Always a Catch! (逃がした魚は大きかったが釣りあげた魚が大きすぎた件)

Help!

Deal with it, Mimi!

I never thought you'd do this to me!

How could you, Aida?

What are you talking about?

I'm doing this for you!

Liar, liar, liar!

Do all ladies really endure this?!

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE

Yes. It's essential to making dresses look good.

The lace on the sleeves should be a bit longer.

Let's have it remade.

What? This is fine. It's long enough.

No. I'll accept no compromises.

Okay.

With the ball approaching, Aida's training became intensely brutal...

is an exaggeration, but seeing how hard she worked

made me realize just how big a deal it was in high society.

Always a Catch!

Knight Captain

Episode 11

The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic Trouble

I've drawn up a guest list for the ball.

It's tentative, but could you look it over?

You're inviting that many guests?

Of course.

I don't see Lord Ireneo's name.

We're not inviting him.

What? Why not?

It's Prince Renato's decision.

It doesn't make sense not to invite him.

Didn't you go around apologizing for him?

Yes, it wasn't easy.

And I'm still not finished.

But he seemed pleased about Aida and Prince Placido's engagement.

Oh? Renato?

Where are you headed?

To a private meeting.

Oh, I know.

You're going to see Mimi, aren't you?

Since you're in a hurry, is it related to the ball?

Is it a dance lesson?

Excuse me.

Lucky. Mind if I join you?

I'd rather you didn't.

Aw, you're no fun.

I want to dance with Mimi.

Excuse me.

In any case, Ireneo is off the guest list.

Why does Prince Renato hate Lord Ireneo so much?

Instead of worrying about Ireneo,

I should be focusing on learning to dance perfectly.

It's a shame my family and friends back home

will miss the biggest day of my life,

but I'll let them know what happened once it's over.

Good night.

Could you deliver this?

For Mimi's sake.

As you wish.

As I just explained,

today's ball will end with a thank you from Prince Renato.

Once the king and queen retire, we'll send off all the guests.

The final guests should leave after midnight, and...

Mimi, are you listening?

I sure am.

But there's so much to remember.

Everything that comes into this ear pushes something out the other side.

Squeezing into this corset made me smaller, so it doesn't all fit.

There you go again.

Can I go outside?

I think some cool air will clear my head.

Don't let anyone see you.

The star of tonight's ball shouldn't be seen wandering around.

Okay.

Some guests have already arrived.

What's she doing?

She's behaving oddly for a guest.

Is she lost?

Oh, there she goes.

It'll be fine. I'll come right back.

I totally lost her.

Those eyes...

I hope she's just lost whoever she came with.

Oh, you.

Oh?

Mimi?

Lord Ireneo?

What are you doing by the annex?

The annex?

Yes. The castle's over there.

When did I get here?

What does that mean?

I'm looking for someone.

I've been here the whole time, and I didn't see anyone.

I see.

Lord Ireneo, why are you...

Oh, right. He wasn't invited.

I thought I'd at least soak up the atmosphere of the ball.

Mimi, make sure you eat the peach tarts at the ball.

Peach tarts?

Yes.

The royal pâtissier puts all their effort into making those tarts.

They're probably delicious.

Probably? Lord Ireneo, you've never tried them?

I've seen them,

but I didn't have an appetite at the time.

I've never eaten one, but everyone says they're good.

I figured at least you could enjoy them.

I'll go get a tart.

What? But...

I'll be right back.

Wait here.

Peaches, peaches...

I need a hand over here!

Okay!

Those must be them.

I'm so excited.

Indeed.

Terrible news!

We're short one peach tart!

What? How?

The guests will be so disappointed.

There must be a glutton among the guests.

This smell...

No, it couldn't be.

Lord Ireneo!

I got one!

Wow, you actually brought me one?

Thank you, Mimi dearest.

You're welcome.

Send someone down to come get it.

Since you're already here, why not stay for a bite?

I appreciate the invitation, but I need to head back.

Just one bite.

Please?

I can stay for a little while.

Sorry. I'd feel so lonely eating by myself.

Come in, come in.

Always a Catch!

Hooray!

Let's dig in.

It's so good.

I knew I was right.

Thanks for the food.

Well, I should go.

Wait, wait, wait.

At least let me thank you.

These wines are hard to come by.

I've got two kinds. Try them.

Choose whichever one you'd like.

I've never had alcohol before.

What? You're kidding.

Aren't you the adult daughter of a duke?

A Noble Lady's Delights

You must've had drinks at banquets and parties.

We're very health-conscious, so we always drink vegetable juice.

What's vegetable juice?

Exactly what it sounds like. It's juice squeezed from vegetables.

That sounds like quite the beverage.

I-In that case, you must try these delicious wines.

It's best to start with something good for your first wine.

Really?

It's good.

GLOW

Really? I'm glad.

How about this one?

Let me see.

Prince Renato, forgive me.

I have grave news.

Tell me later.

Some important guests will be arriving soon.

Actually, it's related to those guests.

How refreshing.

Wow, you can really drink.

Which do you prefer?

They're both good, but I prefer the second bubbly one.

Really?

Then I'll give some to the queen so you can enjoy it together.

Together? What about you?

Everyone hates me.

Or...

Will you make me feel better?

You won't get anything by teasing me.

CLENCH

Except for a painful experience. Literally.

SHUDDER...

I'm sorry. Please don't hit me.

You're a bit silly, but I don't think you're a bad man.

Sounds like you really trust me.

Why is that?