Otohime and the Rise of Darkness
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After Ever After
A kingdom once entangled in thorns,
where everyone was forced into sleep—
where everyone was forced into sleep—
Fresalia Kingdom.
A luxurious castle rises in the center.
An ordinary day unfolds for Sleeping Beauty
and Cinderella—
and Cinderella—
Knock, knock.
Zzzzz...
Knock, knock, knock.
Zzzz zzzz zzzz...
Cinderella
Sigh... I'm coming in.
Good morning, Talia!
Good morning, Talia!
Talia
...Good morning, Cinderella.
Yaaawn...
Yaaawn...
Cinderella
Really, Talia. You're a princess.
You shouldn't be so sluggish!
You shouldn't be so sluggish!
Talia
Well, you're a princess, too.
Isn't that right, Cinderella?
Isn't that right, Cinderella?
Cinderella
No, that was just a dream. In reality, I'm
only an attendant. Don't forget that.
only an attendant. Don't forget that.
Talia
You're more than that. You're my dearest
friend and lifesaver.
friend and lifesaver.
Talia
That's what I told father and mother back
then too...
then too...
King of Fresalia
What did you just say, Talia?
Talia
I'll say it as many times as I must.
Talia
If Cinderella cannot live in the castle,
neither will I!
neither will I!
Queen of Fresalia
I had the steward investigate this
"Cinderella."
"Cinderella."
Queen of Fresalia
The girl is as common as they come, and
comes from such a lowly family...
comes from such a lowly family...
Queen of Fresalia
Open your eyes, Talia.
Queen of Fresalia
Recognizing who you should associate with
is one of the requisites of royalty.
is one of the requisites of royalty.
Talia
Cinderella possesses courage and wisdom!
Talia
And a quality that none of the nobility has:
humanity!
humanity!
Talia
To me, she is the only light...
Talia
Father, Mother, I warn you. If Cinderella
is not allowed into the castle, I will leave!
is not allowed into the castle, I will leave!
Talia
Please, arrange for her to be rescued from
her parents. I beg you!
her parents. I beg you!
Talia
Hehe, the look on father and mother's
faces back then... I wish you could've seen it.
faces back then... I wish you could've seen it.
Cinderella
Your argument must've scared them quite
a bit.
a bit.
Talia
Well, I wanted to save a dear friend.
There's nothing wrong with that.
There's nothing wrong with that.
Cinderella
(I'm so glad to hear Talia feels this way...
But do I really belong here?)
But do I really belong here?)
Talia
All right, wait... Let me get ready—
Ow, ouch!
Ow, ouch!
Cinderella
Tripping over a book, honestly...
Cinderella
You should tidy up before going to bed.
I tell you this every day, don't I?
I tell you this every day, don't I?
Talia
Mind your own business...
Cinderella
Hmph, talk back more and we'll have less
time to hang out. Is that what you want?
time to hang out. Is that what you want?
Talia
I-I'll clean up right now! Uh...
Help me, Cinderella?
Help me, Cinderella?
Cinderella
Fine, fine, as you wish, Your Highness.
Cinderella
Look, Talia. Isn't this cute?
Talia
Kind of... Oh, look at this brooch!
It suits you, doesn't it?
It suits you, doesn't it?
Cinderella
You think so? Hehe...
Cinderella
(Compared to when I was confined
at home, these days are like a dream.)
at home, these days are like a dream.)
Cinderella
(I feel like pinching my own cheek to see if
I'm still sleeping...)
I'm still sleeping...)
Talia
Cinderella, what's wrong?
Cinderella
Hm? Nothing.
Let's look over there next.
Let's look over there next.
Cinderella
Ah, that was fun! Hey, do you want to
go there now?
go there now?
Talia
Yes!
Talia
Oh...
Cinderella
Huh...?
Talia!
Talia!
Talia
I'm fine. Just a little sleepy...
Cinderella
A little sleepy?
Have you been sleeping well lately?
Have you been sleeping well lately?
Talia
Yes, like a baby...
Cinderella
I see... Okay. But let's take a break at that
café terrace.
café terrace.
Talia
No, aren't we going to our special place?
Cinderella
Yes, but if you're not feeling so well—
Talia
I'm totally fine. Let's hurry before the
day's over.
day's over.
Cinderella
...
Cinderella
If it gets to be too much, just let me know
and we'll turn back, okay? And be honest.
and we'll turn back, okay? And be honest.
Talia
Hehe, okay!
Talia
Oops...!
Cinderella
Talia, are you okay? Maybe we should
have gotten a carriage after all.
have gotten a carriage after all.
Talia
That would be too much of a fuss.
Besides, it's fun to go on a proper hike.
Besides, it's fun to go on a proper hike.
Cinderella
A hike, you say... You do realize you're a
princess of a nation, right?
princess of a nation, right?
Talia
Hehehe... I'm not half as princess-like as
Princess Cinderella.
Princess Cinderella.
Cinderella
Please don't talk about the dream world me.
It's a memory I'd rather forget about.
It's a memory I'd rather forget about.
Talia
Hehe...
Talia
Ah... Huff... Huff...
Cinderella
Talia!? We should turn back!
Talia
I'm fine...
Talia
Just a bit sleepy...
Talia
Just...sleepy―
Talia
(My body is... so hea—)
???
You really went too far, didn't you...
Talia
(Who...are you?)
???
It's been a while, Sleeping Beauty.
I am the one who bestowed your forbidden
power upon you.
power upon you.
Talia
(The fairy who gave me my Reverie
Power...?)
Power...?)
???
I did warn you. Be careful in handling that
power, I said.
power, I said.
???
To think you'd put an entire kingdom to
sleep...
sleep...
???
Great power always comes at a great price.
But you knew that, didn't you?
But you knew that, didn't you?
Talia
(I did, but...I wanted to protect
Cinderella...)
Cinderella...)
???
Yes, everyone would break a taboo to protect
their loved ones.
their loved ones.
???
But to get a happy ending, someone else's
misfortune is often necessary.
misfortune is often necessary.
???
A bad ending for some is a happy ending
for others.
for others.
???
You'll understand soon enough.
Talia
(A bad ending...)
—!!!
—lia!!!
Cinderella
Talia!!!
Talia
Cin...derella?
Cinderella
I'm so relieved! You suddenly collapsed and
I was so worried... Are you okay!?
I was so worried... Are you okay!?
Talia
Yes, I was just a bit sleepy...
Talia
But I'm fine now.
Cinderella
Let's go home for today!
Talia
No, it will take more time to go back than
forward from here, right?
forward from here, right?
Talia
And I... I want to see our place one more
time. With you.
time. With you.
Cinderella
Talia...
Cinderella
Are you really sure you're okay?
Talia
I am. Let's go, Cinderella.
Talia
How nostalgic...
Cinderella
A lot has happened since that incident,
hasn't it? It's been too long.
hasn't it? It's been too long.
Talia
I want to see that painting again...
Talia
We really became princesses, the two of us.
Cinderella
I'm just a freeloader. Not a princess.
Talia
No, you're a princess all right...
The eternal princess I admire.
The eternal princess I admire.
Cinderella
Don't get sarcastic on me now...
Cinderella
Ah, the sunset!
Talia
I love the view from here so much.
Talia
Seeing this view with you back then...
It changed my world...
It changed my world...
Talia
I'm glad I could see it one more time.
Talia
One last time... With you...
Cinderella
What do you mean by "last?" We can see
it many more times, can't we?
it many more times, can't we?
Talia
Cinderella... Are you happy now?
Cinderella
Eh...? Yes, very much so.
Talia
Then I don't mind paying the price.
Cinderella
What are you talking abo—
Talia
Goodbye, Cinderella...
My...dearest...
My...dearest...
...
Cinderella
...Talia?
Mysterious Waters
Finn
—!
Finn
Nn...mmm...mmph!
Finn
(I'm...underwater!?)
Finn
(Why am I here...?)
Finn
(This is bad, I can't breathe...
I'm...drowning... Mmmnh―)
I'm...drowning... Mmmnh―)
Finn
Huuuuff...huff...
Huh, I can breathe again...
Huh, I can breathe again...
Finn
(I'm under the sea, right? But how can I
breathe...?)
breathe...?)
Finn
What's going on here?
Moans from the seabed
Ah...ahhh...
Moans from the seabed
Ahhhhhh...!!!
Finn
!
Finn
(What is this thing!? I can feel malice
and resentment wafting from it...)
and resentment wafting from it...)
Moans from the seabed
Ahhhhhh...
Finn
(Those eyes... They're the eyes of
a predator watching its prey...)
a predator watching its prey...)
Finn
I can't die here!
Finn
Haaaahhh!!!
Finn
(No effect!?)
Moans from the seabed
Ahhhhhh...!!!
Finn
(This is bad!!!)
???
Foul creature. Be touched by the light and
vanish.
vanish.
Moans from the seabed
Ahhh...ahhh—
Finn
It...disappeared...?
???
A human in such a place... How unusual.
Finn
You can speak...?
???
Yes. That thing and I are fundamentally
different.
different.
???
We can talk more later. For now, let us leave
this place. I will guide you.
this place. I will guide you.
Finn
Oh... Thank you!
Kosame
My name is Kosame. Now, this way,
please.
please.
Kosame
We should be safe here, for now.
You are Sir Finn, correct?
You are Sir Finn, correct?
Finn
Yes, thank you! And this castle is...?
Kosame
This is the Dragon Palace, a place of luxury
beyond anything seen on the surface.
beyond anything seen on the surface.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Oh, Lady Kosame? Is this by any chance...
Kosame
Yes, a rare guest indeed.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
A guest, you say!?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
How unusual!
Dragon Palace Soldier C
I must go and inform everyone
immediately!
immediately!
Finn
(Wow, that's quite an enthusiastic
welcome...)
welcome...)
Finn
Lady Kosame. What is happening...?
Kosame
Ah, my apologies. But it is indeed a joy to
have a guest.
have a guest.
Kosame
The ruler of the castle has been eagerly
awaiting you. Please, this way.
awaiting you. Please, this way.
Finn
(The ruler of such a castle must be a
remarkable figure.)
remarkable figure.)
Finn
(Probably more than anyone I've met
before!)
before!)
Finn
(What if I do something awkward... I'm
getting nervous...)
getting nervous...)
Kosame
My lady, I present to you Sir Finn,
a living human.
a living human.
???
Such a lovely visitor. Welcome.
Finn
(There she is! The lady of this castle—)
Otohime
I am Otohime, the ruler of the Dragon
Palace!
Palace!
Finn
!
Finn
You are...the ruler...?
Otohime
Did you just think, "Who is this child?"
Otohime
You thought, "That pipsqueak is the
castle's ruler?" didn't you?
castle's ruler?" didn't you?
Finn
Oh... No, not at all! Actually,
I was thinking you're lovely too.
I was thinking you're lovely too.
Otohime
Ah, quite the flatterer, are you?
Finn
Th-That's the first time someone's said
that to me.
that to me.
Otohime
That was sarcasm, of course. Not the
sharpest tool in the shed, are you?
sharpest tool in the shed, are you?
Otohime
Next time you call me lovely, I will crack
your skull open. Be prepared, you knave.
your skull open. Be prepared, you knave.
Finn
(Whoa, she's really angry!)
Kosame
Lady Otohime. That is unbecoming of you.
Otohime
Ah... Ahem.
Otohime
My apologies. I seem to be a bit tired.
Finn
Tired...?
Otohime
Yes, I've not been the castle ruler for long
and am still adjusting
and am still adjusting
Otohime
to the new daily routine.
Finn
I see...
Finn
I must say, you startled me.
Otohime
As an apology, allow me to invite you to drink,
sing, and enjoy yourself with us tonight!
sing, and enjoy yourself with us tonight!
Finn
Uh? No, no, I wouldn't want to impose—
Otohime
It is the Dragon Palace's tradition to
wholeheartedly welcome our guests.
wholeheartedly welcome our guests.
Otohime
Think of it as helping me out, and please,
join us.
join us.
Finn
Well, if that's the case, I guess it can't hurt.
Otohime
And now, the Hospitality Dance of the
people of the Dragon Palace!
people of the Dragon Palace!
Otohime
Please enjoy yourself, my honored guest!
Finn
A dance...!
Finn
Their bodies are so flexible...
Finn
Huh!? You can twist yourselves like that!?
Finn
Oh, it's over...
Otohime
How did you like our dance?
Finn
It was amazing!!! The way you move your
bodies... It was astonishing!
bodies... It was astonishing!
Otohime
We do practice a lot.
Otohime
I'm glad to hear your kind words, and I'm
sure everyone else is pleased as well.
sure everyone else is pleased as well.
Otohime
Well then, on this special occasion, let me
perform a dance as well!
perform a dance as well!
Dragon Palace Resident A
Lady Otohime is going to dance for the
guest!!!
guest!!!
Dragon Palace Resident B
A sight to behold!
Finn
(Is it that rare for her to dance...?)
Otohime
With your permission—
Finn
(Wow, that's beautiful... Such an elegant
dance...)
dance...)
Otohime
How was it?
Finn
It was wonderful!
Otohime
Well, naturally. But I'm happy to hear it
was to your liking all the same.
was to your liking all the same.
Otohime
Now, please enjoy the Dragon Palace's
cuisine.
cuisine.
Finn
(So much delicious food... Is it really okay
for me to have all this? It's like a dream...)
for me to have all this? It's like a dream...)
Otohime
Did you enjoy the banquet?
Finn
Yes, very much! Everything was so
delicious!
delicious!
Otohime
I'm glad to hear that. It makes our
efforts worthwhile.
efforts worthwhile.
Otohime
Please feel free to use this room.
If you need anything, just let me know.
If you need anything, just let me know.
Finn
(They even provided a bedchamber.
They've really taken care of everything.)
They've really taken care of everything.)
Finn
(But where exactly am I? I'm breathing
underwater, in a castle like this...)
underwater, in a castle like this...)
Finn
(Well, first thing tomorrow, I'll use this place
as a base to go exploring.)
as a base to go exploring.)
Finn
(We'll see what happens then.)
Finn
(I'm starting to feel sleepy.
Time to go to bed...)
Time to go to bed...)
...
Finn
Zzzz... Zzzz...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
(Whispering) He's finally asleep.
Otohime
(Whispering) All right... Make sure there
are no slip-ups... Tiptoe around—
are no slip-ups... Tiptoe around—
Otohime
O-Ouch!!! My toe!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Lady Otohime!!!
Otohime
(Whispering) Shh... Keep it down!
Dragon Palace Soldier C
(Whispering) Lady Otohime, are you okay?
That looked really painful.
That looked really painful.
Otohime
(Whispering) What are you talking about?
Umm... No, it wasn't...
Umm... No, it wasn't...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
(Whispering) But you're tearing up...
Otohime
(Whispering) Would you just...! We're so
close to getting what we've been waiting for.
close to getting what we've been waiting for.
Otohime
(Whispering) And we will get it!
A living human's dream... Delicious...
A living human's dream... Delicious...
???
Hold uuuuuup!!!
Realm of Seadragons
Alice
Let's see, attacking a guest in his sleep?
Alice
Pretty crafty for someone with such a cute
face♪
face♪
Alice
Or rather, pretty cowardly.
Alice
What's up with that, Miss New Ruler
of the Dragon Palace, hm?
of the Dragon Palace, hm?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
You dare speak to Lady Otohime like
that!? Unforgivable!
that!? Unforgivable!
Alice
Alrighty then, shall I enlighten you?
This is my domain!
This is my domain!
Dragon Palace Soldier A
What on... Our attacks don't work?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Who is this girl...
Otohime
Wait, are you an Avatar of Hypnos!?
Why are you here?
Why are you here?
Dragon Palace Soldier C
That child is Hypnos's Avatar...!?
Alice
Child? Would you look at your boss, hm?
Tavun Rabbit
Precisely! She looks ten years younger
than Miss Alice!
than Miss Alice!
Otohime
Ugh! At least I don't play with dolls anymore.
What's up with that, Little Miss Avatar?
What's up with that, Little Miss Avatar?
Alice
Oh, how rude. A lost cause. Perhaps you
should start over from a fry? Oh, or from roe?
should start over from a fry? Oh, or from roe?
Otohime
You...
Otohime
Ah, right, Avatars are never what they seem!
I misjudged you, my apologies―Granny♪
I misjudged you, my apologies―Granny♪
Alice
Granny...!? Excuuuuuse you!
Come on Finn, wake up already!!!
Come on Finn, wake up already!!!
Finn
Whoa... Huh, Alice...?
Alice
Yes, Alice! More importantly, did you hear
that!?
that!?
Finn
Wait, give me a moment... Just woke up
and my head's still—
and my head's still—
Finn
Uh... Alice is here, so...this is a dream!
Alice
You only just realized? We're in the Sea of
the Unconscious—
the Unconscious—
Alice
the place where dream pieces turn into
full dreams.
full dreams.
Alice
I summoned you here to find Snow.
She's gone missing!
She's gone missing!
Finn
Oh, Snow's missing again...? Really?
Alice
Yes. My boss said she might be around
here.
here.
Alice
But more importantly, what are you even
doing, Finn!
doing, Finn!
Finn
Me???
Alice
You let these dream-eating seadragon folks
play you like a fiddle!
play you like a fiddle!
Alice
That's pretty lame for a hero!
Finn
They eat dreams...?
Alice
They certainly do! They were about to feed
on your dream! Gobble it up like an apple pie!
on your dream! Gobble it up like an apple pie!
Otohime
How rude. We were just going to have
a little taste.
a little taste.
Finn
I... I had no idea.
Tavun Rabbit
Pull yourself together, young man!
Finn
Ugh... This is embarrassing.
Otohime
I didn't expect an Avatar's interference.
There goes our plan...
There goes our plan...
Alice
I heard trouble was brewing here recently.
I see calling for Finn was the right choice.
I see calling for Finn was the right choice.
Alice
Hey, Otohime, you weren't planning to do
anything bad to my colleague...were you?
anything bad to my colleague...were you?
Otohime
What could I even do to an Avatar of
Hypnos?
Hypnos?
Alice
And you wouldn't happen to know where
she is, would you? I expect you are better
she is, would you? I expect you are better
Alice
informed about the situation here.
Unless you don't know your own domain―
Unless you don't know your own domain―
Otohime
Don't underestimate me. With my
information network, I can find it out easily.
information network, I can find it out easily.
Otohime
But I'm going to need some dreams in
exchange.
exchange.
Otohime
You can take care of that, right, Miss
Avatar?
Avatar?
Alice
An exchange? With you?
Otohime
If you don't want to, fine. It's not like I care
what happens to that friend of yours.
what happens to that friend of yours.
Alice
Ughhh.
Finn
Hey, what happens when someone's dream
is eaten?
is eaten?
Alice
They'll have only nightmares for a while.
To the point of being scared to sleep.
To the point of being scared to sleep.
Finn
That sounds terrible...
Alice
Okay. How about 200 dreams of
criminals?
criminals?
Otohime
500.
Alice
Collecting dreams is hard work!
Otohime
500.
Alice
Argh...
Otohime
550.
Alice
W-Wait! Why is it going up!?
500, okay, 500!
500, okay, 500!
Otohime
Deal.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Oh, Lady Otohime is so impressive
when she gets serious!
when she gets serious!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Striking a deal for dreams with an
Avatar!
Avatar!
Dragon Palace Soldier C
Time for another feast!
Finn
Hehe, looks like she beat you this time.
Alice
This isn't funny.
Gosh.
Gosh.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
We wanted to apologize.
For trying to eat your dream earlier...
For trying to eat your dream earlier...
Dragon Palace Soldier B
If there's anything we can do,
we'd like to offer compensation.
we'd like to offer compensation.
Finn
Don't worry about it, I'm not bothered.
By the way, are human dreams that good?
By the way, are human dreams that good?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
A living human's dream is a supreme
delicacy! Eating it fills you with vitality!
delicacy! Eating it fills you with vitality!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Would you like to try one, Sir Finn?
Finn
Uh, not really...
Alice
Finn. Don't listen to these guys.
They're dangerous.
They're dangerous.
Finn
I know, Alice. Besides, I think I like
bread more than dreams.
bread more than dreams.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Oh, that's a shame...
Dragon Palace Soldier C
Come to think of it, I knew you weren't just
any human, since you managed to come here,
any human, since you managed to come here,
Dragon Palace Soldier C
but an acquaintance of an Avatar...
Finn
Alice and I go way back.
Our friendship knows no bounds.
Our friendship knows no bounds.
Alice
Finn is special. He connects lines that
normally wouldn't intersect.
normally wouldn't intersect.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Ah, a special being. Like our Lady Otohime.
Alice
Oh, is she? I wonder if someone with her
attitude should be ruling a castle...
attitude should be ruling a castle...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Haha, our apologies. Sometimes she just
gets overwhelmed by her duties.
gets overwhelmed by her duties.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
After all, she's constantly striving to be
a worthy heir to Lord Genryu.
a worthy heir to Lord Genryu.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lord Genryu is the former ruler of this
castle and Lady Otohime's father.
castle and Lady Otohime's father.
Alice
I heard about him from my boss.
They've been rivals since forever.
They've been rivals since forever.
Dragon Palace Soldier C
You mean the Primordial Hypnos, right?
Dragon Palace Soldier C
Yes, they went head to head countless times
back in the day, according to our ancestors.
back in the day, according to our ancestors.
Finn
Living as long as a Primordial...
And being rivals with one at that...
And being rivals with one at that...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lady Otohime is carrying her father's legacy
with extraordinary thoughtfulness.
with extraordinary thoughtfulness.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
I have known her since she was a baby.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
She's a hardworking and kind-hearted
person.
person.
Alice
But she should really address that nasty
attitude of hers.
attitude of hers.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lady Otohime's office is just over there.
Why not take a peek?
Why not take a peek?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
I'd like to show you how she works.
Otohime
—Is everything ready?
Kosame
The eyes over the Blue Trench are in place.
If anything happens, we will be notified.
If anything happens, we will be notified.
Otohime
Understood. Let's find this "Snow White,"
no matter what it takes.
no matter what it takes.
Alice
She's definitely experienced...
Finn
Yeah, she really makes a strong impression...
Otohime
Then, mobilize the southern soldiers.
We'll do a thorough search of the area.
We'll do a thorough search of the area.
Dragon Palace Officer A
Lady Otohime...
Dragon Palace Officer A
Pardon me for saying this, but we received
orders to pull back from the south yesterday...
orders to pull back from the south yesterday...
Otohime
Did I issue those?
Dragon Palace Officer A
Yes, ma'am.
Otohime
Uh... Ah... Hmm...
Dragon Palace Officer B
What should we do?
We're short on men now.
We're short on men now.
Otohime
Umm... If we send the castle garrison...
Dragon Palace Officer B
We'll be understaffed here. Don't forget,
we have Hypnos's Avatar on our hands.
we have Hypnos's Avatar on our hands.
Otohime
Uh... But...
Dragon Palace Officer B
We're severely undermanned.
What should we do, Lady Otohime!
What should we do, Lady Otohime!
Dragon Palace Officer A
You fool! Don't take such a harsh tone
with her!
with her!
Otohime
Mmmh...
Dragon Palace Officer B
Ah, and she's frozen...
Otohime
...
Alice
She's completely stopped moving...
Finn
I think she's puffing her cheeks out a little...
Alice
Oh, is she getting teary-eyed?
Otohime
Mmmhh... Sniff...sniff...
Dragon Palace Officer A
Lady Otohime!
It's our fault for overstepping!
It's our fault for overstepping!
Dragon Palace Officer B
Yes, yes! Please, don't cry! Please!
Otohime
I'm not crying...!
Dragon Palace Officer A
Right, Lady Otohime!
Let's do our best!
Let's do our best!
Otohime
I'm not a child... Ugh! Gather the reserve
troops now! Hurry up!
troops now! Hurry up!
Dragon Palace Officer B
Yes, ma'am!!!
Alice
Are you guys sure you're okay with her as
your leader...?
your leader...?
Finn
That was...so childish.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
She has grown a lot.
She was throwing tantrums until recently.
She was throwing tantrums until recently.
Alice
...Are you guys sure you're okay!?
Kosame
Lady Otohime. We got a signal from the
Wailing Depths cavern!
Wailing Depths cavern!
Otohime
Huh, the Wailing Depths!?
Finn
A signal?
Finn
Did they find Snow!?
Otohime
You...!?
Don't tell me you saw...that?
Don't tell me you saw...that?
Otohime
Um, that was...an act. To deceive you and
cause you to let your guard down!
cause you to let your guard down!
Alice
Defensive, are we?
Mary, Mary, quite contrary♪
Mary, Mary, quite contrary♪
Otohime
You...pretentious brat!!!
Tavun Rabbit
How dare you insult Miss Alice!
The nerve!!!
The nerve!!!
Alice
Exactly! Rude Mary deserves to be sent a
courtesy teacup bomb!
courtesy teacup bomb!
Finn
Now's not the time for fighting.
So, the "Wailing Depths?"
So, the "Wailing Depths?"
Kosame
It is a very dangerous place. Even we are
forbidden from approaching it.
forbidden from approaching it.
Otohime
Yes, it's filled with terrifying monsters that
prey on seadragons.
prey on seadragons.
Finn
The seadragons' natural enemy, huh?
Let's see what we can do!
Let's see what we can do!
Alice
I guess it can't be helped. Saving Snow is
a job for her prince, after all.
a job for her prince, after all.
Finn
Right, let's go rescue the lost princess!
The Price of Happiness
Cinderella
Talia...
Cinderella
Why has it come to this...
Queen of Fresalia
Where is Talia!?
Where is she, tell me!!!
Where is she, tell me!!!
Minister
She's in her room. On doctor's orders,
no one is allowed in right now.
no one is allowed in right now.
Queen of Fresalia
What is her condition? Is it too late...?
Minister
Well, she hasn't regained consciousness,
that's for certain.
that's for certain.
Minister
But as of now, we don't know the cause...
Queen of Fresalia
It's your fault!
Cinderella
Mine...?
Queen of Fresalia
Yes, yours! Talia is an important figure for
this country!
this country!
Queen of Fresalia
Someone like you shouldn't be taking her
out as they please!
out as they please!
Queen of Fresalia
And yet...!!!
Cinderella
I, I...
Queen of Fresalia
Who knows the circumstances of Talia's
collapse?
collapse?
Minister
A villager confirmed seeing the princess
entering the silo.
entering the silo.
Queen of Fresalia
Was she alone?
Minister
According to the villagers,
Cinderella was there too.
Cinderella was there too.
Queen of Fresalia
But of course!
Queen of Fresalia
You did something to her, didn't you?
Tell me, Cinderella... Speak!
Tell me, Cinderella... Speak!
Cinderella
...
Queen of Fresalia
Somebody, lend me a sword! I will execute
her right here!
her right here!
King of Fresalia
Calm down! You might be queen consort,
but you can't just—
but you can't just—
Queen of Fresalia
Above all, I am a mother! I carried Talia
in my womb and gave birth to her...
in my womb and gave birth to her...
Queen of Fresalia
Any mother would feel the same about her
child!
child!
Queen of Fresalia
Give me back my Talia...
Minister
By royal decree, Cinderella is to be exiled
from the kingdom. Any objections?
from the kingdom. Any objections?
Cinderella
No.
Cinderella
I am truly sorry...
Cinderella
(It's my fault. All of it.)
Cinderella
(Talia, Your Majesty... I'm sorry.)
Cinderella
I shouldn't have been allowed to be happy.
???
Didn't Talia wish for your happiness,
though?
though?
Cinderella
Who are you?
???
Hasn't she told you about me? I'm the witch
who gave her her Reverie Power.
who gave her her Reverie Power.
Cinderella
!
???
Do you want to know why she lost
consciousness?
consciousness?
Cinderella
You know that!?
???
It's because she couldn't control her own
power.
power.
Cinderella
Her own power...?
Then, she'll wake up eventually too! Right?
Then, she'll wake up eventually too! Right?
???
No, I'm afraid not. If nothing is done, she
will keep on sleeping. Forever.
will keep on sleeping. Forever.
Cinderella
But... How can that be...?
What should I do?
What should I do?
???
I can transfer that unruly power from her
to you.
to you.
Cinderella
And then Talia will wake up...? All right.
I don't care what happens to me!
I don't care what happens to me!
Cinderella
Just tell me what to do!
???
Hehe, I'm glad you're quick to decide...but
are you sure you should trust me so easily?
are you sure you should trust me so easily?
Cinderella
I don't trust you. But if there's even a sliver
of hope, I'm willing to take a chance!
of hope, I'm willing to take a chance!
Cinderella
Just get on with it! Start this "transfer"
or whatever—
or whatever—
???
Prepare yourself, then. You are about to take
on her bad ending...
on her bad ending...
Cinderella
Ah...aaaaaaaaaaah!!!
Cinderella
Ngh... It hurts...!!!
???
Yes, it's painful. Even more painful than
death. That is the price of happiness.
death. That is the price of happiness.
Cinderella
The price of...happiness...for her and me...
Cinderella
Aaaaaaarghhh...!!!
Cinderella
Ngh... Hehe... Hahaha...!!!
???
What's so funny?
Cinderella
Hah... It wasn't like this... The pain of being
stabbed by the thorns back then...
stabbed by the thorns back then...
Cinderella
It's all nothing compared to the agony of
losing Talia forever—!!!
losing Talia forever—!!!
???
Hmm...
???
Is this what they call "the power of love?"
???
The first phase is clear.
???
Before we wake her up, there's something
I want you to do. It's simple, really...
I want you to do. It's simple, really...
???
I want you to kill someone.
Genryu
Otohime...
Otohime
Father! I have won a large number of
dreams from Hypnos's Avatar!
dreams from Hypnos's Avatar!
Otohime
It's not easy normally, but with my
negotiating skills, it wasn't that hard either—
negotiating skills, it wasn't that hard either—
Genryu
Hypnos's Avatar...
Otohime
Y-Yes. She called herself Alice.
She looked like a young girl, but...
She looked like a young girl, but...
Genryu
I see... Can I ask you a favor?
Otohime
Of course, Father!
Genryu
—Can you do it, Otohime?
Otohime
...
Genryu
No answer?
Genryu
I see, perhaps making you my successor
was a mistake on my part.
was a mistake on my part.
Otohime
N-No!
Otohime
I'll do it, Father! I will carry it out perfectly!
But in return, once it's done—
But in return, once it's done—
Otohime
Uhm... Could you praise me...?
Genryu
Hmm?
Otohime
Ah, no... It's nothing!
Otohime
It's nothing at all...
Finn
You'll be my escort?
Otohime
Are you trying to say I'm not up to
the task?
the task?
Finn
Ah, no, it's not that...
Finn
It's just, the Wailing Depths is the habitat
of the seadragons' mortal enemies, right?
of the seadragons' mortal enemies, right?
Finn
I never imagined the ruler of the castle
would escort me there personally.
would escort me there personally.
Otohime
Protecting guests is the host's duty.
Alice
You mean, like protecting them from dream
thiefs?
thiefs?
Otohime
...
Tavun Rabbit
Well, why don't you say something, young
lady?
lady?
Otohime
No need. What a little brat like you says
doesn't affect me at all.
doesn't affect me at all.
Alice
You little―Ugh, I just want to stick a skewer
through you and give you a good roasting!
through you and give you a good roasting!
Otohime
...
Finn
Otohime. Is something wrong?
Otohime
Hm?
Finn
You seem less energetic than before.
Otohime
Do you enjoy watching me that much?
Finn
No, it's not like that—
Otohime
Pervert.
Finn
Wh-What!?
Finn
Sorry! I was just really surprised!
Otohime
Hehe, I'm just a little tired. Let's change
the topic.
the topic.
Otohime
Have you heard that my father is Lord
Genryu?
Genryu?
Finn
Yeah, I heard from Kosame.
Otohime
Let's talk about my mother, then. She was
a human and a great sorceress, apparently.
a human and a great sorceress, apparently.
Finn
Apparently?
Otohime
Yes... She left when I was still very young...
Finn
I see...
Otohime
I didn't feel lonely, because I had my father
and my dear companions at the Palace.
and my dear companions at the Palace.
Alice
Hmm... Looks like those dear companions
are up to something over there.
are up to something over there.
Otohime
No, they are―
Wait, Kosame!?
Wait, Kosame!?
Kosame
My apologies. Everyone is worried about
you.
you.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
See, the Wailing Depths is swarming
with grimwraiths...
with grimwraiths...
Dragon Palace Soldier B
And it's quite easy to get lost on the way
there...
there...
Dragon Palace Soldier C
We were worried you might cry, ma'am...
Alice
Ah, I know what's happening here!
It's your first errand, isn't it?
It's your first errand, isn't it?
Otohime
You—Argh... All of you, go back to
the Palace right now! You hear me?
the Palace right now! You hear me?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Y-Yes, ma'am!
Kosame
Let's return, everyone.
Finn
They're just worried about you.
Otohime
Why!? I'm not a child! I'm strong!
???
Ahhh...
Finn
What's that voice!?
Otohime
Here it comes! A grimwraith!
Finn
(It's the same as that monster that appeared
when I first came to this world!)
when I first came to this world!)
Finn
What in the world is that?
Otohime
It's the crystallized human malice that
has gained consciousness...
has gained consciousness...
Finn
Human malice...
Otohime
You should stay here.
Finn
No, let me help!
Otohime
No, you won't be able to do anything.
Otohime
Once I open this, it's over for you.
Take this!
Take this!
Otohime
Pandora's Case―
Grimwraith
Ahhhhhhhh...
Finn
Incredible! Such power...
Otohime
How's that? I'm strong, aren't I?
Finn
You are. As expected of the ruler of
the Dragon Palace!
the Dragon Palace!
Otohime
Hehe! You can praise me more, I'll allow it!
Alice
More importantly, do grimwraiths
appear here often?
appear here often?
Otohime
Hmph...
Otohime
Well, there is a tendency... But don't worry,
we hunt them down immediately.
we hunt them down immediately.
Finn
Is hunting them your job or something like
that?
that?
Otohime
Yes, exterminating grimwraiths is one of
the duties of the Dragon Palace.
the duties of the Dragon Palace.
Otohime
There's a system in place, you see. We get
a share of dreams from the Primordial
a share of dreams from the Primordial
Otohime
Hypnos, depending on the number of
grimwraiths we exterminate.
grimwraiths we exterminate.
Finn
I see... A proper job.
Resounding scream
H-Heeeelp! Help me, please!
Grimwraith
Ahhhhhhh...!!!
Finn
Look! Someone's being attacked by
a grimwraith!
a grimwraith!
Finn
Looks like someone from the Palace!
Otohime
No way! We must hurry!
Alice
—A Little Garden!
Grimwraith
Ahhhhh... Ahh...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Th-Thank you!
Alice
Made it just in time.
Otohime
Alice... Why...?
Alice
I was the closest.
The soldier is safe, that's what matters.
The soldier is safe, that's what matters.
Otohime
Alice...
Alice
Changed your mind about me, have you?
Otohime
Hehe... Maybe just a little bit...
Otohime
Thank you, Alice.
Into Darkness
Snow White
Where am I...?
Snow White
Master...?
Snow White
No... Wh-Why...
Snow White
Why are you doing this—!?
Finn
So this is the "Wailing Depths..."
It's more spacious than I thought.
It's more spacious than I thought.
Otohime
We mustn't let our guard down.
Finn
Otohime, you can stay at the entrance.
We'll handle it from here—
We'll handle it from here—
Otohime
No. I'm strong. Don't worry about me.
Alice
You're obviously bluffing. I can see you're
shaking, you know?
shaking, you know?
Otohime
I-I'm not shaking!
Alice
I wish you wouldn't lie right to our faces
like that.
like that.
Tavun Rabbit
Being able to admit one's weaknesses is
a virtue, young lady!
a virtue, young lady!
Otohime
I am the ruler of the Dragon Palace!
Can you stop underestimating me!?
Can you stop underestimating me!?
Otohime
Let's move on!
Finn
Well, if you say so...
All right, let's proceed with caution!
All right, let's proceed with caution!
Alice
Our party's moving on, moving on, moving on♪
Our party's moving on, to a dead end♪
Our party's moving on, to a dead end♪
Otohime
It's not a dead end! And how can you
even sing at a time like this?
even sing at a time like this?
Otohime
This is a grimwraith den.
Anything could be lurking—
Anything could be lurking—
Alice
Wah!
Otohime
Eeeeek!
Alice
Hehe... "Eeeek!"
You're funny.
You're funny.
Otohime
You—Alice!!!
Argh, I can't believe you!!!
Argh, I can't believe you!!!
Alice
That's a good look for you, Otohime.
It really suits you.
It really suits you.
Otohime
...It's pointless to even get angry at you.
Otohime
I'm leaving you behind!
Alice
Nooo, wait∼
Finn
Hehe, despite everything, I think
they'd make a good team.
they'd make a good team.
Alice
Hey, look at this wall.
Otohime
Scratched patterns?
Finn
It looks like something huge crawled here.
Aren't these scale marks?
Aren't these scale marks?
Otohime
Something this enormous...
That could've been only one thing...
That could've been only one thing...
Alice
O-Oh no... Look, look, look—!!!
Finn
Grimwraiths! A whole horde of them!
GrimwraithC(Grimwraiths
...Ahhhhhhhh!!!
Otohime
We have to push forward!
I'll take the lead!
I'll take the lead!
Finn
Otohime! Watch out!
Otohime
!?
Otohime
That was unnecessary!
A weak attack like that—
A weak attack like that—
Finn
Ah, sorry.
But I'm glad you're not hurt.
But I'm glad you're not hurt.
Otohime
...!
Alice
Hello, you two! That horde's still here!
Finn
I know, Alice. Let's rush through!
Otohime
Are they still following us...?
Finn
It seems they went outside the pit.
Alice
Phew, that was close.
Finn
There's still more ahead.
Finn
Looks like they're coming from that pit...
Alice
So this is the source of grimwraiths in the
area!
area!
Otohime
The source... Then why did my father give
me this assignment...
me this assignment...
Finn
What did Lord Genryu say?
Otohime
Ah, nothing... I'm just thinking aloud.
Look, over there!
Look, over there!
Alice
Yeah, there's someone there...
Finn
Is that Snow!? And someone else...
Finn
N-No way...!
Dark Cinderella
Fancy meeting you here.
Finn
Are you really...Cinderella?
Dark Cinderella
Yes. This form is just proof of selling my
soul to the devil.
soul to the devil.
Dark Cinderella
Sorry, I really need this girl here.
Alice
Give her back or you'll regret it!
Dark Cinderella
Stay out of this, dreamworld fairy.
Dark Cinderella
An Ashen Garden!
Finn
Talia's power...!?
Alice
Uwaaah!
Otohime
That level of dream world distortion...
What kind of power is this!?
What kind of power is this!?
Dark Cinderella
Just as that witch said. The power of
darkness is amplified here.
darkness is amplified here.
Dark Cinderella
It can even consume the power of light.
Alice
No, stop it...
Snow!!!
Snow!!!
Snow White
Aaaaaaah...
Finn
She disappeared...?
Finn
Cinderella, what did you do to her!?
Dark Cinderella
I'm out of time. Goodbye, Finn...
Finn
Wait, Cinderella!!!
Finn
(What in the world happened!? Cinderella
and the power of darkness...?)
and the power of darkness...?)
Finn
We have to chase her!
Otohime
...
Otohime
Alice, over here! Hurry up!
Alice
What's going on?
Alice
Is there something here?
Otohime
This is my mission. As the ruler of the
Dragon Palace, as a daughter...
Dragon Palace, as a daughter...
Alice
Huh?
Thud—
Alice
—Eeeek!
Finn
Huh, Alice? Did she fall down?
Shared Goals
Otohime
Huff, huff... I did it...
Otohime
I did it, I did it! I trapped the Avatar in the
pit...
pit...
Otohime
Father, I did it! I have fulfilled my mission...
Finn
Alice!?
Finn
Otohime, what is going on!?
Why did you push Alice into that pit!?
Why did you push Alice into that pit!?
Otohime
That was my mission... A crucial task...
Entrusted to me by my father...
Entrusted to me by my father...
Finn
Mission...!? What have you done!?
Otohime
Father, I did it! I really did it...!
Finn
No, wait!!!
Finn
Okay, okay, I need to calm down... Pull
yourself together, Finn! Make a choice—!
yourself together, Finn! Make a choice—!
Finn
(Who to save, who to chase... No, no, no...
What should I do? Think, Finn...!)
What should I do? Think, Finn...!)
GrimwraithC(Grimwraiths
Ahhhhhhhh...!!!
Finn
(No time...!)
Finn
Damn!
???
How pitiful, Sir Hero.
???
A Little, Dark Garden!
Grimwraiths
Ahhhh...ahh...!!!
Finn
!
Snow Black
You looked so pathetically helpless that I
had to come out.
had to come out.
Finn
Ebony—no, Snow Black!
Snow Black
How can you look so relieved to see your
arch-enemy? You're ridiculous.
arch-enemy? You're ridiculous.
Finn
I'm just happy to hear your nagging right
now.
now.
Snow Black
...Don't be disgusting.
Finn
Sorry. So, how did you manage to appear
here?
here?
Snow Black
Hard to say.... Maybe because Snow White's
power weakened...
power weakened...
Snow Black
Or because this place is special.
Snow Black
Well, no matter. Isn't time of the essence?
We need to act.
We need to act.
Finn
Act? What are you planning to do?
Snow Black
I'd like to say I'm going to the real world...
Snow Black
But our foolish princess is in trouble again,
right?
right?
Snow Black
I'll be the one to end her. In the most cruel,
brutal, dark way possible.
brutal, dark way possible.
Snow Black
I won't allow her to just call it quits here!
Finn
Snow Black...
Fine, let's focus on the current problem.
Fine, let's focus on the current problem.
Finn
(Snow, Alice...I'll save you.
Please wait just a little longer!)
Please wait just a little longer!)
Snow Black
Have you made up your mind?
Finn
I'm going after Cinderella. I have to find
out what she's up to!
out what she's up to!
Snow Black
Hmph, very well. Let's hurry, then.
Dark Cinderella
Will this be enough to grant your wish?
???
Yes, it's perfect. You've done well.
Now, for the main event—
Now, for the main event—
Dark Cinderella
First, tell me one thing: once your wish
comes true, what will become of this world?
comes true, what will become of this world?
???
Hehe, what an interesting child.
Why do you care?
Why do you care?
???
Your wish is simply to awaken someone
from their sleep. Is that correct?
from their sleep. Is that correct?
Dark Cinderella
...Yes. Nothing else matters to me.
???
Good girl. And so beautiful, too.
???
How fortunate she is to be loved by you...
???
I also have someone I want to see happy.
My irreplaceable, my only one—
My irreplaceable, my only one—
???
It's all for her...
???
Now, the final stage.
Let us pursue this ultimate bad ending.
Let us pursue this ultimate bad ending.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lady Otohime! Welcome back!
We're so relieved to see you safe and sound!
We're so relieved to see you safe and sound!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Oh, but wasn't that Avatar with you?
Otohime
...This is fine, just fine...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lady Otohime...?
Otohime
I'm going to report to Father.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Is something wrong with her?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
She didn't seem injured, but maybe
something happened...
something happened...
Otohime
Father...
Otohime
I... The mission has been accomplished.
Otohime
Just as you commanded, I dropped that
Avatar, Alice, into the abyss...
Avatar, Alice, into the abyss...
Genryu
Well done. Truly, you are my daughter.
Otohime
Thank you, Father!
Otohime
Uh, um... There's just one thing I need to
confirm.
confirm.
Otohime
The pit where I dropped Alice... It seemed
like grimwraiths were being born there.
like grimwraiths were being born there.
Otohime
Did you know about this, Father?
Genryu
The pit, you say...
Otohime
And... I'm pretty sure the marks on the walls
of that cave were from your scales.
of that cave were from your scales.
Otohime
Was... Was the cave where grimwraiths
live made by—
live made by—
Genryu
...Foolish child.
Otohime
Huh?
Otohime
Ugh...!
Aaaaaaaah!!!
Aaaaaaaah!!!
Otohime
F-Father... Stop... It hurts...
Genryu
It is just as you guessed.
But questioning me about it is truly foolish.
But questioning me about it is truly foolish.
Genryu
You no longer have any value alive.
Let me bury you, by my own hand.
Let me bury you, by my own hand.
Family Matters
My mother was a great sorceress.
Young Otohime
Mommy, Mommy!
Otohime's Mother
Oh, what's the matter, Otohime?
You're all covered in mud.
You're all covered in mud.
Young Otohime
Ehehe, I found a sparkling stone!
I'm going to give it to you, Mommy!
I'm going to give it to you, Mommy!
Otohime's Mother
Oh, it really does sparkle.
Young Otohime
Are you happy, Mommy?
Otohime's Mother
Yes, of course, I'm very happy.
Thank you, Otohime!
Thank you, Otohime!
Young Otohime
Hehe! I love you, Mommy!
Otohime's Mother
I love you too. I love you so, so much,
Otohime!
Otohime!
My mother always had a gentle smile,
and she praised me no matter what.
and she praised me no matter what.
Always sincere and warm-hearted, she
never told a single lie—
never told a single lie—
That's the kind of person she was.
Young Otohime
I want to be with you forever, Mommy!
That's okay, right?
That's okay, right?
Otohime's Mother
Yes, of course. Let's be together forever.
That was the only promise she didn't
keep.
keep.
One day, my mother suddenly disappeared.
No one knew where she went.
No one knew where she went.
Genryu
No need to cry, Otohime. You will succeed
me and rule the Dragon Palace.
me and rule the Dragon Palace.
Genryu
A proud leader of the seadragon tribe must
must not cry. Do you understand?
must not cry. Do you understand?
I did my best.
Suppressing my fragile heart, sparing no
time for sleep, I dedicated myself to my
time for sleep, I dedicated myself to my
studies and training.
I believed that if I become a worthy
successor, recognized by everyone...
successor, recognized by everyone...
Surely, surely...
Mother will come back.
Otohime
Ugh... Ah...
Otohime
Why...?
Genryu
You are no longer needed...
I have found a new vessel...
I have found a new vessel...
Otohime
A new...vessel?
Genryu
Foolish, worthless daughter. Dying here
will be your last act of last act of filial piety.
will be your last act of last act of filial piety.
Otohime
Aaagh... Ngh...
Otohime
(I am...worthless...)
Otohime
(No matter how hard...I try...)
Otohime
(Mother, Mother, Mommy...!)
Kosame
Oh! Lord Genryu!
What are you doing!?
What are you doing!?
Genryu
Kosame... You have always served me
well.
well.
Genryu
Do not make me kill you because of my
foolish daughter.
foolish daughter.
Kosame
You are going to kill Lady Otohime?
Your own child?
Your own child?
Genryu
Indeed. She is no longer necessary.
Kosame
My lord...!
What has happened to you!
What has happened to you!
Genryu
You dare oppose me? Do you think that you
stand a chance?
stand a chance?
Kosame
Regardless, I was entrusted with Lady
Otohime by Lady Okuni.
Otohime by Lady Okuni.
Kosame
Until she returns, protecting her child is
my duty!
my duty!
Genryu
I see. How unfortunate.
Kosame
Ngh...!
Genryu
Ah, you took the blow... As expected of
a first-class warrior among our kind.
a first-class warrior among our kind.
Genryu
Very well... How about this?
Kosame
I have not said my last word yet!
Genryu
Tch, a counter. How annoying.
I dropped Otohime because of you...
I dropped Otohime because of you...
Otohime
Ngh... Ah... Huff, huff...
Kosame
Lady Otohime, please run!
Otohime
Gah... Cough, cough...
Kosa...me...?
Kosa...me...?
Kosame
My lord, I will not allow any more atrocities!
I will stop you, even at the cost of my life!
I will stop you, even at the cost of my life!
Otohime
No...
Otohime
Don't... Kosame!
Genryu
Too late for all that, I'm afraid.
You have made your decision.
You have made your decision.
Genryu
This is where you die.
The Corrupted Ones
Finn
Is Snow White really here?
Snow Black
Do you know this place?
Finn
Yes, it's the Dragon Palace.
We were just here a little while ago.
We were just here a little while ago.
Snow Black
Dragon Palace, huh? Such a cliché name...
Snow Black
But there's no mistake. I feel a power of
darkness similar to mine.
darkness similar to mine.
Snow Black
It's so ominous, it's captivating.
Snow Black
Just like the one that Cinderella had.
Finn
A power of darkness in the Dragon Palace...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Grimwraith! There's a grimwraith here!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
No, it's far worse than that!
Such overwhelming evil...
Such overwhelming evil...
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Esteemed guest, watch out!
Quickly, this way—
Quickly, this way—
Finn
No, she's my companion...um, or rather—
Snow Black
His sister.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
My word! Such a malevolent being is your
sister!?
sister!?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
You must have had it hard growing up with
her...
her...
Snow Black
Finn, do you prefer grilled fish or boiled fish?
Snow Black
I'll make you a special dish, just give me a
minute.
minute.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Eeeeeek!
Finn
Sorry... She might be a bad person,
but not that bad...
but not that bad...
Finn
By the way, do you know where Otohime
went?
went?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
She should be with Lord Genryu.
BOOM!!!
Finn
Where did that sound come from!?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
From Lord Genryu's chamber!
Snow Black
Something's up...
Finn
You said Otohime's in there!?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
W-Wait! Entering Lord Genryu's chambers
without permission is—
without permission is—
Finn
You heard that sound, right!?
That's the sound of a battle!
That's the sound of a battle!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
But still...
Finn
Aren't you worried about Otohime!?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Of course...but...
Snow Black
Snow White might be there too.
Snow Black
We don't have time, Finn. Just leave these
heartless people.
heartless people.
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Wait, please! We will go as well!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
Even if we face punishment later...
We have to save Lady Otohime!
We have to save Lady Otohime!
Finn
Yeah! Let's go!
Genryu
Haaaahhhh!!!
Kosame
Gah...
Kosame
Lady...Oto...hi—
Genryu
Hmph, dead already, is she?
Worthless.
Worthless.
Otohime
Ah... Aaaaaaaaah...!
Finn
—Otohime!!!
Dragon Palace Soldier A
That's... L-Lady Kosame...!
Dragon Palace Soldier B
I-Is she...dead...?
Genryu
Who gave you permission to enter this
chamber?
chamber?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Did you do this to Lady Kosame, my lord!?
Why!?
Why!?
Genryu
She was a traitor. That, my misguided
subjects, is why I executed her.
subjects, is why I executed her.
Otohime
Don't lie... Don't lie, Father!
No...you're not...
No...you're not...
Otohime
You're not my father!
Finn
(The wounds on Otohime's body...)
Finn
(They look like they were caused by being
squeezed with something scaly...)
squeezed with something scaly...)
Finn
You! Not only did you attack Kosame,
but even your own daughter?
but even your own daughter?
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Lord Genryu hurt Lady Otohime...?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
I-I can't believe it...
Snow Black
A comrade just died before your eyes.
And that girl is crying and screaming.
And that girl is crying and screaming.
Snow Black
What more do you need to believe?
Snow Black
Not that I have any right to be preaching
about good and evil.
about good and evil.
Finn
You also ordered Alice to be pushed into
that pit, didn't you, Genryu!
that pit, didn't you, Genryu!
Genryu
Impudent human. Who do you think I am?
Finn
You're evil! That's who I think you are!
And you make people miserable!
And you make people miserable!
Genryu
Hmph... Such a feeble attack.
Snow Black
A Little, Dark Garden!
Genryu
Ngaah... What is this...!
Snow Black
Our coordination is getting better, isn't it.
Finn
Once more, Snow Black!
Snow Black
Sure, sure.
Genryu
Tch! You lot, what are you dawdling for!
Come help!
Come help!
Dragon Palace Soldier A
We... We can't...
Genryu
Tch... You dare defy my orders?
Dragon Palace Soldier B
We cannot allow harm to come to
Lady Otohime!
Lady Otohime!
Dragon Palace Soldier A
Our current leader is Lady Otohime!
Lady Kosame would have said the same!
Lady Kosame would have said the same!
Genryu
Useless! All of you!
Genryu
I shall destroy everything then!!!
Snow Black
He has the power of darkness too...?
Genryu
With my bottomless power source, I shall
wreak destruction upon you all—
wreak destruction upon you all—
Genryu
Haaaaaaaraaaaaaghhh!!!
Finn
This is bad! Everyone, run—
Dragon Palace Resident A
What's happening...?
Dragon Palace Resident B
N-No... The Dragon Palace—!?
Voice from under the rubble
Uh... Ah... Aaah...
Dragon Palace Resident A
Th-There are injured people!
Someone, please help!
Someone, please help!
Finn
Uh... Ugh...
Snow Black
Finn, are you okay?
Finn
Ah... Yeah... Somehow I am.
How about you?
How about you?
Snow Black
Don't you worry about me.
Finn
As expected.
What about Genryu?
What about Genryu?
Corrupt Genryu
...
Snow Black
He's been completely consumed by the
power of darkness. How marvelous.
power of darkness. How marvelous.
Finn
Is he immobilized...?
Now might be the chance—
Now might be the chance—
Snow Black
We should avoid attacking recklessly. Unless
it's a very strong attack, it won't reach him.
it's a very strong attack, it won't reach him.
Finn
Then, what should we do?
???
How interesting this is turning out...
How interesting indeed.
How interesting indeed.
Finn
Y-You...
Before Dawn
Finn
Cinderella...!?
Dark Cinderella
We meet again, Finn.
Snow Black
So you've been tainted black as well...
Isn't that too bad...
Isn't that too bad...
Dark Cinderella
Snow Black... I'm really grateful for what
you did back then.
you did back then.
Dark Cinderella
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today.
So I guess a "thank you" is in order.
So I guess a "thank you" is in order.
Finn
Cinderella, listen! Now's not the time
to fight!
to fight!
Dark Cinderella
You don't understand, Finn.
To live means to fight.
To live means to fight.
Dark Cinderella
I can't give that up.
I'm just fighting for what's precious to me—
I'm just fighting for what's precious to me—
Finn
Cinderella, please—
Dark Cinderella
A Little, Bright Garden!
Finn
(Snow's magic!? Isn't it only effective
against nightmares?)
against nightmares?)
Corrupt Genryu
Grooooooar...
Finn
She's attacking Genryu!?
Finn
Weren't you overcome by the power of
darkness...?
darkness...?
Dark Cinderella
Excuse me? Who would be overcome by
such a dull power.
such a dull power.
Dark Cinderella
I simply used it to my advantage.
Finn
But then, why did you kidnap Snow...?
Dark Cinderella
No time to explain right now. We must
defeat him, or my wish won't come true.
defeat him, or my wish won't come true.
Finn
Okay, so you're not an enemy, got it...
I'll hear the rest later.
I'll hear the rest later.
Snow Black
That thing's about to move.
Dark Cinderella
Only the power of light that I control can
harm him now. Buy me some time.
harm him now. Buy me some time.
Snow Black
Bold of you to order me around.
Dark Cinderella
Of course I'll order you around. I am
a princess!
a princess!
Snow Black
Gods, you're annoying...
Snow Black
So, Snow White isn't dead, right?
Dark Cinderella
Of course not.
Snow Black
All right. If you just lied to me, I'll bury
you with my own two hands.
you with my own two hands.
Snow Black
Make sure you look presentable for that
occasion, Cinderella.
occasion, Cinderella.
Corrupt Genryu
Haaaaaah... This power... My powerrr!!!
Snow Black
He's fully awakened. Finn, lead the charge!
Finn
Okay! Here we go, Genryu!
Haaaaaaah!!!
Haaaaaaah!!!
Snow Black
A Little, Dark Garden!!!
Corrupt Genryu
Nghh... It will not worrrrk!!!
Finn
Damn... He's gotten stronger!
Snow Black
He's adapting to the power of darkness.
What a nuisance...
What a nuisance...
Finn
He must have a weak point somewhere!
Snow Black
Yes, let's find it.
Snow Black
...How about this?
A Little, Dark Garden.
A Little, Dark Garden.
Finn
Multiple Cinderellas!?
Snow Black
Yes, disposable princesses. Sounds nice,
doesn't it? Delightfully cruel!
doesn't it? Delightfully cruel!
Finn
You really should work on your attitude...
Snow Black
Sure, sure.
Let's flank them, quickly!
Let's flank them, quickly!
Finn
Got it, let's go!
Snow Black
Meet my nightmare princesses!
Snow Black
Let their charm captivate you, and the
consequences could be severe!
consequences could be severe!
Corrupt Genryu
Nghaaaaa... Stop itttt!!!
Finn
Take this!
Corrupt Genryu
Ngh...ghaa...!!!
Finn
(That reaction...!)
Finn
His weakness is the jewel on his head!
Corrupt Genryu
Youuuuuu...
Snow Black
Cinderella, hurry up!
Dark Cinderella
Just a little longer...
Okay, now—
Okay, now—
Corrupt Genryu
No chanceeeeeeee!!!
Finn
Damn―!
Dark Cinderella
!!!
Finn
Ngh... Ah...
Snow Black
Such...power...
Dark Cinderella
No... I was so close...
Corrupt Genryu
Hmph, foolssss! That is what you get for
opposing meeeee!
opposing meeeee!
Corrupt Genryu
With this power, no one can defy meeee!
I could obliterate Hypnos with one blowww!
I could obliterate Hypnos with one blowww!
Corrupt Genryu
This world is miiiiiiiiine!!!
Otohime
It's all you, you, you... In the end, what do
you expect to gain from such an ambition?
you expect to gain from such an ambition?
Corrupt Genryu
Otohime... So you are still alivvvve...
One more time thennnn—
One more time thennnn—
Otohime
I don't think so...
Pandora's Case!!!
Pandora's Case!!!
Corrupt Genryu
This powerrrr... Are you trying to kill
your own fatherrrr!?
your own fatherrrr!?
Otohime
This is my final act of filial piety. To the
father I respected.
father I respected.
Corrupt Genryu
Gaaaaaah...
Dark Cinderella
Now it's my turn.
Can't miss out on all the fun...
Can't miss out on all the fun...
Dark Cinderella
Aurora Garden!!!
Corrupt Genryu
What is thissss... Nooooooo... Aaaaaargh!!!
Snow Black
Aurora...? Hehe, I see...
Snow Black
The light of dawn made by fusing the power
of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty...
of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty...
Snow Black
Not a bad plan you devised there,
Cinderella.
Cinderella.
Dark Cinderella
Huff, huff... It wasn't me.
Finn
Then who?
Genryu
Oto...hime...
Dark Cinderella
You have to be joking... He's still alive!?
Finn
Damn... Let's finish this!
Otohime
No, stop!
Otohime
That voice just now...
It sounded like my father used to...
It sounded like my father used to...
Genryu
I'm sorry...my daughter...
Otohime
Father...!
Finn
No, Otohime! It might be a trap!
Otohime
No, it's not. It's not a trap.
That's my real father...
That's my real father...
Finn
Really...?
Dark Cinderella
Aurora Garden must have dispelled all
the darkness within him.
the darkness within him.
Finn
So, that is the real Genryu!
Genryu
Forgive me... I meant to use the power of
darkness, but...
darkness, but...
Genryu
I never thought I would be used by it
instead...
instead...
???
You put too much confidence in that power.
Dark Cinderella
The witch!? Since when were you—?
???
Thank you, Cinderella.
You have fulfilled my wish.
You have fulfilled my wish.
Dark Cinderella
Your wish...?
???
To save the one who was taken over by
darkness... Genryu.
darkness... Genryu.
???
My husband.
Genryu
Okuni... It's you, is it not...
Okuni
Hehe, that wasn't like you.
The way you got defeated just now.
The way you got defeated just now.
Genryu
Hmph, true...
Otohime
Mommy...? Is that you?
Okuni
It's been a while, Otohime.
Have you been eating properly?
Have you been eating properly?
Otohime
Ah...aaaah! Mommy!!!
Okuni
Well, aren't you like a big baby.
Snow Black
I hate to interrupt this touching reunion,
but can you explain what happened here?
but can you explain what happened here?
Okuni
Yes, I suppose it's only fair.
Okuni
It started many years ago...
Okuni
The lord of the Dragon Palace, Genryu,
grew hungry for power.
grew hungry for power.
Okuni
And thus, it began.
Okuni
His intention was to protect everyone.
Okuni
To keep us safe from the multiplying
grimwraiths.
grimwraiths.
Okuni
But, the means he chose were wrong.
Okuni
He sought strength in the power of darkness,
the very malice that created the grimwraiths.
the very malice that created the grimwraiths.
Okuni
And that power eventually consumed him.
Okuni
So much so that any trace of kindness
disappeared from his heart.
disappeared from his heart.
Dark Cinderella
And the power you bestowed on Talia?
Okuni
I shared my power with girls who
possessed pure and kind hearts, as well as
possessed pure and kind hearts, as well as
Okuni
a strong sense of justice, hoping that they
would grow it...
would grow it...
Okuni
It was all a big gamble to bring him back.
Dark Cinderella
So that's what the Reverie Power was
about...
about...
Otohime
But why did you have to stay away from
the Dragon Palace?
the Dragon Palace?
Otohime
Do you know how lonely I was...?
How much I worried?
How much I worried?
Okuni
I was affected by the dark power as well,
through my husband.
through my husband.
Okuni
If I stayed around, I might have harmed
you. That's why I had to leave.
you. That's why I had to leave.
Okuni
I am sorry, Otohime. I have always watched
over you from afar, wishing you happiness.
over you from afar, wishing you happiness.
Otohime
...
Okuni
I suppose I failed as a parent.
Otohime
That's not true!
Genryu
I as well...have failed greatly...
Okuni
You shouldn't speak!
Genryu
Okuni... Otohime... I am truly sorry.
I was...a fool...
I was...a fool...
Otohime
It's okay. I'm really happy right now.
Otohime
Both my father and mother are here!
It's what I've always dreamed of!
It's what I've always dreamed of!
Genryu
Is that so... Ugh... Gah...
Genryu
Otohime, I always loved you...
Otohime
Father—
Finn
Otohime...
Boom!!!
Snow Black
My, what an ominous sound.
Messenger
We have a message from soldiers guarding
the Wailing Depths!!!
the Wailing Depths!!!
Okuni
With Genryu gone, the shackles were
released...
released...
Okuni
There will be a massive outbreak of
grimwraiths soon.
grimwraiths soon.
Finn
...Alice is still there.
Snow Black
Ah, I completely forgot about that brat...
Well, it's none of my business.
Well, it's none of my business.
Dark Cinderella
You're coming with us, Snow Black.
Snow White inside me says so.
Snow White inside me says so.
Snow Black
Wasn't she supposed to be asleep?
Dark Cinderella
Come on, or I won't return Snow White's
power to you.
power to you.
Snow Black
You insolent little—
Dark Cinderella
You're one to talk.
Snow Black
Hmph, fine. I'll go.
Snow Black
I will smash all those grimwraiths or
whatever they are called to pieces!
whatever they are called to pieces!
Otohime
I must go too...
Finn
All right, let's put that dark power to rest!
Innocent Nightmare
Finn
The report was from the Wailing Depths,
right?
right?
Otohime
It was.
Snow Black
I cannot see a single monster here.
Finn
Let's go deeper.
Dark Cinderella
I can feel a dreadful presence somewhere
here. It's so hideous, my skin is crawling...
here. It's so hideous, my skin is crawling...
Otohime
Mother... This huge pit, it was father's
doing, wasn't it?
doing, wasn't it?
Okuni
This place was once a wellspring of
power...
power...
Okuni
But malice found its way here,
and grimwraiths followed.
and grimwraiths followed.
Okuni
He dug further to seize the power at its
source.
source.
Okuni
But at some point, that darkened, malicious
power began to erode his body.
power began to erode his body.
Okuni
Otohime, please don't misunderstand him.
He risked his life to protect us.
He risked his life to protect us.
Otohime
I know.
Otohime
I've always known.
Finn
(A true family... No matter how long
they're apart, their bonds remain intact.)
they're apart, their bonds remain intact.)
Finn
(It's true no matter who you are or where
you come from...)
you come from...)
Dark Cinderella
Just like I thought, this presence—
Dark Cinderella
"Ominous" is too mild a word.
I can feel heavy, dark surges of power...
I can feel heavy, dark surges of power...
Dark Cinderella
There's no doubt, someone is here.
Finn
Who?
Snow Black
We'll find out soon, won't we?
Otohime
Over there!
Finn
Alice! Thank goodness, she's safe!
Dark Cinderella
Wait... Something's not right.
Dark Alice
Ahaha∼ You're finally here♪
Finn
Alice...?
Dark Alice
I was waiting for someone to play with.
But...no one likes me here...
But...no one likes me here...
Dark Alice
I'm so sad... It hurts...hurts...hurts...hurts...
Ahahahaha♪
Ahahahaha♪
Finn
Wh-What happened, Alice?
Otohime
If I'm not wrong, Alice is a spirit born from
collective unconscious...
collective unconscious...
Otohime
It seems like her very being has been
invaded by malice.
invaded by malice.
Okuni
Yes, grimwraiths have turned her into
their vessel.
their vessel.
Finn
We have to help—
Dark Cinderella
Stay away from her!!!
Finn
Ngh!
Dark Alice
Who killed Cock Robin?♪ I, said Alice♪
With joy and malice♪ I killed everyone♪
With joy and malice♪ I killed everyone♪
Dark Alice
Pfff, ahahaha! This is so much fun♪
I'm so happy...and so sad♪
I'm so happy...and so sad♪
Finn
Alice, come to your senses!
Dark Alice
Next, everything should vanish...
Faraway Garden.
Faraway Garden.
Finn
Gah...aaaah!
Otohime
Such power...!
Dark Cinderella
Damn it... Aurora Garden!!!
Dark Alice
Nooo, that's boring.
Dark Cinderella
Aaaaaaah!!!
Finn
Cinderella!
Otohime
How is that possible...
Finn
Possible or not, we have no choice but to
beat her!
beat her!
Finn
Snow Black, can you do that trick from
before again?
before again?
Snow Black
You intend to fight that thing?
Finn
We'll need an opening to knock her out.
Snow Black
And you want me to create that opening,
no doubt.
no doubt.
Finn
Yeah, you're the only one I can count on.
Please.
Please.
Snow Black
...No fair, you know I love to hear you beg.
Fine, but an opening is all you're getting.
Fine, but an opening is all you're getting.
Finn
That's all I ask!
Let's move quickly!
Let's move quickly!
Snow Black
A Little, Dark Garden!
Snow Black
All right! Go forth, my princesses!
Dark Alice
What, copycats? I'll crush them all!
Dark Alice
And you too...
Snow Black
Aaaaaaah!!!
Finn
Snow Black!
Finn
Alice! Stop it now!
Dark Alice
Huh... Why won't you play with me...?
Fine, I don't want to play with you either!
Fine, I don't want to play with you either!
Dark Alice
I don't need you! I don't need anything!
Finn
Ngh!
Finn
(Wh-When did she manage to get behind
me...? And attack!?)
me...? And attack!?)
Dark Alice
Ahahahaha ha ha ha...♪♪♪
Dark Alice
Hey, I'll show you something fun! It's a
game where I massacre everyone in sight!
game where I massacre everyone in sight!
Dark Alice
And then, I turn them into flesh puppets,
and then, we play together!
and then, we play together!
Dark Cinderella
Is she...gathering energy...!?
Snow Black
Such an absurd amount of power... Wait!
She'll destroy us along with this whole world!
She'll destroy us along with this whole world!
Finn
No... Alice!
Dark Alice
Hehehe hahaahahaha...
Let's start―
Let's start―
Otohime
Pandora's Case!!!
Dark Alice
―!
Dark Alice
Nooo... I had everything prepared...
Dark Alice
I was going to turn you into my puppets...
And then you could play with me forever...
And then you could play with me forever...
Dark Alice
Wouldn't you be happy?
Otohime
This world is a place to cherish.
My father and mother protected it.
My father and mother protected it.
Otohime
Kosame did too, and everyone else...
Otohime
I am Otohime, ruler of the Dragon Palace!
I won't let you destroy our world!
I won't let you destroy our world!
Otohime
Even if it costs me my life!
Dark Alice
What are you talking about... Just be my
doll already♪
doll already♪
Squish—
Okuni
Aghhh...
Otohime
Mommy...?
Okuni
Huff...huff... Otohime, are you hurt?
Otohime
Mommy! Why...
Dark Alice
Yeah, why did you do that? Was it because...
you just want to play with me that much?
you just want to play with me that much?
Okuni
Apologies...young lady...
Playtime is over now...
Playtime is over now...
Dark Alice
Over...?
Okuni
Yes. I'll take on all the bad endings...
Okuni
My power, once entrusted to those girls...
I summon you here now!
I summon you here now!
Okuni
Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!
Otohime
All this magical energy... Don't tell me—
No, Mommy!
No, Mommy!
Dark Cinderella
Receiving even one person's power was
unbearable... This must be so much worse...
unbearable... This must be so much worse...
Okuni
It's...okay...Otohime.
Mommy is... strong.
Mommy is... strong.
Okuni
And now... Meet my ultimate spell—
Okuni
—Beloved Garden.
Dark Alice
Ah... What...
Dark Alice
Am I...myself...?
Dark Alice
Ah... Ha... Haha...ha...
Finn
Alice!!!
Okuni
Huff...huff...huff...
That's all I have...
That's all I have...
Otohime
Mommy! Y-Your body...
Okuni
I'm sorry...Otohime...for leaving you...
all alone...
all alone...
Okuni
...My...child... May you find...happiness—
Otohime
No, don't go...
Otohime
Mommyyyyyyyyy!!!
Towards Happy Ending
"How much longer are you going to sleep,
you fool?"
you fool?"
"Hurry up and wake up!"
Snow White
Uh, where am I...
Finn
Snow!
Alice
Phew... Finally woke up, did you?
Snow White
...Sir Knight? Master?
Alice
It's Alice, A-l-i-c-e.
Geez, how many times do I have to tell you?
Geez, how many times do I have to tell you?
Snow White
...
Alice
What's wrong?
Snow White
Ah, nothing, I'm just relieved... In my dream,
you turned into a really scary person.
you turned into a really scary person.
Tavun Rabbit
That wasn't a dream, young lady!
Not a dream at all!
Not a dream at all!
Snow White
Huh?
Alice
Yeah, getting my body taken over like that...
It sure won't be my fondest memory.
It sure won't be my fondest memory.
Snow White
What do you mean...?
Alice
It's all right now. Just forget about it∼
Finn
Anyway, I'm glad that you're safe, Snow.
Finn
Snow Black was worried too...but she
disappeared before we knew it.
disappeared before we knew it.
Snow White
Snow Black? Now that you mention it,
just before I woke up...
just before I woke up...
Snow White
I heard a voice saying,
"I'm the one who will erase you."
"I'm the one who will erase you."
Finn
Sounds like her all right...
Otohime
Excuse me.
Lady Snow White, I see you've awakened.
Lady Snow White, I see you've awakened.
Snow White
Um...?
Finn
Let me introduce you. This is Otohime,
ruler of the Dragon Palace.
ruler of the Dragon Palace.
Snow White
Ah...! Thank you for letting me rest here.
Otohime
It's the least I can do. Finn and the others
have been a great help to me.
have been a great help to me.
Finn
We didn't do much, really. It's all thanks
to Lady Okuni.
to Lady Okuni.
Otohime
Mother...
Alice
Is everything okay?
Otohime
Hm? If you mean the castle's reconstruction,
it's going smoothly...
it's going smoothly...
Alice
Ugh, such an airhead. I meant, have you
sorted out your feelings about...that?
sorted out your feelings about...that?
Otohime
Ah, that.
Tavun Rabbit
I'll have you know that Miss Alice would
never evade responsibility for her own actions!
never evade responsibility for her own actions!
Tavun Rabbit
Even if she wasn't herself at the time...
Otohime
Hehe, how typical of Hypnos's Avatar to
apologize via a doll.
apologize via a doll.
Alice
H-Hey, there are things you just shouldn't
say, you know?
say, you know?
Otohime
Don't worry. I am the ruler of this castle.
I won't be down forever!
I won't be down forever!
Alice
I see...
Alice
Still, I'll apologize. Even if I was being
controlled, it was undeniably me.
controlled, it was undeniably me.
Alice
And I do feel guilty...
So, um...
So, um...
Alice
I'm sorry. I've reflected on my behavior.
I won't do it again.
I won't do it again.
Otohime
...Really, Avatars don't even know how to
apologize.
apologize.
Alice
Uuugh, I humbled myself and for what...
Otohime
Well, Father's orders or not, I did push you
into that pit. So...
into that pit. So...
Otohime
I'm sorry too. Please forgive me.
Alice
Does that make us even?
Otohime
I guess. Let's go with that.
Kosame
Hehehe...
Otohime
What is it, Kosame? Did I say something
funny?
funny?
Kosame
Not at all, my lady.
You have grown up. I am very pleased.
You have grown up. I am very pleased.
Finn
Kosame, it's great to see you well! It's
a miracle you escaped fatal injury.
a miracle you escaped fatal injury.
Kosame
No, with Lord Genryu being that powerful,
no miracle could have saved me.
no miracle could have saved me.
Kosame
I think I was spared because even when he
was overtaken by darkness, a sliver of
was overtaken by darkness, a sliver of
Kosame
conscience remained in him.
Kosame
He was indeed a great person.
Otohime
Yes, both my father and mother were
great...
great...
Otohime
(I must carry on my parents' legacy.
And to do that, I must become stronger...)
And to do that, I must become stronger...)
Otohime
...
Finn
Otohime, are you okay?
Otohime
Finn!?
Were you watching me again?
Were you watching me again?
Finn
Sorry, I didn't mean to...
Otohime
It's fine. It was my fault for showing
weakness.
weakness.
Otohime
So, what do you need?
Finn
Just wanted to make sure you're really
okay.
okay.
Otohime
I see...
Finn
Losing family hits harder than anyone can
predict.
predict.
Finn
So, you don't have to put on a brave face.
Finn
It's okay to cry when you're sad.
You have friends who support you, right?
You have friends who support you, right?
Otohime
But I am the ruler of the Dragon Palace.
My father and mother are relying on me.
My father and mother are relying on me.
Otohime
For me to show weakness...
Finn
Above all, you are Otohime.
Your heart knows best what you need.
Your heart knows best what you need.
Finn
What are you feeling right now?
Otohime
I...
Otohime
I am...
Otohime
...lonely.
Otohime
I miss them...
Otohime
I didn't want to say goodbye so soon...
Finn
Acknowledging your feelings is a sign of
strength, not weakness. It's okay to cry.
strength, not weakness. It's okay to cry.
Otohime
Sniff...
Otohime
Uwaaaaah...
And so it was that the turmoil ended.
Several days later—
Finn
Well then, we should be going.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
Otohime
Ah, right! The 500 dreams.
You better pay in full.
You better pay in full.
Alice
You remembered that!?
Otohime
Of course. Business is business.
I'll send you my invoice later.
I'll send you my invoice later.
Alice
Can't play ring around the rosie without
falling down, eh?
falling down, eh?
Tavun Rabbit
It's a tough world all around, Miss Alice...
Finn
Until next time, Otohime. I'll visit again.
Otohime
It's not an easy place to visit for a human
like you. I won't hold my breath.
like you. I won't hold my breath.
Finn
Still, I'm sure our paths will cross again
somewhere.
somewhere.
Otohime
Paths, huh... Maybe so.
Finn
Okay, see you next time!
Kosame
So, everyone has left...
Kosame
Are you feeling sad, Lady Otohime?
Otohime
No, I'm not...
Kosame
All right, everyone! Prepare for the dance
to cheer up Lady Otohime!
to cheer up Lady Otohime!
Dragon Palace Residents
Yes, let's go!!!
Otohime
Hehe, what is this... You won't even let me
feel sad, will you?
feel sad, will you?
Otohime
I will be as relentless as my father!
Everyone, I'm counting on your support!
Everyone, I'm counting on your support!
Talia
Mmm... Uh... What―
Cinderella
Good morning, Talia.
Talia
Cinderella... I...
Talia
I had a dream.
A sad, and yet somehow warm dream...
A sad, and yet somehow warm dream...
Talia
I think you were going somewhere...
Cinderella
I was here all along.
And I'm not going anywhere.
And I'm not going anywhere.
Talia
Hehe, right...
Sorry for saying strange things.
Sorry for saying strange things.
Cinderella
So, what shall we do today,
Your Royal Highness?
Your Royal Highness?
Talia
Hmm, maybe sleep a little more...
Cinderella
Hehe, I think you've had all the beauty
sleep you need already.
sleep you need already.
Cinderella
Time to wake up and go out.
Come on, get ready!
Come on, get ready!