WEBVTT 00:01.720 --> 00:04.630 But every time you praise her... 00:04.630 --> 00:08.210 Every time I see her improving... 00:08.210 --> 00:11.530 foul feelings well up inside me! 00:11.530 --> 00:12.760 So I...! 00:16.560 --> 00:17.520 Tina! 00:21.260 --> 00:22.890 Allen, sir?! 00:23.410 --> 00:24.730 Stay back, Ellie! 00:25.730 --> 00:26.600 Tina! 00:29.490 --> 00:31.570 Her mana is raging out of control. 00:31.570 --> 00:34.950 It wouldn't activate for anything we tried, so why now? 00:35.610 --> 00:37.830 It will endanger Her Highness if it's not stopped! 02:10.130 --> 02:11.630 Lady Tina! 02:11.630 --> 02:14.300 Ellie, fetch Mr. Walker! 02:14.300 --> 02:15.420 Y-Yessir! 02:15.870 --> 02:18.840 First things first. I need to do something about this blizzard. 02:22.030 --> 02:24.510 My magic can't break through. 02:25.040 --> 02:29.690 And what's this awful feeling, like something's crushing my heart? 02:30.180 --> 02:32.340 There's something here I don't understand! 02:33.320 --> 02:36.130 This may call for a certain desperate measure, 02:36.130 --> 02:38.030 although I'd hoped never to resort to it again. 02:38.360 --> 02:39.420 Tina! 02:39.420 --> 02:41.910 If you can hear me, answer! 02:41.910 --> 02:42.560 Tina! 02:43.330 --> 02:44.160 Tina! 02:44.160 --> 02:45.360 Sir? 02:44.370 --> 02:49.330 In the Wake of Tears, Flowers Bloom 02:44.370 --> 02:49.330 Episode 02:45.940 --> 02:47.500 Mr. Allen?! 02:47.500 --> 02:49.870 What's going on?! 02:49.870 --> 02:50.840 Thank goodness. 02:51.330 --> 02:53.080 Keep calm and listen to me. 02:53.800 --> 02:56.980 Right now, you're letting your mana run wild. 02:56.980 --> 03:01.100 If it keeps up, you'll run dry and, at worst, lose your life! 03:01.100 --> 03:03.680 Th-Then, um, what should I do?! 03:04.500 --> 03:06.920 I'm going to link my mana to yours. 03:06.920 --> 03:10.360 That will allow me to bring your mana under control. 03:10.360 --> 03:13.280 I-Is that even possible?! 03:13.690 --> 03:16.030 I've done it successfully before. 03:16.030 --> 03:19.110 I know it's not a pleasant thought, but please let me link our mana! 03:19.970 --> 03:21.340 I understand. 03:21.340 --> 03:24.030 Don't worry, sir. I believe in you! 03:24.540 --> 03:25.560 Thank you! 03:25.560 --> 03:26.950 Now brace for it! 03:28.450 --> 03:31.050 Handing control of one's mana to another 03:31.050 --> 03:34.320 is tantamount to placing one's life in their hands. 03:34.820 --> 03:36.960 Her Highness bet her life on me, 03:37.350 --> 03:41.130 so I'll risk mine to save her. 03:41.480 --> 03:42.480 Where is she? 03:46.500 --> 03:47.550 I have her! 03:51.850 --> 03:54.310 I can't believe she has so much mana. 03:54.310 --> 03:56.690 Her latent ability rivals Lydia's 03:56.690 --> 03:59.170 or maybe even surpasses it! 03:59.880 --> 04:01.110 ...y... 04:01.620 --> 04:04.360 Why...? 04:06.820 --> 04:09.820 Why can't I do magic? 04:09.820 --> 04:12.010 I'm the Howards' useless "cursed child"! 04:12.010 --> 04:15.210 I wish I'd never been born! 04:15.900 --> 04:18.120 Her Highness's thoughts are flowing into me. 04:18.760 --> 04:20.690 Forgive me, Father. 04:20.690 --> 04:22.630 Forgive me, Mother! 04:23.380 --> 04:24.720 What should I do? 04:24.720 --> 04:26.530 What can I do?! 04:26.530 --> 04:29.050 Someone, help me! 04:29.490 --> 04:30.340 Tina! 04:30.660 --> 04:31.640 Tina! 04:32.160 --> 04:34.600 Sir...? 04:39.460 --> 04:40.650 What is that? 04:43.620 --> 04:45.700 The blizzard weakened? 04:45.700 --> 04:49.370 Is it trying to assist me? 04:49.370 --> 04:50.740 In that case... 04:50.740 --> 04:53.410 Mine can't hold a candle to the real thing, but... 04:54.000 --> 04:55.360 Firebird! 05:02.900 --> 05:04.050 Tina! 05:04.650 --> 05:05.920 Sir. 05:10.740 --> 05:12.960 Thank goodness you're safe. 05:16.410 --> 05:17.640 What is...? 05:19.080 --> 05:22.420 At last, I meet a key. 05:24.420 --> 05:30.020 Tina, did you see or hear anything in that blizzard? 05:30.020 --> 05:33.280 No, sir. Nothing but your voice. 05:33.280 --> 05:34.590 I see. 05:35.100 --> 05:37.250 Um, sir... 05:38.640 --> 05:42.920 being linked to you is... such a funny feeling. 05:42.920 --> 05:45.560 Oh dear. I left us linked, didn't I? 05:49.030 --> 05:50.850 I'm so glad you're safe. 05:50.850 --> 05:53.330 Th-Thank you. 05:53.330 --> 05:55.910 Now, let's go fetch Ellie. 05:55.910 --> 05:57.680 She must be worried about— 05:59.020 --> 06:00.350 No. 06:00.930 --> 06:03.860 Keep holding me like this. 06:03.860 --> 06:07.280 For now... just for now... 06:07.280 --> 06:10.130 you're my tutor and no one else's. 06:15.750 --> 06:16.980 Very well. 06:19.790 --> 06:21.420 My lady! Sir! 06:23.420 --> 06:24.550 Thank goodness! 06:25.140 --> 06:27.040 Are you hurt? 06:28.510 --> 06:29.800 That's out of the question. 06:30.860 --> 06:33.690 Don't even think about trying it with anyone but me. 06:34.740 --> 06:39.100 I'd better start working on a good excuse... 06:39.100 --> 06:40.730 Mr. Allen! 06:40.730 --> 06:42.330 Sir?! 06:43.940 --> 06:45.540 It's nothing serious. 06:45.540 --> 06:47.940 I'm only a bit tired out. 06:47.940 --> 06:49.530 Don't move! 06:49.530 --> 06:51.320 Stay lying down! 06:51.320 --> 06:54.580 I'll fetch a medicinal tea! 06:55.280 --> 06:56.990 I'm sorry about this. 06:57.380 --> 07:01.110 Sir, is it because you linked our mana? 07:01.110 --> 07:03.670 Don't worry. I'll be fine. 07:04.050 --> 07:06.750 More importantly, that was quite a shock. 07:07.220 --> 07:13.000 You see, I can't help sharing thoughts and feelings when I'm linked with someone. 07:13.000 --> 07:14.890 That reminds me, sir. 07:14.890 --> 07:18.180 You called me "Her Highness" in your head, didn't you? 07:18.470 --> 07:19.100 Huh? 07:19.100 --> 07:20.910 How do you explain that?! 07:20.910 --> 07:22.850 I said no "highness"! I categorically forbid it! 07:24.070 --> 07:25.640 I understand. 07:25.640 --> 07:30.240 Now, I've discovered a few points about this ability of mine. 07:30.240 --> 07:33.340 I can control the mana of the person I link with. 07:33.340 --> 07:38.040 That person's will affects the amount of their mana I can use. 07:39.450 --> 07:44.150 And once I've formed a link with someone, 07:44.150 --> 07:46.280 it becomes very simple to link with them again. 07:46.280 --> 07:47.990 Is that so? 07:47.990 --> 07:50.640 Then, you've done similar things before? 07:50.640 --> 07:55.510 Yes. I've formed links with my sister Karen and... 07:56.140 --> 07:59.180 Lady Lydia, perhaps? 07:59.180 --> 08:02.870 Yes. I had no other choice then, either. 08:02.870 --> 08:06.610 Linking mana with someone means taking their life in my hands. 08:07.350 --> 08:10.560 This power can be dangerous. 08:10.560 --> 08:13.610 It allows me to use others' mana as I see fit. 08:15.620 --> 08:18.780 It must never be used carelessly. 08:19.340 --> 08:23.500 So please, keep this just between us. 08:23.500 --> 08:27.570 Just between us? A secret just for us two? 08:27.570 --> 08:31.460 Yes. You mustn't tell anyone. Not even Ellie. 08:31.880 --> 08:33.240 I won't. 08:38.470 --> 08:41.400 What was that entity within Tina? 08:42.140 --> 08:44.690 How is it connected to her? 08:45.160 --> 08:48.020 This calls for a thorough investigation. 08:49.020 --> 08:53.580 Please conduct your magical training here from now on, sir. 08:53.580 --> 08:55.450 It's quite spacious. 08:55.450 --> 08:57.360 I couldn't wish for better. 08:57.890 --> 09:02.870 Now, Tina, see if you can activate a spell. 09:03.130 --> 09:04.020 Yes, sir! 09:25.790 --> 09:28.190 What incredible power. 09:28.190 --> 09:31.150 Is whatever is inside Tina influencing the result? 09:31.440 --> 09:36.160 It does seem to have stopped getting in the way of her spells. 09:36.700 --> 09:42.870 And due to linking mana, some of my command of magic has rubbed off on Tina. 09:43.640 --> 09:46.130 Well done, Tina. 09:46.130 --> 09:49.250 Let's start learning how to temper the force of your spells. 09:54.000 --> 09:57.760 I... did magic. 09:59.220 --> 10:01.230 All your hard work paid off. 10:01.230 --> 10:02.510 I'm proud of you. 10:02.890 --> 10:05.490 You're an amazing girl, Tina. 10:07.120 --> 10:08.690 My lady! 10:09.320 --> 10:11.330 Th-Thank goodness! 10:11.330 --> 10:13.160 I'm so, so happy for you! 10:13.160 --> 10:15.420 Jeez. You're such a crybaby. 10:15.870 --> 10:18.000 But thank you, Ellie. 10:18.760 --> 10:23.420 With a little more practice, you'll gain a much freer control over your magic. 10:23.420 --> 10:27.440 Once you have that, you'll both be ready for the Royal Academy. 10:27.930 --> 10:30.390 I must inform Duke Walter at once. 10:30.390 --> 10:35.170 The master is away on official business and will be for some time, sir. 10:35.170 --> 10:36.790 Is that so? 10:36.790 --> 10:39.030 I'd like to inform him as soon as possible. 10:39.030 --> 10:41.340 I'm certain he'll be delighted. 10:42.610 --> 10:44.620 I suppose he will, sir. 10:47.140 --> 10:55.100 Dear Professor (the faculty member sixth most likely to incur gambling debts), 10:55.790 --> 10:57.460 It's been far too long. 10:57.460 --> 11:01.930 You see, a certain schemer packed me off to the snowbound north. 11:04.070 --> 11:05.140 Come in. 11:05.140 --> 11:06.120 Hey there! 11:06.480 --> 11:10.290 How's it going? Any news from Allen? 11:10.820 --> 11:14.800 The mail griffin just brought me a letter from him. 11:14.800 --> 11:16.950 Oh! How's he doing? 11:17.520 --> 11:22.130 He calls me "the faculty member sixth most likely to incur gambling debts." 11:23.300 --> 11:25.050 That sounds just like him! 11:25.050 --> 11:28.190 I'm actually the fifth most likely. 11:28.190 --> 11:30.410 I intend to request a correction. 11:30.890 --> 11:32.720 Let me see that. 11:33.200 --> 11:35.850 There are many things I'd like to say to you, 11:35.850 --> 11:41.350 but I'll start by reporting that Lady Tina has successfully cast a spell. 11:43.020 --> 11:45.290 Pursuant to which, 11:45.290 --> 11:48.990 please send military-grade ice-resistant barrier scrolls as soon as possible. 11:49.470 --> 11:50.580 As things stand, 11:51.090 --> 11:56.460 your dear student will become an ice sculpture before you see him again. 11:57.030 --> 11:59.090 He sounds like he's having fun! 11:59.090 --> 12:03.130 I hope he realizes that diverting military supplies is easier said than done. 12:03.500 --> 12:08.610 Still, to think he awakened Her Highness's talent for magic. 12:08.610 --> 12:10.630 I knew he was my student for a reason. 12:10.630 --> 12:12.890 That's our Allen for you! 12:21.190 --> 12:24.610 So much searching, and still not a single clue. 12:25.100 --> 12:27.450 What on earth could that entity be? 12:31.040 --> 12:33.540 This mark again? 12:33.540 --> 12:37.370 It's as though someone anticipated what I'd want to research. 12:44.220 --> 12:47.280 All right, Ellie, try a bit of dark magic. 12:47.280 --> 12:48.140 Yessir! 12:48.420 --> 12:49.430 I'll do my best! 12:54.680 --> 12:57.410 Try to form a more concrete image in your mind. 12:57.410 --> 13:00.400 What you felt when you touched Anko, for example. 13:00.400 --> 13:02.680 Remember the flow of mana and the impression it left on you. 13:02.680 --> 13:04.440 The impression of darkness... 13:13.200 --> 13:14.780 Well done. 13:14.780 --> 13:17.140 See? There's nothing to be afraid of. 13:17.140 --> 13:18.310 Yessir! 13:18.310 --> 13:19.790 Now you try, Tina. 13:20.230 --> 13:21.080 Yes, sir. 13:24.420 --> 13:26.760 Best of luck, my lady! 13:39.560 --> 13:42.450 Tina, your mana is still too strong. 13:42.450 --> 13:44.460 Focus more on restraining it. 13:44.460 --> 13:45.700 Yes, sir. 13:45.700 --> 13:47.630 Ellie, you seem to be making steady progress, 13:47.630 --> 13:50.340 so let's try some sparring practice next. 13:50.340 --> 13:50.990 Yessir! 13:51.410 --> 13:54.330 Something tells me you have a soft spot for Ellie, sir. 13:54.600 --> 13:56.060 Do you think so? 13:56.060 --> 13:57.400 Well, um... 13:57.400 --> 13:59.790 Mr. Allen is just a kind person! 13:59.790 --> 14:02.400 Then he should be kinder to me! 14:02.400 --> 14:06.410 No. Magic practice is no place for coddling. 14:06.410 --> 14:07.130 What?! 14:07.130 --> 14:10.090 That's unfair! It's mean! It's favoritism! 14:10.090 --> 14:11.780 I most emphatically object! 14:11.780 --> 14:18.140 Tina, does a girl who damages the roof every time she casts a spell need kindness? 14:18.140 --> 14:19.420 She does! 14:19.420 --> 14:21.270 In fact, she doesn't get nearly enough! 14:21.270 --> 14:24.280 I consider it a dereliction of duty on her tutor's part! 14:24.280 --> 14:25.140 Hmm... 14:25.140 --> 14:29.110 Is it me, or is she starting to resemble someone? 14:29.110 --> 14:32.370 Speaking of which, she hasn't written to me since that last letter. 14:32.370 --> 14:33.490 I wonder what she's up to. 14:35.790 --> 14:39.380 Your mind was somewhere else just now, wasn't it, sir? 14:39.380 --> 14:41.210 What? Well, I... 14:41.210 --> 14:43.180 What were you thinking about? 14:43.180 --> 14:45.000 Tell us, sir! 14:46.480 --> 14:48.880 "A natural way with young ladies." 14:50.750 --> 14:52.840 Nothing of the sort! 15:01.280 --> 15:03.240 Not a single wasted movement. 15:01.280 --> 15:03.910 You'll never hit anything like that. 15:03.240 --> 15:08.360 The Walkers subject themselves to daily training to better serve my house. 15:08.360 --> 15:09.950 I'll show you how it's done. 15:17.490 --> 15:19.960 That's the spirit, Ellie. Keep it up. 15:20.540 --> 15:22.080 Thank you very much! 15:22.080 --> 15:24.790 All right, Tina. Now it's your turn. 15:24.790 --> 15:25.960 Yes, sir! 15:35.390 --> 15:37.210 Rein it in a little more! 15:38.120 --> 15:39.970 It's hard. 15:41.120 --> 15:44.400 Their progress truly takes one's breath away. 15:44.400 --> 15:47.570 Especially Lady Tina's, although I cannot discount Ellie's. 15:47.570 --> 15:50.470 Words cannot convey my gratitude, sir. 15:50.470 --> 15:53.780 The girls deserve all the credit for their hard work. 15:53.780 --> 15:56.240 Now, about Duke Walter, 15:56.240 --> 15:59.110 I notice that I haven't been able to meet with him recently. 15:59.110 --> 16:02.290 The master is inundated with matters that demand his attention. 16:02.290 --> 16:04.640 The way he's cut off communications, 16:04.640 --> 16:06.830 I could almost believe he's avoiding me. 16:06.830 --> 16:09.460 How do you imagine he feels 16:09.850 --> 16:12.570 about Tina learning to use magic? 16:12.570 --> 16:14.650 I beg your pardon, sir, 16:15.240 --> 16:18.890 but I've told you all I can. 16:19.200 --> 16:20.750 Just one question, then. 16:20.750 --> 16:23.200 I hope you'll tell me the answer if you know it. 16:23.750 --> 16:25.270 What would you like to know, sir? 16:25.770 --> 16:27.390 It's about the books in the archive. 16:27.390 --> 16:30.940 I've encountered several with the same owner's mark on the last page. 16:30.940 --> 16:32.400 Do you know who it belongs to? 16:33.870 --> 16:35.570 I can't say I do, sir. 16:38.500 --> 16:40.400 Well, time to get to work. 16:41.410 --> 16:45.810 I've taken mainly books with that mark to start with. 16:45.810 --> 16:49.390 The key to figuring out Tina's magic may be in here. 16:49.390 --> 16:50.340 Speaking of which... 16:51.220 --> 16:54.360 At last, I meet a key. 16:55.050 --> 16:58.160 What did it mean by "a key"? 16:58.160 --> 16:59.480 Was it referring to Tina? 16:59.480 --> 17:02.870 It couldn't have meant me. I'm just a run-of-the-mill commoner. 17:05.550 --> 17:06.600 Come in. 17:08.920 --> 17:09.900 My. 17:09.900 --> 17:11.610 What seems to be the matter? 17:11.610 --> 17:14.490 Well... Ellie says she can't sleep. 17:14.490 --> 17:17.760 L-Lady Tina?! Th-That's not fair! 17:17.760 --> 17:21.420 You came to my room because you got scared of the book you were reading! 17:20.220 --> 17:22.330 I... I was not scared! 17:22.330 --> 17:25.300 It's late. You both should be in bed. 17:25.300 --> 17:27.710 Missed sleep will affect your training tomorrow. 17:28.300 --> 17:30.130 But sir... 17:33.120 --> 17:34.960 Fine. Help yourselves. 17:35.270 --> 17:36.640 Thank you! 17:38.370 --> 17:39.780 It's delicious. 17:39.780 --> 17:41.340 With just a hint of sweetness. 17:43.430 --> 17:45.700 You'd better go back to your rooms once you finish those. 17:45.700 --> 17:48.670 And try not to make noise. I have research to do. 17:48.670 --> 17:49.580 Yes, sir. 17:53.890 --> 17:57.650 All of the marked books have something in common. 17:58.270 --> 18:00.070 Could they be...? 18:05.910 --> 18:07.370 Sound asleep. 18:08.590 --> 18:11.790 I do want to help them go to the Royal Academy together. 18:12.250 --> 18:13.800 Don't you, Anko? 18:17.260 --> 18:18.170 Mr. Allen, 18:18.810 --> 18:20.840 the master wishes to see you. 18:21.190 --> 18:22.580 Very well. 18:22.580 --> 18:25.860 Tina, Ellie, take a short break. 18:25.860 --> 18:26.980 Yes, sir. 18:28.630 --> 18:30.060 Allen, 18:30.060 --> 18:32.530 I've done some thinking, 18:32.530 --> 18:36.230 and I've decided Tina won't be taking the entrance exam. 18:38.480 --> 18:39.940 May I ask why? 18:39.940 --> 18:44.080 I can assure you that Lady Tina would pass with flying colors. 18:45.280 --> 18:49.790 I cannot thank you enough for what you've accomplished. 18:49.790 --> 18:53.770 My little Tina, doing magic... 18:53.770 --> 18:55.000 I can hardly believe it. 18:55.460 --> 18:56.160 In that case— 18:56.160 --> 18:57.040 No. 18:58.690 --> 19:02.540 Yes, she has learned to cast spells, 19:02.540 --> 19:04.850 but she still lacks experience. 19:04.850 --> 19:06.900 Even if she does pass the exam, 19:06.900 --> 19:10.160 she'll be a nuisance to everyone at the academy. 19:10.160 --> 19:12.130 As I wrote in my reports, 19:12.130 --> 19:16.360 Lady Tina has gained a grasp of her mana in just the past few days. 19:17.570 --> 19:19.730 That isn't the only issue! 19:19.730 --> 19:21.470 N-No, forget I mentioned it. 19:21.470 --> 19:23.530 It doesn't concern you. 19:24.980 --> 19:27.720 I regret placing you in this position. 19:28.550 --> 19:30.430 Naturally, I'll pay you handsomely. 19:30.430 --> 19:32.080 Please don't insult my intelligence! 19:33.250 --> 19:37.090 With all due respect, Duke Walter, you fail to see the bigger picture. 19:38.200 --> 19:39.320 What? 19:40.040 --> 19:43.250 This matter is not your concern alone. 19:43.250 --> 19:48.560 Lady Tina's mother, Duchess Rosa Howard, has wishes of her own. 19:49.020 --> 19:53.340 How would an outsider like you know what my wife wanted?! 19:53.340 --> 19:54.580 I do know. 19:54.580 --> 19:57.110 A look through your archive was all it took. 19:58.230 --> 20:03.080 The volumes dealing with ice magic have an owner's mark in common. 20:03.080 --> 20:04.700 Duchess Rosa's mark. 20:05.460 --> 20:11.100 She must have hoped to help Tina develop her magical ability. 20:11.100 --> 20:17.880 And she had faith that if she could not, someone would do so in her stead. 20:18.410 --> 20:20.800 She left her mark to prove it. 20:27.480 --> 20:34.690 You of all people must know what grueling pains Lady Tina has put herself through. 20:36.010 --> 20:37.600 I beg you to reconsider. 20:40.450 --> 20:45.480 I do not know your reasons, but please, give the matter more thought. 20:46.130 --> 20:47.910 As for my own impertinence, 20:48.590 --> 20:50.320 I am prepared to face the consequences. 20:54.810 --> 20:56.640 Raise your head. 20:56.640 --> 21:00.030 You're too kind for your own good. 21:00.030 --> 21:03.840 I do not wish to make Tina give up on her dream. 21:04.560 --> 21:07.510 I want to go the Royal Academy. 21:09.900 --> 21:13.200 Very well. But on one condition. 21:14.170 --> 21:15.430 What?! 21:15.430 --> 21:16.640 A final exam?! 21:16.640 --> 21:21.560 Yes. If you pass it, you'll be allowed to take the Royal Academy entrance exam. 21:21.560 --> 21:25.280 S-So, what do we need to do for this "final exam"? 21:25.280 --> 21:30.780 Duke Walter would've liked to test your abilities himself, but he hasn't the time. 21:31.440 --> 21:34.950 He will appoint a skilled sorcerer to fight you in his stead. 21:34.950 --> 21:37.340 A skilled sorcerer? 21:37.340 --> 21:40.630 And we have to fight him? As in, a real fight? 21:40.630 --> 21:42.210 Really?! 21:42.210 --> 21:43.860 Don't worry. 21:43.860 --> 21:47.260 I have every faith that you'll both be able to pass. 21:47.540 --> 21:50.760 You're both my students, and I'm very proud of you! 21:51.890 --> 21:57.620 You're always teasing us, but sometimes you come out with something so sincere... 21:57.620 --> 22:03.010 Oh, well, I'm, um, a-awfully fond of you, too, sir. 22:04.460 --> 22:07.380 Well, what are we waiting for? Let's start training! 22:07.380 --> 22:08.310 Yes, sir!