Snow White with the Red Hair (赤髪の白雪姫)

While Shirayuki is in Tanbarun, we catch Kazuki and find out what's going on.

At least, that's what was supposed to happen...

You are here early, your highness.

Jeez, why did we have to go and look for you?

Good job going off on your own.

I should've given a rope to the soldiers gathering information with you.

I should've brought a rope, too.

If I had, I could've brought that impudent kid back as a present for you, your highness.

Indeed. Well? How did he escape?

Well, as I was talking to Kazuki, one of his buddies showed up.

He said that Shirayuki was currently at the castle in Tanbarun

and said they needed to leave immediately.

They knew that Shirayuki was at the castle in Tanbarun?!

Y-Yes...

Shirayuki...

"Episode 16: The Name of that Step Is Change"

It's standard practice to snatch up a princess guarded by a knight.

I don't think it'll be that easy, though.

What'll you do? Work with us? Or not?

I told you, I have no intention of becoming a villain.

You don't get it, do you?

Hey, what are you doing?

We're leaving now.

Leaving? Where are we going?

Tanbarun. Apparently, Shirayuki is at Schenazade Castle right now.

What?! Why? I thought she was at this castle--?

I don't know why.

What, so this was all wasted?

Don't say that. If we hurry, it'll be easier to go get her.

Well, is that man an informant?

No, but he might say something to one of the princes of Clarines.

Shall we bring him?

Huh?

You've gotta be joking.

You're the ones that started talking in front of me on your own!

That's what happened. In other words, I'm the one that escaped.

There was someone else with Kazuki...

It's a bigger deal than we expected.

It's hard to say how much they know about what's going on here...

Zen...

Ready a soldier from the nearest garrison.

Get this to Obi.

Yes, sir.

Wait.

Take this, too. For Shirayuki.

Mihaya, can you stand and walk?

Uh, yeah...

You're the only one who knows what they look like.

I'll have you come with me.

What?

Wait, don't tell me we're going to Tanbarun now?

No.

We'll be going back to the castle first.

Excuse me, your highness.

Prince Izana...

What's the matter?

Well...

What do you want at this time of night, Zen?

It'll change. It won't change. It'll change. It won't change.

It'll change. It won't change...

I think our relationship can change!

You're up early today.

You couldn't sleep?

Is something on your mind...?

Prince Raj?

Sakaki...

Regarding today's plans...

No way.

I can't believe it.

That prince is...?

Really?

I wonder what's going on?

Who knows?

The prince is waiting here.

Thank you very much.

This room is...

Wow!

Yes, it's very impressive.

But why here?

Your highness? Prince Raj?

Over here, Shirayuki.

Is it true that our brother is studying state affairs?

Where did you hear that?

Everyone's talking about it!

I heard the soldiers talking about it.

It's bad manners to eavesdrop, you know.

Well, what about it, Sakaki?

It's true. He suddenly brought it up this morning.

It was the first time he'd suggested it himself.

He must've had some kind of change of heart, right?

That must be it, right?

Well, asking about it will only wrinkle your brow.

Was inviting Shirayuki a step in the right direction after all?

Yes. Our brother must've fallen...

Fallen?

Yes! In love! With Shirayuki!

Well, well.

But he denied it...

It's true that he dodged the question yesterday,

but I'm sure he was just confused by the emotions he was feeling for the first time.

This is a big deal!

It's never happened before!

Rona, are you going to do something again...?

I didn't think you'd so quickly agree to spending time in the library.

You're not bored?

No, there are many books here that I'm interested in.

I feel like I'm going to suffocate, though...

I wasn't expecting you to be here, though.

Are you researching something, Prince Raj?

I'm a prince of this kingdom!

There are many things that I must do!

The maid who brought the tea said

the two of you seemed to be hitting it off, like friends.

Friends...?

Is it really all right?

To allow Shirayuki to return to Clarines?

What?

Why don't you persuade her to want to stay here?

Wh--?!

You're good at that, aren't you?

Don't say something so frightening!

I am tired. I'm going to sleep!

Saying whatever he wants...

He can only say that because he doesn't know how frightening that prince is!

Big 'rother...

You can't let Shirayuki ge' away...

Oh dear, that's a problem.

Shall I tell you where Shirayuki's room is?

Didn't you say we were friends earlier?

There are plenty of beds elsewhere!

Jeez, Shirayuki and I are not...

Here again today...?

I've brought the tea.

Thank you very much.

Shirayuki.

Yes?

Wh-What is it?

I have been thinking about what you said the other day

about wanting to change our relationship.

Yes?

What is our relationship anyway, Shirayuki?

E-Even if you ask that...

You don't really know, do you?

I don't know. But...

I would like to make you say that you're glad I'm the prince of Tanbarun.

Can you say that right now?

It's fine.

I'm sure what I have right now is not enough.

Then, I have no choice but to acquire what I lack.

Then, next time--

The next time I come to this kingdom,

I look forward to hearing the townspeople speak with pride about you, Prince Raj.

Y-You've added more people!

Your highness...

You heard, didn't you, Eugena?

Yeah.

We should not let Shirayuki go back.

We must make our brother want to keep her by his side.

Excuse me.

You can't have her, princess.

Huh...?

Is something the matter?

Why not?

Does she have something better waiting for her than to be with our brother?

Well?

You two!

Again?!

What are you doing over there?