Nina the Starry Bride (2024) s01e04 Episode Script
The Day of Departure
[NINA]
Ah!
These items are a gift
from Galgada.
They were sent in anticipation
of your marriage.
[chuckles]
A little birdie!
Wow. Such a pretty box.
Shatar pieces?
Expensive ones.
[COURT LADY 1B]
Look at this, Princess Alisha!
It's beautiful.
[COURT LADY 1A] You look like
a proper bride in that outfit.
[AZURE]
Do not touch those gifts.
-Not just yet.
-Huh.
Why might that be?
It is possible
they will be sent back.
♪
Hm.
[NINA] [sighs]
That night.
I know it wasn't a dream.
♪
-That doesn't suit you.
-[gasps]
What, you think
I don't know that already?
[AZURE]
Get out of those Galgadan rags.
Huh.
[AZURE]
For the fita.
Blue really is your color,
isn't it?
You look lovely.
[NINA]
Me? Lovely?
Oh, um, that's, I
That's very thoughtful,
so thanks!
[chuckles] Why are you
acting so flustered, Nina?
[gasps]
Don't call me that when
there are people around!
We are alone at present.
Look, just warn me first, okay?
Hmm.
I'll be sending a messenger
off to Galgada
to negotiate ending
your engagement.
Huh.
But I thought you said
that wasn't possible.
It isn't, but I shall try.
This is where you should stay.
Always.
[NINA]
I don't have to be married off?
I can stay with Az forever?
If that happened,
I'd be so happy.
♪
[NINA]
There's still one problem
that hasn't been resolved.
Stop that.
You mustn't touch those.
[MALE RETAINER 4A]
These gifts belong to the king.
[NINA]
We don't know who's been going
to such lengths to kill Az.
I'm worried.
Alisha alone
could save Azure
from what threatens him.
[NINA] I can't figure out
what he meant by that!
But if I'm the only one
who can fix this,
I'll just have to do my best.
I hear some impressive gifts
arrived, Sister!
So, why do you have
a troubled look on your face?
Thinking doesn't suit you
a bit, you should know.
What's that supposed to mean?
I didn't mean it!
Unhand the future king!
Tell me what kinda gifts
they sent you!
Hm. Fine fabrics,
accessories, a little bird.
Your own bird?
Oh. And they also sent an
expensive-looking Shatar set
carved from jewels.
A jeweled Shatar set?
I wanna see!
Did they really think
I'd want a gift like that?
[QUEEN]
My, such a naive princess!
You do realize your marriage
is in exchange for those gifts?
Hi, Mother!
[NINA] Hold on. Was that
legitimate gossip or what?
Ha!
Okay, I'm gonna wait outside.
[grunting]
Now, then. What do you
wish to discuss with me?
I won't waste your time
being coy.
It's clear that you think
Azure is in your way.
So, just admit what
you're trying to do!
I am simply hammering down
a wayward nail
that is out of place.
One day Muhulum will
become king of Fortna.
Wouldn't it be useful
to have Azure around
as royal advisor?
-[fan rustles]
-Hm.
Of course, it would.
I am well aware.
[NINA] [gasps]
She agrees?
His council will certainly
be indispensable
to Muhulum's reign.
There is no doubt
that he has value.
Even so, I must remind
him of his station
lest he get any ideas.
Once I am through,
no one will ever again
dare suggest Azure
should be the next king.
[NINA]
Then she doesn't think of him
as a threat to be eliminated.
I can tell she means it.
I've been wondering
about someone.
He's an attendant of yours
with upturned eyes
and a hunched back.
I realized I haven't seen him
since the Star Festival.
How will she react?
Your description could only
be referencing Lord Bouge.
That is the last
I saw of him as well.
Despite his title,
I would never associate
with the likes of him.
[NINA]
What? But that means
[QUEEN] That man
is one of the King's dogs.
[gasps]
♪
[KING]
Once again, Alisha,
there is no need
to be so formal.
Now, as for your question,
he went missing
while investigating
something for me.
Might you know
what he discovered?
No clue.
I haven't the faintest.
[NINA] The King is almost
certainly the one
who's been trying to kill Az.
But if that's true,
there's, there's nothing
we can do to stop him.
I am told that you paid
my grandfather a visit.
What prompted such behavior?
[NINA]
This is bad.
What if he suspects
that I'm an imposter?
You needn't hesitate
to tell me anything.
It is unacceptable to keep
secrets from your father.
[NINA]
Stay calm.
If he's probing me like this,
he must not have any proof yet.
Very well.
I'll share one of my secrets
to entice you to do the same.
The truth is that
Azure is a substitute
for the real prince who died
when he was just a child.
[NINA] What is he playing at,
telling me this?
[KING] The day
of my birthday celebration
was fast approaching.
I was in good spirits.
[chuckles]
Father!
-[laughing]
-[KING] What have you done?
Your hands are filthy!
[thuds]
[Azure's mom crying]
Azure.
[KING]
It was not my fault, of course.
The boy was simply unlucky.
We shall keep this a secret.
Bring me another
to take his place.
This is quite inauspicious.
And with my birthday
almost upon us, too.
Azure is not dead.
Understood?
How could you be so foolish?
If I am a fool,
then everything is foolish.
[NINA]
The King killed his own son.
And over something so trivial.
You're making the same face
as all the others
who learned what happened.
It looks ridiculous.
Children merely
share your blood.
Nothing but a kingdom's pawns.
[NINA]
Pawns?
I suppose that's the reason
you feel the need
to eliminate Azure.
You are exceptionally
quick-witted, aren't you?
I am most impressed.
Azure is the last person
who would betray you!
All he's ever wanted is
to do right by this kingdom!
You speak the truth.
Having someone as dependable
as Azure around
has only made
your life easier, hasn't it?
Yes, it certainly has.
Why not let him live?
-Because I despise the boy.
-What?
[KING] Despite
his lack of royal blood,
he cares deeply for this nation
and selflessly devotes
himself to it.
I find his perfection
irritating.
Alas, everyone here
trusts him implicitly
and my grandfather
highly praises him.
Why must I suffer being
compared to an imposter?
I am the king!
It is a source
of much displeasure.
A pawn should remain a pawn
and be regarded as such.
[thuds]
[KING] The kingdom
is my game board.
It is mine to control.
Surely the pieces can't
command each other.
[NINA]
This is just a game to him.
A source of amusement.
Even life and death.
[KING] Now, I wish to hear you
say what we both know.
"I am nothing
but an imposter
who was brought here
by Azure, Sire."
[NINA]
He saw right through me.
Admit that you have done
something foolish, child.
The truth is your only option.
What should I do?
If one person controls
Fortna's fate,
it is Alisha.
[NINA]
What can I
No, what can Alisha do?
[AZURE] This is where
you should stay. Always.
[NINA]
That's all I want.
[AZURE]
Nina?
[NINA] I need to hear him
call my name.
♪
[NINA]
But if I don't want to lose Az,
I can't stay with him.
Instead, I will become Alisha.
Please allow me
to cure your confusion.
I'm real, not a fake or double.
-You are wrong.
-[gasps]
[NINA] If you are in doubt,
you are free to investigate me
to your heart's content.
[KING] Did Lord Bouge
jump to conclusions?
[NINA]
To the very God of the stars,
I swear I am Alisha.
A lie to a God.
All is well, I suppose.
We are finished.
You may leave.
[NINA] If divine punishment
awaits, so be it.
I will journey to Galgada
to be married.
Once there,
I shall do whatever I must
in order to become their queen.
I shall be the shield
that protects Fortna.
It pleases me to hear as much.
Good. And in return,
Prince Azure
must remain unharmed.
I am guided
by the wisdom of the stars,
and my blue eyes can see
to the very ends of the world.
That said, I would know
should Azure ever die
under suspicious circumstances.
Your shield would
become a sword.
I would lead Galgada
to destroy Fortna.
Wha
How dare you speak words
of treason against the King!
Shared blood be damned.
I will destroy you!
Are you sure about that?
If I die, there's no way
of stopping Galgada.
I am truly the only hope
you have.
You are as powerless as ever.
Remember me well
when you're playing with
the jeweled Shatar set
you sold me for.
-Ugh!
-[NINA] I shall guard you
in your remaining years.
"Alisha" is my future.
So is Galgada.
I will get married
and become their queen.
Only I have the power.
I will not fail.
Hey, Az!
All to keep him safe and free.
[AZURE]
Take anything you please.
I hear you've been
quite eager to study lately.
[NINA] I can't believe
I'm in his room again.
To you, these topics
aren't relevant.
But they're nonetheless
useful to know.
Some have pictures as well.
[thuds]
[page riffles]
[NINA]
Ooh, so pretty!
What strange creature is that?
I can't make out a word.
This book comes from a nation
that's far to the west.
That's why the language
is so different.
[NINA] His voice
is warm and soothing.
[AZURE] It says that creature
is called a camel.
[NINA]
If only this could last.
[AZURE]
Nina.
I've sent a message to Galgada.
It proposes
delaying the wedding
to buy us some time.
I swear to fix this.
Have patience and trust me.
[NINA]
Sorry, Az.
Your messenger
will never reach Galgada.
I have come to you in secret,
sent by the former king
asking if you might have
a special request for him.
[NINA]
His great-grandfather
saw through
everything, of course.
He knew exactly
what I would ask for.
In order to protect Az
from the King,
and to protect
Fortna from Galgada,
I will leave this kingdom
without letting Az
catch wind of my plan.
And never see him again.
What's wrong?
Oh, you have so many
things from foreign lands.
You must study an awful lot.
It's for pleasure
as well as study.
Makes it feel like
I'm traveling.
I quite enjoy the thought
of it, to be honest.
[NINA] That's
the first thing I've learned
about his interests.
I want to know everything.
Ya know, Az,
I could sure use
a break about now.
Is that okay?
Let's go visit the city.
Together.
I'll show you around!
I really want you to see
where I used to live
with your own eyes.
Please, please, please,
please, please, please!
[NINA]
The details don't matter.
It's my last chance
to make some memories.
[indistinct chatter]
[NINA] It's the market!
This takes me back.
Keep your eyes well hidden.
Our presence here is a secret.
But I can hardly see!
-Oh! [chuckles]
-Huh.
These are yummy!
I swiped them all the time
back in the day.
[Nina chuckles]
-[gasps]
-Two of those, please.
Right away.
-The rest is for you.
-[chuckles]
[gasps]
[MALE SHOPKEEPER 4A]
Hey, pal! This is a gold coin!
Now your balance is paid.
Ah.
[chomps]
[MALE SHOPKEEPER 4B]
Hey, you!
Need a gift
for your girlfriend?
Wait, no!
Why would he think I'm your
girlfriend? Honestly!
[chuckles]
Hm.
[NINA] He's not denying
that guy's assumption!
Is he serious?
[AZURE]
What's wrong?
[NINA]
Don't make this harder.
Oh, I know where
I wanna go next!
[NINA]
We can't do this.
Not when I have to leave you.
Huh.
Our hands!
I'll have to let go soon.
But not now. Not yet.
Way too hot!
[groans]
Widdle baby tongue!
That is not so.
This was far too hot.
-Weakness confirmed!
-[indistinct chatter]
[NINA]
I'll hold on just for today.
[AZURE]
My real name, huh?
[NINA] Mm-hmm,
from before you were a prince.
[indistinct chatter]
I don't recall.
It was lost long ago.
I have been Azure for about
as long as I can remember.
Huh.
[AZURE]
What inspired such a question?
Nothing. Just wondering.
[NINA] I can't admit I want my
own special name to call him.
Come to think of it,
did you know you're
the only one who calls me Az?
-Nina?
-[gasps]
[NINA] It's not fair when he
says my name like that!
[sighs] I got to see so many
different sides of him today.
We should head back.
Hold on.
There's one last place to go.
♪
[NINA]
This boy.
In my heart, he was like
a younger brother.
One day, he got sick.
We didn't have the money
for a doctor, so he died.
He said it was in the stars.
I've always hated it
when people say
silly things like that.
Fortna is a land
of great prosperity.
There should be a way
for us to reduce
such hopeless poverty.
It is possible.
[NINA]
The eyes I saw that night.
They frightened me.
Like the golden eyes of a beast
blazing in the darkness.
I wish I could see
such a great place.
This future of yours.
[chuckles]
What a thing to say.
[NINA]
I was wrong.
They're a much kinder color.
They're like the moon,
softening the blackness
of the night.
Don't move.
[chuckles]
[Azure gasps]
Hm? Explain.
[NINA]
This just felt right.
I'm not sure why.
[sighs]
[chuckles]
I just can't take it.
[gasps]
Pardon?
You know exactly why.
And I do too.
It's called love.
♪
[NINA]
I feel warm and weightless.
My chest is tight.
I'll fill my heart
with this moment,
lock it away safe
and treasure it forever.
That was fun!
Let's do it again.
I can't allow this very often.
-Boo.
-Let's see.
Our next chance
will be during the fall,
amid the bustle
of the harvest festival.
Huh.
[NINA]
The fall.
Yeah. Sounds good to me.
By that time, I'll be gone.
But he doesn't know it.
I'm still in the future
he's imagining.
Az.
[AZURE]
I must be off.
I'll see you tomorrow.
[NINA]
Look at me.
Hm.
I'm so grateful.
I really mean that.
[NINA]
Thank you
for giving me one special thing
to hold on to.
What's this about?
[NINA]
Another whim.
The stars aren't to blame.
I chose this path myself.
♪
[COURT LADY 1A] You look
utterly beautiful, princess!
[COURT LADY 1B]
Those Galgadan clothes.
They suit you perfectly.
[COURT LADY 1A]
You have many hair ornaments
to choose from.
It may be a bit difficult to
attach them yourself, though.
Huh? Aren't you coming with me?
We have both sworn
ourselves to the Astral Villa,
and so, we cannot
leave the kingdom.
Simply being in the palace
is unprecedented.
[NINA]
It's even worse than I thought.
I really will be all alone.
I'll have no one.
Not one soul.
[COURT LADY 1A]
Princess Alisha?
[NINA]
I'm scared.
The ground is shrinking
beneath me.
I reach out,
but there's only darkness.
I see.
-[MUHULUM] Big sister!
-Huh.
-Muhulum?
-[groans]
I heard an awful rumor
you're leaving today,
ten days earlier
than you're supposed to go!
And Azure's not even here
to say goodbye!
The former king made all
of the arrangements for me.
After all, Azure has been
so busy these days.
But I don't want you
to go away!
You've gotta stay here
with me forever!
Huh.
[crying]
[NINA]
No more of that selfish talk.
You're a future king.
Don't you worry.
I shall be watching
over Fortna from afar.
Sister, please don't go.
Once I acquire
some power in Galgada,
I'll come back and visit.
But that makes it
sound even scarier!
It's time to go.
Please take care, and know that
we have truly come to love you.
If we had any choice, we would
stay by your side even now.
Huh.
I thank you.
You took great care of me.
[horse neighing]
Prince Azure.
What is it?
What troubles you?
Something is off.
I can feel it down in my gut.
[wind whooshing]
[AZURE] It's like
I'm overlooking something.
But what is it?
[birds chirping]
[AZURE] I heard
you were in need of assistance.
We were, but our issue
has already been resolved.
[gasps]
Who gave the order?
I mustn't say!
-His majesty, the former king.
-[gasps]
Dytus, you tricked me.
How dare you!
For the sake of the kingdom.
-[horse neighs]
-[AZURE] Move!
[horse galloping]
[AZURE] That explains
this sense of dread.
As well as
Nina's strange behavior.
And why my messenger went
elsewhere instead of returning.
It was all to keep me away.
Who would do this?
-[horse galloping]
-Huh.
Were you the one, Nina?
♪
[NINA]
Az knows by now.
I wonder if he's angry.
But there wasn't
any other option.
I couldn't let him stop me.
If he had tried
♪
[NINA]
Please stop me.
I don't really
want to go away!
I want to see your face!
[crying]
Please, Az.
Just once more.
[MALE SOLDIER 4B] We were
told not to let you pass!
[grunts]
[MALE SOLDIER 4B] It takes
three days to reach the border!
You won't make it in time!
[soldiers gasp]
[horse galloping]
[AZURE]
Nina.
Nina.
I asked you to trust me.
I swore I could fix everything.
♪
[panting]
♪
Huh.
♪
[crying]
[NINA]
Just this once
I'll let the tears fall.
[crying]
[NINA] [crying]
Only for a moment.
[waves crashing]
[gunshot]
[Sett chuckles]
[SETT] An ill-advised choice
for a spontaneous attack.
Shame to lose
that alluring voice.
[both whimpering]
[SETT]
Huh. Calm down.
Don't cower like that.
You'll make me think
you want to kill me as well.
Princess Eliza.
Ah.
That was her name, wasn't it?
Prince Sett.
The time has come.
[COURT LADY 4A] Today's attire
features crimson embroidery.
It was designed
to match your eyes.
Not bad.
As a reminder,
the princess from Fortna
is scheduled to arrive today,
your highness.
♪
Who's that?
[NINA]
"Night Five. Crimson Eyes."
Ah!
These items are a gift
from Galgada.
They were sent in anticipation
of your marriage.
[chuckles]
A little birdie!
Wow. Such a pretty box.
Shatar pieces?
Expensive ones.
[COURT LADY 1B]
Look at this, Princess Alisha!
It's beautiful.
[COURT LADY 1A] You look like
a proper bride in that outfit.
[AZURE]
Do not touch those gifts.
-Not just yet.
-Huh.
Why might that be?
It is possible
they will be sent back.
♪
Hm.
[NINA] [sighs]
That night.
I know it wasn't a dream.
♪
-That doesn't suit you.
-[gasps]
What, you think
I don't know that already?
[AZURE]
Get out of those Galgadan rags.
Huh.
[AZURE]
For the fita.
Blue really is your color,
isn't it?
You look lovely.
[NINA]
Me? Lovely?
Oh, um, that's, I
That's very thoughtful,
so thanks!
[chuckles] Why are you
acting so flustered, Nina?
[gasps]
Don't call me that when
there are people around!
We are alone at present.
Look, just warn me first, okay?
Hmm.
I'll be sending a messenger
off to Galgada
to negotiate ending
your engagement.
Huh.
But I thought you said
that wasn't possible.
It isn't, but I shall try.
This is where you should stay.
Always.
[NINA]
I don't have to be married off?
I can stay with Az forever?
If that happened,
I'd be so happy.
♪
[NINA]
There's still one problem
that hasn't been resolved.
Stop that.
You mustn't touch those.
[MALE RETAINER 4A]
These gifts belong to the king.
[NINA]
We don't know who's been going
to such lengths to kill Az.
I'm worried.
Alisha alone
could save Azure
from what threatens him.
[NINA] I can't figure out
what he meant by that!
But if I'm the only one
who can fix this,
I'll just have to do my best.
I hear some impressive gifts
arrived, Sister!
So, why do you have
a troubled look on your face?
Thinking doesn't suit you
a bit, you should know.
What's that supposed to mean?
I didn't mean it!
Unhand the future king!
Tell me what kinda gifts
they sent you!
Hm. Fine fabrics,
accessories, a little bird.
Your own bird?
Oh. And they also sent an
expensive-looking Shatar set
carved from jewels.
A jeweled Shatar set?
I wanna see!
Did they really think
I'd want a gift like that?
[QUEEN]
My, such a naive princess!
You do realize your marriage
is in exchange for those gifts?
Hi, Mother!
[NINA] Hold on. Was that
legitimate gossip or what?
Ha!
Okay, I'm gonna wait outside.
[grunting]
Now, then. What do you
wish to discuss with me?
I won't waste your time
being coy.
It's clear that you think
Azure is in your way.
So, just admit what
you're trying to do!
I am simply hammering down
a wayward nail
that is out of place.
One day Muhulum will
become king of Fortna.
Wouldn't it be useful
to have Azure around
as royal advisor?
-[fan rustles]
-Hm.
Of course, it would.
I am well aware.
[NINA] [gasps]
She agrees?
His council will certainly
be indispensable
to Muhulum's reign.
There is no doubt
that he has value.
Even so, I must remind
him of his station
lest he get any ideas.
Once I am through,
no one will ever again
dare suggest Azure
should be the next king.
[NINA]
Then she doesn't think of him
as a threat to be eliminated.
I can tell she means it.
I've been wondering
about someone.
He's an attendant of yours
with upturned eyes
and a hunched back.
I realized I haven't seen him
since the Star Festival.
How will she react?
Your description could only
be referencing Lord Bouge.
That is the last
I saw of him as well.
Despite his title,
I would never associate
with the likes of him.
[NINA]
What? But that means
[QUEEN] That man
is one of the King's dogs.
[gasps]
♪
[KING]
Once again, Alisha,
there is no need
to be so formal.
Now, as for your question,
he went missing
while investigating
something for me.
Might you know
what he discovered?
No clue.
I haven't the faintest.
[NINA] The King is almost
certainly the one
who's been trying to kill Az.
But if that's true,
there's, there's nothing
we can do to stop him.
I am told that you paid
my grandfather a visit.
What prompted such behavior?
[NINA]
This is bad.
What if he suspects
that I'm an imposter?
You needn't hesitate
to tell me anything.
It is unacceptable to keep
secrets from your father.
[NINA]
Stay calm.
If he's probing me like this,
he must not have any proof yet.
Very well.
I'll share one of my secrets
to entice you to do the same.
The truth is that
Azure is a substitute
for the real prince who died
when he was just a child.
[NINA] What is he playing at,
telling me this?
[KING] The day
of my birthday celebration
was fast approaching.
I was in good spirits.
[chuckles]
Father!
-[laughing]
-[KING] What have you done?
Your hands are filthy!
[thuds]
[Azure's mom crying]
Azure.
[KING]
It was not my fault, of course.
The boy was simply unlucky.
We shall keep this a secret.
Bring me another
to take his place.
This is quite inauspicious.
And with my birthday
almost upon us, too.
Azure is not dead.
Understood?
How could you be so foolish?
If I am a fool,
then everything is foolish.
[NINA]
The King killed his own son.
And over something so trivial.
You're making the same face
as all the others
who learned what happened.
It looks ridiculous.
Children merely
share your blood.
Nothing but a kingdom's pawns.
[NINA]
Pawns?
I suppose that's the reason
you feel the need
to eliminate Azure.
You are exceptionally
quick-witted, aren't you?
I am most impressed.
Azure is the last person
who would betray you!
All he's ever wanted is
to do right by this kingdom!
You speak the truth.
Having someone as dependable
as Azure around
has only made
your life easier, hasn't it?
Yes, it certainly has.
Why not let him live?
-Because I despise the boy.
-What?
[KING] Despite
his lack of royal blood,
he cares deeply for this nation
and selflessly devotes
himself to it.
I find his perfection
irritating.
Alas, everyone here
trusts him implicitly
and my grandfather
highly praises him.
Why must I suffer being
compared to an imposter?
I am the king!
It is a source
of much displeasure.
A pawn should remain a pawn
and be regarded as such.
[thuds]
[KING] The kingdom
is my game board.
It is mine to control.
Surely the pieces can't
command each other.
[NINA]
This is just a game to him.
A source of amusement.
Even life and death.
[KING] Now, I wish to hear you
say what we both know.
"I am nothing
but an imposter
who was brought here
by Azure, Sire."
[NINA]
He saw right through me.
Admit that you have done
something foolish, child.
The truth is your only option.
What should I do?
If one person controls
Fortna's fate,
it is Alisha.
[NINA]
What can I
No, what can Alisha do?
[AZURE] This is where
you should stay. Always.
[NINA]
That's all I want.
[AZURE]
Nina?
[NINA] I need to hear him
call my name.
♪
[NINA]
But if I don't want to lose Az,
I can't stay with him.
Instead, I will become Alisha.
Please allow me
to cure your confusion.
I'm real, not a fake or double.
-You are wrong.
-[gasps]
[NINA] If you are in doubt,
you are free to investigate me
to your heart's content.
[KING] Did Lord Bouge
jump to conclusions?
[NINA]
To the very God of the stars,
I swear I am Alisha.
A lie to a God.
All is well, I suppose.
We are finished.
You may leave.
[NINA] If divine punishment
awaits, so be it.
I will journey to Galgada
to be married.
Once there,
I shall do whatever I must
in order to become their queen.
I shall be the shield
that protects Fortna.
It pleases me to hear as much.
Good. And in return,
Prince Azure
must remain unharmed.
I am guided
by the wisdom of the stars,
and my blue eyes can see
to the very ends of the world.
That said, I would know
should Azure ever die
under suspicious circumstances.
Your shield would
become a sword.
I would lead Galgada
to destroy Fortna.
Wha
How dare you speak words
of treason against the King!
Shared blood be damned.
I will destroy you!
Are you sure about that?
If I die, there's no way
of stopping Galgada.
I am truly the only hope
you have.
You are as powerless as ever.
Remember me well
when you're playing with
the jeweled Shatar set
you sold me for.
-Ugh!
-[NINA] I shall guard you
in your remaining years.
"Alisha" is my future.
So is Galgada.
I will get married
and become their queen.
Only I have the power.
I will not fail.
Hey, Az!
All to keep him safe and free.
[AZURE]
Take anything you please.
I hear you've been
quite eager to study lately.
[NINA] I can't believe
I'm in his room again.
To you, these topics
aren't relevant.
But they're nonetheless
useful to know.
Some have pictures as well.
[thuds]
[page riffles]
[NINA]
Ooh, so pretty!
What strange creature is that?
I can't make out a word.
This book comes from a nation
that's far to the west.
That's why the language
is so different.
[NINA] His voice
is warm and soothing.
[AZURE] It says that creature
is called a camel.
[NINA]
If only this could last.
[AZURE]
Nina.
I've sent a message to Galgada.
It proposes
delaying the wedding
to buy us some time.
I swear to fix this.
Have patience and trust me.
[NINA]
Sorry, Az.
Your messenger
will never reach Galgada.
I have come to you in secret,
sent by the former king
asking if you might have
a special request for him.
[NINA]
His great-grandfather
saw through
everything, of course.
He knew exactly
what I would ask for.
In order to protect Az
from the King,
and to protect
Fortna from Galgada,
I will leave this kingdom
without letting Az
catch wind of my plan.
And never see him again.
What's wrong?
Oh, you have so many
things from foreign lands.
You must study an awful lot.
It's for pleasure
as well as study.
Makes it feel like
I'm traveling.
I quite enjoy the thought
of it, to be honest.
[NINA] That's
the first thing I've learned
about his interests.
I want to know everything.
Ya know, Az,
I could sure use
a break about now.
Is that okay?
Let's go visit the city.
Together.
I'll show you around!
I really want you to see
where I used to live
with your own eyes.
Please, please, please,
please, please, please!
[NINA]
The details don't matter.
It's my last chance
to make some memories.
[indistinct chatter]
[NINA] It's the market!
This takes me back.
Keep your eyes well hidden.
Our presence here is a secret.
But I can hardly see!
-Oh! [chuckles]
-Huh.
These are yummy!
I swiped them all the time
back in the day.
[Nina chuckles]
-[gasps]
-Two of those, please.
Right away.
-The rest is for you.
-[chuckles]
[gasps]
[MALE SHOPKEEPER 4A]
Hey, pal! This is a gold coin!
Now your balance is paid.
Ah.
[chomps]
[MALE SHOPKEEPER 4B]
Hey, you!
Need a gift
for your girlfriend?
Wait, no!
Why would he think I'm your
girlfriend? Honestly!
[chuckles]
Hm.
[NINA] He's not denying
that guy's assumption!
Is he serious?
[AZURE]
What's wrong?
[NINA]
Don't make this harder.
Oh, I know where
I wanna go next!
[NINA]
We can't do this.
Not when I have to leave you.
Huh.
Our hands!
I'll have to let go soon.
But not now. Not yet.
Way too hot!
[groans]
Widdle baby tongue!
That is not so.
This was far too hot.
-Weakness confirmed!
-[indistinct chatter]
[NINA]
I'll hold on just for today.
[AZURE]
My real name, huh?
[NINA] Mm-hmm,
from before you were a prince.
[indistinct chatter]
I don't recall.
It was lost long ago.
I have been Azure for about
as long as I can remember.
Huh.
[AZURE]
What inspired such a question?
Nothing. Just wondering.
[NINA] I can't admit I want my
own special name to call him.
Come to think of it,
did you know you're
the only one who calls me Az?
-Nina?
-[gasps]
[NINA] It's not fair when he
says my name like that!
[sighs] I got to see so many
different sides of him today.
We should head back.
Hold on.
There's one last place to go.
♪
[NINA]
This boy.
In my heart, he was like
a younger brother.
One day, he got sick.
We didn't have the money
for a doctor, so he died.
He said it was in the stars.
I've always hated it
when people say
silly things like that.
Fortna is a land
of great prosperity.
There should be a way
for us to reduce
such hopeless poverty.
It is possible.
[NINA]
The eyes I saw that night.
They frightened me.
Like the golden eyes of a beast
blazing in the darkness.
I wish I could see
such a great place.
This future of yours.
[chuckles]
What a thing to say.
[NINA]
I was wrong.
They're a much kinder color.
They're like the moon,
softening the blackness
of the night.
Don't move.
[chuckles]
[Azure gasps]
Hm? Explain.
[NINA]
This just felt right.
I'm not sure why.
[sighs]
[chuckles]
I just can't take it.
[gasps]
Pardon?
You know exactly why.
And I do too.
It's called love.
♪
[NINA]
I feel warm and weightless.
My chest is tight.
I'll fill my heart
with this moment,
lock it away safe
and treasure it forever.
That was fun!
Let's do it again.
I can't allow this very often.
-Boo.
-Let's see.
Our next chance
will be during the fall,
amid the bustle
of the harvest festival.
Huh.
[NINA]
The fall.
Yeah. Sounds good to me.
By that time, I'll be gone.
But he doesn't know it.
I'm still in the future
he's imagining.
Az.
[AZURE]
I must be off.
I'll see you tomorrow.
[NINA]
Look at me.
Hm.
I'm so grateful.
I really mean that.
[NINA]
Thank you
for giving me one special thing
to hold on to.
What's this about?
[NINA]
Another whim.
The stars aren't to blame.
I chose this path myself.
♪
[COURT LADY 1A] You look
utterly beautiful, princess!
[COURT LADY 1B]
Those Galgadan clothes.
They suit you perfectly.
[COURT LADY 1A]
You have many hair ornaments
to choose from.
It may be a bit difficult to
attach them yourself, though.
Huh? Aren't you coming with me?
We have both sworn
ourselves to the Astral Villa,
and so, we cannot
leave the kingdom.
Simply being in the palace
is unprecedented.
[NINA]
It's even worse than I thought.
I really will be all alone.
I'll have no one.
Not one soul.
[COURT LADY 1A]
Princess Alisha?
[NINA]
I'm scared.
The ground is shrinking
beneath me.
I reach out,
but there's only darkness.
I see.
-[MUHULUM] Big sister!
-Huh.
-Muhulum?
-[groans]
I heard an awful rumor
you're leaving today,
ten days earlier
than you're supposed to go!
And Azure's not even here
to say goodbye!
The former king made all
of the arrangements for me.
After all, Azure has been
so busy these days.
But I don't want you
to go away!
You've gotta stay here
with me forever!
Huh.
[crying]
[NINA]
No more of that selfish talk.
You're a future king.
Don't you worry.
I shall be watching
over Fortna from afar.
Sister, please don't go.
Once I acquire
some power in Galgada,
I'll come back and visit.
But that makes it
sound even scarier!
It's time to go.
Please take care, and know that
we have truly come to love you.
If we had any choice, we would
stay by your side even now.
Huh.
I thank you.
You took great care of me.
[horse neighing]
Prince Azure.
What is it?
What troubles you?
Something is off.
I can feel it down in my gut.
[wind whooshing]
[AZURE] It's like
I'm overlooking something.
But what is it?
[birds chirping]
[AZURE] I heard
you were in need of assistance.
We were, but our issue
has already been resolved.
[gasps]
Who gave the order?
I mustn't say!
-His majesty, the former king.
-[gasps]
Dytus, you tricked me.
How dare you!
For the sake of the kingdom.
-[horse neighs]
-[AZURE] Move!
[horse galloping]
[AZURE] That explains
this sense of dread.
As well as
Nina's strange behavior.
And why my messenger went
elsewhere instead of returning.
It was all to keep me away.
Who would do this?
-[horse galloping]
-Huh.
Were you the one, Nina?
♪
[NINA]
Az knows by now.
I wonder if he's angry.
But there wasn't
any other option.
I couldn't let him stop me.
If he had tried
♪
[NINA]
Please stop me.
I don't really
want to go away!
I want to see your face!
[crying]
Please, Az.
Just once more.
[MALE SOLDIER 4B] We were
told not to let you pass!
[grunts]
[MALE SOLDIER 4B] It takes
three days to reach the border!
You won't make it in time!
[soldiers gasp]
[horse galloping]
[AZURE]
Nina.
Nina.
I asked you to trust me.
I swore I could fix everything.
♪
[panting]
♪
Huh.
♪
[crying]
[NINA]
Just this once
I'll let the tears fall.
[crying]
[NINA] [crying]
Only for a moment.
[waves crashing]
[gunshot]
[Sett chuckles]
[SETT] An ill-advised choice
for a spontaneous attack.
Shame to lose
that alluring voice.
[both whimpering]
[SETT]
Huh. Calm down.
Don't cower like that.
You'll make me think
you want to kill me as well.
Princess Eliza.
Ah.
That was her name, wasn't it?
Prince Sett.
The time has come.
[COURT LADY 4A] Today's attire
features crimson embroidery.
It was designed
to match your eyes.
Not bad.
As a reminder,
the princess from Fortna
is scheduled to arrive today,
your highness.
♪
Who's that?
[NINA]
"Night Five. Crimson Eyes."