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A boy!

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Tell me it's a boy this time!

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I-It can't be!

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No, as you can see she's a beautiful princess.

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In a family of generals who command
the military and protect the royal family,

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there is no need for a girl!

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W-What are you doing?

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I've decided! You are a boy!

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Your name is Oscar! My son!

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The Rose of Versailles

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For nameless flowers that...
kusamura ni namo shirezu

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...bloom amidst a field of grass.
saiteiru hana naraba

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If they do nothing but sway...
tada kaze wo ukenagara

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...in the gentle breeze, that's fine, but...
soyoide ireba ii keredo

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I was born with the destiny of a rose.
watashi wa bara no sadame ni umareta

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hanayaka ni hageshiku ikiro to umareta
Born to live in glory and passion.

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Roses, roses... They bloom with dignity.
bara wa bara wa kedakaku saite

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Roses, roses... They scatter with beauty.
bara wa bara wa utsukushiku chiru

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Roses, roses... They bloom with dignity.
bara wa bara wa kedakaku saite

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Roses, roses... They scatter with beauty.
bara wa bara wa utsukushiku chiru

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Episode 1
Oscar!
The Destiny of the Rose

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The year is 1769.

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14 years have passed since Oscar was born.

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Here, at the Palace of Versailles,

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another magnificent ball
was taking place as usual,

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despite the poverty of its people.

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All were blissfully unaware that in 20 years time,
the French Revolution would take place.

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How unusual! It's General Jarjayes!

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My, it is!

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Say, General Jarjayes.

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Have you finally brought
Oscar with you tonight?

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Oscar is rumored to be very beautiful.

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I was very much looking
forward to seeing her tonight.

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Well, that's...

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Come on! Done already?

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Damn it!

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Oscar! Shouldn't you go to Versailles?

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Why you...!

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Why should I go to a place like that?

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You've lost your touch, André.

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Damn it!

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Lady Oscar! André, you too!

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How long do you plan on swinging
those dangerous things around?

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Yikes, it's my grandma, Oscar.

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Hey!

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It's Lady Oscar! Say Lady Oscar!

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It's all right, Nanna.

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No! A title is a title!

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André, you're a servant...

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Look out!

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In a proper world, at her age, she should
be making her society debut in this dress.

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No, I refuse to give up!

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I swear I'll make Lady Oscar wear this dress!

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Your Majesty, General Jarjayes is here.

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It's been a while, Jarjayes.

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Come here.

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Yes.

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Concerning your long-standing request about
the post of Commander of the Royal Guards...

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I believe you are aware that Count
Girodelle's son is also a candidate?

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I hear he is a magnificent swordsman.

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Yes. However, my son, Oscar is second to
none when it comes to swordsmanship.

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''My son,'' you say?

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M-My apologies! Actually...

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It's all right.

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I've heard the rumors about the great
lengths you went to, in order to raise her,

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as you weren't blessed with a son.

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What do you say? How about a match with
Girodelle and whoever wins gets the post?

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Yes!

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In truth, I hope to see Oscar
take the post of Commander.

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I want a procession as splendid and elegant
as possible to guard Marie Antoinette.

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In the 18th century,

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Europe was engaged in endless warfare.

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Among them, France and Austria, with their
enormous military might, fought constantly.

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However, realizing such conflicts
only benefit other countries,

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Empress Maria Theresa of Austria proposed
a peace treaty between the two countries.

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Subsequently, a historic alliance was formed.

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To seal their alliance, the engagement of
Marie Antoinette, Theresa's youngest daughter,

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and the Dauphin of France was arranged.

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What do you think, Oscar?

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Even for the renowned French Royal Guards,
no duty will be as important as this one.

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Your duty is to protect Lady Marie.

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But first, you must defeat Girodelle,

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which is the least of my concerns.

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After all, I have taught you swordsmanship
for 14 years, and prepared you for this.

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Here, try it on.

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What's the matter?

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I do not wish to babysit a girl.

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Everyone, give me a hand.

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How beautiful!

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There are so many!

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We're going to beautifully decorate
Lady Oscar's room with these.

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Grandma.

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Do you know where Oscar is?

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Say Lady Oscar, André!

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You're just the son of a servant!

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You fool!

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Cool your head!

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If you'll excuse me.

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Oscar!

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The match is at noon tomorrow!

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Remember that His Majesty will be there!

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Lady Oscar...!

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Such a spectacular sight at today's event.

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All the ladies of the court are in attendance.

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This hasn't happened since
the parade grounds opened.

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We'll finally be able to get to see Oscar today.

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Oh, I can hardly wait!

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Attention!

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Count Jarjayes.

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It's His Majesty.

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Count Jarjayes. There's less than
30 minutes until the match.

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I pray your son is coming.

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I believe he is.

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No, I am certain he is coming!

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I never imagined this would
turn into such a spectacle...!

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Oscar, hurry...! Hurry up!

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It's almost time, Master Girodelle.

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Don't be so anxious.
We're only a short distance away.

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You seem rather reluctant.

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Of course, I am.

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What glory is there in defeating a woman?

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It's regrettable that I must obtain the
post of Commander in such a fashion.

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I've been waiting for you, Captain Girodelle.

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I am Oscar François de Jarjayes.

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Oh...!

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I've heard the rumors, but you
are as beautiful as they say.

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Let us hurry then.

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The palace snobs are eagerly
waiting to get a glimpse of you.

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Captain Girodelle.

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I do not wish to become the
Commander of the Royal Guards.

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Oh, is that so?

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That's very wise of you.

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Then, I will inform them that
you have withdrawn your bid.

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However, I'm not running away
because I'm afraid of you.

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I'd like to prove that to you at least.

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So you would like to have our match here?

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Did you hear that?

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I would advise against that,
Mademoiselle Oscar.

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If you haven't figured it out,
let me explain further.

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I do not wish to shame you
in front of a large crowd.

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Or are you afraid of losing to a woman?

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If you wish it, I am willing
to accept your challenge.

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But how could I possibly point
a sword at your beautiful face...

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W-What are you doing to my Master?!

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Please accept. I may be a woman,
but I am still a warrior.

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This is the only way to protect my honor!

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I see.

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I accept your challenge.

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As a woman, you're certainly agile.

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Thank you.

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I'm satisfied now.

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W... Wait!

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The match has only begun!

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Where are Oscar and Girodelle?

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Count Jarjayes!

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Where is your son?!

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Y-Yes, my apologies...

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Oh!

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T-They're here!

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It's an emergency! It's a duel!

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Lady Oscar was waiting for my
Master and challenged him!

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What?! Oscar...!

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Why must you be so defiant?!

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Can you not understand your father's concerns?!

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Listen, whatever His Majesty
decides at Versailles today,

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a traitor like you can make no excuses!

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Be prepared!

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It's all so frustrating...

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Who would have thought the
master was that serious...

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Stop it.

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That's enough, Grandma!

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How many glasses have you had already?

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What's wrong with having a
few drinks once in a while?
How many glasses have you had already?

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What's wrong with having a
few drinks once in a while?

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I can't help but drink tonight!

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If I were Lady Oscar,
I would have done the same!

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I'd never wear a military uniform!

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It's no laughing matter.

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Oscar is charged with treason and none
of us knows what's going to happen.

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Grandma!

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What did I tell you...?

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Get a hold of yourself!

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Lady Oscar... This is a battle
between man and woman...
Get a hold of yourself!

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Lady Oscar... This is a battle
between man and woman...

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A battle between man and woman...

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I see. Probably in Oscar's heart...

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ls that you, André? Come in.

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We're finally moving on to the part about
the Hundred Years' War today, right?

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Yes, that's right.

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A spring storm...

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Leave it open.

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Things seem fine when
you're focused on running.

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But when you suddenly stop and look down at
your feet, you wonder where you're headed to...

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Has that ever happened to you?

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You're wondering why I won't wear
the military uniform, aren't you?

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Damn it!

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I hate it! Why should I have to babysit a girl?!

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ls that really the only reason?

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Perhaps what you really mean is...

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Go.

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Please go!

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Good night, Oscar...

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Master...!

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Something truly unbelievable has happened.

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His Majesty's anger was great, but Captain
Girodelle, who was wounded by Oscar,

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came forward and said that only Oscar is worthy
of the post of Commander of the Royal Guards.

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His Majesty was so moved
he forgave Oscar's actions.

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And then, he appointed Oscar as the
Commander of the Royal Guards!

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She can no longer run from this!

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It's His Majesty's order!

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André, there's a chance she'll listen to you!

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Convince Oscar to wear that
military uniform, no matter what!

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Hi, good morning.

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Hi, you're up early.

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It's been a while, so why don't we go riding?

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Do you remember that time
when we almost drowned here?

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Yeah.

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How could I ever forget?

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You were 6 and I was 5.

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Yeah.

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We both swam for our lives.

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Stop.

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Stop blowing that grass whistle
and cut to the chase!

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What's the matter?

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Isn't there something you have to say to me?

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No.

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Just say it already!
Tell me to wear the military uniform!

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If you don't want to wear it, then don't.

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Is that your trick?!

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If you say not to wear it, rebellious
Oscar will surely do the opposite!

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That's what you're thinking, isn't it?!

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Why you...!

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Damn it!

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That's it!

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It's those spirited eyes, Oscar!

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Punch me!

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Punch me as hard as you can!

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This is the first time we fought like this...

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I heard you talking to my father last night.

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Oscar...

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Now, say it, André.

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I understand where your father is coming from.

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But I didn't want your life to
be held down because of it.

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That's why...

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That's why I chose not to say anything.

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Oscar! Let me just say this,

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and I swear I won't say it ever again.

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Oscar!

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It's not too late!

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If you want to become
a woman again, now is the time!

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Well?

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Did you manage to persuade her?

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Y-You don't mean... André!

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Oscar has a right to choose her own path.

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Master!

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Father, this is not for you, nor for anyone else.

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Let us go, André.

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Yeah.

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That day, Oscar left her womanhood behind,

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and took her first step into
a new world of adulthood.

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Oscar, unaware that a tumultuous destiny of
love and death awaits her in the distant future,

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was 14 years old that spring.

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To Be Continued

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If to love is to suffer,
ai ga kurushimi nara

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I shall suffer any amount,
ikurademo kurushimou

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sore ga kimi no kokoro ni itsuka todoku made
until it reaches your heart someday.

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You are the light, I am the shadow.
kimi wa hikari boku wa kage

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Our bond can never let us be apart.
hanare rarenai futari no kizuna

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As I suffer and suffer more,
kurushimeba kurushimu hodo

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my love, my love grows deeper.
ai wa ai wa fukamaru

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Even though I love you,

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I cannot reveal this love.

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Soon, my eyes will no longer
be able to gaze upon you.

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Ahh... Oscar...

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Oscar!

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Marie Antoinette, the whimsical butterfly
who flutters to her heart's calling.

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And the dark conspiracy, which plans
to derail her wedding ceremony.

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Oscar, Commander of the
Royal Guards, wields her sword.

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Next episode on The Rose of Versailles,

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''Fly! The Butterfly of Austria.''

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See you next time.

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Next Episode
Fly!
The Butterfly of Austria
See you next time