Nina the Starry Bride (2024) s01e09 Episode Script
The Window of Love
[NINA]
Az became the king?
How could that be?
What's going on?
Who's that?
The messenger in the back.
Could he be
♪
[NINA]
I've got to make sure.
No, Princess!
You cannot see the messengers
without permission!
You belong to Galgada now,
not Fortna!
[Nina panting]
[NINA]
I'm so close.
[MALE GUARD 1]
Stop this at once!
[guards grunt]
[NINA]
I have to know!
[HIKAMI]
Damn that tomboy!
[panting]
[NINA]
It's Az.
He's really here.
Times New Roman
The Window of Love.
[NINA] I was so sure
I'd never get to see him again.
[breathes heavily]
[NINA]
I want to scream.
I can't explain it.
But I do.
I feel like
my heart's in my throat.
It's just too much.
What's this?
Dear Princess.
I'm glad that you seem well.
Yes. Please tell me
what has transpired.
Of course.
The King decided
to relinquish the throne
to second Prince Azure.
Back in Fortna,
we performed
an informal coronation.
An official coronation
with other nations present
will take place in the spring.
We came to deliver
the good tidings in person.
I see.
But why was it so sudden?
[HIKAMI] [speaking softly]
Highness.
Be careful
what you say to them.
[NINA]
Oh. She's right.
But if I could
only hear his voice.
Is everyone well
back in Fortna?
Rest assured, they are.
You've brought us enough news.
I wish to hear from
the other messengers as well.
Answer me,
you in the very back.
[groans]
[NINA]
It's you.
It really is.
Please look at me!
Say something!
♪
[gasps]
I beg your pardon,
Princess Alisha,
but this man is a mercenary.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 1]
One of his status
is not permitted
to speak to you.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 2]
Pardon,
but if we continue
this conversation,
people may get the wrong idea.
I must ask you to excuse us.
We have a letter to deliver
with utmost haste.
No, wait!
I have questions!
[NINA]
Please, Az.
Turn around.
♪
[breathes steadily]
♪
[NINA]
Please?
He didn't even look back.
[NINA]
I've been rejected.
He must be mad
that I basically
went behind his back
when I left Fortna.
I betrayed him.
He swore to protect me,
and I made this huge decision
without consulting him.
In truth,
I practically abandoned Az.
No wonder he despises me now.
What was I hoping
to accomplish there?
Who even knows.
You.
What is the matter with her?
Huh?
[gasps]
Me?
You're asking me
about the princess?
Who else is present?
[SETT] I've never seen her
so quiet before.
-Something must be
troubling her. -Huh?
I'm afraid
I'm not sure what's wrong.
Let's see.
Those messengers
arrived from Fortna.
Perhaps seeing them here
has her feeling
a little homesick.
She's homesick?
What will restore her?
Welltime heals all wounds.
But apart from that, I guess
all we can do
is attempt to distract her.
I imagine some delicious food
and fun activities
could be just what she needs.
[SETT] Youbring all
the delicious food we have.
-Right!
-[gasps]
What are we celebrating?
Please eat to
your heart's content.
Thanks.
But I'm not hungry
at the moment.
Princess Alisha!
[ANNE] [speaking softly]
I believe Prince Sett
is trying his very hardest
to pull you out
of your recent melancholy.
[NINA]
Wait, is that true?
A mere seven days from now,
we welcome winter's birth with
the King of Beasts festival.
Music and games and the like.
It will be lively and fun.
[NINA] He really is trying
to cheer me up.
I can't wait.
[chomps]
So tasty!
[NINA]
No more sulking.
Things are going
so well with him.
[chuckles]
We've gotta do something
about that laugh, though.
[NINA] I can't help wanting
to take good care of this man.
That is my heart's truth.
But I swore to protect Fortna,
and especially Az.
[wind whooshing]
[BIDOH]
If it isn't Yor!
Curious about
the Fortnan messengers, eh?
Yes, but given they're all men.
I'm surprised
to find you lurking.
It sounded amusing.
Fortna's new king
must not be taken lightly.
Our spies have been cut off.
Not only within their palace,
but even those
disguised as peddlers.
[TOAT]
If this continues,
the King may reconsider
upending the current line
of succession.
You're here, too.
The King wants
to conquer Fortna.
It previously made sense
to wait three more years.
But everything has changed now.
We must act quickly
or lose our chance.
That's nonsense!
She can't undo
what's already undone!
All that said,
I never could
have imagined that
Sett would become so attached
to the lovely princess
of Fortna so soon.
I suppose she is
his intended bride, after all.
Perhaps even he has red blood
flowing through his veins.
[grimacing]
There must be some other way!
I'll find it!
I will!
Oh.
[BIDOH]
Speak of the devil.
She seems to do as she pleases.
[NINA]
That's a lot of guards.
I'll just have to
fearlessly charge straight in.
I'm sorry, Anne.
[ANNE]
Where are you, Princess Alisha?
[NINA]
Sorry, Hikami.
[HIKAMI] Do not cause
any further trouble.
[NINA]
And Sett.
Forgive me.
But I have to see Az
and tell him how I feel
before he's gone,
or I'll regret it.
-[MALE GUARD 1] What?
-[MALE GUARD 2] Huh?
Hello!
Many thanks
for your loyal service.
A gift from Prince Sett!
He gave me a bunch
of Galgadan sweets yesterday,
so I'd like to share them
with the messengers.
You can't see them
without permission.
-[MALE GUARD 2] Uh-huh.
-[chuckles]
Well, of course,
that's been granted.
Were you not informed?
I see.
Then we'll go and confirm it.
[laughs]
That sounds like a good plan.
Farewell, then!
[vessels clatter]
Princess Alisha!
[NINA]
Az.
It's you.
[NINA]
I found you.
I see you.
And now
[NINA]
Az
What are you doing here?
Sett, I
Prince Sett.
He's their future king.
-[gasps]
-[groans]
I realize you're homesick,
but even still
Why are you so desperate
to meet the messengers?
People will think
that you're a spy.
Let me go!
Ridiculous!
That's not remotely true!
It's just
You see, long ago,
someone helped me.
I've never forgotten.
And the man in the middle
reminds me of him.
So
[NINA]
Idiot!
Saying that will only
cause him trouble.
And yet
And yet
I am afraid
you are most mistaken.
This is our first meeting.
[NINA]
Wow.
He still won't look my way.
Tell me
when will you be
returning to Fortna?
Can you take a message for me?
[NINA]
For my father and the queen,
the former King,
my brother Muhulum?
[NINA]
And also
my brother Azure,
the newly crowned King.
Tell them this.
I swear.
[NINA]
I will always protect you,
even from the distant land
of Galgada.
That's true now
and always will be.
[AZURE]
Pardon me.
There's a shard on your foot.
Don't hurt yourself.
[breathes shakily]
♪
[NINA]
Az.
[Nina groans]
Don't worry yourself.
They will be remaining here
a while longer.
The King arranged
accommodations
until the festival.
Oh, really?
Why so long?
Well
it is likely just an excuse
to detain them.
[SETT]
It has been determined
that we must not
underestimate their new king.
Are his messengers
truly as they seem?
Or did they come here
with ill intentions?
Sett, no!
[swords clangs]
[chuckles]
You didn't so much
as bat an eye.
Listen
touch her again
and I'll kill you.
[NINA]
Stop it! What are you doing?
Don't say that!
They all knew that
they were risking their lives
by coming here.
[NINA]
You can't be serious!
It appears that my actions
have displeased you.
I apologize.
[SETT]
Hmm.
You seem confident
in your skills.
The highlight of the festival
is the combat tournament
at the coliseum.
Anyone may participate.
The King will be elated to hear
our guests wish to enter.
-[NINA] Huh?
-No!
Please, Your Highness!
We never said any such thing!
The prize is whatever
your heart desires.
Best of luck.
[NINA]
Wait, I wasn't finished!
[NINA]
Sett!
[NINA]
Az.
♪
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 1]
I didn't expect them
to delay us for so long.
On another note,
couldn't you have shown
a bit more kindness
to the Princess Alisha?
-After all--
-Be more mindful of your words.
There are soldiers right on
the other side of that door.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 2]
Yes. Please forgive me.
I thought they couldn't hear.
[AZURE]
Ah.
But even if you are
barely whispering,
those who received
special training
can still hear you.
Can they not?
Hikami?
[AZURE]
I wonder.
Whose side are you on?
[birds chirping]
[QUEEN]
Rest, Muhulum.
You'll make your fever worse.
Sorry, Mother.
I'm just worried.
Is my brother all right?
He only recently became King,
but he's been away
for a long time.
It's hard to say.
And I could not care any less.
Honestly,
I don't know
what my husband was thinking
when he abdicated.
[QUEEN] He's done nothing
but play shatar since.
It's infuriating.
[MUHULUM] She doesn't know,
I overheard their conversation.
You will be King
for just one year.
Give it your all, and then die.
[MUHULUM]
What does that mean?
[QUEEN]
Now, return to bed, my darling.
I promise I will not rest
until you have taken
your place on the throne.
[footsteps receding]
[MUHULUM]
What would you do, Alisha?
I really miss you.
I'm certain,
you would know how to fix this.
There, I got ya!
MevaI told you
not to run away from me.
Also, you're getting
rather heavy, aren't you?
[ANNE]
Princess Alisha!
You're too fast!
[Anne pants]
[ANNE]
I'm sorry.
I accidentally
left the door open.
It's not a big deal.
I can handle
catching Meva myself.
That isn't easy
for most people.
[ANNE]
Huh?
Oh, dear. Have we wandered
over by the Purple Wing?
[NINA]
Looks like.
Next time you run off,
go to where the messengers are.
Got it?
[Mevaria meows]
[NINA]
Just a stone's throw away,
in the same castle.
Az is that close
to me right now.
But I can't see him.
[HIKAMI]
You've been too reckless.
Your careless actions
could put them in grave danger.
[NINA]
It's fine.
I'm just glad I got to tell him
that I'll always protect him.
[ANNE] Look, Princess!
Over there!
Did you know
that all the guards
in the Purple Wing are women?
Every last one?
Huh.
I've heard that Galgada has
more than a few
female warriors, too.
So, perhaps that means
that they'll compete
in the upcoming tournament.
[BIDOH]
They shall!
Each of the royal wings
may enter
but a single contestant
into the tournament.
Only princes
and generals are not allowed.
[NINA] Bidoh Tahha,
the lustful prince!
Hello, tomboy Princess.
The tournament is
an opportunity
to show off one's strength.
Winners enjoy a bump
in their status.
The champion gets
whatever they desire.
-[Mevaria meows]
-[all gasp]
[NINA]
Status and rewards, huh?
Might I be allowed
to participate?
[gasps]
[chuckles softly]
Well, there's no rule against
a princess
entering the tournament,
and yet
-Here.
-[NINA] Huh?
Hold my sword.
[NINA]
It's heavy.
[BIDOH]
I would advise against it,
given your small stature.
You needn't do things
that don't suit you.
A princess has one job.
To let themselves
be loved by all.
Sweet lady-in-waiting.
I like you.
Come to me,
and I will shower you
with my love and affection.
[gasps]
That is not happening.
You've got plenty of company!
Do I?
Why should I limit the number
of treasures I can enjoy?
The harvest is as bountiful
as the well of love is deep!
No?
[BIDOH] Besides, however could
I choose between them all?
The reason is that I'm greedy,
just like everyone else is.
Yes?
[BIDOH]
Just so you know,
I still have not given up hope
of marrying you,
my lovely little tomboy.
I haven't the faintest
what Toat might be planning.
As for Yor,
he will likely try to win
your hand at the tournament.
He will?
But I thought you said
princes couldn't enter.
That very fact
should work in his favor.
Huh?
You're going to release
former general Holt
from the eastern dungeon?
That man is a criminal!
[YOR] It can be done
with royal authorization.
With my pardon,
he will come
and represent the Black Wing.
And he will prevail.
Then I'll get what I desire.
Lord Holt is almost
certain to win.
Everyone from the White Wing
is rather strong.
But Prince Sett
cannot enter himself.
[MALE HUNK 2]
Criminal or no,
Holt is quite mighty.
-[liquid trickling]
-If we do not act,
the King will soon restore
the previous
line of succession.
I'll get the King's word
in front of the retainers
and the people.
I won't allow Sett
to ascend the throne.
I'll do whatever I must
to stop it!
The Princess will be mine!
She'll be the bride of Yor Att!
♪
[squawking]
I must learn to use a sword.
What?
I can't just wait.
I've got to get stronger!
Uh, you're not really
planning to enter, right?
You can't!
That's impossible!
If you wish it,
I will teach you.
[NINA]
How did he already find out?
Uh
Thanks, but I think
you'd be an awful teacher.
That is baseless.
Our soldiers are well trained.
I make sure of it.
-[NINA] Then what's the trick?
-The trick?
Read your foe's movements
and kill them
before they kill you.
It's not that simple!
There must be basics,
protocols,
and then some
complicated things, too!
[SETT]
That describes it.
[gasps]
Complicated.
[SETT] I never used to care
what anyone thought of me.
I simply cut down
all who opposed.
I don't understand you, Nina.
I can't predict you.
You're far more complicated
than swordplay.
[chuckles]
Guess you'll have
to work a bit harder
to figure me out, huh?
[exhales]
[SETT] You don't want these
without love behind them,
right?
Then, that should suffice.
Huh!
♪
[chuckles softly]
[breathes shakily]
Hmm.
[NINA]
With love?
Did that really
just happen?
[sword swinging]
[groans]
[NINA] How is he back to normal
after yesterday?
What even was that?
And he's being merciless!
Do you wish to continue?
[NINA]
He sounds annoyed!
But he's the one
who offered to teach me!
[Nina grunts]
Never in my life have I seen
Prince Sett hold back
while training someone.
Nor have I.
[NINA]
Now, I'm angry.
Here it comes!
♪
[all gasp]
A scabbard's not sharp,
you know.
Let it go, argh!
At least, she's quick
on her feet.
And she's quite tricky.
That she is.
True potential.
[MALE GUARD 1]
Why is he teaching her, anyway?
[MALE GUARD 2]
It's hard to explain.
[MALE GUARD 3]
There's something strange
about Princess Alisha.
I feel that even Prince Sett
has changed since meeting her.
[MALE GUARD 2] Perhaps
that Princess has become
someone he considers
invaluable to him.
[Nina wails]
[sighs]
I'm exhausted.
[Meva and Neena squawk]
[Nina screams]
[NINA]
Leave me be!
[ANNE]
Isn't that just precious?
[ANNE] Neena and Meva
clearly love you a whole lot!
That's love?
[ANNE] And Prince Sett's
attendants seem to like you.
You've really made
an impact here, Princess.
I'm sure all the people
of Galgada will love you, too.
Just like all of us
from Castle Bastea.
You have a way
of reaching people's hearts.
Hmm.
I love you.
Huh?
I love you too,
Princess Alisha.
You're dear to me.
Hmm.
[NINA]
I love Meva.
I love Neena.
Anne and Hikami.
Everyone in Bastea.
All of Sett's attendants.
The people of Galgada.
And also, Sett.
[NINA]
When I think about him,
my chest tightens.
It squeezes so tight,
and I feel
the need to hold him.
I've grown
so attached to this place.
I lived in Fortna
for as long as I can remember,
and it's home.
But Galgada has become
significant to me as well.
There are people who are
so important to me
in both places.
[NINA]
That's why
I want these two nations
to get along with each other.
I want to protect
everything I love.
Also, Sett?
And everyone?
I want them
to know the truth one day.
[HIKAMI] Your Highness.
May I speak with you a moment?
[Nina groans softly]
[NINA]
What's wrong?
It's the middle of the night.
Where are we going?
Know that I do not
approve of this at all.
[HIKAMI]
You have 30 seconds,
no longer.
You mustn't make a sound.
[gasps]
♪
[whimpering]
♪
A
Quickly.
There is one thing
I must tell you.
Huh?
[NINA]
It's the bracelet I gave him.
Before your spring wedding,
I will bring you
back to Fortna with me.
I promise.
Trust in me.
♪
[AZURE]
Nina.
[NINA]
Then he hasn't forgotten me.
♪
[NINA] I feel like my heart
is being torn in two.
♪
[NINA]
It's not fair.
Don't do that.
[Nina crying]
[NINA] [sobbing]
If you don't stop,
you'll make me love you.
[Nina crying]
[NINA] "Night Ten.
Mouth of Money, Heart of Gall."
Az became the king?
How could that be?
What's going on?
Who's that?
The messenger in the back.
Could he be
♪
[NINA]
I've got to make sure.
No, Princess!
You cannot see the messengers
without permission!
You belong to Galgada now,
not Fortna!
[Nina panting]
[NINA]
I'm so close.
[MALE GUARD 1]
Stop this at once!
[guards grunt]
[NINA]
I have to know!
[HIKAMI]
Damn that tomboy!
[panting]
[NINA]
It's Az.
He's really here.
Times New Roman
The Window of Love.
[NINA] I was so sure
I'd never get to see him again.
[breathes heavily]
[NINA]
I want to scream.
I can't explain it.
But I do.
I feel like
my heart's in my throat.
It's just too much.
What's this?
Dear Princess.
I'm glad that you seem well.
Yes. Please tell me
what has transpired.
Of course.
The King decided
to relinquish the throne
to second Prince Azure.
Back in Fortna,
we performed
an informal coronation.
An official coronation
with other nations present
will take place in the spring.
We came to deliver
the good tidings in person.
I see.
But why was it so sudden?
[HIKAMI] [speaking softly]
Highness.
Be careful
what you say to them.
[NINA]
Oh. She's right.
But if I could
only hear his voice.
Is everyone well
back in Fortna?
Rest assured, they are.
You've brought us enough news.
I wish to hear from
the other messengers as well.
Answer me,
you in the very back.
[groans]
[NINA]
It's you.
It really is.
Please look at me!
Say something!
♪
[gasps]
I beg your pardon,
Princess Alisha,
but this man is a mercenary.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 1]
One of his status
is not permitted
to speak to you.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 2]
Pardon,
but if we continue
this conversation,
people may get the wrong idea.
I must ask you to excuse us.
We have a letter to deliver
with utmost haste.
No, wait!
I have questions!
[NINA]
Please, Az.
Turn around.
♪
[breathes steadily]
♪
[NINA]
Please?
He didn't even look back.
[NINA]
I've been rejected.
He must be mad
that I basically
went behind his back
when I left Fortna.
I betrayed him.
He swore to protect me,
and I made this huge decision
without consulting him.
In truth,
I practically abandoned Az.
No wonder he despises me now.
What was I hoping
to accomplish there?
Who even knows.
You.
What is the matter with her?
Huh?
[gasps]
Me?
You're asking me
about the princess?
Who else is present?
[SETT] I've never seen her
so quiet before.
-Something must be
troubling her. -Huh?
I'm afraid
I'm not sure what's wrong.
Let's see.
Those messengers
arrived from Fortna.
Perhaps seeing them here
has her feeling
a little homesick.
She's homesick?
What will restore her?
Welltime heals all wounds.
But apart from that, I guess
all we can do
is attempt to distract her.
I imagine some delicious food
and fun activities
could be just what she needs.
[SETT] Youbring all
the delicious food we have.
-Right!
-[gasps]
What are we celebrating?
Please eat to
your heart's content.
Thanks.
But I'm not hungry
at the moment.
Princess Alisha!
[ANNE] [speaking softly]
I believe Prince Sett
is trying his very hardest
to pull you out
of your recent melancholy.
[NINA]
Wait, is that true?
A mere seven days from now,
we welcome winter's birth with
the King of Beasts festival.
Music and games and the like.
It will be lively and fun.
[NINA] He really is trying
to cheer me up.
I can't wait.
[chomps]
So tasty!
[NINA]
No more sulking.
Things are going
so well with him.
[chuckles]
We've gotta do something
about that laugh, though.
[NINA] I can't help wanting
to take good care of this man.
That is my heart's truth.
But I swore to protect Fortna,
and especially Az.
[wind whooshing]
[BIDOH]
If it isn't Yor!
Curious about
the Fortnan messengers, eh?
Yes, but given they're all men.
I'm surprised
to find you lurking.
It sounded amusing.
Fortna's new king
must not be taken lightly.
Our spies have been cut off.
Not only within their palace,
but even those
disguised as peddlers.
[TOAT]
If this continues,
the King may reconsider
upending the current line
of succession.
You're here, too.
The King wants
to conquer Fortna.
It previously made sense
to wait three more years.
But everything has changed now.
We must act quickly
or lose our chance.
That's nonsense!
She can't undo
what's already undone!
All that said,
I never could
have imagined that
Sett would become so attached
to the lovely princess
of Fortna so soon.
I suppose she is
his intended bride, after all.
Perhaps even he has red blood
flowing through his veins.
[grimacing]
There must be some other way!
I'll find it!
I will!
Oh.
[BIDOH]
Speak of the devil.
She seems to do as she pleases.
[NINA]
That's a lot of guards.
I'll just have to
fearlessly charge straight in.
I'm sorry, Anne.
[ANNE]
Where are you, Princess Alisha?
[NINA]
Sorry, Hikami.
[HIKAMI] Do not cause
any further trouble.
[NINA]
And Sett.
Forgive me.
But I have to see Az
and tell him how I feel
before he's gone,
or I'll regret it.
-[MALE GUARD 1] What?
-[MALE GUARD 2] Huh?
Hello!
Many thanks
for your loyal service.
A gift from Prince Sett!
He gave me a bunch
of Galgadan sweets yesterday,
so I'd like to share them
with the messengers.
You can't see them
without permission.
-[MALE GUARD 2] Uh-huh.
-[chuckles]
Well, of course,
that's been granted.
Were you not informed?
I see.
Then we'll go and confirm it.
[laughs]
That sounds like a good plan.
Farewell, then!
[vessels clatter]
Princess Alisha!
[NINA]
Az.
It's you.
[NINA]
I found you.
I see you.
And now
[NINA]
Az
What are you doing here?
Sett, I
Prince Sett.
He's their future king.
-[gasps]
-[groans]
I realize you're homesick,
but even still
Why are you so desperate
to meet the messengers?
People will think
that you're a spy.
Let me go!
Ridiculous!
That's not remotely true!
It's just
You see, long ago,
someone helped me.
I've never forgotten.
And the man in the middle
reminds me of him.
So
[NINA]
Idiot!
Saying that will only
cause him trouble.
And yet
And yet
I am afraid
you are most mistaken.
This is our first meeting.
[NINA]
Wow.
He still won't look my way.
Tell me
when will you be
returning to Fortna?
Can you take a message for me?
[NINA]
For my father and the queen,
the former King,
my brother Muhulum?
[NINA]
And also
my brother Azure,
the newly crowned King.
Tell them this.
I swear.
[NINA]
I will always protect you,
even from the distant land
of Galgada.
That's true now
and always will be.
[AZURE]
Pardon me.
There's a shard on your foot.
Don't hurt yourself.
[breathes shakily]
♪
[NINA]
Az.
[Nina groans]
Don't worry yourself.
They will be remaining here
a while longer.
The King arranged
accommodations
until the festival.
Oh, really?
Why so long?
Well
it is likely just an excuse
to detain them.
[SETT]
It has been determined
that we must not
underestimate their new king.
Are his messengers
truly as they seem?
Or did they come here
with ill intentions?
Sett, no!
[swords clangs]
[chuckles]
You didn't so much
as bat an eye.
Listen
touch her again
and I'll kill you.
[NINA]
Stop it! What are you doing?
Don't say that!
They all knew that
they were risking their lives
by coming here.
[NINA]
You can't be serious!
It appears that my actions
have displeased you.
I apologize.
[SETT]
Hmm.
You seem confident
in your skills.
The highlight of the festival
is the combat tournament
at the coliseum.
Anyone may participate.
The King will be elated to hear
our guests wish to enter.
-[NINA] Huh?
-No!
Please, Your Highness!
We never said any such thing!
The prize is whatever
your heart desires.
Best of luck.
[NINA]
Wait, I wasn't finished!
[NINA]
Sett!
[NINA]
Az.
♪
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 1]
I didn't expect them
to delay us for so long.
On another note,
couldn't you have shown
a bit more kindness
to the Princess Alisha?
-After all--
-Be more mindful of your words.
There are soldiers right on
the other side of that door.
[MALE FORTNA GUARD 2]
Yes. Please forgive me.
I thought they couldn't hear.
[AZURE]
Ah.
But even if you are
barely whispering,
those who received
special training
can still hear you.
Can they not?
Hikami?
[AZURE]
I wonder.
Whose side are you on?
[birds chirping]
[QUEEN]
Rest, Muhulum.
You'll make your fever worse.
Sorry, Mother.
I'm just worried.
Is my brother all right?
He only recently became King,
but he's been away
for a long time.
It's hard to say.
And I could not care any less.
Honestly,
I don't know
what my husband was thinking
when he abdicated.
[QUEEN] He's done nothing
but play shatar since.
It's infuriating.
[MUHULUM] She doesn't know,
I overheard their conversation.
You will be King
for just one year.
Give it your all, and then die.
[MUHULUM]
What does that mean?
[QUEEN]
Now, return to bed, my darling.
I promise I will not rest
until you have taken
your place on the throne.
[footsteps receding]
[MUHULUM]
What would you do, Alisha?
I really miss you.
I'm certain,
you would know how to fix this.
There, I got ya!
MevaI told you
not to run away from me.
Also, you're getting
rather heavy, aren't you?
[ANNE]
Princess Alisha!
You're too fast!
[Anne pants]
[ANNE]
I'm sorry.
I accidentally
left the door open.
It's not a big deal.
I can handle
catching Meva myself.
That isn't easy
for most people.
[ANNE]
Huh?
Oh, dear. Have we wandered
over by the Purple Wing?
[NINA]
Looks like.
Next time you run off,
go to where the messengers are.
Got it?
[Mevaria meows]
[NINA]
Just a stone's throw away,
in the same castle.
Az is that close
to me right now.
But I can't see him.
[HIKAMI]
You've been too reckless.
Your careless actions
could put them in grave danger.
[NINA]
It's fine.
I'm just glad I got to tell him
that I'll always protect him.
[ANNE] Look, Princess!
Over there!
Did you know
that all the guards
in the Purple Wing are women?
Every last one?
Huh.
I've heard that Galgada has
more than a few
female warriors, too.
So, perhaps that means
that they'll compete
in the upcoming tournament.
[BIDOH]
They shall!
Each of the royal wings
may enter
but a single contestant
into the tournament.
Only princes
and generals are not allowed.
[NINA] Bidoh Tahha,
the lustful prince!
Hello, tomboy Princess.
The tournament is
an opportunity
to show off one's strength.
Winners enjoy a bump
in their status.
The champion gets
whatever they desire.
-[Mevaria meows]
-[all gasp]
[NINA]
Status and rewards, huh?
Might I be allowed
to participate?
[gasps]
[chuckles softly]
Well, there's no rule against
a princess
entering the tournament,
and yet
-Here.
-[NINA] Huh?
Hold my sword.
[NINA]
It's heavy.
[BIDOH]
I would advise against it,
given your small stature.
You needn't do things
that don't suit you.
A princess has one job.
To let themselves
be loved by all.
Sweet lady-in-waiting.
I like you.
Come to me,
and I will shower you
with my love and affection.
[gasps]
That is not happening.
You've got plenty of company!
Do I?
Why should I limit the number
of treasures I can enjoy?
The harvest is as bountiful
as the well of love is deep!
No?
[BIDOH] Besides, however could
I choose between them all?
The reason is that I'm greedy,
just like everyone else is.
Yes?
[BIDOH]
Just so you know,
I still have not given up hope
of marrying you,
my lovely little tomboy.
I haven't the faintest
what Toat might be planning.
As for Yor,
he will likely try to win
your hand at the tournament.
He will?
But I thought you said
princes couldn't enter.
That very fact
should work in his favor.
Huh?
You're going to release
former general Holt
from the eastern dungeon?
That man is a criminal!
[YOR] It can be done
with royal authorization.
With my pardon,
he will come
and represent the Black Wing.
And he will prevail.
Then I'll get what I desire.
Lord Holt is almost
certain to win.
Everyone from the White Wing
is rather strong.
But Prince Sett
cannot enter himself.
[MALE HUNK 2]
Criminal or no,
Holt is quite mighty.
-[liquid trickling]
-If we do not act,
the King will soon restore
the previous
line of succession.
I'll get the King's word
in front of the retainers
and the people.
I won't allow Sett
to ascend the throne.
I'll do whatever I must
to stop it!
The Princess will be mine!
She'll be the bride of Yor Att!
♪
[squawking]
I must learn to use a sword.
What?
I can't just wait.
I've got to get stronger!
Uh, you're not really
planning to enter, right?
You can't!
That's impossible!
If you wish it,
I will teach you.
[NINA]
How did he already find out?
Uh
Thanks, but I think
you'd be an awful teacher.
That is baseless.
Our soldiers are well trained.
I make sure of it.
-[NINA] Then what's the trick?
-The trick?
Read your foe's movements
and kill them
before they kill you.
It's not that simple!
There must be basics,
protocols,
and then some
complicated things, too!
[SETT]
That describes it.
[gasps]
Complicated.
[SETT] I never used to care
what anyone thought of me.
I simply cut down
all who opposed.
I don't understand you, Nina.
I can't predict you.
You're far more complicated
than swordplay.
[chuckles]
Guess you'll have
to work a bit harder
to figure me out, huh?
[exhales]
[SETT] You don't want these
without love behind them,
right?
Then, that should suffice.
Huh!
♪
[chuckles softly]
[breathes shakily]
Hmm.
[NINA]
With love?
Did that really
just happen?
[sword swinging]
[groans]
[NINA] How is he back to normal
after yesterday?
What even was that?
And he's being merciless!
Do you wish to continue?
[NINA]
He sounds annoyed!
But he's the one
who offered to teach me!
[Nina grunts]
Never in my life have I seen
Prince Sett hold back
while training someone.
Nor have I.
[NINA]
Now, I'm angry.
Here it comes!
♪
[all gasp]
A scabbard's not sharp,
you know.
Let it go, argh!
At least, she's quick
on her feet.
And she's quite tricky.
That she is.
True potential.
[MALE GUARD 1]
Why is he teaching her, anyway?
[MALE GUARD 2]
It's hard to explain.
[MALE GUARD 3]
There's something strange
about Princess Alisha.
I feel that even Prince Sett
has changed since meeting her.
[MALE GUARD 2] Perhaps
that Princess has become
someone he considers
invaluable to him.
[Nina wails]
[sighs]
I'm exhausted.
[Meva and Neena squawk]
[Nina screams]
[NINA]
Leave me be!
[ANNE]
Isn't that just precious?
[ANNE] Neena and Meva
clearly love you a whole lot!
That's love?
[ANNE] And Prince Sett's
attendants seem to like you.
You've really made
an impact here, Princess.
I'm sure all the people
of Galgada will love you, too.
Just like all of us
from Castle Bastea.
You have a way
of reaching people's hearts.
Hmm.
I love you.
Huh?
I love you too,
Princess Alisha.
You're dear to me.
Hmm.
[NINA]
I love Meva.
I love Neena.
Anne and Hikami.
Everyone in Bastea.
All of Sett's attendants.
The people of Galgada.
And also, Sett.
[NINA]
When I think about him,
my chest tightens.
It squeezes so tight,
and I feel
the need to hold him.
I've grown
so attached to this place.
I lived in Fortna
for as long as I can remember,
and it's home.
But Galgada has become
significant to me as well.
There are people who are
so important to me
in both places.
[NINA]
That's why
I want these two nations
to get along with each other.
I want to protect
everything I love.
Also, Sett?
And everyone?
I want them
to know the truth one day.
[HIKAMI] Your Highness.
May I speak with you a moment?
[Nina groans softly]
[NINA]
What's wrong?
It's the middle of the night.
Where are we going?
Know that I do not
approve of this at all.
[HIKAMI]
You have 30 seconds,
no longer.
You mustn't make a sound.
[gasps]
♪
[whimpering]
♪
A
Quickly.
There is one thing
I must tell you.
Huh?
[NINA]
It's the bracelet I gave him.
Before your spring wedding,
I will bring you
back to Fortna with me.
I promise.
Trust in me.
♪
[AZURE]
Nina.
[NINA]
Then he hasn't forgotten me.
♪
[NINA] I feel like my heart
is being torn in two.
♪
[NINA]
It's not fair.
Don't do that.
[Nina crying]
[NINA] [sobbing]
If you don't stop,
you'll make me love you.
[Nina crying]
[NINA] "Night Ten.
Mouth of Money, Heart of Gall."