Gankutsuou (巌窟王)

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

When he visits his fiancée,

...the young man saw a young woman struggling to fight destiny.

However, none of them is yet aware of the cruel fate that is silently bearing down on them.

Act 7: The Secret Flower Garden

Hey!

Count!

Albert.

What happened?

She isn't feeling well. Haidee is unaccustomed to crowds.

You needn't concern yourself. We will meet again.

Let's go back in.

Okay?

I wonder what it was that Haidee saw?

She looked as if she-

You saw him? You saw that man?

I've heard that you are engaged to be married...

Yes.

Are you happy?

I... I don't think I will be able to restrain myself tonight.

I'm sorry. Please excuse me.

I wonder if Haidee is okay?

Who cares about the Count's mistress?

She isn't like that. He cares for her.

Like a master is kind towards his pet dog.

Don't put the Count on the same level as people like that!

The Count and Haidee have... Um...

A relationship as two independent adults. Where they both care for each other and-

Forget about other people. What about you?

How do you feel about Eugenie?

You're not one to talk.

"The aristocracy doesn't marry for love, they marry for money and honor."

Is what Maximilien said still bothering you?

He was right. As much as I hate to admit it.

That's how marriages work, you know?

I'm not getting married because I want to, either.

Baron Franz d'Epinay! I'd like a word.

Why aren't you with your fiancée?

How is that any of your business?

Don't you love her?!

I like her.

I like her as just another girl.

How can you talk like that?!

Wait a minute, Maximilien! Let me handle this. Okay?

If she's your fiancée, you should love her with all your heart!

You didn't have to say it like that.

I said what was on my mind, that's all.

You're too irresponsible.

You're always like that.

I guess I'm no different.

I've never been in love with someone, not like he is.

Albert, what do you think it means to be in love with someone?

It's nothing but trouble.

I'll let you do what you can to straighten this out.

What? Hey! Wait!

Let's do it.

I can't go through with it...

What are you talking about?

Just do it like we planned, and you'll do fine!

First off, you compliment her!

Compliment her? On what?

On anything! Her dress! Her makeup!

That's Crown Prosecutor Villefort. He's Valentine's father.

Isn't he scary?

Even small-time crooks get the death penalty when he gets his hands on them.

That's Valentine's mother. They're not related by blood, though.

Edouard! Come here this instant!

Edouard, her younger brother. He and Valentine have different mothers.

I don't wanna!

Take a look. Aren't these beautiful horses?

I hate horses!

I'm sorry, he can be such a handful. I'm so embarrassed.

Is Valentine coming?

That girl seems to prefer staying at home.

I hate Valentine, too!

They'll be coming soon.

The Count of Monte Cristo

It's nothing, Grandfather.

Mademoiselle, the Viscount Albert de Morcerf is here to see you.

Hi.

About last night...

I think he has something that he wants to say to you.

Go on.

Um...

I'm sorry, I have to prepare my grandfather's dinner...

Hey! Wait!

I'm in-

I've fallen in love with you!

I love you!

Geez, our plans have gone out the window!

That's enough from you! I'll talk to her first, so you go wait over there!

I love you!

I think she knows that!

I'm sorry if we startled you. This wasn't what we had in mind.

He must have been making fun of me.

No! He meant it!

What's this all about? Why now?

Maximilien meant what he said.

He's just a little... clumsy at expressing himself.

I don't want to hear what he has to say. I'm already-

Franz has told me how he feels.

He says that he only thinks of you as the fiancée chosen for him by his parents.

But you feel the same way, don't you?

That's why he says you should do what you want.

He might not have a title, but Maximilien is a fine soldier and an honest man.

And most important of all, he's deeply in love with you.

I'm sure that he'll make you-

Please leave.

No one... No one considers what I want.

Valentine...

Get out.

I will now pass judgment.

The defendant is found guilty of the crimes of larceny and insulting the aristocracy,

...and is hereby sentenced to death.

There were extenuating circumstances!

You'll get no sympathy from me!

Trash like you disturb the public order of the kingdom...

You have a visitor.