02x12 - I Want to Tell You

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She really is Sylphie.

How could I have not recognized her?

I guess my impressions of Sylphie and Fitz were just too different.

She used to be a crybaby who always clung to me,

while Fitz is more levelheaded and looks out for people.

But Fitz can be kind of an airhead, too,

and that shy way she smiles sometimes is so cute I can't take my eyes off her.

If I don't tell her how I feel now, she'll go away again.

I don't want any more regrets like that.

Sylphie,

I love you, too.

Sylphie, it's your first time, right?

Huh?

Oh, yes.

Is that bad?

Not at all!

Rudy?

Before I knew it, my tent had collapsed.

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I'm sorry, Sylphie. I've been this way for three years.

I think it's a psychological illness.

Rudy...

I've embarrassed you, Sylphie.

I'm so sorry.

R-Rudy, stop!

I'm not ashamed, so go back to normal.

As much as I would love to return to normal, I can't.

That's not what I mean. Stop being so formal.

Oh, sorry. I'm a little shaken.

From now on, no more fancy talk.

Very well.

There you go again.

That one's not so bad, is it?

Thank you for this pendant.

I'm glad you got it.

I thought it was long gone.

Lilia held onto it.

Really?

Anyway, why do you disguise yourself as a boy?

Oh, well...

Where do I even start?

That day, I saw you being taken away.

I was so shocked that I att*cked Paul.

Really?!

I mean, it was really sudden, and I was so sad.

But that day, I promised myself

that I'd get strong enough to be able to save you.

After that, I studied hard and practiced spells.

I even learned etiquette from Lilia.

All because I wanted to catch up to you and earn your praise.

I tried my best.

Then came the mass teleportation.

It warped me to the royal palace, where I met Princess Ariel and Luke.

A lot happened, and we ended up at the University of Magic.

I was so glad when I saw your name on a list of potential new students.

Thank you for being alive.

I'm glad that you're safe, too, Sylphie.

Still, I got a real shock when you said, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Sorry. But I wish you'd said something sooner.

I guess I should have.

I just couldn't work up the courage.

Sorry.

No, sorry for taking a whole year to realize.

Jeez, Rudy!

Pardon me.

I do get a response; I just can't control it.

Still, this sure is a relief.

I can safely say I'm on the mend.

Thanks to her.

What is it?

Well, I've got business, so I'll leave you here.

Very well.

Um...

I hope I'll see more of you.

Oh! Er, right.

I... I'd also like that very much.

I wish I had a medicine for Rudy's condition.

So, it failed after all.

Um, well...

Now that I really think about it,

who would simply strip someone, even if they in danger of freezing?

Sylphie, for now, stay calm and tell us what happened.

Oh, right.

What?!

Huh? Well, like I said,

he came here to cure his impotence.

Be that as it may, how could he be useless when it mattered?

It seems that I've rather overestimated this Rudeus fellow.

I wouldn't go that far.

There are times when a man can't help it.

I'm sure that Rudeus didn't fail to make love to Sylphie by choice.

In fact, I now understand why he's remained docile so long.

L-Luke?

His diffident manner and expression make sense to me now.

The poor fellow must have come here as a last resort, grasping at straws!

I beg your pardon. I spoke somewhat too strongly.

No, it's only natural that Your Highness wouldn't understand.

Sylphie, do you want to cure Rudeus's ailment?

Uh, y-yes.

Rudy had an awful shock, so I want to do what I can for him.

Even if it may prove hard on you?

Yes.

I can take it.

All right.

Wait one moment. I have something for you.

Your Highness, please excuse me.

Again, forgive me. I misspoke.

No, it's fine.

Luke seems to have some sort of plan in mind,

but I know several cures for impotence, as well.

Do you really?

What're mew up to?

Returning to where I began and practicing incantation-less magic!

Keep it down.

If you have to make something, make meat.

Go, Master!

Getting them drunk usually works.

Thank you for waiting!

Alcohol. I see.

Then complain that it's hot and bare your shoulders a little.

And that will do it?

It should. You have the looks for it, Sylphie.

You just need the right opportunity.

And a few words to seal the deal wouldn't go amiss.

What fool would complain of heat to show skin in the middle of winter?

In any case, Sylphie lacks the figure for feminine wiles.

Oh...

Why must you put it like that, Luke?!

Your Highness, the Greyrat line has been drawn to buxom women for generations.

As proof, I feel no attraction to Sylphie whatsoever.

Oh...

However...

What's this?

A powerful aphrodisiac that promotes vigor

and desire.

An aphrodisiac?!

It was once compounded in Fittoa.

The method and place of its manufacture were lost to the mass teleportation,

so prices soared to well over gold pieces.

I had planned to sell it to raise funds in an emergency,

but, Sylphie, I'm giving it to you.

But it's so valuable. Are you sure?

Of course.

But any man who takes this will lose all control.

Be prepared to drink some yourself if you fear you can't keep up.

Although I doubt your first time will be as sweet as you've envisioned.

Luke...

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

You've saved my life many times over.

You're such good friends.

In that case, this is from me.

I-Isn't this Your Highness's money?

Yes. My spending money for this month.

At this point, it's all that I can give you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your Highness never fails to impress.

Sylphie, may fortune favor you.

Thank you. Goodbye.

I got Princess Ariel to pick out new underwear for me.

The aphrodisiac Luke gave me is in my inner pocket.

Okay.

Mom and Dad in heaven...

Today, Sylphiette becomes an adult.

Hello?

Syl— Mister Fitz.

Please come in.

Thanks.

What's wrong?

I thought you were tired, so you were going to rest in your room today.

Well...

I came to stay the night.

Huh? Oh, er, okay.

Well, come here and have a seat.

What's that?

Um... You know.

I thought we should do something to celebrate our reunion.

Oh, that's true.

I guess we ought to.

Here.

Don't worry. I have my own cups.

Well then, to a pair from Buena in Fittoa, reunited!

And to our future.

Ch-Cheers!

"Our future"?

Rudy says such embarrassing things sometimes.

Are you all right?

This is awfully strong stuff.

Let me see that.

Uh, okay.

You can dilute drinks like this with hot or cold water.

Here.

Thank you.

Now that you mention it, hot water was part of how we met.

It was?

Remember? I got pelted with mud on the road,

and you used hot water to rinse it off.

Oh, that takes me back.

Yeah.

I wonder if that big tree in Buena is still there.

I remembered it on our walk through the forest today.

We used to meet up at that tree all the time.

And that's where you taught me how to sh**t hot water out of my hands.

That was the first time you cast a spell without speaking, right?

Right.

That sure was fun.

Yeah.

Whoops. I almost forgot.

What's that?

Um... It's a medicine to fix your you-know-what.

dr*gs,

I'm lying.

Where have I seen that before—

I'd, uh, like you to drink it.

It's supposed to work right away.

Is it safe to take this with alcohol?

Y-You can mix them. I think.

Once it kicks in, you d-don't have to hold back.

Would you like some, too, Sylphie?

Are you all right?

I'm a little nervous.

I... I see.

Sylphie...

Y-You can't resist?

Th-Then...

Please, dig in.

Ow...

Oh, right.

That was the aphrodisiac the peddler in Roa was hawking.

She has guard duty... right?

Oh, you're awake.

Good morning, Rudy.

Sorry.

I just went to thank Princess Ariel and Luke for yesterday.

I mean, for giving me the push I needed, or, well...

Anyway, they were both overjoyed.

I hope we can go see them together next time—

What's wrong?

Sylphie, Sylphie, Sylphie...

Silly Rudy.

There, there. I'm right here.

Hey, Rudy...

I'm cured.

Thank you.

Thank you, Sylphie.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Rudeus Greyrat, at your service.

Your reputation resounds through this school like thunder.

What brings you here today?

I imagine that Sylphie— that Sylphiette has already told you many things,

but I have come to say a few words to Your Highness.

Sylphie was so good as to cure my illness,

and I'm told that Your Highness helped her to do so.

Therefore, if I can assist you in any way, you need but say the word.

I thought that you shied away from power struggles between Asuran nobles?

True, I'd rather not stick my nose into a political dispute.

However,

if my beloved is caught in one, that changes matters.

I would be extremely glad of your support.

Now,

what do you intend to do?

I have a duty to find family members lost in the mass teleportation,

so I can hardly set out for Asura quite yet.

Yes, my affairs can wait until you've resolved your own.

So, what do you intend to do?

Pardon?

Don't tell me that, now that your impotence is cured,

you'll journey forth to find your family

and simply bid goodbye to Sylphie?

I will marry Sylphie.

Sylphiette Greyrat.

Huh?! What?!

"Greyrat"?! What?!

What will you do?

Um, well...

Luke.

W-Well, er, R-Rudy...

Y-Yes?

Um... Take good care of me.

L-Likewise.

Sylphie, if you're going to become Rudeus's wife,

then you no longer need dress as a man.

Embrace your femininity.

Huh? But—

In exchange,

Rudeus, I will make use of your reputation.

Naturally, you may use my name, as well.

I understand.

Your Highness, Luke,

thank you for everything.

Episode I Want to Tell You

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