Father, hang in there!
Mama, where's our home?
I'm so cold.
Please, give my child some milk.
Hey you!
What do you want?
Little girl, Queen Mashiro has gone missing.
Have you seen her?
How could l? And besides that why did we have to get kicked out?
Isn't the military supposed to protect the citizens?
Sorry, little girl.
These are orders from above.
People like you don't have homes or jobs or pay taxes...
...and you just live in slums, so you don't qualify as citizens.
It's not like we had a choice!
Let's go.
Damn them!
The military was quick to switch sides and are now with Artai!
Why are we being treated like this?
Why did I end up in this position?
Why? Somebody, help me.
Aoi...
Sakomizu...
Mikoto...
Arika...
I'm right here.
I'm...
kasane atta hibi
The days have added up
kiokuno okue tojikome
Memories locked deep inside me
kinou to chigau
Unlike yesterday
Watashiga ima kokoni tatteru
A new me is standing right here now
Orite kita yamiwa
Darkness has fallen
Subetewo yasashiku daite
Gently embracing everything
katari kakeruno
It begins to tell me
Mamoru kotono hontou no imi wo
The true meaning of protecting
Mugen ni hirogaru hoshi wo
The stars spread out to infinity
Nandomo miageteita
I looked up at them repeatedly
Ano yoru wo wasurenai hikikaesenai
On that night I can't forget or return to
Ushinau mono wa nanimona
There is nothing I have to lose
Afuredashiteku ENERGY
It's flowing out of me, this energy
Atsuku tsuyoku takumashiku
With passion, strength, and endurance
Tatoe hikari no nai sekai demo
Even in a world without light
koe wo kanjite anata dake mitsukerareru
I feel your voice and can find only you
Whiteout
Where am l?
You're finally awake?
Geez, some Headmistress. How long were you planning to sleep?
What happened to Wind City?
What about Garderobe, Arika, and the others?
Your hands.
I am now one of the Five Pillars, so I'm the same rank as you, right?
Should this be allowed?
So?
Actually...
I have no clue!
Nao! You!
Eat up.
It's pretty good.
B-But...
What's this?
Don't tell me this food doesn't suit the palate of the Headmistress.
Does that "do whatever it takes to survive" stuff only apply in the classroom?
Give me that!
Three days?!
Right. Since that brawl.
Did you rescue me?
That's right. You should thank me.
Hey, I was the one who saved her. Don't take credit for something you didn't do.
Who's this suspicious looking guy?
An informant. Well, you could say he's a friend.
If you want to know what happened in the city, I don't mind telling you.
But, it isn't free.
If you prefer, you can pay me later. Consider it a special service.
I suppose I don't have a choice.
Grand Duke Nagi declared himself the liberator of the city...
...after forcing Schwarz out.
He's taken over the Queen's position and has seized the military.
He occupied Fuka Palace and has total control over the nation.
It's an ingenious tactic.
The timing was too perfect.
It must've been part of a master plan.
Nao, you weren't warned about this from anyone?
If I had known about it, I would've run away long before all the commotion.
You really are a piece of work.
Oh yeah. Although there have been many refugees...
...it appears that the majority of citizens have accepted this change in leadership.
Refugees?
Under the guise of maintaining public peace...
...they started to get rid of the poor people.
It's an old trick, but it worked.
By creating a policy of persecution...
...you raise the standards of the remaining citizens.
Damn that Nagi.
Is Garderobe also under his control now?
Yes, but since they've tightened security there...
...it's hard to know what's going on inside.
Shizuru.
What have the other nations done?
Nothing.
For now I expect they'll remain neutral.
That little runt Nagi has some nerve!
He won't get away with this!
Haruka!
Artai did not break any international laws with their actions.
If we try to do something about it now, it would be seen as an invasion.
Out of my way, Yukino. We're in a crisis.
My mind is made up.
I'm going!
I don't care what you say!
You're going no matter what?
You leave me no choice.
Sorry, Haruka.
That Artai boy has really done it.
He has it and Garderobe under his control.
We can no longer just sit back and observe.
With all that's happened...
...the good news is that the Queen and Arika aren't under Nagi's control.
You've been saying some very interesting things.
Tell me what happened to Arika Yumemiya.
Don't move.
Without your Robes, Otomes don't stand a chance against me.
Who are you?
Who I am is not what matters here.
What happened to Arika?
Tell me, lce Silver Crystal.
A tremendous amount of power was unleashed...
...when the two gemstones collided.
You mean the Ultimate Black Diamond...
...has appeared once again on the stage of history?
Yes.
I heard Grand Duke Nagi has sent out a large search party...
...but so far they haven't found the Queen or the girl.
So there you have it. We don't know where Arika is either.
After an incident like this, I just hope she's all right.
I'm sure she's alive.
Same with the Queen. Those types of people are very resilient.
After all, it appears Nina was fine afterwards.
Nina.
Is that the name of the Otome of the Ultimate Black Diamond?
Yes.
She must be feeling miserable because of Erstin...
Your friend. That's why... I...
That was my mistake.
I had no idea that Schwarz had infiltrated the academy.
If only I had been more careful, I could've stopped this from happening.
It's me, Father.
Come in.
Nina... I...
You mustn't get up yet, Father. Your wounds haven't healed yet.
You haven't eaten either.
You're only hurting yourself this way.
Ah... right...
You don't like it? Then, let me make something for you.
No... it's okay.
Then how about some fruit?
I know!
Craves are in season right now, which are your favorite, Father.
The stores outside have re-opened.
I'll go and find some for you.
Nina!
Sorry.
This is my fault.
Don't apologize to me!
Please, Father. If you apologize to me, l...
Damn it!
Is this it?
Yes.
The Harmonium.
The wondrous science that we've been searching for.
This thing?
So, is it operational?
It's been two centuries since it was last used.
Now it won't even budge.
We haven't been able to crack the seal on the mausoleum either.
It appears we have to follow the proper procedures.
That's a problem.
The song, the player, and the protector, right?
That's what it says in our Sacred Book.
Fortunately, we have lyrics to the first two verses of the song thanks to Saint Erstin.
And the third verse is with Mashiro?
Well, she was raised to be the Queen. So she should know it.
That's fine. The song is Mashiro.
And if Sergay's right, the player would be Arika.
We definitely need to find her.
Yes.
Damn.
Aries will take us in, right?
It's that damn Queen's fault that we ended up like this.
Damn it.
But it was that guy called Nagi who kicked us out.
I became unemployed because of that Queen.
While she made those bribe-soaked politicians and contractors very rich.
And then we end up with that castle?
Pathetic.
Restart the construction from scratch.
We're rebuilding this castle into something completely new.
The Queen is having her castle rebuilt...
...when there are more important things for her to do.
Think of that place where you woke up...
...and the lives of the people there.
If they don't have any bread, then they can eat candy!
You're very fortunate, I can see.
What's wrong with me doing things the way I like? I am the Queen.
I bet the rumor was true. She was an impostor.
I've had it with that princess.
The king and Queen were such honorable people, but she's nothing like them.
You're right. Perhaps that rumor really is true.
I am...
This girl here is the real Princess!
She's the true heir to Windbloom!
There's no way that little brat is the Queen.
I am...
I am the real...
I'm so dry I can't shed any tears.
Hey, you! Are you all right?
Huh? Have I seen you somewhere?
You're mistaken.
Well, whatever. Drink up.
You'll die if you get left behind.
May l?
If you don't want any, I won't force you.
Come on! What a waste!
I understand.
In that case, I have nothing else to ask.
Why are you looking for Arika?
Well, I guess it's unlikely that you'll give me an answer.
It has nothing to do with you.
Then at least tell us your name.
Merciful lntelligential Yggdrasil Unit.
The person who I loved and gave everything to...
...called me by the name Miyu.
Miyu.
Wow, that looks painful.
I can't walk another step.
You have fair skin and your hands and feet are smooth.
Although they're covered in blisters right now.
Maybe you are a princess from some country?
Just kidding. Why would a princess come to a place like this?
Right now, a princess would be...
...eating delicious food then sleeping on a nice, soft bed.
Really, it's so unfair.
Mimi... do you also...
...hate the Queen?
Yeah.
My dad was a baker.
Although it was small, he had his own place...
...and every day there would be lots of customers.
But then one day government officials closed it down.
Something about them wanting to build a road.
My dad lost his will to work.
After that it was the same old story.
He started drinking, went into debt, gambled.
In the end he died by the side of that road.
I always look at that castle and think...
...the Queen doesn't do anything for us, and she doesn't listen to us either.
That's because from way up there...
...there's no way the Queen can even see us.
So I've decided not to look at the Queen either.
I refuse to look at her.
She pulled off that infuriating birthday party!
That's why I hate the Queen!
Mimi.
Wait here a moment.
Until this day, l...
Here!
You can have it.
This is good.
Huh? It's not good.
It tastes awful.
The guy warned me about the taste because we're low on salt.
No. It's delicious.
It's the first time in my life I've realized food can be so good.
Come on! Don't start crying!
What kind of life did you have before?
Is it true?
Yeah.
We met up with another group moments ago...
...and it seems she had somehow joined in with them.
Come on, everyone!
We caught one of the maids who worked in the castle!
I've seen this woman before!
She's Queen Mashiro's personal aide!
Damn.
While we were starving she was living in luxury!
She tried to escape by hiding among us.
Aoi!
It's all because of you people!
Give me back my wife! My home! My job!
It's because you guys let that stupid Queen do whatever she wanted!
Aoi!
What should we do?
Hand her over to Artai?
No! That won't erase our anger!
Make her take responsibility.
Yeah! Take from her what she took from us!
I... I never knew I was so hated.
This serves her right.
B-But she's only a maid.
Why do this?
She's just the same.
She didn't do anything about that Queen messing things up.
And because of that...
Here's your chance to redeem yourself!
Where's the Queen?
Tell us and you'll be saved.
Aoi.
That's right! I am none other than...
Tell her!
Ah, right.
She is Mashiro Blan de Windbloom...
...the future Queen of Wind Bloom kingdom.
I am now the Queen of this nation!
What's wrong with doing things the way I like?
That's right. It's me.
Why?
Why can't I move?
I...
Are you sure you don't know? You'd be a fool to die for that girl.
I don't know.
Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you.
There she goes!
She deserved it!
Oh man.
She could've at least cried or begged for her life or something.
What's wrong?
Hey!
I have nothing left.
I have no nation, no friends, no honor as Queen...
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!
Arika.
Arika!
Were you able to get water?
Yes! I'll be right there!
Let's go, Mikoto.
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
Fateful 17-year-old ( ^ ^ ;)
W-Wa...
Hang in there, Mashiro! Here's a worm!
Ah, nice, wet and slimy... Hey!
Grandma used to say you can find humor almost anywhere.
What kind of person was this Grandma of yours?!
Well... Hey, we're out of time.