Nina the Starry Bride (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

[MALE ATTENDANT 1]
Your Highness.
What will you do
about the matter
of Princess Eliza?
[SETT] Her nation
will pay for her crime.
She tried to take my life.
[MALE ATTENDANT 2]
And when will you meet
with the Princess of Fortna?
-[door shuts]
-[both gasp]
Neena.
[NEENA]
It's Sett!
It's Sett!
And Neena!
Indeed.
Just us two.
You are the only one I love,
my little bird.
-Now, what is your prediction?
-[Neena cooing]
Will Fortna's blue bird
sing well?
[NINA]
Bastea is a Galgadan territory
to the kingdom's west.
That's where the first
prince's castle is located.
This future king
has quelled three rebellions
and conquered two nations.
He's come to be known
as "The War God."
Apologies.
Prince Sett is away
on business.
Huh?
[NINA]
Seriously?
I've been waiting to see him
since this morning,
and it's already
really late in the afternoon!
Punishing your poor belongings
won't help matters.
Yeah, you're right, Hikami.
Sorry.
[HIKAMI]
It's fine.
Let's get you
out of those stiff clothes.
[NINA]
Of all the people from Fortna
who brought me here,
only Hikami stayed behind.
[FORMER KING]
You are allowed to keep
one lady-in-waiting.
I will send
someone I trust with you.
[NINA]
Everyone else here
Please excuse us.
[NINA]
is from Galgada.
Pardon.
I'd like to know when I can
see the crown prince.
[NINA]
Wow. Ignored.
[COURT LADY] Your wedding is
more than half a year away.
You may do
as you please until then.
Feel free to explore
the castle grounds
if you so desire.
[NINA] Have they never heard
of eye contact here?
And no one told me
that last part!
Still, that's good to know.
♪
How do you do?
Uh
[NINA] What do I know
about this prince guy?
Nina's Imagination.
Well, his name is Sett.
He's strong enough
to be called a "War God."
So he must be really muscular!
But apparently,
he's scary and hard to read.
They say he has
silver hair and red eyes.
Like a rabbit?
Oh,
and he's the same age as Az.
[NINA]
Nope, stop it!
I can't think about that.
[SETT]
Neena.
Neena.
[NINA]
Someone's calling me?
[SETT]
Neena.
-[Neena screeches]
-[gasps]
Hey! Stop!
What are you doing?
[Nina screams]
[SETT]
Neena!
[NINA]
What?
[NINA]
Silver and red, wow.
He looks like
he's made of porcelain.
[NEENA]
Sett!
Neena.
[NINA]
Huh? Sett?
-But I thought
-[sighs]
Well, what do you know?
Your eyes truly are
a deep shade of blue.
Though you're free to roam,
I never thought
you'd come this far.
[SETT] The priestess-princess
of Fortna has a curious streak.
[NINA] So, this is the first
Prince of Galgada.
Wait, so he is here?
And he chose
to miss my audience?
Wait a minute.
You owe me an apology!
[NINA]
Back up. Don't get mad.
I need this guy to like me!
It's a joy to meet you,
Prince Sett.
Truly, an honor.
My name is
Princess Alisha Seth Fortna.
Then, Neena was
your childhood name?
Huh?
You responded to it
when I called it out earlier.
That's right!
Nina was my childhood name.
[NINA]
What even is that?
Her name is Neena, too.
And you both have blue eyes.
-[NEENA] This is Sett!
-Rascal.
-[NEENA] I'm a rascal!
-Hey, you need to calm down.
Enough!
[chuckles]
It's fine, really.
[NEENA]
Dummy!
You're a big dummy.
[NINA] I just have to grin
and bear it.
[Nina chuckles]
[NINA] She's such a mischievous
little birdie!
[SETT] It seems you are
an eccentric princess.
I am?
[SETT]
Your forehead is turning red.
I would hate
for it to leave a mark.
So, then.
In apology,
how's this?
Tomorrow shall be
your welcoming ceremony.
It will surely help you
adjust to the castle.
[Neena squawks]
[NINA]
How unexpected.
Maybe he's not so bad.
[sighs]
[NINA]
This same starry sky
also shines over Fortna.
It's been more than
half a month since I left,
but I still feel disappointed
when I wake each morning.
There's no golden glow
of the moon here.
♪
[NINA]
I have to make it work.
To protect Az
and all of Fortna.
♪
[NINA]
What is this?
[SETT]
I present Klimina and Mea.
Princesses of vassal states.
And this is Princess Alisha
of Fortna.
You are all my potential brides
chosen by the King of Galgada.
[NINA]
What? Potential?
Our marriage isn't
set in stone?
[SETT]
Try to get along.
[NINA]
Right.
I get the feeling they aren't
onboard with that plan.
I guess this means
I'm in some strange competition
with these ladies.
Still, I won't lose!
My.
How yummy.
Don't you think?
Aren't these sweets
just delightfu--
[Mea screams]
Huh?
Please send us back home
to our nations at once!
[sobbing]
I beg of you.
Our people have
no intention of revolting!
-[Mea crying]
-[gasps]
How dare you behave
so boorishly
at this welcoming party?
You are being quite rude
to the Princess of Fortna.
That was uncalled for!
I pray you will forgive me!
It's okay.
Please don't worry yourself
over such things.
Let's all try to get along.
[thuds]
This farce is disgraceful!
A travesty!
[KLIMINA]
You do not truly consider us
your potential brides!
I cannot take it anymore!
What now?
Eliza felt the same way.
Do you wish to end up like her?
Well?
[both whimper]
[SETT]
No matter.
[NINA]
Who's Eliza?
[SETT]
We share this farce.
None of you have the intention
of marrying me.
-[gasps]
-[door opens]
[NINA]
It can't end like this!
-[NINA] No, wait!
-[KLIMINA] Princess of Fortna!
[NINA]
Huh?
You should know
he killed Princess Eliza!
Please be warned.
He thinks of us as nothing
but tools for
controlling our territories.
[KLIMINA]
We should flee. Together.
[NINA]
I'm sorry!
[Nina pants]
[NINA]
Even if that's true,
it doesn't change
what I have to do.
I only have one wish.
To become the Queen of Galgada.
It's the only way to save Az.
[panting]
[NINA]
Found him!
[NINA]
Prince Sett!
[Nina panting]
Tell me
why were the two of them
saying those things?
No. Wait.
Never mind that.
Hmm.
I wanted to let you know,
I would consider it an honor
to become your Queen.
And that's true no matter what.
♪
[chuckles softly]
[SETT]
If that is how you feel
then prove it
by performing your duty.
Huh?
[clatters]
[bed creaks]
[SETT]
A consort's main obligation
is carried out right here.
Wait.
[NINA]
Hold on a moment!
I'm not ready for that step!
Besides, you and I
aren't even married yet!
What difference
would half a year of waiting
make in such things?
You've no need to prepare.
[grunts]
[NINA]
This can't
be happening.
Let me go!
[laughing]
What did you intend to do
when you frighten so easily?
Such a thoughtless princess.
[SETT]
Why would I be interested
in someone as charmless as you?
I was simply toying with you
for saying that
you wished to become my queen
"no matter what."
Do not speak insincerely.
[SETT] Something happened
the day you arrived.
Princess Eliza grew
weary of my treatment
and turned a blade against me.
Her treachery
allowed me to finally deal
with a family primed
to sow the seeds of rebellion.
Forgive the long wait
for your audience.
You're a tool for
creating a righteous pretext.
And nothing more.
[NINA]
What Galgada is after,
I know full well.
[FORMER KING] Galgada seeks
any excuse to invade Fortna,
despite our efforts
to promote goodwill.
[NINA]
Somehow, I assumed
that it was only
their king's aim.
[NINA] I'll be introduced
to the crown prince
as his future wife, after all.
If we become close,
I'm sure we can
work out a compromise.
[NINA]
He's the one.
I had no idea.
Will you cross me and perish,
or will you wait
to die of despair?
♪
I can't wait to find out.
[NINA] He never intended to
treat me as a potential bride.
Is it even
possible to reach him?
-[SETT] Neena.
-[NEENA] Neena!
[SETT] Now. Run crying back
to your chamber,
princess.
[NINA]
Cry?
He wants me to cry?
The tears want to fall.
♪
[NINA]
But I refuse.
[HIKAMI] I hope
you're in better spirits.
Regardless, I must
insist that you eat something.
[NINA] I don't want anything
at the moment.
Don't worry.
I'll find something to eat
whenever I get hungry.
[NINA]
It's silly,
but I only vaguely considered
the reality of what it means
to become Queen.
[NINA] I can't risk my life
like this to protect Az.
As much as I want to.
The way I imagined
all of this would go?
It was amazingly
shallow and naive.
I'm foolish.
Powerless.
Empty.
There's nothing I can do.
I failed him.
♪
[birds chirping]
[AZURE]
Nina.
Nina.
What's the matter?
[COURT LADY]
She's awake.
-I was in Galgada.
-[COURT LADY] It's about time.
[gasps]
Are you still waking up?
You never left Fortna.
[NINA] [crying]
Oh, Az.
I had
an awful nightmare.
I was foolish and powerless
and I couldn't save you.
I will not accept your excuses.
Now, then, etiquette is
your least favorite subject,
so we shall start there.
[NINA]
That makes no sense!
You're so mean!
You've always
been mean, though.
Our first meeting
was pretty bad,
come to think of it.
You could've been
a whole lot nicer to me!
I guess, I'll let it slide
since I like you and all,
but it wasn't all fun
and games, here.
[AZURE]
Indeed.
But isn't that
always the truth?
[gasps]
[NINA]
He's right. Life is tough.
I've had my share of hardship.
There were times
when I was powerless
to change things.
It wasn't unusual for me
to experience desperation,
or even despair.
If I'm being honest,
my life was
pretty terrible at times.
Even still, you kept smiling.
That was something
I chose to do.
I focused on the good,
'cause even the smallest joy
can fill your heart.
[Azure chuckles softly]
You see?
Nothing could keep you down.
[NINA]
My private little joys.
And the most
precious one of all.
They will always
be here in my heart.
Nina.
Let's take a long ride.
I know you hate
being all cooped up.
We'll go outside
and find more joy.
[NINA]
Yes. He's right.
I'll go outside
and find some small piece
of happiness for myself.
[gasps]
[NINA]
Az.
[birds chirping]
[stomach growls]
[NINA]
It's delicious.
That's a wonderful thing.
[NINA]
Not everyone has amazing food
prepared just for them.
I can die crossing him
or die of despair, huh?
[NINA]
Well
what if I don't
choose either path?
In any case.
For starters
[footsteps approaching]
Princess, I
[NINA]
I'll choose to smile!
[NINA]
Hello, everyone!
Huh?
What pleasant weather
we're having today!
[COURT LADY] It's a miracle
that she's unfazed
after meeting Prince Sett.
[MALE SOLDIER 1]
I accidentally reacted to her.
[MALE SOLDIER 2]
Before I knew it,
I was making eye contact.
[MALE SOLDIER 3]
It's difficult to ignore
those piercingly
blue eyes of hers.
Prince Sett is
presently occupied.
-You may not disturb him.
-Hm?
[NINA] You realize I can
see him lounging around.
His lounging time is
of the utmost importance.
Prince Sett!
I gotta talk to you right now!
[SHIGAN]
You may be a princess,
but you are still not permitted
to speak with Prince Sett
unless he speaks first to you.
[grunts]
Fine then.
I have a message.
I shall not cross him,
nor will he find
that I have fallen to despair.
What I will defy
are expectations.
[NINA]
I will become his queen
and someone who is
indispensable to him.
You fool.
There is no such thing
in this world.
Everything is dispensable.
We will speak
only when I seek you out.
No exceptions.
That is your sole warning.
Remove this little pest.
-[SHIGAN] Right!
-Wait! Hey!
[SETT]
Crude and foolishly honest.
Such a bother.
You should hurry up and break
just like all the others.
[NINA]
It's true.
He really is scary.
♪
His gaze is as
cutting as his words.
What do I do?
How long can
I keep going like this?
No way.
I can't get discouraged!
He wants me to break.
Don't think of him as scary.
That's just the way royals are.
No matter how many
bad things happen,
there's still
a lot of joy out there.
[thuds]
[ANNE]
Oh, please forgive me!
I wasn't paying attention.
Really. My fault.
Colin?
Who?
I knew someone named that.
We weren't related,
but we were like family.
I bet this would've
made him blush,
but he was actually
really cute.
Just like you.
Ah.
Say, um
Sorry to ask,
but aren't you a princess?
You see, I only arrived here
three days ago.
In fact,
are you sure it's okay to be
talking to someone
as lowly as I am?
Believe me, they won't care.
I'm worthless!
Like a little pest.
[ANNE]
A pest?
Forget titles.
They're nothing!
Will you be my friend?
Come on, Anne!
Please say yes, please say yes,
please say yes!
Hm?
[chuckles softly]
Sure.
[ANNE]
If that's what you really want.
Ah!
You're my first female friend
in my whole life!
Really?
I'm so honored you chose me!
Huh?
[NINA] I became friends
with the new lady-in-waiting.
Isn't that great?
I'll learn all about her job!
[HIKAMI]
Why?
How's this?
I wanna thank her
with a hair ornament.
Do you think she'll like it?
Perhaps something plainer,
given her station in life?
Guess so.
But she could always sell this
if she ran into hard times.
[HIKAMI]
Princess.
It is most important
that you tread carefully.
You cannot afford to displease
the crown prince of Galgada.
Is this really for me?
Of course!
A gift.
Wha
But I have nothing close
in value to give you in return.
Why should that matter?
Plus, you're teaching me
all the workings of the castle.
I'm already relieved.
I assumed everyone around here
was under strict orders
not to talk to me.
No. As far as I know,
there's no rule forbidding us
from talking to the princesses.
[NINA]
Then I wonder why
they're all
treating me like that.
Maybe they don't
trust foreign princesses?
Hmm.
Well, if it's not
a royal decree, I can fix it.
[ANNE]
UmYour Highness?
Thank you.
This means a lot to me.
[NINA]
See? I'm happy.
[NINA]
It's nice.
All right!
Gonna do my best!
And say hello to everyone!
Wha
Now, where should
I find some joy today?
[ANNE]
I'm so very sorry!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN] You knew
it was one of Neena's feathers
and stole it!
No. That isn't true.
[NINA] [gasps]
That's Anne.
[ANNE]
It was very pretty,
but it was lying on the ground.
And so,
I thought it would be
thrown away.
I
And you think that gives you
the right to steal?
[ANNE] No, I would never
steal from anyone!
I swear,
I thought it was garbage.
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN]
So, you're a thief who thinks
Neena is nothing but garbage?
[ANNE] That isn't it.
I'm so sorry. It was a mistake.
I beg your forgiveness!
[pants]
I'll take your arm.
You'll be forgiven once you pay
for your crime with blood!
-[gasps]
-[footsteps approaching]
Enough. Halt!
That's ridiculous!
This girl just arrived here.
There's no way
she could have known.
She'll be more careful
in the future.
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN] Ignorance
is no excuse for theft!
Everything here
belongs to Prince Sett.
Even a tiny feather
that falls upon the ground.
[NINA]
Nonsense!
Then how do you
expect her to clean?
[gasps]
Prince Sett, do you agree
with what he's saying?
Even the dust on the floor?
Is that yours, too?
♪
You spoke?
Huh.
I don't recall
giving you permission.
You failed.
Fortna has earned
my displeasure.
That's not right.
Fortna isn't to blame.
[NINA]
Don't forget, I left Fortna.
I was sent here to get married.
I already belong to Galgada.
[SETT]
I see.
So, you're
a possession of Galgada.
Then I can cut you down
on the spot for your insolence.
As you wish,
if that will satisfy you.
Hmph!
Wait, Your Highness!
[sword clanging]
[slices]
[gasps]
Princess!
What just happened?
I bet you thought
I was bluffing.
[NINA]
The pain, it burns.
Am I going to die?
[SETT]
No need to worry.
You will live
if you're treated right away.
How could you?
You realize
she'll likely be scarred
for the rest of her life?
[scoffs]
Why should that matter?
I am the only one
who will see her body.
[breathes heavily]
There.
You just admitted it.
Right?
What now?
[groans]
You
You said you were
the only one who would see me.
So
I take it that means
you intend to accept me
as your bride
and make me your queen.
May I hold you
to that declaration?
[shudders]
You've made me so happy.
[thuds]
♪
♪
[SETT]
What is wrong with her?
This princess.
[NINA] "Night Six.
The First Princess."