1 00:00:02,290 --> 00:00:05,370 Luciana, it says you're third in our class. 2 00:00:05,370 --> 00:00:07,380 Well, you're tenth, Luna. 3 00:00:07,380 --> 00:00:08,750 You're plenty amazing. 4 00:00:09,040 --> 00:00:14,730 Our class had the best scores among the three first-year classes. 5 00:00:15,040 --> 00:00:17,600 What wonderful results, you two. 6 00:00:17,600 --> 00:00:21,610 We can't compare to you and the Crown Prince, Lady Anna-Marie. 7 00:00:21,610 --> 00:00:25,180 His Highness is number one, and Lady Anna-Marie is number two, after all. 8 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:28,720 I suppose all the desperate cramming was well worth it, then. 9 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:31,270 You desperately cram, Lady Anna-Marie? 10 00:00:31,540 --> 00:00:34,300 My, I did study {\i1}very{\i0} hard. 11 00:00:34,660 --> 00:00:37,250 No, seriously, I worked {\i0}really{\i1} hard on it! 12 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:40,870 {\fad(0,84)\bord2.5\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&H232021&\3c&HF4EFF0&\frx4\fry354\frz4.097\pos(470,163.333)}New Otome Game 13 00:00:37,610 --> 00:00:40,830 I was an unexceptional otaku in my old world, too. 14 00:00:41,380 --> 00:00:45,740 The Anna-Marie in the game didn't have grades this high either. 15 00:00:41,790 --> 00:00:45,750 {\fad(355,0)\bord1.75\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&H232021&\3c&HEEF1EE&\frx4\fry354\frz8.962\move(142.667,85.333,125.667,46,0,3942)}Enough of That 16 00:00:45,740 --> 00:00:47,590 And yet... 17 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:50,460 As expected, Your Highness. 18 00:00:51,350 --> 00:00:54,550 I suppose all that desperate cramming was well worth it, then. 19 00:00:54,550 --> 00:00:56,410 Oh, Your Highness. 20 00:00:56,410 --> 00:00:59,460 It's infuriating that I lost to that idiot! 21 00:00:59,840 --> 00:01:02,670 Besides that, since she placed third, 22 00:01:02,670 --> 00:01:05,900 does that mean dear Luciana is our "stand-in heroine"? 23 00:01:06,110 --> 00:01:10,110 In the game, the heroine's midterm exam result was set to third place. 24 00:01:10,590 --> 00:01:12,380 With no heroine present, 25 00:01:12,380 --> 00:01:15,870 different people have taken on the heroine's role here and there. 26 00:01:16,930 --> 00:01:20,940 Does this mean the story will now revolve around Luciana? 27 00:01:21,490 --> 00:01:26,960 Originally, Luciana was the first mid-boss: the "Jealous Witch." 28 00:01:21,490 --> 00:01:26,960 {\bord1.25\fnTimes New Roman\b1\c&H171822&\3c&HE1E3E3&\move(89.333,26,155,26,0,5450)}Last Boss 29 00:01:29,910 --> 00:01:33,550 I see. You're the one who's been glaring this way... 30 00:01:35,150 --> 00:01:38,010 Olivia Rincot'dor, daughter of a duke. 31 00:01:39,130 --> 00:01:43,890 {\fad(523,478)\fs12\b1\an2\pos(58.666,21.333)}Episode 32 00:01:39,130 --> 00:01:43,890 {\fad(523,478)\fs12\bord1.25\pos(36,73.333)}A Knight's Reunion and the Wavering Pride of a Maid 33 00:01:41,020 --> 00:01:42,370 Hmm. 34 00:01:42,370 --> 00:01:44,470 Applied Arcane Studies, huh? 35 00:01:44,470 --> 00:01:48,310 I'm interested in it, but I can't use magic. 36 00:01:48,310 --> 00:02:02,700 {\fs28\fnComic Sans MS\blur4\bord1.5\b1\3c&HF5CF61&\t(0,14390,\fs20)\frz354.2\move(363,-25.999,426.999,94.667,0,14390)}Core Course 37 00:01:48,310 --> 00:02:02,700 {\fs24\fnComic Sans MS\blur4\bord1.5\b1\3c&HB933E5&\frz346.1\t(0,14390,\fs16)\move(136.667,70.666,292.666,157.333,0,14374)}Applied Arcane Studies 38 00:01:48,310 --> 00:02:02,700 {\fs24\fnComic Sans MS\blur4\bord1.5\b1\3c&H89B7FB&\t(0,14390,\fs16)\move(-34,275.999,146.999,290,25,14390)\frz354.2}Matters of Etiquette 39 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:50,980 First-year students at the Royal Academy 40 00:01:49,020 --> 00:02:02,700 {\fs24\fnComic Sans MS\blur4\bord1.5\b1\3c&H6069C2&\t(0,14390,\fs16)\move(-54,138.999,100.666,192,0,13664)\frz350.1}Chivalry 41 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:54,960 are required to take both core and elective courses. 42 00:01:51,400 --> 00:02:02,700 {\fs28\fnComic Sans MS\blur4\bord1.5\b1\3c&H59E6CB&\t(0,14390,\fs20)\move(5,10.999,143.665,81.667,0,11300)\frz12.76}Elective Course 43 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:58,160 There are various subjects available as electives, 44 00:01:58,160 --> 00:02:02,150 such as Applied Arcane Studies, Chivalry, and Matters of Etiquette. 45 00:02:03,070 --> 00:02:04,620 If it's your first term, 46 00:02:04,620 --> 00:02:06,800 you can do a trial enrollment in elective courses. 47 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:10,440 The formal decision is made during the second term, after all. 48 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:13,400 You're going to choose Medicinal Chemistry, right, Perriand? 49 00:02:13,400 --> 00:02:14,920 Y-Yes. 50 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:16,800 My father is a pharmacist... 51 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:19,550 I plan to... take over the business, so... 52 00:02:19,550 --> 00:02:21,680 Did you decide, Lucif? 53 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:26,150 No. We're merchants, who serve the nobles. 54 00:02:26,150 --> 00:02:28,150 So I plan on prioritizing socialization. 55 00:02:28,150 --> 00:02:32,480 Then was accepting our invitation to lunch a part of that as well? 56 00:02:32,700 --> 00:02:37,000 That is a part of it, too, but I simply wanted to talk to both of you. 57 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:41,140 It seems my servant has become acquainted with your servants, you see. 58 00:02:41,140 --> 00:02:45,870 Oh, really? I heard Luna's maid became friends with mine, but... 59 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:50,710 It seems he was already acquainted with Lady Luna's two servants. 60 00:02:51,350 --> 00:02:54,970 So, the household that their childhood friend served 61 00:02:54,970 --> 00:02:56,660 was your household, then, Lucif. 62 00:02:56,930 --> 00:03:03,130 Yes. My servant is quite capable, but he does have a rather difficult personality, 63 00:03:03,130 --> 00:03:07,060 and he's claimed to have become friends with a very interesting girl... 64 00:03:07,060 --> 00:03:08,020 Huh?! 65 00:03:08,250 --> 00:03:12,390 So this servant you refer to has shown interest in my maid? 66 00:03:12,730 --> 00:03:16,350 You can't possibly mean in a romantic sense, right? 67 00:03:16,350 --> 00:03:18,230 N-No, not at all! 68 00:03:18,230 --> 00:03:19,940 Strictly as a friend! 69 00:03:19,940 --> 00:03:21,820 He's interested in her as a friend! 70 00:03:21,820 --> 00:03:24,400 Is that so? That's a relief. 71 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:27,200 I've decided that if any man were to hit on my Melody, 72 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:32,460 even if he were a knight, I would tear him limb from limb. 73 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:37,690 Just what knight could she be referring to? 74 00:03:37,690 --> 00:03:38,800 Achoo! 75 00:03:42,960 --> 00:03:45,960 Luciana, why don't we head home, too? 76 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:46,600 Sure. 77 00:03:48,900 --> 00:03:51,620 Let us greet His Highness and the others before we head out. 78 00:03:51,620 --> 00:03:53,650 What?! Y-Yeah... 79 00:03:53,990 --> 00:03:57,860 I really don't want to get involved with Lady Olivia too much, but... 80 00:03:58,490 --> 00:04:02,450 Your Highness, Lady Olivia, Lady Anna-Marie. 81 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:05,330 We'll be taking our leave now. 82 00:04:05,330 --> 00:04:07,190 Hey, thanks for the polite gesture. 83 00:04:07,500 --> 00:04:11,610 But since we're classmates, I wish you'd call me by my name. 84 00:04:11,940 --> 00:04:14,540 Oh, I couldn't possibly. 85 00:04:14,540 --> 00:04:17,410 Are the three of you not leaving yet? 86 00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:20,900 A friend is planning to come by soon. 87 00:04:20,900 --> 00:04:22,970 While His Highness and I were waiting, 88 00:04:22,970 --> 00:04:25,430 Lady Olivia was kind enough to join us. 89 00:04:25,430 --> 00:04:28,140 I'm sorry to have made you feel obligated to stay, Lady Olivia. 90 00:04:28,390 --> 00:04:34,350 Not at all. I am truly enjoying our conversation, Your Highness. 91 00:04:39,410 --> 00:04:42,480 I wish they'd just get together already... 92 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:44,480 How does she feel about that?! 93 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:49,420 Lord Maxwell?! 94 00:04:49,420 --> 00:04:51,790 It's been a while, Lady Luciana. 95 00:04:51,790 --> 00:04:53,290 Have you been well? 96 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:57,060 What brings you here, Lord Maxwell? 97 00:04:57,060 --> 00:05:02,000 Lady Rudleberg, it is not your place to meddle in matters that do not concern you. 98 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:04,040 M-My apologies! 99 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:08,920 It's all right. I came to explain the student council to the two of them. 100 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:12,020 Is His Highness going to be the student council president? 101 00:05:12,020 --> 00:05:15,100 I doubt he could do that as a first-year. 102 00:05:15,100 --> 00:05:17,520 He'd probably have to wait for next year, at least. 103 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:19,210 That's right. 104 00:05:19,210 --> 00:05:22,880 Actually, there is one student council seat that still needs to be filled. 105 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:25,480 Would you be interested in joining, Lady Luciana? 106 00:05:25,820 --> 00:05:27,110 What?! 107 00:05:27,390 --> 00:05:29,380 What is this sudden turn of events?! 108 00:05:29,380 --> 00:05:31,820 It really is going different from the game! 109 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:35,550 I heard you ranked third in the midterm exams. 110 00:05:35,550 --> 00:05:38,800 I'd be glad to have such a talented person join us. 111 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:41,690 I-I am incredibly honored by the offer! 112 00:05:41,690 --> 00:05:44,420 However, I'm not confident I could take on such an important role... 113 00:05:44,420 --> 00:05:47,320 Oh, how about Luna instead? 114 00:05:47,320 --> 00:05:48,140 What?! 115 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:50,360 O-Oh, n-no, no, no! 116 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:52,300 I cannot! 117 00:05:52,700 --> 00:05:55,300 Well, I can't force you. 118 00:05:55,300 --> 00:05:57,890 It's a shame, but of course, the decision is yours. 119 00:05:57,890 --> 00:05:59,730 I-I'm sorry. 120 00:06:01,420 --> 00:06:05,890 You aren't going to ask me, Lord Maxwell? 121 00:06:08,370 --> 00:06:10,740 You know the reason already, do you not? 122 00:06:11,130 --> 00:06:13,280 Of the Ducal House of Rincot'dor, 123 00:06:13,280 --> 00:06:15,860 your older brother is already serving on the council. 124 00:06:16,470 --> 00:06:21,160 To ensure fairness, only one person from the same household may serve. 125 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:22,420 I see. 126 00:06:23,700 --> 00:06:25,450 Just for a reason like that... 127 00:06:26,650 --> 00:06:31,210 Olivia... she really does see Luciana as an enemy, doesn't she? 128 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:35,620 {\fad(0,243)\bord2.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&H6949E4&\pos(84.667,273.333)}Christopher 129 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:35,620 {\fad(0,243)\bord2.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&H6949E4&\pos(240.667,273.333)}Anna-Marie 130 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:35,620 {\fad(0,243)\bord2.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&H6949E4&\pos(396.667,273.333)}Luciana 131 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:35,620 {\fad(0,243)\bord2.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&H6949E4&\pos(546,273.333)}Olivia 132 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:35,620 {\b1\bord2\c&H2ABAED&\fad(0,247)\pos(317.333,316)\3c&H5A31CC&}P{\3c&H4F16C6&}resent 133 00:06:31,470 --> 00:06:35,510 In the original game, she ranked second in the midterm exams. 134 00:06:35,370 --> 00:06:38,060 {\blur3\fad(253,0)\bord0.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&HF2E8E6&\pos(84.667,273.333)}Christopher 135 00:06:35,370 --> 00:06:38,060 {\blur3\fad(253,0)\bord0.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&HF2E8E6&\pos(240.667,273.333)}Olivia 136 00:06:35,370 --> 00:06:38,060 {\blur3\fad(253,0)\bord0.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&HF2E8E6&\pos(396.667,273.333)}Heroine 137 00:06:35,370 --> 00:06:38,060 {\blur3\fad(253,0)\bord0.5\b1\c&HFFFFFC&\3c&HF2E8E6&\pos(546,273.333)}Anna-Marie 138 00:06:35,370 --> 00:06:38,060 {\b1\bord2\c&H37F8F3&\fad(253,0)\pos(317.333,316)\3c&H4349CC&}In {\3c&H3636C5&}Game 139 00:06:35,510 --> 00:06:38,050 In her anger at Christopher for praising the heroine, she... 140 00:06:38,060 --> 00:06:41,520 {\shad0.5\b1\bord0\fs13\fnGeorgia\pos(176,248)}Anna-Marie Victillium 141 00:06:38,060 --> 00:06:41,520 {\shad0.5\an1\b1\bord0\fs15\fnGeorgia\pos(99,310.667)}She cheated! 142 00:06:38,060 --> 00:06:41,520 {\shad0.5\an1\b1\bord0\fs15\fnGeorgia\pos(99,340.667)}That must be it! 143 00:06:38,430 --> 00:06:41,530 She cheated! That must be it! 144 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:46,690 {\shad0.5\b1\bord0\fs13\fnGeorgia\pos(176,248)}Olivia Rincot'dor 145 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,730 {\shad0.5\an1\b1\bord0\fs15\fnGeorgia\pos(146.667,312)}Please calm yourself, Lady Anna-Marie. 146 00:06:41,830 --> 00:06:43,930 She was supposed to be in a position 147 00:06:43,930 --> 00:06:46,700 to side with the dear heroine against Anna-Marie, who was accusing her. 148 00:06:44,730 --> 00:06:46,690 {\shad0.5\an1\b1\bord0\fs15\fnGeorgia\pos(90.667,312)}Are you all right? 149 00:06:47,340 --> 00:06:50,910 But right now, it doesn't seem like she's giving off that kind of vibe. 150 00:06:51,190 --> 00:06:56,250 Are you a "stand-in mid-boss" to go along with the "stand-in heroine"? 151 00:06:58,820 --> 00:07:01,020 Have a wonderful day, my lady. 152 00:07:01,020 --> 00:07:02,130 See you later! 153 00:07:02,570 --> 00:07:07,330 It's the fifth day of school life, and my lady seems to be doing very well. 154 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:09,710 For her elective courses, 155 00:07:09,710 --> 00:07:12,430 she's trial enrolling in Applied Arcane Studies with Lady Luna, 156 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:14,530 Medicinal Chemistry with Lady Perriand, 157 00:07:14,530 --> 00:07:16,180 Chivalry with Lord Lucif, 158 00:07:16,630 --> 00:07:19,890 and it seems all four decided to take the Matters of Etiquette course together. 159 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:24,140 Besides that, thanks to Lady Beatrice and Lady Milliaria, 160 00:07:24,140 --> 00:07:28,850 she's starting to interact with students from other classes too, or so I hear. 161 00:07:29,270 --> 00:07:31,700 Meanwhile, I'm... 162 00:07:32,130 --> 00:07:34,390 done with work. 163 00:07:34,390 --> 00:07:36,400 Melody was bored. 164 00:07:37,070 --> 00:07:38,990 Why don't you check out the bulletin board? 165 00:07:38,990 --> 00:07:40,250 Bulletin board? 166 00:07:40,250 --> 00:07:42,930 There was something about recruiting temporary servants. 167 00:07:42,930 --> 00:07:46,080 To assist with afternoon elective courses, if I'm not mistaken. 168 00:07:46,380 --> 00:07:49,560 If you're really bored, why don't you try interviewing for it? 169 00:07:51,300 --> 00:07:53,510 There it is. "Urgent opening: 170 00:07:53,510 --> 00:07:58,630 assistant to the temporary instructor for the Chivalry elective course." 171 00:07:58,630 --> 00:08:00,790 There's no age or gender requirement, 172 00:08:00,790 --> 00:08:04,110 and it doesn't seem like heavy lifting is involved, but... 173 00:08:06,730 --> 00:08:11,290 I spoke to my lady about it, and she willingly gave me her consent to apply. 174 00:08:12,310 --> 00:08:17,470 Sure, go for it. I figured you'd be getting bored, anyway. 175 00:08:18,650 --> 00:08:21,970 But why do I get this uneasy feeling? 176 00:08:23,250 --> 00:08:25,670 Pardon me... huh? 177 00:08:27,420 --> 00:08:29,230 M-Melody? 178 00:08:29,230 --> 00:08:31,510 I wasn't expecting you to come. 179 00:08:31,510 --> 00:08:35,930 I also never imagined I'd find you here, Lord Lect. 180 00:08:36,310 --> 00:08:40,200 Oh, I need to watch how I speak here, don't I? 181 00:08:40,200 --> 00:08:43,320 No, it's fine when it's just the two of us. 182 00:08:43,710 --> 00:08:45,920 By the way, why are you here? 183 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:48,560 Oh, I'm here on His Excellency's orders. 184 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:51,540 After the attack on the spring ball, 185 00:08:51,540 --> 00:08:53,900 those who felt a growing sense of crisis approaching 186 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:57,570 decided to expand the class hours for Chivalry. 187 00:08:57,890 --> 00:09:03,290 So, until a permanent one could be found, I'm stepping in as a temporary instructor. 188 00:09:03,330 --> 00:09:06,160 {\fs12\bord1.25\fnComic Sans MS\b1\fad(316,0)\c&H3A3538&\3c&HEDEDF0&\frz292.7\pos(352.667,237.333)}In the game, he's the heroine's bodyguard knight. 189 00:09:03,550 --> 00:09:05,180 Were you bored? 190 00:09:06,470 --> 00:09:10,420 A-Anyway, it's been inconvenient not having an assistant. 191 00:09:10,420 --> 00:09:13,380 But my own servants don't really fit the bill... 192 00:09:13,680 --> 00:09:17,430 Paula doesn't seem like she'd fit into school life... 193 00:09:17,660 --> 00:09:22,160 So, may I ask what I'm required to do for the position? 194 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:25,470 For the most part, you'll be helping prepare the lessons 195 00:09:25,470 --> 00:09:27,470 and providing assistance during class. 196 00:09:27,470 --> 00:09:31,430 I might also ask you to go to the library to gather any necessary materials. 197 00:09:31,430 --> 00:09:32,760 The library? 198 00:09:33,420 --> 00:09:36,280 Books in this world are considered luxury items. 199 00:09:36,280 --> 00:09:39,040 Commoners rarely have the chance to read them, 200 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:42,510 and the Rudleberg household did not possess many, either. 201 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:46,820 When can I start? 202 00:09:46,820 --> 00:09:48,540 You'll accept the position? 203 00:09:48,540 --> 00:09:49,940 I'm happy! 204 00:09:49,940 --> 00:09:51,550 Happy, but... 205 00:09:52,210 --> 00:09:53,470 Um... 206 00:09:54,750 --> 00:09:58,210 You don't think I can help you? 207 00:10:00,250 --> 00:10:02,970 Looking forward to working with you starting next week. 208 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:05,140 Understood, Lord Lect! 209 00:10:05,140 --> 00:10:09,300 Oh, while I'm working as your assistant, it should be "Master," shouldn't it? 210 00:10:17,420 --> 00:10:21,610 Uh, are you {\i1}really{\i0} that excited to be my assistant? 211 00:10:21,610 --> 00:10:24,750 Yes! I'm looking forward to the library! 212 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:28,000 Yeah. Right. The library. 213 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:30,640 And to be honest, you saved me. 214 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:33,630 Ever since I got here, I've had nothing to do in the afternoons... 215 00:10:33,630 --> 00:10:34,960 You're bored? 216 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:38,880 Yes. I have much less to do here than at the mansion. 217 00:10:39,500 --> 00:10:40,870 Is something wrong? 218 00:10:40,870 --> 00:10:47,100 Oh, no. But you were so set on becoming the world's most wonderful maid... 219 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:52,050 I figured you'd be so focused on that, you'd never feel bored. 220 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:55,860 Then again, I guess it's only natural to feel bored if you've got nothing to do. 221 00:10:56,460 --> 00:10:57,740 Huh? 222 00:10:57,740 --> 00:10:59,490 That's about it for today. 223 00:11:02,330 --> 00:11:05,090 The world's most wonderful maid... 224 00:11:05,570 --> 00:11:08,340 If nothing else, I feel like a maid worthy of that title 225 00:11:08,340 --> 00:11:12,080 wouldn't feel bored after quickly finishing up their housework. 226 00:11:12,750 --> 00:11:17,910 What happened to the wonderful maid that I was striving to be? 227 00:11:19,650 --> 00:11:23,180 I'm home, Father, Mother. 228 00:11:23,550 --> 00:11:26,110 Classes at the academy run for six days a week. 229 00:11:26,110 --> 00:11:28,010 Since the seventh day would be a day off, 230 00:11:28,010 --> 00:11:31,100 she was allowed to go home after classes ended. 231 00:11:31,100 --> 00:11:33,050 I'm home, Grail! 232 00:11:33,570 --> 00:11:37,320 How is school going? Did you make any friends? 233 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:39,820 Was class difficult? 234 00:11:39,820 --> 00:11:43,030 Dear, let us discuss this over dinner. 235 00:11:43,300 --> 00:11:45,060 Serena, the preparations, please. 236 00:11:45,060 --> 00:11:46,580 Yes, my ladyship. 237 00:11:46,950 --> 00:11:49,900 Gentle sister, could you please help with serving? 238 00:11:50,260 --> 00:11:52,870 Huh? Oh, yes, of course. 239 00:11:55,580 --> 00:11:56,620 Now, then. 240 00:11:56,620 --> 00:11:59,370 I think I'll use some magic I haven't used in a while 241 00:11:59,370 --> 00:12:01,800 to get the mansion all cleaned up. 242 00:12:09,170 --> 00:12:11,040 It's too shiny! 243 00:12:13,740 --> 00:12:17,690 I never thought I would get scolded for cleaning too much. 244 00:12:17,690 --> 00:12:19,740 Do you feel a little better now? 245 00:12:21,820 --> 00:12:23,440 You noticed, huh? 246 00:12:23,750 --> 00:12:28,290 Normally, you would have had this place cleaned to perfection, gentle sister. 247 00:12:28,290 --> 00:12:31,790 Besides, the expression on your face when you came home was a little... 248 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:33,610 I see. 249 00:12:34,100 --> 00:12:38,460 Serena. What do you think when you hear "the world's most wonderful maid"? 250 00:12:38,460 --> 00:12:43,460 The world's most wonderful? I think that would be you, gentle sister. 251 00:12:43,750 --> 00:12:47,920 Thank you. However, I still have a ways to go. 252 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:52,630 Even now, I'm having trouble figuring out what "the world's most wonderful maid" is. 253 00:12:53,210 --> 00:12:59,190 I promised my mother I would become the world's most wonderful maid, 254 00:12:59,190 --> 00:13:01,560 and I thought I'd devoted everything to that. 255 00:13:02,010 --> 00:13:03,000 But... 256 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:03,890 Gentle sister? 257 00:13:04,170 --> 00:13:06,410 Oh, I'm sorry. It's nothi— 258 00:13:10,210 --> 00:13:11,360 That's right. 259 00:13:11,710 --> 00:13:14,220 Hey, I have a favor to ask. 260 00:13:14,220 --> 00:13:19,830 Could you say to me, "Please become the world's most wonderful maid, Melody"? 261 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:24,010 I don't quite understand, but if it is something you wish of me, gentle sister... 262 00:13:24,420 --> 00:13:27,300 The words from Mom's last letter to me. 263 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:29,850 Perhaps if Serena—who looks just like Mom—were to say them, 264 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:32,580 it would give me the courage I need. 265 00:13:32,580 --> 00:13:33,670 Let's see... 266 00:13:35,930 --> 00:13:38,560 Do your best, Melody. 267 00:13:38,560 --> 00:13:40,560 I'm always cheering you on. 268 00:13:41,640 --> 00:13:44,470 Huh? I-I'm sorry, I made a mistake. 269 00:13:44,470 --> 00:13:49,710 Um... "Please become the world's most wonderful maid, Melody," was it? 270 00:13:49,140 --> 00:13:50,240 Why? 271 00:13:50,570 --> 00:13:52,730 Why did she use different words? 272 00:13:52,730 --> 00:13:54,210 No, that's not the problem. 273 00:13:54,210 --> 00:13:57,740 The problem is that Serena seemed just like... 274 00:13:58,450 --> 00:14:01,310 Gentle sister? Is something the matter? 275 00:14:01,310 --> 00:14:03,590 No, it's nothing. 276 00:14:03,590 --> 00:14:07,020 I'm just imagining things. But... 277 00:14:07,660 --> 00:14:09,250 Thank you, Serena. 278 00:14:09,610 --> 00:14:12,710 Thanks to you, I feel like I can work a little harder now. 279 00:14:17,010 --> 00:14:20,640 Starting today, I look forward to working with you, Master! 280 00:14:22,180 --> 00:14:25,640 Melody, I'm sorry, but could you please just go back to the way you were? 281 00:14:25,640 --> 00:14:27,040 I won't be able to last like this. 282 00:14:27,040 --> 00:14:29,620 I don't mind, but... What do you mean by "last"? 283 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:34,550 Now then, let me explain the details of the job. 284 00:14:34,550 --> 00:14:37,960 First, please compile these materials for each student. 285 00:14:38,410 --> 00:14:40,920 What should I be doing while class is in session? 286 00:14:40,920 --> 00:14:44,010 I would like you to keep a close eye on how the students are doing. 287 00:14:44,270 --> 00:14:48,460 Please provide the aid they need, such as keeping the students hydrated, 288 00:14:48,460 --> 00:14:51,360 handing out towels, and providing first aid if anyone is injured. 289 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:54,720 As a maid, I'm sure you're good at being attentive to others, aren't you? 290 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:58,190 Isn't that more like a club manager than a maid? 291 00:14:58,190 --> 00:15:02,310 Understood. I'll make and bring some honey-preserved lemons. 292 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:04,660 Well, if you like... 293 00:15:04,660 --> 00:15:06,270 It's not maid work, exactly, 294 00:15:06,270 --> 00:15:09,170 but it's overflowing with the altruistic spirit to serve others. 295 00:15:09,170 --> 00:15:12,790 This is yet another step towards becoming the world's most wonderful maid. 296 00:15:13,220 --> 00:15:14,910 It's good that she's being positive, 297 00:15:14,910 --> 00:15:16,730 but she probably won't stick to it. 298 00:15:16,730 --> 00:15:21,100 By the way, should I have braided pigtails and wear a sailor uniform? 299 00:15:21,100 --> 00:15:23,290 Do I need glasses and a kettle, too? 300 00:15:21,510 --> 00:15:23,290 Everyone! 301 00:15:23,290 --> 00:15:27,710 I'm not sure what you're talking about, but I don't think you need those. 302 00:15:33,490 --> 00:15:35,040 Well done, all! 303 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:36,690 Here's some water. 304 00:15:36,690 --> 00:15:40,220 There are some honey-preserved lemons, as well, if you'd like. 305 00:15:40,460 --> 00:15:44,200 This really is more like a club manager than a maid, isn't it? 306 00:15:45,590 --> 00:15:47,160 My lady! 307 00:15:47,160 --> 00:15:49,480 We have a letter from Serena! 308 00:15:49,480 --> 00:15:51,740 Wh-Why the excitement, Melody? 309 00:15:51,740 --> 00:15:55,080 Sure, it's the first time we've ever received a letter from Serena, but... 310 00:15:55,080 --> 00:16:00,370 You see, my lady, it says they've hired a new maid for the mansion! 311 00:16:00,370 --> 00:16:01,290 Really?! 312 00:16:01,290 --> 00:16:02,370 That's great! 313 00:16:05,240 --> 00:16:08,750 It seems I'll be filled in on the details once we return home, 314 00:16:08,750 --> 00:16:11,650 but more precisely, she's a maid-in-training. 315 00:16:11,650 --> 00:16:12,840 She has no prior experience. 316 00:16:12,840 --> 00:16:14,390 Serena will oversee her training. 317 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:16,890 Are you looking forward to our next day off like I am? 318 00:16:16,890 --> 00:16:18,040 Yes! 319 00:16:20,720 --> 00:16:24,250 So, your job as assistant to the Chivalry class is going well, then? 320 00:16:24,250 --> 00:16:25,060 Yes. 321 00:16:25,320 --> 00:16:29,570 This is the first I'm hearing about that man being the temporary instructor, but... 322 00:16:30,270 --> 00:16:32,390 If it's going well, then I'm glad. 323 00:16:32,750 --> 00:16:34,760 Though I {\i1}am{\i0} a little jealous. 324 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:37,370 My lady, is there a problem? 325 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:39,540 It's nothing big. 326 00:16:39,540 --> 00:16:43,570 I was just thinking it's a shame that I can't take the elective I'm interested in. 327 00:16:43,570 --> 00:16:45,280 You can't? 328 00:16:45,280 --> 00:16:46,790 It's the Applied Arcane Studies class. 329 00:16:47,030 --> 00:16:51,050 You're only allowed to take that class if you know how to use magic. 330 00:16:51,050 --> 00:16:54,750 I'm allowed to observe the class because it's during the trial enrollment, but... 331 00:16:55,010 --> 00:16:58,970 My family doesn't have much aptitude for magic. 332 00:16:59,250 --> 00:17:01,890 But you do possess mana itself, right? 333 00:17:01,890 --> 00:17:04,550 It's rare to find someone who doesn't have any at all. 334 00:17:04,550 --> 00:17:07,430 But we're only at the "it's technically there" level, you know? 335 00:17:08,260 --> 00:17:12,440 My lady, it may be too soon to give up. 336 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:14,690 Perhaps with a little training... 337 00:17:14,690 --> 00:17:16,160 Really?! 338 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:18,700 I-I can't say for certain, 339 00:17:18,700 --> 00:17:21,240 but until recently, I wasn't able to use magic either. 340 00:17:21,510 --> 00:17:23,420 What? Really?! 341 00:17:23,420 --> 00:17:24,370 Yes. 342 00:17:24,370 --> 00:17:26,950 So we may just have to find the right approach for you, my lady. 343 00:17:28,640 --> 00:17:30,380 Please, Melody! 344 00:17:30,380 --> 00:17:33,840 I want to be able to use magic! 345 00:17:36,350 --> 00:17:39,910 It might be difficult, but... Let us try. 346 00:17:41,770 --> 00:17:44,310 My lady? Is something the matter? 347 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:46,720 Um, i-it's just... 348 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:52,670 I mean, there's a reason we're alone in my bedroom to learn magic, right? 349 00:17:52,670 --> 00:17:54,360 I read it in a story once! 350 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:55,990 A man and a woman touched their bare skin together and... 351 00:17:55,990 --> 00:18:00,200 We're only doing it on the bed so you won't get hurt if you faint! 352 00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:03,210 Th-Then why are you taking such care to close the curtains? 353 00:18:03,500 --> 00:18:06,660 I'm just taking preventative measures based on my previous experience! 354 00:18:06,970 --> 00:18:10,820 My lady, do you know of the spell "Luce"? 355 00:18:10,820 --> 00:18:13,140 It's a beginner spell for lighting a flame, right? 356 00:18:13,590 --> 00:18:18,300 It was the first spell I ever used. And then... 357 00:18:18,840 --> 00:18:22,360 That's why it's important to make sure the curtains are tightly drawn. 358 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:26,090 Even if I can use magic, I don't think I'll be able to do that. 359 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:29,820 First, I'm going to measure your mana level. 360 00:18:36,970 --> 00:18:41,730 It's indeed faint, but I can confirm your mana is there. 361 00:18:42,280 --> 00:18:46,540 If you develop the skill, I think you'll be able to cast simple things. 362 00:18:46,540 --> 00:18:48,460 You could tell just by holding my hand? 363 00:18:48,710 --> 00:18:53,140 I channeled a faint amount of my mana into your body, 364 00:18:53,140 --> 00:18:56,630 and detected your mana resisting mine. 365 00:18:56,630 --> 00:18:59,420 I don't really get it, but okay. 366 00:18:59,650 --> 00:19:02,170 So what's the next step? 367 00:19:02,170 --> 00:19:06,510 In order to use magic, you must be aware of your own mana. 368 00:19:06,510 --> 00:19:13,190 During the examination, were you able to sense my mana repelling yours? 369 00:19:12,560 --> 00:19:16,020 {\fad(737,0)\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&HFFFDFF&\3c&H6D2F90&\frz15.35\pos(81.333,67.333)}Tasteless 370 00:19:12,560 --> 00:19:16,020 {\fad(737,0)\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&HFFFDFF&\3c&H6D2F90&\frz10.95\pos(209.333,14.667)}Odorless 371 00:19:13,190 --> 00:19:16,030 What? I didn't sense anything. 372 00:19:13,230 --> 00:19:16,020 {\fad(150,0)\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&HFFFDFF&\3c&H962E72&\pos(592.666,68)\frz327.7}No Presence 373 00:19:13,310 --> 00:19:16,020 {\fad(150,0)\fnComic Sans MS\b1\c&HFFFDFF&\3c&H8C2A7B&\frz342.2\pos(424.999,18.667)}Soundless 374 00:19:16,300 --> 00:19:18,600 Then we'll start from there. 375 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:21,210 I'm going to do the same thing I just did, 376 00:19:21,210 --> 00:19:24,070 but I'll gradually increase the amount of mana I channel. 377 00:19:24,070 --> 00:19:26,200 So please try and sense it. 378 00:19:26,730 --> 00:19:30,040 I'm going to start. Please close your eyes. 379 00:19:31,360 --> 00:19:35,990 Try to focus on the mana that's inside you. 380 00:19:36,350 --> 00:19:37,430 Okay. 381 00:19:37,430 --> 00:19:39,960 I'm going to increase the mana little by little... 382 00:19:40,630 --> 00:19:43,210 My lady, do you feel anything? 383 00:19:43,210 --> 00:19:45,520 Nope, nothing. 384 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:48,170 I'm going to increase the mana a little more. 385 00:19:48,170 --> 00:19:51,260 I'm sending more mana than I thought I'd need to. 386 00:19:51,260 --> 00:19:54,400 My lady seems more clueless about mana than I thought. 387 00:19:55,350 --> 00:19:57,900 More importantly, I need to concentrate, too. 388 00:19:58,650 --> 00:20:00,920 My lady, how about now? 389 00:20:01,240 --> 00:20:02,310 Nothing. 390 00:20:02,780 --> 00:20:05,320 My lady, how do you feel? 391 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:06,790 I can't feel anything. 392 00:20:07,150 --> 00:20:08,390 My lady... 393 00:20:09,030 --> 00:20:15,200 The silver mana. The power of the Saint. Saint... Will not forgive... 394 00:20:16,010 --> 00:20:19,750 The Dark One will not forgive... the Silver Saint. 395 00:20:20,770 --> 00:20:22,330 Hmm... 396 00:20:22,620 --> 00:20:24,930 I can't tell at all. 397 00:20:24,930 --> 00:20:27,590 Melody keeps asking me stuff, 398 00:20:27,590 --> 00:20:32,320 but I seriously haven't the slightest clue when it comes to mana! 399 00:20:32,570 --> 00:20:36,610 I guess I really don't have any aptitude for magic after all. 400 00:20:36,610 --> 00:20:39,030 Melody got all quiet, too. 401 00:20:39,030 --> 00:20:41,370 This is the end, isn't it? 402 00:20:43,970 --> 00:20:44,970 Huh? 403 00:20:45,490 --> 00:20:47,220 Where am I? 404 00:20:47,220 --> 00:20:50,650 Where's my bedroom? I was just with Melody... 405 00:20:53,310 --> 00:20:55,390 A silver flower? 406 00:20:57,900 --> 00:20:59,620 So pretty. 407 00:20:59,620 --> 00:21:02,000 It's comforting somehow. 408 00:21:02,270 --> 00:21:04,530 What a mysterious glowing flower. 409 00:21:04,530 --> 00:21:07,960 But I feel like I've seen this light somewhere before... 410 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,490 My lady! 411 00:21:09,900 --> 00:21:10,930 Huh? 412 00:21:11,710 --> 00:21:13,390 Melody? 413 00:21:13,390 --> 00:21:15,510 What? What was I... 414 00:21:15,850 --> 00:21:17,910 Was that a dream just now? 415 00:21:17,910 --> 00:21:19,370 Are you all right? 416 00:21:19,860 --> 00:21:23,070 I kept calling to you, and you didn't respond. 417 00:21:23,070 --> 00:21:24,980 I-I'm fine. 418 00:21:24,980 --> 00:21:27,520 I may have overdone it a bit. 419 00:21:28,040 --> 00:21:31,340 Please take a bath and get some rest for today. 420 00:21:31,340 --> 00:21:33,000 O-Okay. 421 00:21:33,290 --> 00:21:35,450 I'll need to take off my accessories... 422 00:21:35,850 --> 00:21:39,430 Huh? The ring I got from Melody... 423 00:21:40,020 --> 00:21:42,690 Did it always have this design element? 424 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:49,120 When they tried again the next day, Luciana sensed her mana with ease. 425 00:21:50,700 --> 00:21:53,470 Then, the following weekend... 426 00:21:53,470 --> 00:21:58,420 Wh-Wh-What is the heroine doing here?! 427 00:22:09,970 --> 00:22:13,450 {\fs15\an7\bord0.5\fnComic Sans MS\c&H83AFBD&\3c&H141908&\pos(344,184.666)}Translation: {\b1}Yukari Murase-Louden {\b0}Timing: {\b1}Edgar Cruz {\b0}Editing and Typesetting: {\b1}Gabriella Alabanza {\b0}Quality Check: {\b1}Geoff Mazzolini {\b0}Final Quality Check: {\b1}Elizabeth Ellis 428 00:23:28,940 --> 00:23:34,950 {\bord0\fs20\an2\pos(320,150)}Episode 429 00:23:28,940 --> 00:23:34,950 {\an2\bord0\fs14.5\pos(319.5,219)}The Jealous Witch Incident 430 00:23:34,950 --> 00:23:40,030 {\fs15\c&H352992&\pos(458.333,312.001)}Illustration: Baito Asuka