I don't want this anymore!
I don't want to become an Otome!
I'll never use Otome powers again!
Arika!
Leader, we've received mail from Cardair.
Arika, wait!
Arika!
Arika.
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
Don't Call Me Neena
Who could've expected this?
Cardair actually bowed their heads to us.
That just shows how dangerous the international situation is right now.
Right!
Is it okay to leave those two out there?
Yeah, we'll finish the discussion when we get back.
Take care of things while we're gone.
Yes, ma'am!
Listen carefully, Fiar.
Now that Artai's little brat has taken control of Garderobe...
...we can no longer sit back.
The technology that those people have...
...will be invaluable to Cardair's prosperity.
May I ask you one thing?
Go ahead.
Those people are very unforgiving.
If we attack, it could trigger retaliation against us.
Are you afraid?
They're just a bunch of refugees.
All you need to do is follow my orders.
As you wish, Emperor.
Don't say anymore, my stomach hurts.
My stomach...
Haruka, you're being rude.
But...
Look at this!
That was because...
It was all because of her!
Oh?
When did the Headmistress become the type of person...
...to place the blame on newly appointed colleagues?
That's right.
You have to take responsibility for your own actions.
You're a grown up.
Never mind that. We have more important things to discuss.
I know.
You don't have to tell me.
President. As one of the Five Pillars, the lce Silver Crystal...
...and with my authority as Headmistress of Garderobe...
...I request cooperation from the Aries Republic.
I'm sorry, Headmistress.
At our conference...
...we're still in a deadlock regarding this incident.
Our position is to place the highest priority on gathering information first.
This letter explains how Garderobe has been unjustly taken over!
I know that.
If I could, I would fly over there right now.
And then I'd beat that little Nagi to a pulp!
A pulp, huh?
However, if Aries does anything reckless now...
...it might encourage other nations to join Artai.
That would threaten our security even more.
And if that happens...
You'll die if you laugh so hard, Haruka.
Hey, Arika.
How long do you plan on staying like this?
Hey, Mashiro.
Can we stay here forever?
Of course not. Isn't that obvious?
I guess so.
You have a point.
It may be better to stay here.
The new Otome Predecessor?
Who is it?
I have not been told.
Father.
Why did you do those things?
What things?
I'm talking about the Valkyrie Unit. Father, you shouldn't have to...
Yeah.
Don't worry.
My hands have already been dirtied.
And, I can't stand letting my cute daughter...
...suffer any more than she already has.
Neena.
Don't call me Neena anymore!
I'm already fifteen, and I've become a Meister.
So please...
...don't address me like a child.
I understand, even though it makes me a bit sad.
It's the sadness of being a father.
Well, see you later.
Just as we were told. This is the place.
Yeah.
They've taken orphans and abducted children...
...and trained them to be heartless assassins.
It's appalling.
These criminals are survivors of the First Lord's insurgency.
There's no reason to let them live.
No.
Stay away!
Damn you!
Don't!
I was only nicked.
Lower your rifles.
What's your name?
Nina.
What a nice name.
You're safe now, Nina.
Don't be scared anymore. Everything's all right.
I still remember...
...those big hands.
But...
Father still sees me the same way as back then.
Please, look at me.
I'm...
I'm already...
I never knew...
...Otome powers were like that.
In order to create a womb that gives birth to the Gems...
...the body of an Otome who has given birth to a child is needed.
Is it really necessary to go that far?
I've been told many times...
...about the burden that comes with being an Otome.
But l...
Why am I such an idiot?
I'm an idiot too.
But I'm more of an idiot.
No, I am.
I am!
I'm telling you, I am!
It's me! It's all my fault!
If only I had figured out the truth about all these things.
Then Ersty...
...and Nina...
...and even Sergay.
I didn't know anything.
I always end up doing the wrong thing.
Why admit to that now?
You're an idiot who's always done the wrong thing, so that's nothing new.
You wouldn't understand, Mashiro.
All because of me, my precious friends...
Don't talk like you're the only one suffering.
But...
I understand too!
I also...
Aoi...
It was because of me...
...she died.
Miss Aoi?!
It's all right.
I believe in you.
Miss Mashiro, you will definitely become a great queen.
That's right.
I must live on.
For the sake of Aoi, who died for someone like me.
Arika!
Let me kiss you.
I cannot die here.
I cannot afford to die yet.
The contract!
Use your Otome powers!
No! I can't stand it! I don't want to be an Otome anymore!
Then what do we do?! You really plan on staying here forever?!
That's fine with me!
Everything...
I just don't... I...
Shut up, and do as I say!
No!
No! I said no! Stop it!
What now?!
Is it trying to digest us?
Have you forgotten?
We're inside the stomach of a Jabbar!
Arika, jump!
Get over here!
J-Jump from here?!
Arika!
Materialize!
We're safe.
Yeah.
Your face looks funny.
Yours too.
You do look funny, Mashiro.
Yeah, I can be funny.
It all seems so crazy.
I said I didn't want to be an Otome, yet...
Well, in the end, we are what we are.
How beautiful.
Yeah.
Huh?
Don't tell me...
The village!
Hang in there!
It was an Otome.
The Lovely... Onyx...
From Cardair.
The fruits of our research...
It's you.
The girl who transferred midterm?
To think I'd find Queen Mashiro in such a place.
Why are you doing this?!
Why?!
How could a Meister do this?!
Did the people of the village do anything wrong?!
It is my Master's wish.
You follow his orders blindly?!
Of course.
We carry the burden of our Master's life.
The honor of following orders of a Master is an Otome's greatest desire.
Hurry!
Put out the fire!
Somebody! Somebody, hurry!
Luo! Luo!
Mashiro! Take care of that guy!
All right!
Ah, you there...
Hey, you over there! Give me a hand!
Why are you just standing there?! Leave him to me!
Y-Yeah.
You! If you have a free hand, take this!
Huh?
- Huh? - Not "huh!"
Put out the fire!
Luo! Answer me, Luo!
Stay back!
Luo! Say something!
Leader.
Hang on!
I'll get you out of here!
Luo.
Mom.
What happened?!
Leader!
What? The REM data?
Damn that Argos!
Rad! Oversee the men putting out the fire!
Gal, check the damage in the lab.
Dyne, move the injured.
Lumen, gather the women to treat the injured.
Don't despair, citizens of the Black Valley!
As long as we work together, this kind of trial will not keep us down!
Everyone, lend me your strength!
Yes, Leader!
What is it?
Is this for real?
We can be Artai Otomes?
We can become Meisters?
We'll be rewarded with anything we want?
No way!
Now, please fill out these forms.
Tomoe.
I have a message for Major Wang.
What is it? An emergency?
Looks like we finally have things under control.
I'm so envious of you.
I just get more and more exhausted.
But you worked hard. This is the first time I've seen you work so hard, Mashiro.
Getting complimented by you doesn't mean much.
I hear you saved Luo.
Thank you so much.
N-No problem.
Leader!
What are Otomes, anyway?!
I've always thought of Otomes as being on the side of justice.
But, with all that's happened, I've come to hate them.
Yet, I still went ahead and became an Otome when I was in danger!
But the one who caused all this was also an Otome!
However, I was able to save Luo because I'm an Otome!
An Otome represents power. Nothing else.
That's not what I mean.
What I'm asking is, are we good or bad?
Power is not good or bad.
But without power, there's only death.
It's a necessity in order to rule this world.
That's why everyone chases after Otomes...
...the immense power that technology created.
In order to survive. In order to reach a goal.
Isn't it the same with you, Arika?
Open the door.
Big Sister, I've come to pick you up.
You...
Starting today, this is your place.
I won't let anyone lay a finger on you, Big Sister Shizuru.
Can you tell me one thing?
How's the Headmistress doing?
Unfortunately, she's been captured.
She's currently being held in Fuka Palace.
Soon, I'll leave for my first mission.
If I'm successful, I may get another reward.
Then, please work your hardest.
I never expected you to show up here.
Do you have a problem with it?
No. This is reassuring.
Chie Hallard.
This is...
It's called the Harmonium. A culmination of science from the previous era.
To fulfill my...
I mean, to fulfill Sergay's and my dreams...
...we need the power of this thing.
Father's dreams.
Yeah.
Don't you think this world is strange?
Garderobe sealed up the science of the Earth Era...
...and people called Otomes maintain a peace that's really only superficial.
I want to end that.
And then return humanity to a more glorious era.
It feels so...
...familiar.
But that can't be possible.
This...
You people!
Are you the ones seeking this Harmonium's power?
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
When the White Princess Awakens
I want to return humanity to a more glorious era!
That's how you really feel?
We'll have more fun that way!
Are you listening, Nina?
I shouldn't have made a contract in such haste.
I finally understand Arika's pain.
What do you mean by that?!