Hakushaku to Yousei Episode 5

The white moon. The Queen's white moon. The moon for the bridegroom. Evening, my fair lady. You seem well. Good day, mister with black hair. I'm trying to get to London. Is this the right way? Yes. It's not much farther. I'm on my way to London too. I'm going to fetch the Queen's bridegroom. This calls for a celebration. The white moon you were singing about earlier － what kind of moon is that? It's the real moon. How could that be? The real moon is right over there, see? I came into possession of it. It even waxes and wanes! How quaint. May I see it? Only for a little bit. Thank you for showing me something so nice. You're welcome. I'm in a hurry, so I have to go now. Foolish little fairy. Three months have passed... ...since my most beloved daughter, Lydia, became the exclusive fairy doctor for the Earl Ashenbert House. So, what happened to the Blue Knight Earl's descendants? It seems that they were taken to the beautiful fairy queen. The Earl married the fairy queen? No, he was under the influence of a magic spell. He was somehow freed and he then returned to the human world. I know of that spell. I expected no less. What kind of spell was it? Tell me, Lydia. You should already know, since you're the Blue Knight Earl. Tompkins, this is the supplementary guest list for the ball. Can you handle it? Is this everyone? Most likely. Ah, and Lydia. You're invited as well. I couldn't possibly go to a ball! Tompkins, when is the dance instructor supposed to arrive? He should be here soon. I'll go take a look. See, I've got it covered, so you don't have to worry, Lydia. It'll be okay. I'll be the only one you'll be dancing with. Don't dance with anyone else, okay? Why not? It'll make me jealous. If only the moon spell worked on you too. The moon spell? Yes. It's a spell to refuse the advances of pesky fairies. All you have to say is, 'Please give me that moon which waxes and wanes.' It's definitely impossible, so the fairy will step back. If it were me, I'd get you that moon some way or another. You should keep those kinds of words for your favourite girl. You are my favourite. Whatever girl currently in front of you is your favourite, right? By the way, that means that you've used that moon spell before, right? Who were you trying to chase away? A fairy. It makes me feel like I've been beaten to the punch. I can't believe that there's another man so deeply in love with you. Don't get the wrong idea! He's just a rather eccentric fairy... ...who wanted a human for his own. It's not love. Anyone else? Men who fell in love with you. Of course not. I gave everyone the creeps because I was only close to fairies. I've received a letter from a man only once. And it was only because he lost a dare with his group of friends. Men are clumsy creatures. They can only get near the girl they like via continuous pranks. What are you doing? Let go of my hand. But, I could almost thank the heavens that there are only... ...clumsy men around you. Lord Edgar. A delivery from Mr Slade, the art dealer. How lovely. It's the fairy queen, Tytania, right? I wanted it so badly because she looks just like you. I don't look anything like her. You do. Beautiful and mysterious. If she were to open her closed eyes... ...I'm certain she'd have peridot green eyes just like yours. The fair Tytania － to me, she's a reflection of you. This artist makes paintings of fairies that I like. This image of you won't get angry, even if I kissed her. Stop! Why? Please don't do such things. I wasn't about to do anything vulgar. I didn't say that. Did you imagine things... ...beyond kisses? Okay, un, deux, trois. Not like that, Miss. Your right foot first. I'm so sorry, Raven. Not a problem. Okay, shall we take a short break? I'll prepare the drinks. Please come this way, Sir. Was I really that bad? It was more like a lethal weapon rather than a dance. Excuse me. Ah! I forgot! Lydia, this lady here says that she has business with the Earl. How do you do, Miss Fairy Doctor. You're a field fairy? Yes. Please call me Marigold. I was entrusted by my mistress to make a delivery to the Blue Knight Earl. Can you please inform His Honour? Sure. But, I don't think he can see you in your current fairy form. Can you take on human form? I'm not very good at it, but... Unfortunately, I can't take on adult form. Not taking on adult form is the best thing to do. You'll be safe from Edgar like this. Oh no! The dance instructor is coming. Nico, can you show her the way? You're so helpless. Come, Miss. Shall we practice the rest of the steps? Let's start with the Waltz dance steps. Okay, un, deux, trois. I'm finally able to meet the Blue Knight Earl. The queen's bridegroom. Bridegroom? I'm so sorry, Raven. Not at all. I'm fine. You shall pay, lap dog of the prince! Raven, that's enough. Lord Edgar? Lydia, are you hurt? He called me a lap dog of the prince. Prince? What's going on? Who's the prince? Master, a young lady by the name of Marigold is awaiting you. Your Honour, I'm here with the promised article from my mistress. This is the item Your Honour had requested when my mistress made the marriage proposal. Marriage? Not you, the Blue Knight Earl's descendant. The one Tompkins was talking about earlier? In other words, Miss Marigold, your mistress is the fairy queen? Yes. Her Majesty is the queen of the moon fields. Is she beautiful? That's beyond question... What's with the sudden interest? But, does the queen have a childlike form just like you? I don't think I could get interested in that. Keep your thoughts to yourself! Marigold, I believe His Honour requested the 'moon' when he made the agreement with Her Majesty. Are you saying that you've brought the moon? Yes. But, it... ...was stolen! I was so sure that you'd like my Mistress and consent to the marriage. But, it got swapped with this pebble! I'm sure he was the one who stole it. That mean fairy! I would surely be punished by Her Majesty if I were to return with the bad news. But, it'll be impossible for us humans to retrieve it if it was stolen by a fairy. Since it'd be hard to go back immediately, why not stay here for a while? Lydia, wouldn't it be brilliant to have a fairy as a guest? She might be able to help you too. That's right. As long as he doesn't receive the moon, I won't be taken to the fairy world. Lydia, I have a bad feeling about this. There's moss on the stone. Moss? Does that mean it was submerged in water? I hope I'm wrong... Welcome, Professor Carlton. Miss Lydia. Your Honour, I'm truly honoured to have been invited. Good evening, Lord Edgar. Please enjoy yourselves. What is it, Edgar? Please place this flower on the neckline of your dress. Welcome, Duke Masefield. Decorate my dress with this flower? Is this dress too plain or something? Would you like a drink? Thank you. Raven, is my dress odd? I don't know. I beg your pardon. My mistake. It's very beautiful. Did Edgar tell you to say that? Yes. It's not odd at all. This is my first time attending such a ball. It's my first time too. I came because Earl Ashenbert openly invited me... ...but I was worried that I'd be completely out of place here. Me too. But, Miss, you're the centre of everyone's attention. You were promised a dance from His Honour, weren't you? You're wearing the same flower as His Honour. It's not like that. I'm bad at dancing... ...so I think he did it so I need not dance. You're bad at dancing? Me too. I'm talking to you because I can't dance, and also because it'd not be rude to not ask you for a dance. Pardon the late introduction. I'm Paul Ferman, an aspiring artist. Were you the one who painted Tytania? I'm Lydia Carlton. You've seen that painting? How embarrassing. Miss Carlton, do you like fairies? Yes, you could say that. To me, fairies are the source of my imagination. No one has seen them before, so I can let my imagination run wild. But don't you think people know about the existence of fairies because some have seen them before? Perhaps. People have the mind's eye, so they can see things that the eye can't see. The mind's eye... I think that's it! That's what's needed to see fairies. It's His Honour. He really does stand out. The women are all waiting impatiently for their turn to dance with him. Edgar... He's like a different person. Would you like to try dancing? But... Well, unless you're only allowed to dance with His Honour... Then, it would be my pleasure, Mr Ferman. Paul is fine. Lydia, we've got a big problem! What is it? Pardon me. Miss Lydia... Geez, what is it, Nico? He's here! The fairy who stole the moon from Marigold! Nico, this fairy you're talking about, couldn't possibly... I've been looking for you, Lydia! I'm here to take you back. Let's go back to Scotland. Kelpie! How did you know I was here? The hobgoblin in your house told me. He said you wouldn't be coming back for a while because you're working as the Blue Knight Earl's fairy doctor in London. That's why I came for you. Kelpie, I have work to do... ...so please go back by yourself. Why are you dressed like that? This is a dress for the ball. Is there anything under that oversized dress? What do you think you're doing?! As brutal as ever! You're one to talk! Miss Lydia, what's wrong? Is this bloke the Blue Knight Earl? This weakling is making you work for him? No, he's not the Earl. He doesn't look like he was invited. Do you know him? Well, kind of... Oh, so he's not the Earl? Outta the way! Anyway Lydia, I've found the moon! You shall be mine with this! The moon! Don't be foolish! The moon is in the sky. Take a look. This moon waxes and wanes. No, thanks. It's probably not real. Come on! Just take it. No! Let go! I told you I didn't want it. Please stop it! I told you to get lost! You're making it difficult for her. Shut up! You've gotta be joking... Oy! What have you bloody done?! I ain't interested in you! Give that back! It won't come off... In that case, I'm gonna gnaw that finger off! That's too much, Kelpie! What seems to be the problem? Please let go of my important guest. So, you're the Blue Knight Earl? Lydia, who is he? Feared by the devil himself, I'm the great Kel... He's Cain. So, Cain, do you have any business with me? I'm taking Lydia back to Scotland. Dressing her up in strange clothes... She ain't no doll! London is in 'the season' right now. I'll be her companion, so you can go ahead and watch from afar. What did you say, you bloody...! Lay off. I expected no less from the Blue Earl Knight. You've got quite the beast for your servant. Floundering on land ain't good for an aquatic horse like me. Lydia, I'll be seeing you. Paul, are you hurt? No, I'm fine. I'm very sorry for allowing such a horrible thing to happen. Come now, Lydia. Let's dance. You promised, right? Edgar, I'm having a change of heart... You'd dance with Paul, but not with me? It's not like that. It's because I might embarrass you. How could you possibly embarrass me? You're doing well. I shouldn't be. It's because you lead well. Lydia, we always make up for each others shortcomings just like this. Don't you think so? What is he scheming this time? Was that man with the curly black hair earlier a real fairy? He is. So, he's the one who proposed to you? Fairy doctors are rare, so he just wanted to have one for himself. But, that doesn't give me any peace of mind. It's not like you're in love with me either. What makes you think so? Just because I do... Was it Mr Cain? He has a graceful appearance, but, he has no intelligence, goods, assets, or status. A regular girl would choose me, correct? But, you're not that type of girl. That's stupid. Yes, it is indeed stupid. But, worrying about something like that is love, isn't it? It isn't! You always want to be the centre of attention. That's not my only concern. Paul looks to be very much your type. Empty-headed here and there, but living an honest life. Chasing a dream to become an artist. Don't judge people like that! But Lydia, artists can often be eccentric. I've just met him. It's not like that. Besides, Edgar. I don't think falling in love is based on conditions. I'm aware. Love isn't rational. That's why I'm quite worried right now. There's nothing I can do if you don't trust my words. But, I can hope, can't I? Let's stop this. I don't want to play love games with you. Game? Yes, it's a game! Please stop with your superfluous sweet talk! That really hurt. But, I... Lydia, is something wrong? It's nothing... I'm going to get a drink. Master. Tompkins. I think my future wife hates me now. It'll be fine. There are many men with wives who hate them. I see. That gives me courage! A red moon seal? The scarlet moon which serves the Blue Earl Knight, eh? It seems that someone wants to take the life of the fake Blue Earl Knight and capture the merrow's noble sword. Tompkins, apparently, someone is trying to threaten me. I've finally found it! I can't be waiting for Marigold. I'm here to get you, bridegroom!