-An enchanted... -Cupid bee?
I ordered a poison bee but they sent me this by mistake.
The person who gets stung by this
will fall in love with the first person they see.
The first person they see?
Are you going to send it back?
Since we have it, why don't we let it sting somebody?
Like who?
Like Akko?
An enchanted cupid bee, huh?
Oh, it's Akko.
What's the dress for?
We got invited to the Earl of Hanbridge's mansion.
His son Andrew got a prestigious award at his school,
so there's going to be a party to celebrate.
For Andrew?
I'm Andrew Hanbridge.
Run!
Who would have guessed such a beast was in there!
What a great school this is!
-Lovely! -Are you going, too, Diana?
Of course she is.
Both the Hanbridges and the Cavendishes share an illustrious noble bloodline.
Their families have been linked for over 500 years.
I can't embrace this.
I don't want my study time interrupted by some trivial party.
Hannah, Barbara, let's leave early tonight.
I know you're jealous.
I know you want to go to the party.
No, no, no, no way!
Only the noble and wealthy get invited to the Earl's parties.
Miss Loser with ice cream on her face can just stand here grinding her teeth.
It really suits you.
Damn them!
Doesn't that make you guys angry? Sucy? Lotte?
Not really. I'm not interested.
-Let's go, Akko. -I'm going...
to the party!
We can't just let them make fun of us!
Otherwise, how can we call ourselves witches?
I will go no matter what!
First, we need dresses.
Magic dresses, so we can stand out at the party.
-We? -Of course. You're going, right?
Both of you?
Maybe...
Magic dresses?
There isn't anything here that you can afford.
Can you do anything for us?
In that case, how about this one?
Or this?
Fine, how about this?
A Cinderella set?
This was a big hit a century ago.
"With a wave of your wand and the magic words,
you, too, can become Cinderella."
If you buy now, I'll give you half off and throw in a Snow White set!
All right! You've got a deal!
Ready? Start!
-Bubide... -Bubbi-babbi...
Boo.
This is the carriage?
It says that the magic will only last for two hours.
No wonder nobody wanted this.
Lord and Lady Rodestall. We've been eagerly awaiting your arrival.
Look! That's the Hanbridge mansion.
There's no way we can get in.
Leave that to me.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Now is our chance!
It's like a dream!
Every girl dreams about this at one time or another.
Thank you for coming today to celebrate my son Andrew.
Andrew...
How wonderful for you, Andrew,
to be at the top of your class at a distinguished school like Appleton.
This makes it three years in a row!
What an outstanding young man!
No wonder the Earl has such high expectations for you.
I'm sure someday you will become a great politician like your father.
That is certainly my hope.
Excuse me.
You don't look like you're having fun, Andrew.
It's a waste of time, listening to all that insincere praise.
Oh, Diana!
Do you remember me? I'm Frank.
You are Andrew's classmate, right?
You always look stunning!
Looks like you've been studying very hard.
I'm honored that you're here,
taking time from your busy schedule studying magic, Diana.
Diana and Andrew look so good together.
They're both from noble families. They live in a different world than us.
That's right. They both have nasty personalities.
They suit each other.
Akko?
Long time no see!
-What are you thinking? -You're the worst!
Why are you here?
I don't remember inviting you.
Yes, because you didn't!
Why would I even be considered?
But I'm here so what can you do?
I am now a respectable guest of your party.
Just the sort of twisted logic I expect from a witch.
What did you say?
I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to leave.
You're kicking me out?
An old-fashioned and deceitful witch does not belong here.
You can't even welcome one cute, lovely witch like me into your home!
Sucy...
How can you call yourself a generous nobleman?
Let it be, Andrew.
A witch as a spontaneous guest? What a pleasant surprise!
I don't like surprises.
Andrew!
What's wrong?
What's wrong? What's wrong?
What's wrong?
Andrew?
There must be something wrong with me. Why would I ever send you home?
What?
I lost my composure.
Ever since the first moment I laid eyes on you,
you've occupied my heart.
What?
Please let me be with you...
forever.
-No way! -It's impossible!
What's this?
No way!
Is this the work of that bee?
Didn't you say we should try it on somebody?
Hey!
I can't believe Andrew has fallen in love.
This is a first.
Wait!
-Beautiful lady! -What's your name?
What should we call you?
I'm Lotte Jansson...
Lotte Jansson!
Lotte!
Tell me your story!
My story isn't very interesting.
-What are your hobbies? -Do you have a boyfriend?
I'll be your boyfriend!
I love you, Lotte!
There it is!
Diana! I'm coming, too!
May I have this dance, Akko?
You're joking, right?
Profess your love, with lips so fine.
You have my heart, you must be mine.
Get away from me!
Sucy, do something!
It's so much fun to toy with you, Akko.
You fool!
Wait! Akko!
Akko!
My heart, it won't stop pounding.
What should I do?
Why not enjoy it?
This is the first time you've ever been desired.
That's right! This is the first time!
It's likely the last, as well.
Right, it'll probably never...
Hey, that's not the issue here!
The magic of this Cinderella set expires in an hour.
If you squash the cupid bee with this, I think the spell will be broken.
So I just have to squash him with this!
There's no mistake. I'm sure that was an enchanted cupid bee.
Where did it go?
Diana!
Have you seen a strange-looking bee?
Diana.
Akko...
How could I have been so cold to you?
What?
I... love you.
Oh, no, look what you've made me say!
Andrew.
I heard you opened our doors to some witches from Luna Nova.
Yes.
You did so knowing how I feel towards witches?
Witches and magic are an evil relic left over from a bygone era.
As politicians, we must create a strong and powerful nation.
We don't need witches.
You mean we should abandon a dying minority?
That's politics.
You tend to be influenced by these types of useless things.
As a child, you wanted to play the piano.
I haven't played piano in ten years. You told me not to.
Exactly.
You are a man who will someday lead this country.
You have no need for music.
Get rid of those witches. Understand?
Do you want to get rid of all us witches here?
Just like the way you threw music out of your life when you were a kid?
I didn't know you were such a coward.
You just do whatever your dad tells you to.
I respect my father.
He is an outstanding minister as well as the head of our family.
It is my duty to succeed my father as a statesman.
Your duty? Don't you have any dreams?
A dream of your own?
You could never understand.
Some are chosen by fate to bear the responsibility of noble status.
I'm not noble or rich.
But I have a dream!
I want to be a brilliant witch!
I want to be the next Shiny Chariot!
I may be a new witch, but it is so much fun chasing my dream!
With Chariot's smile in my heart, the world shines in rainbow colors!
But I bet someone like you wouldn't understand.
What's so funny? Don't mock me!
You are beautiful.
Those are not your true feelings.
You're under a spell after being stung by that bee.
A bee?
There it is!
Help me.
If we squash the bee, you'll be back to your normal self.
Hey! Wait!
Why you...
What is she doing?
What is going on?
She's apparently a witch from Luna Nova.
What?
That's enough, Luna Nova witch!
I demand you leave immediately.
Ladies and gentlemen, there's been a misunderstanding.
It seems Miss Kagari was trying to kill a dangerous bee.
-A bee? -How terrible.
-Andrew? -Play along.
Please listen while she battles with the bee.
"Flight of the Bumblebee."
Where are you, Akko?
Who are you?
What is all this commotion? Stop! Stop!
Hold still, sir!
I got it. I finally got it!
That was easy!
Sir...
That was great, Andrew. Your piano playing was amazing!
Of course.
I'm perfect.
I'm civilized, unlike you.
I guess the magic wore off.
-What was I thinking? -I don't know.
Let's get out of here. I don't see any attractive girls here.
Of course. This was bound to happen.
Lotte.
I think that outfit suits you better.
What?
I'm Frank. When is your next day off?
How about we go to the library together? Or any place you'd like to go?
Together?
I feel like we'd get along well.
Why are you so beautiful?
Well... let's go home.
Lotte Jansson.
At first glance, she's very plain.
But when I saw her sad smile, I realized...
a kind girl like her is hard to find.
-Are you into Atsuko Kagari? -Don't be foolish.
But you didn't kick her out.
You stood up against your witch-hating father.
My father is a great politician.
But my opinions aren't necessarily the same as his.
So in other words...
you are intrigued by this girl.
What?
You mean, Frank asked you out but you turned him down?
Yes. I'm happy that he asked,
but it would be rude to accept before I developed any feelings.
I told him that we can be friends.
I see.
I bet you think you don't need a boyfriend as long as you have Night Fall.
That's not true. What about you, Akko?
Were you happy to be pursued by a prince?
That was just because of the bee sting!
You know you liked it.
"Profess your love, with lips so fine. You have my heart, you must be mine."
Maybe someday Andrew will tell you that he loves you for real.
No, no, no! No way! He's too arrogant and selfish!
Then you'd tell him?
No, no, no. Seriously, never! Not in a million years!
Okay, okay.
It's never going to happen!
Translated by: Lana Sofer