time has finally come to put the plan into action.
So it's important that you find the real princess as soon as possible.
Your Highness.
In order to fulfill our dreams, it's crucial that we have the real princess.
I don't care how you do it.
Find her and turn her into our pawn.
You could simply seduce her. You're good at that sort of thing.
Why... am l...
No way. She's the same age as Nina.
Besides, she's not Lena's daughter.
Then why?
This is it!
What's this?
A drawing of the new castle they're building for me.
Looks weird.
It's inspiring, don't you think? Especially this part at the top!
Honestly, you have no sense of beauty.
Well, I do think it suits you, Mashiro.
I want to be reborn just like this castle.
I see. Then let's do our best!
It will be a contest to see if I become a Meister first, or you become a Queen first.
But I'm already a Queen!
Then, a Queen who will bring happiness to everyone!
Good idea. Okay! A contest!
Now then, we'll begin the first round of battles to determine representatives...
...for the Commemorative Graduation Dance Battle.
There will be two representatives.
Those selected will be unconditionally promoted to Pearl status.
Give it your best.
Arika!
Don't you lose!
It's a parting gift. Please accept it.
We're all going to miss you. But just so you know...
I will never forget you.
Begin!
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
It's a Promise!
Arika, who is your special someone?
Don't tell anyone.
He's an older man? He serves royalty, and he knows me?
I know! I must say you have bad taste!
Who would've guessed Sakomizu?
What? Not him!