The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess (魔法公主的小烦恼)

The shining sun of Obelia and its beautiful pearl have arrived.

The ball shall now commence!

Oh, His Majesty is escorting her himself.

She must be the Princess Jennette I've heard rumors about.

Look! She has such an air of elegance about her!

Wow! She's beautiful!

Compared to her, Princess Athanasia is so terribly plain, isn't she?

It's so true. A debutante ball and she isn't even being presented. Imagine!

Just look at how pale her face is.

His Majesty never paid Princess Athanasia any attention to begin with.

Father...

Father, please look at me!

I'm your daughter, too!

I haven't had that dream in such a long time. Why now?

THE FATED MAGICAL PRINCESS: WHO MADE ME A PRINCESS

LOVE RIVAL'S HOMECOMING

Rhythmically!

Make sure to keep your weight firmly on your feet.

Your Highness!

You seem tired today.

The event is nearly upon us.

You will show yourself to nobles from all over the empire for the first time.

His Majesty is very much looking forward to it.

You must try to live up to his expectations.

Yes, I must.

It's an important day for me, too.

If Jennette appears, he'll find out that I'm not his only daughter.

That day...

So, I ask you...

will you dance my first dance with me?

Papa didn't give me an answer.

Stop it.

Whether Papa dances with me or not, I am not allowed to make any mistakes.

I'm worried about Her Highness.

She's pushing herself too hard.

I'm not sure her body can sustain it.

Lady Lilian, please tell Her Highness to rest!

I agree. In today's lesson, she fell so many times.

She must be awaiting His Majesty's answer...

Lady Lilian!

Lady Lilian, there's been a messenger from the Garnet Palace!

That's good news!

Please tell Her Highness immediately!

Your Highness!

There's been a messenger from the Garnet Palace.

His Majesty will serve as your partner!

And, of course, he'll be your escort, too!

Papa! That means you're granting my request!

A dress and accessories have arrived, as well.

Please try them on.

Of course!

Most brilliant and greatest wizard in all the universe, Lord Lucas...

Huh?

You've been working hard. Have some sweets and take a little rest.

You're plotting something, aren't you?

Turn into your adult form and practice with me.

Why should I?

Huh?

The debutante ball is soon, so I want you to help with my training.

Not that.

Why do I need transform into an adult?

Oh! Because Papa will be dancing with me.

Papa is about this tall...

so you're not tall enough as you are.

Come on, please?

Not happening.

Why not?

Why not?

The last time I helped you practice...

Oh! S-Sorry!

You have to be careful!

- Yes, I will. - Ouch!

I was pretty bad back then, but I've improved!

What is that?

I'm busy. Use that to practice.

You're always lazing around! How can you be busy?

I'm busy breathing.

No joints, no face... It's sort of creepy.

Now you're complaining?

It's paper, but you still shouldn't say things like that.

You'll hurt its feelings.

At least make a doll that works like a real human!

I could do that, but I don't want to.

What?

Are you cleaning the floor?

Oh, honestly!

It's because this doll is all flappy!

I'm exhausted.

I should have asked Felix instead.

Are you trying to get him killed?

I told you, I won't step on your feet anymore!

Are there any other partners I could practice with?

Oh, right! I heard that Ijikiel has returned!

the whole family is attending together.

Who goes to such lengths?

- Ijikiel Alpheus? - Yes.

They say he graduated from the academy in Arlanta at the top of his class.

Well, isn't that amazing?

What? Curious, are you?

Huh?

Well...

It's been seven years. I do wonder what he's like now.

Then go and see...

if you're so curious about him.

What? W-W-Wait!

Well, go and have fun, Princess!

Wait! Lucas, you idiot!

Are you all right?

You never fail to surprise me.

I've missed you,

Lady Angel.

Um, p-p-p-please put me down.

Seven years ago, you disappeared so suddenly.

I thought I'd never see you again, and now...

I'm so relieved.

Huh? Why does he seem so happy?

Have you forgotten me?

No, that isn't it! I'm just surprised.

You're not at all like you were seven years ago.

You've changed, too.

But I recognized you instantly.

Brother? Big brother Ijikiel?

Ijikiel, what are you doing?

I'm going to leave without you!

That's Jennette's voice!

She's looking for you. You should go.

Pardon my boldness.

There's somewhere I'd like to take you.

You should leave me and go to her.

If I did, you'd disappear again, wouldn't you?

We're here.

I come here when I want to be alone.

It's my secret spot.

Do you... like it?

It's so very lovely.

When you appeared before me so suddenly,