Petite Princess Yucie

I was born a cheerful person

It takes a lot to deflate me

"Being with you is calming, " that's your favorite stock phrase

"Genius of smiles"? Is that referring to me?

It's gone to my head just a little

Now, let's embrace happiness

Let's broaden our hearts

Though, the more risky it is, the more nerve-wracking it is

Let's make an effort to make our dreams come true

Let's not lose that spark inside

I believe it'll all work out if we just remember to laugh

It's a great outlook to have

"Genius of Smiles"

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Boo!

Good morning, Jin!

Sorry! Are you all right?!

I'm sorry. Did I scare you?

Here.

See you again tomorrow!

Okay.

Something smells good.

Ow...

Good morning, Yucie.

I knew it.

You know, Papa...

So, you're going to be home all day today? Cube told me.

What?!

Wait, are you actually going out?

Oh, no... well...

I'll be home. Of course I will.

Cube...

What is it?

Why'd you tell Papa that I'd be home all day?!

I'm sorry.

However, Master Gunbard is hoping to celebrate your birthday,

which only comes once a year, in the greatest fashion.

But that would only make me feel worse!

How many times do I have to tell you?!

Please tell that to Master Gunbard, not me.

Anyway, just stop Papa.

But unfortunately,

I've got to go shopping for some things Master Gunbard asked me to get.

I'll go!

I'm going to borrow this too, okay?!

No, wait! You can't!

That's the carriage from the castle.

Could it be the Prince?!

Just a little further.

This is so embarrassing, I'll never get married.

Young lady!

Are you all right?

Yes.

Come on! The return home is tougher!

What an energetic young lady.

Come here and look!

I wonder where it went?

What are you going to do about it?!

I'm terribly sorry.

Sorry doesn't cut it!

I can't go to the castle with a soiled dress, now can l?!

Yeah, she's right.

We can't let you off just because you're a child.

Cut it out!

Yucie...

This is no place for a child to stick her nose in!

Be quiet!

No one's going to care about a little smudge like that!

It's not that easy! We're on our way to the castle to meet the Queen.

The Queen?

Right, I hear that the Queen's requesting to meet

with many girls throughout the city.

Maybe she's looking for a partner for the Prince.

Which could mean the Prince has returned to the castle.

Well, this has nothing to do with a kid like you, Yucie.

Let's go!

Yucie! I'm not going to forget this!

Then this is your first time in this city, Cocoloo?

Yes, I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble.

No, don't worry about it.

But you were incredible, Miss Yucie.

That was really cool, the way you told off those adult women.

I admire that attitude so much.

Oh, it's not quite what you think.

Actually, those girls are the same age as me.

What?

I may not look it, but in fact I'm seventeen this year.

But as you can see, I still have the body of a ten year old.

Is that so?! But why?

I don't know why.

Some tell me that it's a witch's curse,

and others say it's God's anger.

Whatever it is, I've just stopped growing.

Hey.

Is there something you want to become when you grow up, Cocoloo?

When I grow up?

I want the opportunity to thank the Prince.

Long ago, I was saved by the Prince. That's why...

But lately, the Prince is apparently hardly ever at the castle.

Although that's just a rumor I heard.

Lady Yucie!

Lady Yucie! Master Gunbard is loooonging for your return!

Why?! I told you to stop the whole thing!

There's no way I could stop him.

Not after seeing him preparing everything so joyfully.

Darn.

Sorry, I must get going.

Well, I don't know what to say, but, I guess... good luck.

Thank you.

Goodbye!

I'm supposed to eat all this?

You know how disappointed he gets when you leave anything.

Now, Princess, preparations for the festivities are complete.

You know, Papa...

What is it?

I've wanted to tell you for some time now. On my birthday...

On your birthday?

This year, I must finally tell him that I don't enjoy it.

I can't say it!

Thank you for always doing this!

Well, shall we eat?!

Okay!

Let's eat our hearts out.

Ready!

Let's dig in!

I don't want to eat anything until my birthday next year.

You did a splendid job, Lady Yucie.

Because Papa looked so happy.

Besides, he's raised me all these years, even though he's not my real father.

It's the least I can do to repay him.

Jin? What are you doing here this late at night?

What? Come with you?

No, you mustn't. Master Gunbard will scold you.

It's all right! I've already done something good for my father today.

Come on, that doesn't make it all right to do whatever you please.

I'll be right there, so wait for me.

I'm going out to get some late night bird eggs.

Oh, yes. Thank you, as always.

Don't scare me like that.

Sorry.

My bangs are all set!

Here?

Lord Drago, you're back!

Long time no see, Yucie.

I had not seen you in a while and you...

You haven't changed one bit.

You didn't have to say that.

Thank you for taking care of Jin while I was away.

By the way, did you take part today in the audience with the Queen?

Audience?