Princess Principal (プリンセス・プリンシパル)

Allow me to introduce a new student.

This is Ange Lucare from Incognia.

Despite her humble upbringing, her grades have been nothing short of excellent,

and she has been awarded a scholarship here at Queen's Mayfaire Academy.

I hope you will all learn from her example.

Incognia?

Where's that?

You know, the colony...

I...!

I'm... I'm Ange. I-I'm very pleased to meet you!

Aww, look at her!

She's so cute!

What a funny girl!

Do you really think this "Operation: Changeling" is possible?

Switching an enemy nation's princess with one of our own spies...

We have authorization from the Defense Committee.

I believe that's proof enough of the plan's viability.

Ridiculous.

Never mind. Have you found the blueprints for the new warships the military requested?

The investigation is still underway.

It would be easier to gather intelligence if we had a mole in the ruling family.

That is why we initiated Operation: Changeling.

I was surprised at how well he could dance.

Oh, do you suppose he took lessons?

The roof?

What?

I'm sorry, I just remembered something I have to take care of.

Hey... Dorothy?

Up here.

I can't believe you went with THAT cover.

Everything's easier when people underestimate you.

But I'm surprised.

I never expected you to be the operative waiting for me.

It is quite the coincidence.

I haven't been able to shake you since the orphanage, but I'm still just as surprised as you are.

No, I'm surprised...

to find a 20-year-old masquerading as a secondary school student.

Wh-what choice did I have! I'm following orders!

Besides, I do LOOK like a secondary school student, don't I?

Your class must be very kind.

Don't make it sound like they pity me!

That reminds me...

About next week's tea party...

Mm-hm.

Occupied.

Y-yes, ma'am!

Sorry to bother you!

That's what you get...

Shut up!

That is Princess.

Even at school, she always has a guard posted nearby.

I've heard she's a "princess of air" with no political backing.

Even so, a princess is a princess.

Good grades, good looks, good personality... she has it all.

And she's a favorite of Her Majesty the Queen.

And who is that student?

Beatrice.

She's from a low-ranking noble family.

Princess makes no attempts to be unnecessarily friendly with anyone but her.

That actually makes things harder than if she rejected everyone.

How do we capture her?

Good question.

We'll launch a surprise attack.

"Surprise"?

"Two party dresses? As soon as possible"?

Authorized. Send the dresses.

It's good to see you again.

You are as beautiful as ever.

As expected from the Foreign Secretary, some of these party guests are from the West.

So? What's this surprise attack, then?

There's about to be a happening.

And you're going to cause it?

Hey!

What are we?

Spies. Creatures who live by lying.

Emergency orders!

You're cutting it rather close.

I can't recommend giving these agents orders not related to Operation: Changeling.

This is an emergency! Do you want to start a war with Northern Europe?

I understand the military's sense of urgency.

We will dispose of the stolen blueprints

before Foreign Affairs Committee Member Morgan delivers them to the West.

We have pinpointed their location.

They are in a bank vault in Zurich.

The Duke of Normandy will arrive in 30 minutes to complete the transaction.

A and D will recover the key to the vault before he does.

What a time to get a rush job.

Princess will have to wait for now.

So who is this MP?

In the back, on the left.

With the delegation from the West.

All right, back me up.

What's your plan?

There's no time.

I'm taking the direct approach.

So the miners in my Bal were...

Are you Mr. Morgan?

Hm?

I was hoping you would tell me about the West.

Uh, yes...

If I might be so bold, may I have this dance?

I'm sorry.

He already promised me.

Caitlin!

Over here!

You're already taken?

What a shame. You're just my type.

They all walk at a rate of 80 paces a minute.

So they're former soldiers from the Highlanders.

I can't believe they already have him guarded.

Five against two. And we're in enemy territory.

We couldn't ask for worse conditions.

The Duke of Normandy will be here in less than 20 minutes.

How are we supposed to take the key?

Keys are small; he could be keeping it anywhere.

We just have to make sure the enemy doesn't get it, right?

You're going to kill him?

We're spies, not assassins.

I'll use this to get close to Princess.

Hey, Princess isn't our top priority.

I know.

So I'm going to get both of them at once.

That's finally over.

It happens all the time.

Being a princess can be quite tiresome.

Hello!

Have we met before?

This is the first time.

But I've known your face for ages.

Of course you have! Her Highness is...

What's your name?

Ange.

I don't suppose... we could be friends?

I'm rather a dull person.

I don't think you would enjoy my friendship.

No, I would.

Why do you say so?

Because we're complete opposites.

Very well...

Let's be friends.

Thank you, Princess!

Your Highness!

Hey, you!

What have you done?

Oh, I'm so sorry!

I'm so clumsy!

Excuse me, is there an empty room we could use?

I really am terribly sorry.

Not at all, Ange.

I've just requested another gown.

Princess, may I take care of this dress?

I'll clean it up for you in no time!

That's impossible!

Look at how big that stain is!

You can make it good as new?

Yes!

I figured it out, Ange.

That special wine of yours was organic dye.

Which means you can clean it instantly with bleach.

It helped us get close to the princess,

so it's two birds with one stone.

In the short time you're borrowing her dress, YOU will be the princess.

Some things may be impossible for Dorothy or Ange...

...but not for Princess.

I'd heard all the talk.

But now I'm starting to think this Operation: Changeling might work.

Isn't the Duke of Normandy here yet?

I could take charge of that key.

No.

I must give it to him in person, and get him to guarantee my asylum,

or I'll have no peace of mind.

As you wish.

Pleased to meet you.

Mr. Morgan.

Princess.

Welcome to our Kingdom.