1 00:00:01,830 --> 00:00:03,630 No, my hat! 2 00:00:03,630 --> 00:00:04,710 Come back! 3 00:00:05,420 --> 00:00:06,630 Whirlwind! 4 00:00:14,250 --> 00:00:15,630 Nice catch! 5 00:00:15,630 --> 00:00:17,040 Anna! 6 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:19,420 Wowzers! Was that magic? 7 00:00:19,420 --> 00:00:21,460 Did you learn it in the big city? 8 00:00:22,380 --> 00:00:23,420 That's right! 9 00:00:23,420 --> 00:00:25,210 Thanks for your help, Anna. 10 00:00:25,210 --> 00:00:26,330 Sister! 11 00:00:26,330 --> 00:00:28,000 It's great to see you again. 12 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,670 Sorry I haven't kept in touch. 13 00:00:29,670 --> 00:00:31,250 Here, these are from our bakery. 14 00:00:31,250 --> 00:00:33,460 My mom told me I should deliver them to you. 15 00:00:33,460 --> 00:00:35,580 Oh my! Why, thank you. 16 00:00:35,750 --> 00:00:38,080 So, hey! What are you doing back in town? 17 00:00:38,380 --> 00:00:40,000 For summer vacation, I'd bet. 18 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,830 Yes! 19 00:00:40,830 --> 00:00:44,580 I came to pay a quick visit to my parents before school starts back up again. 20 00:00:45,170 --> 00:00:48,460 I've become good friends with a very helpful classmate of mine 21 00:00:48,460 --> 00:00:50,960 who strongly recommended that I take this trip. 22 00:00:50,960 --> 00:00:53,210 She said, "showing your parents a cheerful smile 23 00:00:53,210 --> 00:00:55,210 is the most rewarding thing you can do for them." 24 00:00:55,210 --> 00:00:56,290 Dad Mode Advice 25 00:00:56,330 --> 00:00:58,630 Aw. She sounds like a lovely person. 26 00:00:58,630 --> 00:00:59,630 Yep! 27 00:00:59,630 --> 00:01:02,500 Lady Grace is one of the most lovely people I know! 28 00:01:02,500 --> 00:01:04,790 In fact, she's been a big part of my summer vacation... 29 00:01:05,330 --> 00:01:07,670 That's the noon bell! I need to get going. 30 00:01:07,670 --> 00:01:09,380 Do you have somewhere to be? 31 00:01:09,380 --> 00:01:10,630 Yes! 32 00:01:10,750 --> 00:01:14,290 Lady Grace is actually coming to visit my house later this afternoon! 33 00:01:15,040 --> 00:01:17,580 I have to hurry and finish the rest of these deliveries! 34 00:01:17,580 --> 00:01:20,880 Please introduce me to your friend when you have the chance. 35 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:21,750 Sure. 36 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,960 With pleasure! 37 00:01:24,710 --> 00:01:27,580 Little do you know, but I'm already here, Anna. 38 00:01:37,130 --> 00:01:37,460 From 39 00:01:37,460 --> 00:01:39,000 From Bureaucrat 40 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:39,250 From Bureaucrat to 41 00:01:39,250 --> 00:01:40,830 From Bureaucrat to Villainess: 42 00:01:40,830 --> 00:01:42,540 Dad's Been Reincarnated! 43 00:01:44,630 --> 00:01:47,540 From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! 44 00:01:48,330 --> 00:01:50,170 Itsumade tattemo role play kara 45 00:01:50,170 --> 00:01:51,880 Nukedasenai yo na 46 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,830 Asa kara ban made watashi wa haguruma 47 00:01:53,830 --> 00:01:55,500 Kochira ijou nashi 48 00:01:55,630 --> 00:01:59,040 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 49 00:01:59,330 --> 00:02:01,250 Acchi mo kocchi mo miwatasu kagiri ni 50 00:02:01,250 --> 00:02:03,130 Murabito bakkari 51 00:02:03,130 --> 00:02:07,540 Hoshi ni negai o inoru hito ni 52 00:02:07,540 --> 00:02:12,000 Kamisama ga hokusoemu 53 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:15,960 Nonsense 54 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:19,630 Shinjiru mono wa jibun de kimeru 55 00:02:19,630 --> 00:02:23,420 Ookina koe ni damasarenai 56 00:02:23,420 --> 00:02:26,380 Tadashii mono bakari janai 57 00:02:26,380 --> 00:02:30,540 Namida o nomu koto mo aru 58 00:02:30,750 --> 00:02:34,420 Aa, kimi mo erande kitanda 59 00:02:34,420 --> 00:02:38,040 Suki na koto o utau tame 60 00:02:38,040 --> 00:02:41,420 Aa, kimi no koe ga kitto 61 00:02:41,420 --> 00:02:46,290 Boku no michishirube da 62 00:03:00,210 --> 00:03:02,000 Episode 10: Dad Cross-dresses 63 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:04,170 The Doll Bakery 64 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:11,750 It's quite blustery today. 65 00:03:12,710 --> 00:03:15,250 This must be the bakery run by Anna's family. 66 00:03:15,250 --> 00:03:18,080 I can smell all sorts of yummy things inside! 67 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:22,880 I wonder if that gentleman working in the back is Anna's father. 68 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:25,540 His sharp movements and the discerning gleam in his eyes 69 00:03:25,540 --> 00:03:28,540 as he works the oven all attest to his expertise. 70 00:03:28,540 --> 00:03:32,250 Even from behind this window, I can tell that man is an honest-to-goodness artisan. 71 00:03:32,250 --> 00:03:37,250 That answers my question. I have no doubt he must be Anna's father. 72 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:41,380 O-oh gosh. I beg your pardon. 73 00:03:41,500 --> 00:03:43,380 You don't need to apologize. 74 00:03:43,380 --> 00:03:45,580 The delicious aroma coming from this bakery 75 00:03:45,580 --> 00:03:47,210 would be enough to make anyone hungry. 76 00:03:47,210 --> 00:03:49,670 Well now! That's some mighty kind praise! 77 00:03:50,170 --> 00:03:51,170 Oh? 78 00:03:51,170 --> 00:03:53,080 I haven't seen you two around here before. 79 00:03:53,080 --> 00:03:54,670 Is this your first time in town? 80 00:03:54,670 --> 00:03:57,670 Y-yes. A fine day to you, Madame. 81 00:03:57,670 --> 00:04:00,080 Oh, please! Don't call me madame! 82 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:02,670 I'm just known as the baker's missus around these parts. 83 00:04:02,670 --> 00:04:04,830 So, what kind of bread are you looking for? 84 00:04:04,830 --> 00:04:06,670 Everything we sell is guaranteed delicious! 85 00:04:06,670 --> 00:04:09,170 Oh, well, actually... 86 00:04:10,330 --> 00:04:13,210 Ah, I see how it is. 87 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:14,670 Wait just a moment. 88 00:04:15,290 --> 00:04:16,960 O-okay... 89 00:04:18,540 --> 00:04:20,460 Here. On the house! 90 00:04:20,460 --> 00:04:24,080 The inside of this cone-shaped bread is filled with chocolate cream. 91 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:25,880 Go on. Don't be shy. 92 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:27,290 O-oh, thank you. 93 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:33,710 Love at first bite, it seems. 94 00:04:33,710 --> 00:04:35,540 Truth be told, Grace... 95 00:04:35,540 --> 00:04:38,330 we came up with this bread after hearing stories of you. 96 00:04:38,830 --> 00:04:40,670 How do you know my name? 97 00:04:41,960 --> 00:04:43,790 Oh, don't be silly! 98 00:04:43,790 --> 00:04:46,500 The only upper-class mademoiselle who'd bother visiting our little ol' shop 99 00:04:46,500 --> 00:04:48,670 is the "Lady Grace," obviously! 100 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:52,710 Anna couldn't stop talking about you in her letters. 101 00:04:52,710 --> 00:04:55,420 It's always "Lady Grace" this and "Lady Grace" that. 102 00:04:55,540 --> 00:04:57,670 So we know all about you! 103 00:04:57,670 --> 00:04:58,380 I know writing letters is one of Anna's hobbies, 104 00:04:58,380 --> 00:05:00,130 Lady Grace! 105 00:05:00,130 --> 00:05:01,880 but I'll have to advise her against 106 00:05:01,880 --> 00:05:04,670 oversharing my personal information from now on. 107 00:05:04,670 --> 00:05:09,290 Anyways, after reading about how beautiful your golden curls are, 108 00:05:09,290 --> 00:05:12,710 it gave us the idea of making bread in a similar shape. 109 00:05:12,710 --> 00:05:13,960 I see. 110 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:17,460 So that's how you invented these little chocolate cornets? 111 00:05:17,460 --> 00:05:19,790 "Chocolate cornets"? 112 00:05:19,790 --> 00:05:21,380 Ah, sorry. 113 00:05:21,380 --> 00:05:25,670 That's apparently what they call this type of bread in a kingdom to the far east. 114 00:05:25,670 --> 00:05:27,460 A choco-cornet, huh? 115 00:05:27,830 --> 00:05:30,960 What a cute name. I think we'll start calling them that! 116 00:05:32,330 --> 00:05:34,330 I'm curious, Madame... 117 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:37,380 Or rather, Missus. 118 00:05:37,380 --> 00:05:40,380 How did you know I was from the upper-class? 119 00:05:40,380 --> 00:05:43,500 I thought my "merchant's daughter" disguise was pretty fool-proof. 120 00:05:43,500 --> 00:05:44,710 Well, shucks! 121 00:05:44,710 --> 00:05:46,630 The elegant way that you conduct yourself, 122 00:05:46,630 --> 00:05:49,460 and the superb tailoring on your clothes made it a dead giveaway. 123 00:05:49,460 --> 00:05:51,080 I knew from one look at you. 124 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:53,460 Interesting. In other words... 125 00:05:53,460 --> 00:05:56,290 you're well-versed in the behaviors of the upper-class. 126 00:05:56,290 --> 00:05:57,250 Plus, 127 00:05:57,250 --> 00:06:01,040 despite knowing of my aristocratic status, you showed no fear or deference at all, 128 00:06:01,040 --> 00:06:03,250 and approached me in a normal manner. 129 00:06:03,250 --> 00:06:06,250 This leads me to believe that you were originally born into a family 130 00:06:06,250 --> 00:06:08,330 with deep ties to nobility, isn't that right? 131 00:06:09,250 --> 00:06:12,630 O-oh, pshaw! That's just ridiculous. 132 00:06:12,630 --> 00:06:16,000 I mean, look at me, I'm nothing but a plain ol' lady from the working class! 133 00:06:16,290 --> 00:06:18,210 She's not a very good liar. 134 00:06:18,210 --> 00:06:21,170 Sincerity seems to run in the family. 135 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:25,170 What was that scream? 136 00:06:25,170 --> 00:06:27,000 It came from the town square. 137 00:06:27,420 --> 00:06:28,500 Lady Grace! 138 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:29,580 Look up there! 139 00:06:30,170 --> 00:06:33,210 S-somebody help me! 140 00:06:33,210 --> 00:06:34,250 That poor boy! 141 00:06:34,250 --> 00:06:36,250 How did he get so high up? 142 00:06:36,250 --> 00:06:38,790 He climbed up there to fetch some laundry that got blown away 143 00:06:38,790 --> 00:06:40,460 and now he can't get down! 144 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:43,420 This happens with young beastkin sometimes. 145 00:06:43,420 --> 00:06:45,580 Many of them don't know how to think ahead, 146 00:06:45,580 --> 00:06:47,750 which can be a problem since they are stronger than humans. 147 00:06:47,750 --> 00:06:49,630 All right! Let me handle this! 148 00:06:49,630 --> 00:06:50,790 No, wait! 149 00:06:50,790 --> 00:06:53,710 Those branches will snap under the weight of an adult! 150 00:06:54,040 --> 00:06:55,500 Then what should we do? 151 00:06:57,670 --> 00:06:58,540 Air Gust! 152 00:07:03,210 --> 00:07:04,380 Anna! 153 00:07:04,750 --> 00:07:06,630 Excellent work, Anna. 154 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:08,130 Lady Grace? 155 00:07:08,130 --> 00:07:09,880 Why are you here with my mom? 156 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:11,460 I'll explain that later. 157 00:07:11,460 --> 00:07:12,380 Right now, 158 00:07:12,380 --> 00:07:15,880 is there a way for you to bring that kid down safely with your wind magic? 159 00:07:16,040 --> 00:07:18,710 Well, to be frank, that's a tall order... 160 00:07:18,710 --> 00:07:21,580 My whirlwind spell is too powerful to help. 161 00:07:21,580 --> 00:07:25,580 I don't think that boy would survive the rough conditions inside of it. 162 00:07:25,580 --> 00:07:26,920 That's a good point. 163 00:07:26,920 --> 00:07:27,460 FLOAT 164 00:07:27,460 --> 00:07:31,250 Then perhaps I can use a basic spell to make him float... 165 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:34,830 Except he's too high for my magic to reach him. 166 00:07:38,170 --> 00:07:40,630 Anna! Grace! Don't worry! 167 00:07:40,630 --> 00:07:42,960 You two can work together to save him! 168 00:07:44,210 --> 00:07:45,630 With the choco-cornet! 169 00:07:45,790 --> 00:07:46,670 Huh? 170 00:07:47,290 --> 00:07:49,380 Okay, folks! Clear the way! 171 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:51,380 A rescue team is here to save that boy! 172 00:07:51,670 --> 00:07:54,250 These two bright students from Royal Magic Academy: 173 00:07:54,250 --> 00:07:56,540 our own Grace and Anna! 174 00:07:57,250 --> 00:07:58,880 More oversharing... 175 00:07:59,210 --> 00:08:01,580 Is my son really going to be okay? 176 00:08:01,580 --> 00:08:03,630 Are you sure about this, Anna? 177 00:08:03,630 --> 00:08:05,880 Anna! Do your best! 178 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:06,790 Everything's okay. 179 00:08:07,420 --> 00:08:09,540 We're going to save him for sure! 180 00:08:09,880 --> 00:08:11,250 Whirlwind! 181 00:08:15,290 --> 00:08:17,080 That's the ticket, Anna! 182 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:20,500 Just wrap your "whirlwind" spell around that tree from the ground up! 183 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:23,040 And then, Grace comes in with her water magic! 184 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:27,290 She draws out some water from the fountain and makes it flow alongside the wind! 185 00:08:27,290 --> 00:08:28,420 And finally, 186 00:08:28,420 --> 00:08:31,290 the wind and water magic empower each other! 187 00:08:31,790 --> 00:08:33,040 Which creates... 188 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:34,710 a spiral of ice! 189 00:08:35,330 --> 00:08:35,340 SPIRAL OF 190 00:08:35,340 --> 00:08:37,250 ICE!! 191 00:08:37,420 --> 00:08:39,040 You'll be okay now. 192 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:40,250 What's that? 193 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:42,500 A wind spell that carries her voice. 194 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:45,080 Just ride the ice down like a slide. 195 00:08:45,500 --> 00:08:49,710 She can convey her voice through her beast to people who are far away. 196 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:58,880 That was incredible, Anna! 197 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:01,580 Wow, Anna! Your magic is super cool! 198 00:09:01,580 --> 00:09:04,000 You're the pride of our town! 199 00:09:05,170 --> 00:09:08,170 Anna's control over her spells has definitely improved. 200 00:09:08,170 --> 00:09:10,130 But I'm more curious about her mother. 201 00:09:10,130 --> 00:09:14,210 The idea to create an ice spiral similar to that chocolate pastry 202 00:09:14,210 --> 00:09:18,380 isn't something she would conceive of without knowledge of magic. 203 00:09:18,380 --> 00:09:22,330 She's not just a simple villager. There's a secret behind her. 204 00:09:22,330 --> 00:09:24,580 And I suspect it relates to important information 205 00:09:24,580 --> 00:09:26,670 that's needed to beat this game. 206 00:09:26,670 --> 00:09:27,670 However... 207 00:09:27,790 --> 00:09:30,710 Anna's mother is a real person entitled to her privacy. 208 00:09:30,710 --> 00:09:34,040 Would it really be proper of me to pry into her personal life? 209 00:09:34,670 --> 00:09:36,080 Listen, everyone! 210 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:38,130 We're all happy the boy got down safely. 211 00:09:38,130 --> 00:09:41,080 But I couldn't have done it alone! I had help! 212 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:43,710 From none other than Lady Grace Auvergne! 213 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:46,540 Huh? Isn't that the duke's daughter? 214 00:09:46,540 --> 00:09:49,880 So, a member of the nobility went out of their way to help us commoners? 215 00:09:49,880 --> 00:09:54,500 And Lady Grace is well on her way to becoming the next Queen of our kingdom! 216 00:09:54,500 --> 00:09:56,420 No, wait! That's personal info! 217 00:09:56,420 --> 00:09:58,250 In the very near future, 218 00:09:58,540 --> 00:10:02,250 Lady Grace will help make this an even better kingdom for everyone! 219 00:10:02,250 --> 00:10:04,630 Long live Lady Grace! 220 00:10:04,630 --> 00:10:05,380 U-ugh, there goes my privacy! 221 00:10:05,380 --> 00:10:07,210 Long live Lady Grace! 222 00:10:07,210 --> 00:10:10,580 Grace AKA Kenzaburo realized it was hopeless to expect anyone in this world 223 00:10:10,580 --> 00:10:13,710 to uphold the standards of compliance. 224 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,130 Royal Magic Academy 225 00:10:15,130 --> 00:10:16,790 A campus festival? 226 00:10:16,790 --> 00:10:20,540 Royal Magic Academy: Courtyard It's a big event that's held during the semester after summer vacation ends. 227 00:10:20,540 --> 00:10:23,790 Just like the cultural festivals we have at high school here in Japan! 228 00:10:24,130 --> 00:10:26,380 In the original "LnB" game, 229 00:10:26,380 --> 00:10:28,460 it's an event where Anna and her love interest 230 00:10:28,460 --> 00:10:32,540 successfully perform a skit or activity that helps fosters their relationship. 231 00:10:32,540 --> 00:10:35,290 Of course, this is normally where the big bad Grace By the Authority of the Student Council!! 232 00:10:35,290 --> 00:10:37,290 becomes a huge problem for them. 233 00:10:37,290 --> 00:10:37,540 Royal Magic Academy: Student Council Office Grace It's back to the drawing board for you!! 234 00:10:37,540 --> 00:10:39,080 By using excuses like 235 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:41,540 "it's not traditional enough" or "it's not dignified enough," 236 00:10:41,540 --> 00:10:43,250 she acts as a gatekeeper who finds a way to reject 237 00:10:43,250 --> 00:10:43,920 everyone's plans for the festival. 238 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:44,500 It's back to the drawing board for you! 239 00:10:44,500 --> 00:10:45,290 But now... 240 00:10:45,790 --> 00:10:47,210 Well, you see, 241 00:10:47,210 --> 00:10:51,580 there's a thing called "maid cafes" that are all the rage in town right now. 242 00:10:51,880 --> 00:10:54,080 I told you this wasn't going to work. 243 00:10:54,080 --> 00:10:57,710 She's going to reject it for not meeting the academy's standards, huh? 244 00:10:57,710 --> 00:10:59,540 Well, I must say... 245 00:11:00,790 --> 00:11:02,540 this is a wonderful idea! 246 00:11:02,540 --> 00:11:03,580 Huh?! 247 00:11:03,790 --> 00:11:08,080 As members of nobility, we recognize maids as a fundamental part of life. 248 00:11:08,080 --> 00:11:10,080 And running a cafe that imitates the work they do 249 00:11:10,080 --> 00:11:13,830 should help give the student body an even greater appreciation for them. 250 00:11:15,420 --> 00:11:16,790 Y-yes, exactly! 251 00:11:16,790 --> 00:11:18,170 Thank you very much! 252 00:11:19,170 --> 00:11:21,040 Thanks for taking charge, Grace. 253 00:11:21,040 --> 00:11:23,830 Sorry we had to leave everything in your hands. 254 00:11:23,960 --> 00:11:25,330 Your Highness! 255 00:11:25,750 --> 00:11:27,330 How nice to see you. 256 00:11:27,580 --> 00:11:29,830 I gather the review process is going smoothly. 257 00:11:29,830 --> 00:11:30,750 Yes. 258 00:11:30,750 --> 00:11:33,880 As of now, we've approved all ideas that have been presented. 259 00:11:33,880 --> 00:11:35,750 If I may, Lady Grace. 260 00:11:35,750 --> 00:11:38,790 Would it not be prudent to choose more rigorously? 261 00:11:38,790 --> 00:11:43,210 For example, this "maid cafe" idea seems a little too undignified. 262 00:11:43,210 --> 00:11:45,330 Not only does the campus festival have public attendees, 263 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:48,130 but many parents from the nobility will also attend. 264 00:11:48,130 --> 00:11:50,380 We must manage this event so that it does not besmirch 265 00:11:50,380 --> 00:11:52,920 the traditions and dignity of our beloved academy. 266 00:11:53,330 --> 00:11:56,040 I understand your concern, Pierre. 267 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:57,130 But in my opinion... 268 00:11:57,670 --> 00:12:00,000 Whenever novel ideas crop up in our society, 269 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:03,420 they most always appear to be indecent or undignified 270 00:12:03,420 --> 00:12:06,460 because we can't help but judge them by current standards. 271 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:08,880 Case in point, 272 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:11,670 the programs that the PTA often try to ban children from watching 273 00:12:11,670 --> 00:12:15,880 are the ones with innovative characters or fresh takes on comedy! 274 00:12:15,880 --> 00:12:17,250 The PT-what? 275 00:12:17,380 --> 00:12:20,630 You mean like how the newest styles of music or art 276 00:12:20,630 --> 00:12:23,920 are almost always universally panned when first introduced to the public? 277 00:12:23,920 --> 00:12:25,420 Exactly, Your Highness. 278 00:12:26,500 --> 00:12:27,670 Miss Grace. 279 00:12:27,670 --> 00:12:29,460 May I have a moment of your time? 280 00:12:29,460 --> 00:12:32,750 Some students have submitted a request for use of the auditorium... 281 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:34,170 Understood. 282 00:12:35,420 --> 00:12:36,920 Come along, Anna. 283 00:12:37,330 --> 00:12:38,250 Okay! 284 00:12:38,250 --> 00:12:39,580 Lady Grace. 285 00:12:39,580 --> 00:12:42,380 If anything goes wrong with these activities, 286 00:12:42,380 --> 00:12:45,500 I hope you understand the responsibility may fall on your shoulders. 287 00:12:47,130 --> 00:12:50,290 Then so be it. I will gladly take the blame. 288 00:12:50,290 --> 00:12:52,580 "Noblesse oblige," as they say. 289 00:12:52,580 --> 00:12:55,210 Is that not what we nobles are supposed to do? 290 00:12:56,920 --> 00:13:01,170 Gosh, talk about cool! 291 00:13:01,170 --> 00:13:01,380 Royal Magic Academy: Student Council Office Anna Talk about cool! 292 00:13:01,380 --> 00:13:03,540 Was Dad born to a noble family or what?! 293 00:13:03,540 --> 00:13:05,920 No, he's a commoner through and through. 294 00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:09,670 But I guess he has worked in a supervisor position for years now. 295 00:13:10,580 --> 00:13:11,670 There's more. 296 00:13:11,670 --> 00:13:16,130 Besides, if something goes badly enough to cause real harm to Grace's reputation, Royal Magic Academy: Student Council Office ENGAGEMENT CALLED OFF Kenzaburo's Inner Thoughts 297 00:13:16,130 --> 00:13:19,080 it could put an end to the engagement between her and the prince, 298 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:23,790 which in turn will open the door to the route where Anna marries him instead. 299 00:13:23,790 --> 00:13:25,170 All's well that ends well! 300 00:13:25,380 --> 00:13:28,670 He's already factored in a plan for if things blow up in his face! 301 00:13:28,670 --> 00:13:30,670 The power of a bonafide gamer! 302 00:13:30,960 --> 00:13:33,460 And he's totally treating Anna like his daughter. 303 00:13:35,170 --> 00:13:38,170 We've been working non-stop this morning. 304 00:13:38,170 --> 00:13:41,460 Everyone is buckling down to prepare for the campus festival. 305 00:13:41,460 --> 00:13:43,000 It must be tough! 306 00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:44,380 Funny you say that. 307 00:13:44,380 --> 00:13:47,080 We could use your help, too, Prince Lucas. 308 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:50,460 Oh? But I'm not good at doing that kind of work. 309 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,500 On a related note, 310 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:56,880 have you guys decided what activity the student council is going to perform 311 00:13:56,880 --> 00:13:58,380 for the campus festival? 312 00:13:58,380 --> 00:14:00,960 Oh. That's still up in the air. 313 00:14:01,250 --> 00:14:04,670 It's customary for the first-year valedictorian to take the lead in choosing 314 00:14:04,670 --> 00:14:06,250 the student council's activity. 315 00:14:06,250 --> 00:14:08,830 You'll need to make your decision soon, Anna. 316 00:14:08,830 --> 00:14:10,710 Yeah, I know. 317 00:14:10,710 --> 00:14:14,210 But I've never actually seen a campus festival for myself, 318 00:14:14,210 --> 00:14:16,000 so it's hard to imagine what might be good... 319 00:14:16,290 --> 00:14:18,500 Well, here's something to consider. 320 00:14:18,500 --> 00:14:21,750 Our upperclassmen on the student council are very popular with everyone. 321 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:26,250 So perhaps an activity that showcases them all publicly would go over well. 322 00:14:26,750 --> 00:14:28,250 You're right! 323 00:14:28,250 --> 00:14:31,790 In that case, how about we put on a play? 324 00:14:31,790 --> 00:14:33,500 I like that idea. 325 00:14:33,500 --> 00:14:35,630 Is there a particular play you have in mind? 326 00:14:36,170 --> 00:14:37,670 Let me think. 327 00:14:38,170 --> 00:14:41,630 There is one play I remember seeing at a local festival. 328 00:14:41,790 --> 00:14:44,670 It was about a series of events that lead the prince of a kingdom 329 00:14:44,670 --> 00:14:46,830 to befriend a young commoner, 330 00:14:46,830 --> 00:14:49,540 until they end up swapping places through a magic spell, 331 00:14:49,540 --> 00:14:52,130 which causes all sorts of hullabaloo. 332 00:14:52,380 --> 00:14:55,500 It really stuck with me because it was so funny! 333 00:14:55,500 --> 00:14:56,880 Ah, yes. 334 00:14:56,880 --> 00:14:59,330 A common trope in many fairy tales. 335 00:14:59,330 --> 00:15:04,330 I guess they have those "body swap" type of stories in this world, too. 336 00:15:04,330 --> 00:15:06,670 That does sound rather amusing. 337 00:15:06,880 --> 00:15:07,790 It is! 338 00:15:07,790 --> 00:15:09,670 And what makes it even better, 339 00:15:09,670 --> 00:15:11,880 is that we already have a real prince to fill the role! 340 00:15:11,880 --> 00:15:13,790 Ah, you mean Virgile? 341 00:15:13,790 --> 00:15:15,380 You fit the bill, too. 342 00:15:15,380 --> 00:15:17,000 Oh, wait a second. 343 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,170 If I remember right, there is a unique restriction 344 00:15:19,170 --> 00:15:22,420 the student council has to abide by when performing a play. 345 00:15:22,420 --> 00:15:23,710 Restriction? 346 00:15:24,250 --> 00:15:25,250 That's right. 347 00:15:25,250 --> 00:15:28,250 Basically, it's a special rule that makes things harder. 348 00:15:28,250 --> 00:15:30,420 For instance, if we chose to perform music, 349 00:15:30,420 --> 00:15:32,670 we might have to use magic to move the instruments 350 00:15:32,670 --> 00:15:34,540 instead of just playing them normally. 351 00:15:34,540 --> 00:15:35,830 Does that make sense? 352 00:15:36,290 --> 00:15:38,500 Since the student council are the cream of the crop, 353 00:15:38,500 --> 00:15:41,750 it's tradition for a handicap to be imposed on their activities. 354 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,250 I see. 355 00:15:43,830 --> 00:15:48,710 In that case, Prince Lucas, would you mind finding out what that special rule is? 356 00:15:48,710 --> 00:15:50,170 Okay! 357 00:15:50,580 --> 00:15:55,170 And will you look into the specifics of that play, Anna? 358 00:15:55,170 --> 00:15:56,960 Of course, Lady Grace! 359 00:15:59,710 --> 00:16:02,460 How is school going, Grace? 360 00:16:03,290 --> 00:16:06,420 Things have gotten busy with the campus festival on the horizon, 361 00:16:06,420 --> 00:16:08,420 but I'm quite enjoying all the work. 362 00:16:08,420 --> 00:16:11,670 The campus festival, huh? Now that takes me back! 363 00:16:11,790 --> 00:16:13,420 I remember pulling a few all-nighters 364 00:16:13,420 --> 00:16:16,670 to make sure everything was ready for the big day when I was a student myself. 365 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:20,460 You went to Royal Magic Academy as well, didn't you? 366 00:16:20,460 --> 00:16:22,210 Yeah. As did your mother. 367 00:16:22,210 --> 00:16:23,210 Ah! 368 00:16:23,210 --> 00:16:26,080 I nearly forgot, milord! 369 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:29,830 We received a letter from the villa the Duchess is recovering at. 370 00:16:29,830 --> 00:16:35,170 She seems to be back in good health, and will be returning home sometime soon. 371 00:16:35,170 --> 00:16:38,960 Jacqueline's better? Well, that's wonderful news! 372 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:43,210 She might even come to see you at the campus festival, Grace. 373 00:16:43,210 --> 00:16:47,330 O-oh, that would be most splendid, Father. 374 00:16:47,330 --> 00:16:50,540 Grace's mother, Jacqueline Auvergne. 375 00:16:50,540 --> 00:16:52,330 She fell into poor health about a year ago 376 00:16:52,330 --> 00:16:54,460 and has been recuperating at a villa ever since. 377 00:16:54,460 --> 00:16:58,170 I haven't crossed paths with her after becoming Grace. 378 00:16:58,170 --> 00:17:00,580 And meeting her makes me nervous, 379 00:17:00,580 --> 00:17:06,000 since her maternal instinct may tip her off about our change in personalities. 380 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:10,710 In any case, it's great news to hear that she's making a recovery. 381 00:17:10,710 --> 00:17:13,630 Especially seeing as how she's related to Grace. 382 00:17:13,830 --> 00:17:16,630 So, back to the subject of the campus festival... 383 00:17:17,250 --> 00:17:20,290 I was wondering if you might know something, Father, 384 00:17:20,290 --> 00:17:22,580 about the student council's special "restrictions." 385 00:17:22,580 --> 00:17:24,750 Ah, yes. I know them very well. 386 00:17:24,750 --> 00:17:27,540 I was also a member of the council, after all. 387 00:17:27,540 --> 00:17:29,830 Oh, my! Is that so? 388 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:32,330 Well, as it happens, the council will be... 389 00:17:33,540 --> 00:17:35,000 How interesting. 390 00:17:35,210 --> 00:17:37,750 You're all planning to put on a play, huh? 391 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:39,920 Well, I have your answer, Grace. 392 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:41,380 Because, if you can believe it, 393 00:17:41,380 --> 00:17:43,920 the one who came up with the special rule for plays... 394 00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:46,170 was none other than your mother! 395 00:17:46,330 --> 00:17:47,460 Wow! 396 00:17:47,830 --> 00:17:49,170 Your mother created that rule 397 00:17:49,170 --> 00:17:51,670 during the year she was the student council president, 398 00:17:51,670 --> 00:17:54,460 and it helped make their performance a huge success. 399 00:17:54,460 --> 00:17:56,170 The restriction that she came up with 400 00:17:56,170 --> 00:17:58,380 has been a tradition at the academy ever since. 401 00:17:58,790 --> 00:18:00,670 I had no idea. 402 00:18:01,040 --> 00:18:04,170 What exactly is the restriction that she came up with? 403 00:18:04,500 --> 00:18:05,830 It's the wildest thing... 404 00:18:07,380 --> 00:18:09,670 C..cross-gender casting?! 405 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:16,330 You mean, that a girl would play the prince and a boy would play the princess? 406 00:18:16,330 --> 00:18:18,170 Exactly, Anna. 407 00:18:18,170 --> 00:18:20,250 Between Kabuki and Takarazuka, 408 00:18:20,250 --> 00:18:24,460 it's not uncommon to see cross-gender casts in entertainment, but... 409 00:18:24,460 --> 00:18:29,710 To be frank, I feel like it's too high of a bar for novices like us to meet. 410 00:18:29,710 --> 00:18:32,670 And it's not as if the rule has been documented in writing. 411 00:18:32,670 --> 00:18:37,210 But, unfortunately, now that I know it was created by my mother... 412 00:18:37,380 --> 00:18:40,920 we don't have the option of pretending it doesn't exist. 413 00:18:41,250 --> 00:18:44,210 Nothing is more important than family tradition, I suppose. 414 00:18:44,380 --> 00:18:45,460 Huh. 415 00:18:45,460 --> 00:18:48,420 Is that rule part of the regular game, too? 416 00:18:48,420 --> 00:18:49,580 You betcha! 417 00:18:49,580 --> 00:18:52,460 It's a really popular event with the fans! 418 00:18:52,710 --> 00:18:53,630 But... 419 00:18:53,920 --> 00:18:56,830 as far as I know, there was no backstory about the villainess 420 00:18:56,830 --> 00:18:59,000 having a connection to the rule's creation. 421 00:18:59,380 --> 00:19:03,460 In fact, Grace's mother never comes up in the game at all. 422 00:19:03,630 --> 00:19:04,710 Okay, so, maybe this world 423 00:19:04,710 --> 00:19:06,250 Anna Nothing is more important than family tradition, I suppose. Royal Magic Academy: Library 424 00:19:06,250 --> 00:19:08,250 is exactly like you theorized before. 425 00:19:08,250 --> 00:19:10,380 It's not the game itself, 426 00:19:10,380 --> 00:19:12,750 but a real world somewhere in the universe 427 00:19:12,750 --> 00:19:14,500 that just strongly resembles it. 428 00:19:14,500 --> 00:19:17,750 Yeah, it's really starting to feel like that's the case. 429 00:19:18,250 --> 00:19:20,630 In the game, the "cross-casting" rule 430 00:19:20,630 --> 00:19:23,420 was something that the author of the story came up with. CROSS-GENDER CASTING 431 00:19:23,420 --> 00:19:26,670 But in this world, it was something created by Grace's mom. 432 00:19:26,670 --> 00:19:29,750 A different origin, but the same end result. 433 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:32,540 That's just the nature of the connection, I guess. 434 00:19:32,750 --> 00:19:34,500 I see. 435 00:19:34,500 --> 00:19:37,500 Honestly, there's a lot about this that I still don't understand. 436 00:19:37,500 --> 00:19:39,130 But I can say one thing for sure. 437 00:19:39,130 --> 00:19:42,500 If I ever had the honor of meeting Grace's mother... 438 00:19:43,500 --> 00:19:46,750 I would say thank you! For making the pretty boys cross-dress! 439 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:48,460 Cuz I love them! 440 00:19:48,460 --> 00:19:50,040 Me too! 441 00:19:50,040 --> 00:19:52,000 Fangirl Scream 442 00:19:52,420 --> 00:19:55,420 I can't deny that the idea of handsome men dressed as women 443 00:19:55,420 --> 00:19:59,630 has broad appeal that would certainly draw in a crowd. 444 00:19:59,630 --> 00:20:03,540 But just imagine if Lord Auguste or Lord Richard were to cross-dress... 445 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:04,880 KAPOW 446 00:20:05,750 --> 00:20:07,960 Those broad shoulders won't do them any favors. 447 00:20:07,960 --> 00:20:10,290 But their faces might clean up well. 448 00:20:10,540 --> 00:20:11,630 Oh, hold on! 449 00:20:11,630 --> 00:20:13,670 What about Crown Prince Virgile or Lord Pierre? 450 00:20:13,670 --> 00:20:13,920 DAZZLE 451 00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:15,630 I think they would make beautiful ladies. 452 00:20:16,460 --> 00:20:18,130 That's true. 453 00:20:18,130 --> 00:20:20,670 Goodness me! Assuming they'd be willing... 454 00:20:21,250 --> 00:20:24,420 I imagine Lord Lambert would make a good intellectual beauty. 455 00:20:25,580 --> 00:20:25,630 Yes! And you know what? 456 00:20:25,630 --> 00:20:27,580 SPARKLE SPARKLE 457 00:20:27,580 --> 00:20:29,750 I bet he'd go through with it if we just asked him. 458 00:20:29,750 --> 00:20:30,790 Gofer 459 00:20:30,830 --> 00:20:32,130 That just leaves... 460 00:20:32,130 --> 00:20:35,710 Ah, there you are! Grace! Anna! 461 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:39,580 I found out what the special restriction for the student council is! 462 00:20:41,290 --> 00:20:41,540 Cutesy-wootsy! 463 00:20:41,540 --> 00:20:43,000 Cutsey-wootsy 464 00:20:43,460 --> 00:20:43,710 Perfect 465 00:20:43,710 --> 00:20:45,040 He's a natural fit. 466 00:20:45,040 --> 00:20:46,540 More than natural, even. 467 00:20:46,540 --> 00:20:47,420 Huh? 468 00:20:49,330 --> 00:20:50,670 Aw, poo. 469 00:20:50,670 --> 00:20:52,830 You two already found out about it? 470 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:55,960 So, who's going to play the star role of the prince? 471 00:20:55,960 --> 00:20:58,170 The answer is obviously Anna. 472 00:20:58,170 --> 00:20:58,960 Huh?! 473 00:20:58,960 --> 00:21:00,920 Th-that's impossible! 474 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:03,960 I've never done any acting before, plus I'm not tall enough, 475 00:21:03,960 --> 00:21:05,710 and above all, I'm a commoner! 476 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:08,960 True, but you're also the valedictorian of the first-years. 477 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:14,580 If you won't take up the mantle, then we'll just have to do something else. 478 00:21:16,170 --> 00:21:18,000 What a bummer. 479 00:21:18,250 --> 00:21:21,880 I wanted to see what you'd look like as a guy, Grace. 480 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:24,710 Oh please. I'm not the type for the stage. 481 00:21:24,710 --> 00:21:25,750 Huh? 482 00:21:26,290 --> 00:21:28,000 Lady Grace will cross-dress? 483 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,500 Lady Grace will cross-dress?! 484 00:21:29,500 --> 00:21:32,080 CROSS-DRESS WILL LADY GRACE?! 485 00:21:32,500 --> 00:21:34,210 Flipped it Backwards 486 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:36,170 Wait, I'll do it! 487 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:37,380 On further thought, we can't let 488 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:39,460 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity like this slip by! 489 00:21:39,460 --> 00:21:42,500 Especially since it will totally be a huge hit with the attendees! 490 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:44,250 O-oh, really? 491 00:21:44,250 --> 00:21:46,250 Welp, that settles that. 492 00:21:46,250 --> 00:21:48,790 I'm going to bring my A-game, Lady Grace! 493 00:21:48,790 --> 00:21:50,210 Since I'm valedictorian and all! 494 00:21:50,210 --> 00:21:53,290 O-okay. I'm glad to hear it. 495 00:21:53,290 --> 00:21:56,540 I guess her main character instincts finally kicked in. 496 00:21:56,540 --> 00:21:57,170 Royal Magic Academy: Library Grace (Kenzaburo) O-okay. I'm glad to hear it. 497 00:21:57,170 --> 00:21:58,830 Thankfully, that does keep 498 00:21:58,830 --> 00:22:00,710 the main plot on the right track. 499 00:22:01,080 --> 00:22:02,170 But... 500 00:22:02,710 --> 00:22:05,130 I still got a bad feeling about this. 501 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:07,630 Take-a-Number Queue System Next Number 502 00:22:08,420 --> 00:22:10,420 Document Office - Pick-up Window Please take a number and Wait Your Turn 503 00:22:10,420 --> 00:22:12,380 PR Division 504 00:22:20,380 --> 00:22:22,000 Tatake bongo 505 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:24,000 Hibike samba 506 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:27,540 Odore minami no carnival 507 00:22:27,540 --> 00:22:31,210 Dare mo kare mo ukare sawagi 508 00:22:31,210 --> 00:22:35,830 Hikaru ase ga hajiketobu 509 00:22:36,670 --> 00:22:40,330 Atsui kaze ni karada azuke 510 00:22:40,330 --> 00:22:44,000 Kokoro yuku made odoreba 511 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,330 Nami mo utau yo ai no samba o 512 00:22:45,330 --> 00:22:46,290 Expense Report 513 00:22:47,630 --> 00:22:52,000 Mune ni afureru kono rhythm 514 00:22:53,210 --> 00:22:57,460 Olé olé! 515 00:22:58,170 --> 00:23:00,630 Matsuken Samba 516 00:23:00,630 --> 00:23:04,920 Olé olé! 517 00:23:05,630 --> 00:23:09,290 Matsuken Samba 518 00:23:09,290 --> 00:23:11,710 Aa, koi se yo (amigo) 519 00:23:11,710 --> 00:23:13,460 Odorou (senorita) 520 00:23:13,460 --> 00:23:19,170 Nemuri sae wasurete odori akasou 521 00:23:19,170 --> 00:23:22,630 Samba viva samba 522 00:23:22,790 --> 00:23:29,580 Matsuken Samba 523 00:23:29,750 --> 00:23:30,880 Olé! 524 00:23:36,250 --> 00:23:38,630 We have a letter here from username: TreasuresR'Us. 525 00:23:38,630 --> 00:23:40,920 "They say the path to being a sorcerer starts with stamina, 526 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:43,000 so I've been doing 100 kilometer runs every day. 527 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,330 Will I make it into magic academy?" 528 00:23:45,460 --> 00:23:47,290 You're already doing a splendid job. 529 00:23:47,290 --> 00:23:49,080 Please keep giving it your all! 530 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:51,170 Um, what's going on here, Lady Grace? 531 00:23:51,170 --> 00:23:53,040 Well, I know how you like letters, Anna. 532 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:53,460 Next Episode: Dad Gets into an Elegant Pickle! 533 00:23:53,460 --> 00:23:55,710 Th-these are a little different from what I had in mind...