E3 - The Ceremony

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[00:06] Sei
    Now, drink to your heart's content!
[00:09] Jude
    Sei!
[00:11] Jude
    The director is calling for you!
    Someone from the royal palace is here!
[00:15] Sei
    The royal palace?
[00:20] Sei
    My debut ceremony?
[00:23] Civil Servant
    Yes. We would formally like
    to introduce our Holy Saint
[00:26] Civil Servant
    to the nobility and other
    prominent figures of our kingdom.
[00:30] Sei
    Really? After all this time?
[00:32] Johan
    Are you thinking, "After all this time?"
[00:35] Sei
    Is he a mind reader?
[00:38] Johan
    We unexpectedly summoned
    two people with the ritual.
[00:41] Johan
    The royal palace has also been busy
    dealing with the monster threat all along.
[00:45] Civil Servant
    Yes, indeed.
[00:46] Johan
    But now that threat
     has died back significantly.
[00:51] Johan
    They finally have a chance
     to make things official.
[00:53] Civil Servant
    Yes, indeed.
[00:55] Sei
    I-I mean, didn't we basically
     already do this?
[01:02] Civil Servant
    That was merely a public apology.
[01:04] Civil Servant
    His Majesty now wishes to properly
    introduce you to the public.
[01:10] Sei
    So it's a royal request, is it?
[01:13] Sei
    I understand.
[01:15] Johan
    Let's see. The ceremony is planned for...
[01:18] Johan
    Isn't this date...
[01:20] Civil Servant
    It will be the same day
     as the ball held by the royal family.
[01:25] Sei
    There's a ball?
[01:26] Johan
    I see.
[01:28] Johan
    It's the last ball of the season.
[01:30] Johan
    This will ensure that everyone
    of any importance will be there.
[01:35] Civil Servant
    Yes. The ceremony will be that day,
[01:38] Civil Servant
    and the ball will be held in the evening.
[01:42] Albert
    I would like to join you as your escort.
[01:46] Sei
    A ball, huh?
[01:48] Sei
    Sounds like a big deal.
[01:50] Johan
    Why are you talking like it
    has nothing to do with you?
[01:53] Johan
    You'll be attending both.
[01:59] Sei
    I have to go to the ball too?!
[03:40] Johan
    So, what's up?
[03:43] Sei
    Come again?
[03:44] Johan
    You were in quite a panic.
[03:46] Johan
    Do you hate balls that much?
[03:48] Sei
    Oh, I don't hate them.
[03:51] Sei
    I just don't like being
     the center of attention...
[03:56] Sei
    I hope I can be a wallflower.
[03:59] Sei
    Actually, I'd rather just be the wall.
[04:04] Johan
    Yeah, that's not happening.
[04:06] Sei
    You don't think so?
[04:08] Johan
    Not a chance. You're the Holy Saint.
[04:11] Sei
    The Holy Saint, a wall?
    Yeah, not happening.
[04:16] Johan
    I received an invitation as well.
[04:19] Johan
    So don't worry. I'll try to stay
    with you as much as possible.
[04:23] Sei
    Thank you very much.
[04:24] Johan
    Of course.
[04:26] Johan
    Although Al will be there, too.
[04:29] Johan
    He'll probably make a good shield.
[04:33] Sei
    O-Oh, Commander Hawke...
[04:36] Sei
    You think he'll attend?
[04:40] Johan
    He's the Commander of the Third Order.
[04:43] Johan
    I don't doubt he was invited.
[04:45] Sei
    You're right.
[04:47] Johan
    Well, knowing him, he'll probably
    ask to be your escort to the ball.
[04:55] Johan
    What?
[04:57] Sei
    O-Oh, I'm just not so sure...
[04:59] Sei
    Who knows if he will?
[05:02] Johan
    Is that so?
[05:03] Jude
    Director!
[05:05] Jude
    Do you have a minute?
[05:07] Johan
    Yeah, I'm coming.
[05:14] Sei
    He totally will!
[05:16] Sei
    He absolutely said he would before!
[05:22] Sei
    But maybe he was just being polite.
[05:27] Sei
    He might not even remember he said it...
SIGN    "The Ceremony"
[05:34] Albert
    Would you grant me the honor
    of escorting you to the ball?
[05:41] Albert
    I heard that you'll be attending
    after your debut ceremony.
[05:45] Albert
    What do you say?
[05:46] Sei
    Oh, yes.
[05:47] Sei
    Uh, um, gladly.
[05:52] Albert
    That's great. Thank goodness.
[05:56] Albert
    Where shall I come to pick you up?
[05:59] Sei
    Oh, um, I'll be in the royal
    palace all day that day...
[06:04] Albert
    Understood. I'll come fetch you
    from the reception hall.
[06:07] Sei
    O-Okay.
[06:09] Sei
    Um, I said I'd be at the palace all day,
[06:11] Sei
    but I'll actually be staying there
     the night before, too.
[06:15] Sei
    The maids are all fired up
[06:17] Sei
    since I'll be wearing something different
    for the ceremony and the ball.
[06:21] Albert
    I see.
[06:22] Sei
    I feel bad since all I'll be doing
     is sitting around.
[06:26] Sei
    I told them to do as they please, but...
[06:30] Sei
    Huh?
[06:34] Albert
    I look forward to seeing you dressed up
    for a special occasion.
[06:48] Marie
    Good morning, Lady Sei.
[06:52] Sei
    Good morning...
[06:55] Marie
    How do you find the pillows
    of the royal palace?
[06:57] Sei
    Oh, of course!
[07:00] Sei
    I slept quite well.
[07:05] Sei
    Whoa, my face feels so supple.
[07:08] Marie
    Is something the matter?
[07:10] Sei
    Not at all. I'm just amazed
    how healthy my skin has gotten.
[07:14] Marie
    Well, of course.
[07:16] Marie
    We've been using the cosmetics
     you created, Lady Sei.
[07:19] Sei
    No, I think it's all thanks
     to your massages, Marie.
[07:23] Marie
    You're too kind.
[07:25] Marie
    Now, then...
[07:34] Marie
    Girls, it's time to dress Lady Sei.
[07:38] Sei
    Huh?
[07:44] Sei
    Who the heck is this?
[07:46] Marie
    My, it looks splendid on you!
[07:48] Marie
    Everyone will recognize you
     as the Holy Saint in an instant.
[07:51] Maids
    Yes! Yes!
[07:53] Sei
    Um, I feel like this is a little more...
    no, way more lavish than last time.
[07:58] Marie
    We strive to hone our skills
    further each day, Lady Sei.
[08:04] Sei
    Th-Thank you very much...
[08:07] Sei
    I feel like this is all kinda wasted on me.
[08:10] Sei
    No, thinking that way
    is an insult to the maids' hard work.
[08:13] Sei
    Gotta block out those thoughts. Yeah!
[08:18] Civil Servant
    Are you ready yet, my lady?
[08:20] Marie
    Well then, have a pleasant time.
[08:23] Sei
    I will.
[08:27] Siegfried
    Thus, we performed
    the Saint-summoning ritual
[08:32] Siegfried
    passed down since ancient times.
[08:35] Siegfried
    Through it, a Holy Saint
    descended upon Salutania
[08:38] Siegfried
    to dispel the dark miasma
    threatening to engulf us.
[08:43] Siegfried
    Today, I would formally like to introduce her.
[08:46] Siegfried
    Please welcome Holy Saint Sei Takanashi
    with a grand round of applause!
[09:06] Siegfried
    Lady Takanashi has traveled
     the land with our forces
[09:10] Siegfried
    and achieved incredible feats.
[09:13] Siegfried
    Everyone here is already aware
[09:16] Siegfried
    of the dwindling number of monsters
     appearing from miasma swamps.
[09:21] Siegfried
    People of Salutania,
    peace is no longer a distant dream!
[09:27] Siegfried
    All thanks to our Holy Saint!
[09:35] Siegfried
    Good work.
[09:36] Siegfried
    I'm sure you're tired.
[09:37] Siegfried
    Rest up until the ball.
[09:40] Siegfried
    I'll see you tonight.
[09:49] Sei
    That's the first hurdle cleared.
[09:55] Sei
    I've returned.
[09:57] Marie
    Welcome back.
[09:59] Marie
    You did splendidly.
[10:01] Marie
    Your friends are waiting for you.
[10:10] Sei
    Liz!
[10:11] Liz
    I'm sorry to impose
    when you must be exhausted.
[10:14] Liz
    I wished to see your attire up close
    and couldn't help myself.
[10:19] Sei
    Don't fret.
[10:20] Sei
    I don't mind at all. Think nothing of it.
[10:27] Sei
    Who is this?
[10:29] Rayne
    I apologize for failing to introduce myself.
[10:33] Rayne
    My name is Rayne Salutania.
[10:37] Rayne
    It is an honor to meet
    the Holy Saint in person.
[10:42] Liz
    This is the second prince of our kingdom.
[10:47] Sei
    He's that guy's little brother?!
[10:50] Sei
    Th-The honor is all mine.
[10:52] Sei
    Um, it's nice to meet you.
    I'm Sei Takanashi.
[10:56] Liz
    You were just introduced moments ago.
[10:58] Liz
    Your Highness, why not try being
     a tad less formal?
[11:03] Liz
    Sei doesn't relish rigid decorum.
[11:07] Rayne
    Is that so?
[11:09] Rayne
    I shall keep it in mind.
[11:16] Rayne
    Truth be told,
    I have wished to meet you ever since
[11:19] Rayne
    first hearing about you from Lady Ashley.
[11:22] Rayne
    Even if only once.
[11:25] Rayne
    Lady Takanashi, allow me to apologize
    to you for my brother's rudeness.
[11:31] Sei
    That's quite all right! His Majesty
     issued me a formal apology for as much.
[11:35] Sei
    So do not worry, Your Highness.
[11:38] Sei
    Especially since I've already
    completely forgotten about it!
[11:42] Rayne
    I'm sincerely grateful for your kind words.
[11:49] Liz
    Now that I've introduced you
     to His Highness, it's my turn.
[11:55] Sei
    What do you mean?
[11:57] Liz
    Well, I'm the one
    who wanted to speak with you,
[12:01] Liz
    but he forced me to bring him along.
[12:07] Sei
    I was rather surprised
    to see you at the ceremony.
[12:09] Sei
    I didn't think you would attend, Liz.
[12:11] Liz
    I'm afraid the two of us cannot
    attend the evening ball.
[12:15] Liz
    This was our only chance
    to see you all dressed up.
[12:21] Liz
    I wouldn't miss it!
[12:22] Sei
    She wanted to see me dressed up?
[12:26] Sei
    But I always dress up to have tea with you...
[12:29] Liz
    That's true,
[12:32] Liz
    but I so rarely get to see you adorned
    in such splendid robes.
[12:37] Liz
    I'm glad I came today.
[12:40] Rayne
    As am I.
[12:44] Rayne
    What a wonderful lady.
    I'm glad I made you bring me along.
[12:46] Sei
    I wasn't at all looking forward to it
[12:48] Liz
    Of course. I am delighted
    to call Sei my friend.
[12:50] Sei
    when I was first invited
    to this debut ceremony...
[12:53] Rayne
    Why do you look so proud, Liz?
[12:56] Sei
    Honestly, I wanted to refuse.
[12:56] Liz
    They say birds of a feather flock together.
[12:59] Liz
    Since Sei is so wonderful,
    I'm sure I must be as well.
[13:00] Sei
    But if doing things like this
    makes Liz and the others happy,
[13:05] Sei
    then I'm glad I went through with it.
[13:25] Sei
    What a lovely dress...
[13:28] Sei
    It's so beautiful, I'm not sure
    if I'm fit to wear it.
[13:34] Civil Servant
    Excuse me.
[13:35] Sei
    C-Come in!
[13:53] Sei
    Commander Hawke!
[13:55] Sei
    Thank you for escorting me this evening.
[13:58] Albert
    Of course...
[14:03] Sei
    Commander Hawke?
[14:04] Albert
    Oh, I'm sorry.
[14:08] Albert
    You're just so beautiful...
[14:09] Sei
    What?
[14:11] Albert
    I couldn't help being mesmerized by you.
[14:16] Sei
    Oh, don't say that.
[14:17] Sei
    Um, you're the one who...
[14:20] Albert
    Yes?
[14:22] Sei
    Oh, nothing! Don't mind me!
[14:25] Sei
    Calm down!
[14:26] Sei
    What was I just about to say?!
[14:34] Sei
    Wh-What should I do?
[14:36] Sei
    Is there any way to shake this mood?
[14:40] Civil Servant
    Pardon me.
[14:43] Civil Servant
    It's almost time. Please make haste.
[14:49] Sei
    No!
[14:55] Civil Servant
    From House Grellman,
    Lord Olaf escorting Lady Iris.
[15:06] Albert
    Are you nervous?
[15:11] Sei
    Very nervous.
[15:12] Sei
    I've thoroughly studied royal etiquette,
[15:15] Sei
    but I'm worried about putting it to practice.
[15:28] Civil Servant
    From House Hawke,
[15:29] Civil Servant
    Lord Albert Hawke
    escorting Lady Sei Takanashi.
[15:34] Albert
    Let's go.
[15:36] Sei
    Yes.
[16:01] Sei
    Smile. Smile.
[16:03] Sei
    Gracefully. Elegantly.
[16:07] Sei
    It's okay. I just need to do it
    exactly how I learned.
[16:12] Albert
    Sei.
[16:13] Sei
    Yes?
[16:19] Albert
    Look at me.
[16:26] Sei
    I'm sorry. Thank you very much.
[16:30] Sei
    I can't handle such a fierce move
    when my hands are already full!
[16:36] Albert
    No, I should be the one to apologize.
[16:40] Albert
    You looked so nervous,
     I couldn't help myself.
[16:45] Albert
    I'm sorry.
[16:47] Sei
    What's with that dazzling smile
    even when he's apologizing?
[17:05] Albert
    Sei, it was a pleasure to dance
    with you tonight. Thank you.
[17:11] Sei
    The pleasure was mine. Thank you very much.
[17:23] Johan
    Hey. Good job, you two.
[17:26] Albert
    Thank you.
[17:29] Johan
    Looks like all that practice
    was worth it, Sei. You danced very well.
[17:34] Sei
    The director?!
[17:36] Sei
    I didn't recognize him for a second...
[17:39] Albert
    Why not have a dance yourself, Johan?
[17:41] Johan
    Don't ask the impossible.
[17:43] Johan
    How long do you think it's been
    since I last danced?
[17:45] Albert
    But if you don't dance...
[17:52] Johan
    Our Holy Saint is quite popular.
[17:56] Johan
    Everyone's waiting for their chance to ask.
[17:59] Johan
    Well, I came because I expected as much.
[18:03] Johan
    I'll stall for time.
    You go and call for reinforcements.
[18:08] Albert
    Right.
[18:10] Johan
    Now, then...
[18:16] Johan
    May I have this dance?
[18:20] Sei
    Director?
[18:23] Johan
    Didn't you learn that it's poor form
     to dance with the same partner twice?
[18:28] Johan
    I'm sorry I'm not Al. Bear with it.
[18:30] Sei
    D-Don't put words in my mouth!
[18:32] Johan
    Wouldn't you rather dance with me
    than some random man?
[19:02] Johan
    I see reinforcements have arrived.
[19:05] Sei
    Huh?
[19:10] Yuri
    Good evening, Lady Sei.
[19:13] Sei
    Marquis Drewes!
[19:14] Yuri
    I rushed over when I heard this was
    the perfect chance to dance with you.
[19:21] Sei
    He's lying.
[19:22] Sei
    This guy is only interested in magic.
[19:25] Sei
    He's definitely lying.
[19:43] Liz
    I heard, Sei,
[19:45] Liz
    that you were the object
    of every lady's envy at the ball.
[19:51] Aira
    Oh, I heard that as well.
[19:53] Aira
    The Grand Magus and Magus are both
    famous for avoiding such events.
[20:01] Liz
    My! It must have been quite a sight.
[20:05] Sei
    Why do you seem so tickled, Liz?
[20:09] Sei
    Still, I didn't realize that different
    men lead in different ways.
[20:14] Sei
    I'd really only danced with my
    teacher before, so I hadn't realized.
[20:18] Liz
    Whose lead did you enjoy the most?
[20:26] Sei
    Well...
[20:34] Sei
    I'm not sure.
[22:07] Sei
    It's so peaceful.
[22:10] Johan
    What's wrong?
[22:11] Sei
    Nothing. I was just thinking that nothing's
    changed after my debut ceremony.
[22:17] Johan
    Oh, well, I'm sure that the royal palace
    is taking care of the issue.
[22:23] Sei
    What issue?
[22:25] Johan
    All the men who wanted to get
    close to you during the ball.
[22:33] Johan
    We were able to guard you that night,
    but I doubt many of them have given up.
[22:39] Johan
    I'll bet you're getting all sorts of
    invitations to evening events and tea parties.
[22:44] Sei
    I haven't received a single one.
[22:47] Johan
    That's what I meant.
    I'm sure the royal palace
[22:50] Johan
    is politely declining them for you.
[22:53] Johan
    The Holy Saint is an important figure
    who accompanies our forces.
[22:59] Johan
    The royal palace knows that
    better than anyone.
[23:02] Sei
    But I haven't been on any expeditions lately.
[23:04] Sei
    I'm glad to hear that new miasma
     swamps aren't cropping up.
[23:09] Johan
    Then it sounds like your days
    will be full of research again.
[23:13] Sei
    Probably so.
[23:17] Johan
    Come in.
[23:22] Senior Official
    Lady Sei, please come to the royal palace.
[23:27] Senior Official
    His Majesty has something important
    to discuss with you.
SIGN    Next Time
SIGN    "The Imperial Prince"