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00:00As your student council president, I'm looking forward to meeting all of you, as well as the time we'll spend
00:06learning together.
00:08You're part of an institution without equal. Congratulations.
00:14So welcome, fellow classmates, to the HALM Academy.
00:19That includes you, my fiancé. At long last, you've joined our school.
02:05Did she?
02:06Yeah! None of the other girls are as pretty! And she's going to be my sister-in-law soon! So
02:11I want us to be best friends!
02:12People like her who have that brisk, decisive energy to them make me uncomfortable.
02:17The woman is a vision of beauty! With those nice, strong legs and slender waist! Prince Cecil's so lucky!
02:25Oh? And here I was under the impression you were only interested in combat. But you're just a young man
02:31at heart like the rest of us.
02:33Well, naturally! You saw all her supple muscles! She takes training seriously, especially for a noble's daughter!
02:39Come now, no matter how lovely her proportions may be! There's no way Miss Bertia, a paragon of nobility, would
02:45engage in all that grueling exercise!
02:47I'm sorry, Charles. But Vald is actually correct on the issue. As for being a paragon of nobility, I'm looking
02:56forward to his reaction when he finally meets her in the flesh.
03:00Come to think of it, Gordgain, if memory serves, you're originally part of the Notches family, right? Surely you've met
03:06Miss Bertia before.
03:07In terms of that house, I'm a member of the Lois family. She's from the main family, and was not
03:13someone I could freely converse with. Now please kindly stop speaking to me and interfering with my work.
03:18So cold! Don't be like that, Gordgain!
03:21As serious as ever. Though he could loosen up every now and again. Pardon? The time's come, your highness.
03:28Right. I'm sorry. I'm afraid I must excuse myself.
03:33So soon? Could it possibly have something to do with Miss Bertia?
03:37Indeed. Since my adorable fiancé is now enrolled here, I should see her.
03:43Seriously?! Not only is your highness's behavior uncharacteristically amiable, you're also suddenly showing interest in other people?!
03:49It's not so unusual. If I find a person to be entertaining, I do not conceal it.
03:54Well, it's the first time I've seen you act without being so calculating. I was just surprised.
04:01Mhm.
04:02I've got an idea. Why don't we all go?
04:04Might as well. We should pay our respects seeing how she's your fiancé. And the sooner the better, I would
04:09think.
04:10In short, he's excited to meet her.
04:13Count me in! I've been dying to see Miss Bertia!
04:17Ah, yes. Lately people have been comparing Sean's smile to an angel's, while they say mine's like a fallen angel's.
04:24I wonder why.
04:26Very well. Let's all go.
04:32Wait!
04:35Get back here, you silly peach on!
04:44Stop flying so fast or it won't catch up!
04:48Honestly, why do you insist on flying so far away?
04:52Please!
04:55A moment, hmm? Cordain?
04:58Yes?
04:59Take her and...
05:07Hello there, Bertia!
05:10Did you hide Miss?! Did you run?!
05:12So many distinguished guests, but the one who draws the eye the most is you, Kuro.
05:19Now that Bertia is enrolled in the academy, you've taken a more appropriate form that lets you stay by her
05:24side.
05:25Well, apart from the ears and tail, of course. But no one seems to have noticed.
05:30I had thought you were supposed to arrive later!
05:32Sure! And all the other capture targets...
05:34I mean, bringing members of the student council here is a bit odd as well.
05:39Huh, what a strange thing to say. I'm positive this is when we agreed to meet.
05:43Well, sure, but you see...
05:45It's been some time, hasn't it, Princessel? Would it be permissible for me to say something?
05:50Miss Joanna? Far too long. Go right ahead.
05:54This is Joanna Kurtzwarren, my second cousin. And she is also the daughter of a duke.
06:01See, Miss Bertia was growing worried that your highness was so wrapped up in other affairs you may not have
06:06been able to show up at all.
06:07She seemed so restless looking around, then growing quite downcast. It was rather adorable watching her in such a state.
06:15What are you trying to say, Lady Joanna?!
06:17I'm simply telling the truth, or did I misjudge?
06:20True, I was glancing around, but how do you know what's going on inside my head?
06:24How peculiar. I sense something similar to myself in her.
06:27More importantly, look, your highness! Impressed? I've made tons of new friends!
06:32Although I suppose a better word would be minions!
06:35Interesting. She must have chosen that term to make it sound bad.
06:39I'm sure she wanted to give it a flower of evil spin, but still.
06:42Really? You shouldn't refer to your precious friends in such a harsh manner.
06:47I didn't mean for it to be insulting. In fact, it's more...
06:51Do forgive my rudeness.
06:54Oh, your highness. Please don't let it trouble you.
06:58After all, we're proud members of the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia.
07:02So, in a sense, all of us are truly her minions.
07:06Huh. A society of admirers?
07:08Wow.
07:09I suppose it's less of a society and more of a fan club.
07:13However, all our members have pledged to watch Lady Bertia as she flourishes and matures.
07:17I'll have you know she's extremely popular with all genders.
07:20What do you mean by that, Lady Chihanna?
07:23Huh. She didn't seem to be aware.
07:25Watching Lady Bertia be so open is such a breath of fresh air.
07:28In high society, there are so many individuals operating with ulterior motives.
07:33Whenever I'm by her side, I feel at ease, because Lady Bertia's kindness shows through.
07:38We simply can't afford to leave her on her own.
07:40She deserves a constant watchful eye over her to ensure she grows up to be just as honest as she
07:45is now.
07:45Alright, that last bit sounded like you're trying to be my mother now!
07:48If you really want to tune me a favor, how about you stop joking around to tease me the worst
07:53asleep?
07:53Highness, this may be the time to present your congratulatory gift.
07:58Good call, Zeno.
08:02Bertia, may I have a moment?
08:11For you, on your enrollment.
08:14Roses?
08:20This is incredible! It means you must have completed the meet cute event!
08:25Although the color looks a little different than it does in the game.
08:29Wait a minute! Aren't blue roses something you only find in Legends?
08:34What are they doing planted inside a pot?
08:36You like this color, do you not?
08:38I cultivated them specifically to give you as a gift.
08:41They're the only ones of their kind in the whole world.
08:43What? There's no way I could possibly accept such a valuable present!
08:47I created them for you, so I don't see why.
08:50Do you not like them?
08:52No! I mean, yes, that's not the problem.
08:55They've such a deep blue hue to them.
08:58Almost the same rich color as your eyes.
09:04That's not what I meant!
09:05You're standing right in front of me, so of course I made the connection!
09:09Yes, naturally.
09:11You're standing right in front of me!
09:13She's so mysterious!
09:14There is more to her than meets the eye.
09:21The scenario has changed a bit here and there.
09:24So I was a little worried about what might happen next.
09:26But since you were able to successfully complete the event,
09:29I suppose there isn't any need for me to worry.
09:32While we're on the subject, what is this meet-cute event you mentioned earlier?
09:38So, wait...
09:39Before your arrival, you saw a pretty girl, right?
09:43Rolicking with a small white bird?
09:45Her?
09:45She was running around laughing to herself in a high pitch conversing with the creature.
09:50It struck me as suspicious, so Korgain took care of things.
09:53I had him inform a teacher.
09:56Suspicious!
09:57The way she kept glancing at people in such an impolite manner.
09:59I found it irritating, so...
10:01It irritated you?!
10:03But...
10:04Why?
10:04Haven't you realized yet?
10:06She's the heroine for McCain!
10:08In other words, that girl is your highness's maiden of destiny!
10:12Mm-mm...
10:15Mm-mm...
10:18As soon as your highness lays eyes on her,
10:20you're supposed to take a rose from the bouquet meant for me
10:23and give it to her as a token of affection.
10:26That was your meet-cute event!
10:28In the original scenario, right?
10:30But in this one, I gave you a potted plant instead.
10:32So pulling out a single flower is impossible.
10:35Huh?
10:35Did you feel anything from her?!
10:37When you saw her frolicking with a bird,
10:39didn't her vibrant personality spark your interest?!
10:42Sorry, compared to a young lady wearing a live fox wrapped around her neck,
10:46one had a far greater impact on me.
10:51The meet-cute event is a total disaster.
10:56My intention was only to make you happy,
10:58but it appears to have had quite the opposite effect.
11:01No.
11:04After all, it's not like we can change the past.
11:06So I might as well allow myself just this little bit of bliss.
11:12Hmm...
11:17Hmm...
11:20Ah...
11:20I appreciate you coming.
11:23Miss Joanna.
11:25If you're fortunate enough to receive an invitation from your highness,
11:29how could anyone at the academy refuse?
11:31I'm quite honored.
11:34Won't you please have a seat?
11:35I certainly will. Thank you.
11:37Seeing you at Bertia's tea party was rather unexpected.
11:41Really? Why's that?
11:42Ever since I had the pleasure of meeting her,
11:44I've been completely enamored by her charms!
11:47And of course, there was also that wonderful publication,
11:50Ink Season Now!
11:51A complete collection of the best spots in the Royal Capital.
11:54Some of our members joined specifically after reading it.
11:56Ah yes.
11:57The same odd talent she showcased in
11:59the best things about being a villain.
12:01The reason I wanted for us to meet today
12:03is because there are some questions I'd like to ask you.
12:07About the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia?
12:09It may be informal,
12:11but the attendance you'll admit is rather impressive.
12:14Right now, do any members pose a high risk?
12:17What an awful thought!
12:19Hasn't your highness already investigated that possibility?
12:22Why, prying into a maiden's secrets?
12:25How truly boorish.
12:26Yes.
12:27She seems far more like a villainess than Bertia does.
12:31I suppose.
12:33However, when it comes to Sean's secrets,
12:35it appears you don't extend the same courtesy.
12:39Indeed.
12:40Miss Joanna adores my younger brother
12:42and has been conducting her own inquiries.
12:45All right, you!
12:46This is why I detest black-hearted schemers!
12:49Don't we both deserve that title?
12:51It makes no sense that you're related by blood to Prince Sean,
12:54the very definition of innocent and charming!
12:56On top of that, your fiancé happens to be Lady Bertia,
12:59who don't ask me why loves you!
13:00What's wrong, Jealous?
13:03How dare you ask me that?
13:05I'm incapable of envy!
13:07Of course, I was just checking.
13:08Highness, you may want to keep your teasing to a minimum.
13:12Yes, quite right.
13:14Now, about the dangerous elements that clearly don't exist,
13:17tell me about them all.
13:19Fine. Here's what I found out.
13:21None are present among the Society's members.
13:24I've tra- I mean, I've instructed them quite thoroughly.
13:28However, there are others who envy Lady Bertia's popularity.
13:32So, you made a blacklist.
13:35Hieronia Inderon, the Baron's daughter.
13:38Her?
13:40In the simplest terms,
13:42they are respected ladies who either admire you, your highness-
13:46Ah, how pointed.
13:48Or women whose fiancés harbor an unhealthy affection for Lady Bertia.
13:52The problem is,
13:53a gentleman redirect the displeasure they have for you towards her instead.
13:58My, there's likely to be some fun in the future, then.
14:01You find this fun?
14:02Lady Bertia is in a dire predicament!
14:05I highly doubt it's as catastrophic as you think.
14:08Besides, she has you fine ladies watching her.
14:11Especially you, Miss Joanna.
14:13Considering we see the world in a similar light,
14:16I should have nothing to worry about.
14:21Well, I suppose I have no choice.
14:23Seeing how she's my friend and all,
14:25I'll show you I can properly protect her.
14:30Now, if you'll excuse me.
14:35Hieronia, the Baron's daughter.
14:37In order to guard herself from the light of healing,
14:40I requested Bertia study up on Kuro's powers.
14:44Her affinity is dark, which excels at defense.
14:48I'm sure she'll offer my fiancé protection from the light spirit.
14:51But as long as the existence of spirits must be kept hidden from the public,
14:55she won't be able to use those powers openly against a human opponent.
14:59Now then, what is my next move?
15:05Well, we should be off, Zeno.
15:07I think it's about time to meet with Bertia.
15:10I take it you're going to have a look at the roses in the courtyard?
15:12Yes. It's rare for her to invite me out for anything other than seeking my help.
15:18And her eyes shone especially bright when she asked.
15:20So I'm rather excited.
15:22By the prospect of whatever brand new chaos she's bound to cause, you mean.
15:26You know me so well.
15:42My fiancé is nowhere to be found at the spot where we agreed to meet.
15:46And instead I find the heroine asleep?
15:49Is this a game, Bertia?
15:51I'll play along.
15:57I was able to spot her as soon as I arrived.
16:06Perhaps I'll read a book.
16:08Are you talking in my sleep?
16:09No, I'm talking.
16:11I'm wearing catapult who's taken rest of my luck!
16:14Someone save me before I lose it!
16:16What an unexpected way to announce her arrival.
16:20Everything is alright.
16:22I've driven away that vicious creature that dared to frighten you so.
16:26Hidus!
16:26Thank you for saving my life!
16:28Oh, I think nothing of it.
16:29Now then, are you all done playing hide and seek?
16:33Wh-whatever do you mean?
16:37Perhaps I had the wrong idea.
16:39So then, shall we set out on our stroll?
16:42Right now?
16:43But first, shouldn't you-
16:46Woah!
16:47No!
16:47No matter how hard I try, I can't wake up!
16:50I wonder if there might be a prince nearby who could appear and save me from this endless slumber!
16:56Linus, you sure you shouldn't go in with the heroine?
16:59And delay the rare occasion you ask me on a date?
17:01I've been rather looking forward to this.
17:03After the roses, why don't we have some tea?
17:06Did I already mention how I've obtained some imported sweets?
17:10Tea details are sizzling!
17:11They have dried fruits inside of them which give them an exquisite sweet and sour sensation.
17:16I love it when sweet and sour we collaborate!
17:19Shall we go?
17:20You're supposed to be the villainous!
17:23I almost feel like there's someone behind me shouting.
17:26Must have been the wind.
17:36Well, I have forgotten something inside of this fool! Oh, silly me!
17:41But I have something to do after this and alas, cannot go retrieve it!
17:45Oh wait! I know!
17:47Could I trouble you to get it for me, Professor?
17:50Her acting's adorably awful.
17:52Of course! And which room did you leave it in?
17:56Well, hello, my prince!
17:58I never imagined that you and I would meet like this!
18:02My teacher told me to lock the classroom door after the lesson was done!
18:06Aw, how could I completely forget?
18:11Little schemer.
18:13It seems as though we're trapped in here, your highness!
18:16Whatever shall the two of us do until the rescuers come?
18:19You seem quite happy, considering.
18:21Oh, by the way, I wanted to thank you for the beautiful rose you gave me the other day!
18:26I simply adore it!
18:27A rose? I don't recall giving her one.
18:30It made me happy discovering it sitting on my window, Sue!
18:33The sky's backdrop, the red was even lovelier!
18:36It's even the wrong color.
18:38Like she's trying to force something that never happened into existence.
18:41Perhaps she's ill.
18:43That bird must be the light spirit.
18:47Huh?
18:49Huh?
18:52This little one is named Pichon.
18:54He doesn't warm up to most people.
18:56But you seem to be the exception!
18:58He must have taken a liking to you, and if I may say, so have I!
19:02Huh?
19:05You left me?
19:07What am I supposed to do out here now that I'm alive?
19:10My gloves aren't coming back from that.
19:11I'm trapped!
19:14Uh, pardon?
19:15A female student seems to have gotten locked in a classroom, Professor.
19:20What?!
19:23Nearly a year has passed since Bertie has begun her relentless campaign of tricks.
19:29Tell me, what happened to the heroine afterwards, Princessel?
19:33Hm? Oh, you mean the girl with the bird!
19:36Actually, she and I haven't even been properly introduced to each other as of yet.
19:41Within Holm Academy, the rules of high society still apply.
19:45The most extreme of these, is if you are of lower standing, you must never initiate with someone of a
19:51higher station.
19:53Until you're introduced, acting as if you don't know the other person is considered polite.
19:58And according to this rule, when it comes to Miss Heronia and I, we're still strangers.
20:05Though it doesn't seem like she wishes to follow proper etiquette.
20:09Hmm, but that isn't fair!
20:11And after all of my work guiding you to so many event spots.
20:15What's that? Did you say guided?
20:18As in everything that's happened was arranged by you on purpose?
20:27Bertie, I should have told you I have thoughts on this matter.
20:30Which is the reason I'm keeping my distance from her.
20:33So please, could you try watching over me?
20:36Your Highness!
20:38Someone of your caliber surely has a plan in store!
20:41After all, it's not like you would dream of ever letting your beloved princess get away!
20:45Out of the question!
20:47I swear to work my hardest every day to make sure she'll never want to leave me.
20:52That's right.
20:53All to make sure that my adorable princess doesn't get away, you see.
20:58I misread the situation entirely.
21:01Quite alright.
21:04I wonder why, as I watch Bertia fight so hard to matchmake me with Miss Hieronia, part of me enjoys
21:12it, while another part is unamused.
21:16And it isn't simply that I find interacting with Miss Hieronia to be rather tedious.
21:23This tightness in my chest is more than that.
21:27I don't understand.
21:28This emotion I'm experiencing.
21:32What could it be?
21:41I don't understand.
21:45It's not like you.
21:47It's not like you.
21:47It's not like you.
22:04you?
22:06You're all not waiting for me.
22:10You're alright.
22:10I'm working the same way to go.
22:12You think you're lazy.
22:21None of it's this moment or I'm Aboriginal.
23:07Here is the report from your messenger concerning the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia.
23:13Right. Much appreciated.
23:14I was shocked to discover the existence of several additional clubs.
23:18Shall I have these other clubs looked into as well?
23:21What others?
23:22The I Want Princessel to Condescend to Me Club, or the I Love Princessel's Darkness Club.
23:27There are so many.
23:28Well, I doubt we need to investigate those in any depth.
23:33Understood.
23:35An observation log of a self-proclaimed villainess and loves Cupid.
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