01x12 - The Slimes and the New Life

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Ms. Chelma.

We're hungry.

Sure. Dinner is ready.

What are we having today?

Today…

Well done, everybody!

Lilyn, why are you playing?

I'm not playing!

It's closing time. Carme, close the store.

Yes, Carla.

CLOSE

They haven't returned yet.

Indeed…

-Ryoma.
-Yes?

We're going to part soon.

How should I respond to that?

I've never been in this situation.
I don't know what to do.

Well…

Well…

Wait, I read about this in a light novel.

What did the protagonist say?

What was it…

Right. He said, "This isn't a farewell."

This isn't…

This isn't a farewell, Elia.

She beat me to it!

Right, Ryoma?

Yes, of course!

That's right.

We'll meet again.

Ryoma, please remember to write to me.

I'll write to you too.

Definitely! I will write to you.

-Silly boy!
-What?

If you're a man, at least give her a hug.

How could you say that, Mr. Hughes?

Aren't you one of her guards?

Shouldn't you prevent something like this?

-Because it's fun to watch.
-Wait…

It's nothing to get angry about.
You're both 11-year-old kids.

Mr. Reinhart seems to be
the only one who is angry.

Ryoma!

Go! Make a move if you're a man.

The longer you wait,
the more embarrassing it will be.

Right?

He asked for it.

How insensitive.

As always.

That's right. Don't make fun of me!
Ms. Eliaria also feels awkward…

Why are you reacting like this?

So scary!

They've returned.

Nightmare…

It's afraid of me.

-Mr. Reinhart.
-Yes?

-I'll stay away for a while.
-Why?

I think it's wary of me now
after what I just did.

The Nightmare Limour Bird
is staring at me.

-I'll cause trouble if I stay.
-It will be fine.

I won't make any excuses
that I've failed because of you.

Please stay with me
and witness my bonding.

With you by my side,
I'll feel much stronger.

I understand. Please do your best.

Okay.

Start bonding now, my lady!

Yes, you're right!

I did it!

Well done!

You did great!

Good job, Elia!

Mission accomplished!

You actually bonded with nine of them!

Congratulations!

Well done!

This is great!

You did it, my lady.

Thank you, everybody.

So many of these beautiful
little creatures…

Okay, I should also…

Are you trying
to bond with them too, Ryoma?

Even though I may not be as good as you,
I would still want to give it a shot.

It's like a violin,
but I've never seen anything like it.

Good luck, Ryoma.

I can't wait to watch him perform!

Give it your best shot!

I will!

I've never heard of this song.

It has uncommon scales.

Somehow, I'm attracted to it.

Why are you crying?

I don't know either.

Why are there so many?

You too? Weren't you wary of me?

-Start bonding now, Ryoma!
-Okay!

It was a success.

You…

Congratulations, Ryoma!

Impressive!

Well done!

You are amazing!

Terrific!

You don't see that every day.

I can't believe you turned
that Limour Bird into your familiar.

I have a lot to learn from you.

Elia and Ryoma both did it. That's great.

Congratulations, Mr. Ryoma.

It's not easy to bond with a Limour Bird,
let alone multiple Limour Birds at a time.

You two did great!

-My lady.
-Yes?

-Would you appraise this monster?
-Sure.

What is it?

This little one is also
an advanced monster.

What?

It has a slightly different color
from mine.

It's not a Nightmare Limour Bird,
but a Phantom Limour Bird.

It uses light magic instead of dark magic.

It does?

Light magic?

Fantastic.

A Phantom is even more uncommon
than a Nightmare.

I'm so glad to have seen both of them
while I'm still alive.

He did say he can't get along
with avian monsters,

but he actually gets warned off
just by approaching it.

A new type of transport,
but a bit eye-catching.

Please take me to Ryoma.

That night, we had a huge party…

to celebrate the bonding of Ms. Eliaria
and the Limour Birds…

and to say goodbye to me.

That's right.

My journey with Ms. Eliaria's family…

is coming to an end.

They're having so much fun.

Are they going to drink all night?

I hope they don't have a hangover.

After all, you'll have to leave
tomorrow morning.

That's right.

Ryoma,

aren't you moving
to the abandoned mine tomorrow?

Yes, it's easier to inspect
the surroundings from there.

I also won't disturb anybody
when I practice magic.

I'm going to
slowly renovate it into rooms.

Really?

My lady, will you be staying
in the school dormitory?

All noble children by the age of 12
have to go to the school in the capital.

It's not an obligation,

but skipping it without a good reason
might ruin your family's reputation.

I see.

Besides…

Besides?

I don't have any friends.

People are afraid of who I am
and what I can do.

Nobility or not,

you do possess a strong magical power.

Are people scared of you
just because of that?

I have tried and failed.

When I was five,

an older boy came to play with me
and said he'd teach me magic.

I lost control and froze him.

But they thawed him right away,
so he was safe and sound.

His parents didn't blame me, but…

But?

He thought I did it on purpose

and that I'd attack others
when I get upset.

The incident was exaggerated

and made known
to the other noble families.

People began to be afraid of me.

That was really bad.

But it really was my fault.

It can't be helped.

So…

Ryoma…

Are you…

Are you okay?

Are you afraid of me after hearing this?

I don't mind.

I did lose control of my power
and hurt someone.

It's a fact.

I'm not saying it wasn't entirely
your fault, my lady.

But we all make mistakes
from time to time.

Ryoma…

It's okay. Don't worry about it.

Whatever happens,
I won't be afraid of you, my lady.

Thank you so much.

As for me…

Don't worry.

I won't be afraid of you as well
no matter what.

Right, there's something
I want you to have.

What is this?

Please open it.

A ruby?

It's a necklace given to me by my mother
on my tenth birthday.

It's magical.

You noticed. You're impressive as usual.

This is a magical ruby.

This must be very valuable then.

Yes, it is.

I can't accept such a valuable gift.

I want you to have it.

No, this is too valuable.

I'm not giving it to you.
Please keep it safe for me.

Keep it?

It's like a token.

Two separated friends exchange
precious items,

so they can meet again soon.

This is a tradition.

If it's precious to you,
can I really keep it?

I wouldn't have asked if you can't.

Okay.

I'll take good care of it.

Okay.

Does that mean I should give her
something in return too?

What's precious to me?

Money? Fur? No…

Ryoma.

These are for you, my lady.

They are precious to me.

They should come in handy, so keep them.

Did I screw up?

Well, I'm not very good at this.

Sorry, it's just so you.

Thank you for letting me keep
your precious familiars.

I'll take good care of them.

Thank you.

And that's how we spent
our last night together.

Next morning…

Ryoma, you should visit us sometime.

I'm sure it won't be a problem for you.

Yes, I will.

Good luck, Ryoma.

Do your best, Ryoma.

We are very happy to have
spent time with you, Mr. Ryoma.

We wish you all the best
in your career and health.

Thank you all so much.

Mr. Hughes, Mr. Zeph, Mr. Jill,

Ms. Araune, Ms. Lilian, take care.

Okay, it's time to go.

I know you'll be fine.
But still, take care of yourself, Ryoma.

Yes. Take care, Mr. Camil.

Remember to take a break.

Please let us know if anything comes up.

Don't push yourself too hard.

You promised, didn't you?
You have to write us letters.

Take care of yourself.
You can always come to us.

Mr. Reinhart, Madam Elise,
Mr. Reinbach, and Mr. Sebas,

thank you all for everything
you've done for me.

And you, my lady…

Ryoma.

Yes, my lady?

That.

That?

I've been meaning to tell you this.

It's safe to say that
we're friends now, right?

Yes.

Then stop calling me "my lady."

Just call me Elia.

That's what my father
and my closest kin call me.

I see. Got it.

Elia.

Yes, Ryoma?

No matter what happens in school,
I won't give up easily.

I'll study hard
so I can be better at magic

the next time we meet.

Yes, likewise.

Don't forget that we made a promise
to meet again in three years.

I won't forget.

If you forget because you're busy,

I'll punish you
with my three years of magic training.

Well, show me some mercy.

My mother did that to my father once
because he forgot something important.

Really?

I'm glad you're okay now, Mr. Reinhart.

I'm not going to say goodbye.

See you soon, Ryoma.

See you soon, Elia.

See you soon!

I will see you soon, all right?

I have to go now.
There's no time to waste.

See you soon, Ryoma.

Those two seem a little lonely.

Of course, they are.

They are like family
but suddenly had to be apart.

With every encounter comes separation.

Then there will be new encounters.

Ryoma will be fine.

He will make a lot of new friends.

That's true.

Here's to Ryoma's future happiness!

-To happiness!
-To happiness!

Just try to live a good life.
We'll be watching over you.

I'll go to Bamboo Forest first,
and then I'll go to the mine.

I have to build a place for myself.

Elia will be working hard
in her own way too.

I can't lose to her.

I'll start a new life
that's slightly different

from what I've had.