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I’m Anin. What’s your name?

Pilanthita, Your Highness.

You don’t have to use royal terms with me.

We are friends now.

Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to survive those lonely and miserable time.

I will never leave you. I don’t want you to be lonely.

I’m thinking of sending Anin to study in England.

Father wants me to go study abroad?

You must be so lonely when Princess Anin is away, Lady Pin.

In the next 2 months?

Yes.

Is there something wrong, Lady Pin?

Is it already certain that Princess Anin will go to study abroad?

Yes. You must feel neglected for not getting this opportunity too.

Please don’t be. Although you cannot go abroad, I promise to support you until you graduate from a university.

I didn’t feel neglected, Your Highness.

I’m only sad because Princess and I will be apart for a long time.

The Loyal Pin

I’m still a juvenile, Brother. Why do I have to go study somewhere so far away?

Being there while you’re still young will give you an advantage.

But I don’t want to go.

Anin, you should never let an opportunity passes by when it comes your way.

But if it’s something that I do not want, can you still call it an opportunity?

There you go, you and your endless questions. You’re truly one of a kind.

But this is good. It means you are perfect for studying abroad.

Do I have to study abroad just because I like to ask questions?

Why can I not study here in my home country?

Because the world is so wide.

It is full of wonders. You can ask questions and learn as many things as you like.

Just like how you’re questioning me now.

Our country is, in fact, not considered underdeveloped.

We, however, often hesitate…

and are afraid to ask questions.

More awfully, we are afraid to know the answers.

If you insist to further your study here, you might eventually stop asking questions too.

My princess, do you no longer want to stay with me?

It won’t be long. I will return soon.

But without you, how can I live, Your Highness?

I told Father to send you to stay with Lady Pin.

That way, she wouldn’t feel lonely,

and you will have someone to look after you.

You mean, to protect me, Your Highness?

Yes.

While I’m away, you must take care of Lady Pin for me.

You have my words, Your Highness. I will take extremely good care of her…

and will never let even an insect come near her.

I have a lot of preparations to make during these days, so I might not be able to go see Lady Pin that often.

She probably feels quite lonely.

She sure does, Your Highness. Perhaps, my lady is now weeping…

and carves all the mangoes in the Lotus Palace to relieve her sadness.

That’s plausible. She always carves mangoes when she is sad or upset.

Pin, when will you stop carving mangoes?

You’ve been doing this since early morning. All the mangoes in this palace are almost gone.

I feel ashamed for failing Princess Patt with my exam result.

Then should we go do something else?

Let’s go to Yaowarat and eat something there. Or anything that would make you feel better.

No, Your Highness.

I’m going to carve the mango.

It helps me concentrate.

When I can concentrate, my mind will be calm and wisdom will arise.

Only then can my worries and sadness be washed away.

All the maids in the Lotus Palace must be so busy preparing mangoes for Lady Pin, Your Highness.

Prik, I’m worried about her.

You should go and stay with her now, so that she wouldn’t feel lonely.

That’s very clever of you, Your Highness.

Wait.

Yes, Your Highness?

Tell Lady Pin that I will go see her myself when I’m done with all the preparations.

Yes, Your Highness.

Koi! Koi!

Are these mangoes for Lady Pin?

Yes, she has been carving mangoes all day all night since she knew about Princess Anin.

Hmm…that’s not a lot though. This means Lady Pin is not that sad.

What do you mean? Look that way.

Oh my goodness!

Aren’t you going to help?

Wait for me too.

Did Princess tell you to stay with me?

Yes, my lady. Her Highness also said that she might be busy making preparations during these days,

so she might not be able to go to school with you. Please don’t wait for her, my lady.

She will not go to school with me?

Yes, my lady.

This means, I won’t be able to see her during these days.

But Her Highness said that she would come see you whenever she can, my lady.

Are the documents ready?

Yes. / - Good.

Let’s go take a photo, then we can go to the embassy later on.

Please have some of these Steamed Rice Dumplings, Your Highness.

You ate very little this morning.

To think that Anin will leave me soon, I have lost all my appetite.

Is Princess Anin doing well, Your Highness?

It’s been many days since I have last seen her.

She has to get everything ready before travelling abroad,

so she is out with her brother almost every day.

We’re living in the same house but I hardly see her face.

Princess Anin must be very busy.

Please don’t be sad, Your Highness.

It’s for the princess’ own good.

My lady.

Please don’t cry.

Look at me. I love Princess Anin so much that I can die for her.

But I still don’t cry.

We should feel happy for Her Highness, my lady.

Won’t you feel sad or lonely when Princess Anin is away?

Of course, I will feel lonely, my lady.

But Her Highness will soon return.

By soon, do you know how long it would be?

Hmm…maybe a year, my lady.

No, not a year.

7 years.

7 years?

7 years, my lady?

That’s almost half of my life.

How will I live then? What should I do, my lady?

So, you did not know that Princess Anin will be away for a long time.

It’s all right.

[Sobbing]

[Sobbing]

Your Highness!

What’s wrong, Prik?

I want to hug you while I still can, Your Highness.

So that I won’t miss you when you are away.

Let go of me first.

No, I won’t!

Lady Pin just told me that you will be away for 7 years.

Yes.

How is she doing?

Since she knew that you have to go abroad,

she has been looking so sad and miserable, Your Highness.

She looks more and more lifeless every day. She usually doesn’t talk much…

but now she hardly utter a word to anyone, Your Highness.

Is it that bad?

Yes,Your Highness.

No one at the Lotus Palace dares to mention about you going abroad.

Tell me more about it.

When Princess Anin is away, our palace will surely feel so quiet.

Yes, I will miss her so much.

- Shh!! - Mhm, when Her Highness is around…

I’m so sorry, my lady. I will never mention about Princess Anin going abroad…

If anyone ever mentions about Princess Anin going abroad,

Lady Pin will suddenly cover her ears, and quickly walk the other way, Your Highness.

How is Lady Pin doing?

Has she carved out every mango in this palace?

Even mangoes will not do, Prik.

There, she even went on to carving papayas.

My poor Lady Pin. She must be feeling so sad that she has to carve a papaya.

That’s not all, Your Highness.

What is it?

One day, Princess Patt accidentally slipped out…

that the date for your departure has already been set, Your Highness.

His Highness has already set the departure date for Princess Anin.

Have you heard about it, Lady Pin?

Not yet, Your Highness.

When will she leave?

In two weeks.

Lady Pin was almost in tears after she heard it, Your Highness.

How did you know she went crying in her room?

I was eavesdropping on her bedroom door, Your Highness.

Prying as usual.

Lady Pin was crying so hard that my heart ached for her.

I almost gathered up my sarong and ran here to tell you to change your mind, Your Highness.

Is that so?

Yes, Your Highness. Lady Pin was weeping her heart out.

I must go and console her then.

You’re smiling!

Am I pretty?

The Loyal Pin

The Loyal Pin

You’re smiling!

Anin.

Haven’t seen you for a while. How I really miss you.

Well, you’ve been very busy. You barely have time to play around.

That is true.

It was too tedious. I had to run around doing this and that.

I’m so weary and exhausted.

You haven’t been away yet, but it’s already impossible for me to see you that often.

I’m no longer busy, though.

From now on, I’d cling on to you until you get bored of me.

Who could be bored of you, Your Highness?

Very well, can you make me Salak in syrup then?

I’ve been craving so badly for your dessert.

Let’s go, shall we?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Can I take the kite down now?

Why aren’t you eating?

My lady has lost her appetite lately. She is in sorrow.

Please eat a little more, Your Highness.

Why? Why have you lost your appetite?

Because she still couldn’t accept the fact that you have to go away, Your Highness.

Prik.

Yes, Your Highness?

Can you do me a favour?

Please name it, Your Highness.

Can you go away and leave us alone for a while?

Your wish is my command, Your Highness.

Let me take this away for you, my lady.

Is there something wrong?

Why did you refuse to answer me?

Your eyes are so red.

If one day I have to be away, will you feel lonely?

Do you remember when you asked me whether I’d be lonely if you have to go away?

I have only come to realize the answer today.

Yes, I will be lonely.

I never want you to stay far away from me.

Please cry no more.

Let’s spend the rest of our time together…as best as we can.

After seven days, when the sky is finally painted with an afternoon light,

the golden royal urn is lifted onto the bier.

Together with Her Majesty the Queen…

and other young royal grandchildren,

each holding an incense stick, with a candle and flowers, for paying homage.

Adding a variety of incense…

making the air filled with aromatic fragrance.

Looking at the burning flame,

her heart is mourning for…

I’m very fortunate to be able to attend the Loy Krathong festival with Your Highness this year…

before you must be travelling abroad.

Where shall we float our Krathong this time?

Prik.

Anin!

Stop fooling around, Your Highness. Come and help me make the Krathong.

Please don’t, Your Highness! Don’t!

BANG!

Please look after my parents for me.

You’re giving me a headache, Your Highness.

I’m tired of giving you a lecture. Come help me make the Krathong, Your Highness.

I want to keep hearing your voice while I still can.

I won’t be hearing it for a very long time.

I would really miss arguing with you.

You look so beautiful.

Please don’t change the subject, Your Highness. Help me make the Krathong.

Pin, am I pretty?

Come, come. A beautiful Krathong for only 2 baht. Come and get it.

Come this way for a beautiful Krathong for only 2 baht.

A beautiful Krathong for 2 baht only.

A lot of people come to the festival this year.

Yes.

Do you want a Krathong? It’s for 2 baht only.

What is it, Pin?

I think I saw an acquaintance of Princess Patt.

Then let’s go somewhere else.

Yes.

Let’s float our Krathong here.

You’ll be safe from all the eyes and ears of Princess Patt’s acquaintance.

Did I disappoint you for bringing you to float our Krathong here instead of a big river?

Not at all. As long as I’m with you, any place is good for me.

This place is also not crowded. So, it feels as if there were only two of us here.

Why didn’t we just do it in the palace?

So that we don’t have to sneak out like this.

I want to cherish every wonderful moment with you…

before we will part ways.

Let’s float our Krathong.

Yes.

From now on while I’m away, I wish you’d only find good things in life.

It would be many years after this until we can float our Krathong together again.

Just a few years.

Not a few at all. It’s 7 years.

I will study hard and try to come back before that.

Yes.

Did I make you cry again?

You always cry every time you see my face.

How do you know I wasn’t crying when I didn’t see your face?

You didn’t make me cry, Your Highness.

I just couldn’t hold back the tears.

I promise that I will write to you every day.

My lady! You have a letter from Princess Anin.

Oh, look at those smiles you have there, my lady.

The Loyal Pin

The Loyal Pin

How I wish you didn’t have to go.

You must write to me often, my dear.

Yes, Mother.

We should be going, Mother.

Goodbye, Mother. Please take good care of yourself.

Yes, dear.

Take care of yourself too.

Goodbye, Your Highness.

Have a safe journey, Princess.

My lady!!

My lady, where are you?

I’m here.

Oh, there you are, my lady.

I’ve been looking for you everywhere.

Why are you looking for me?

A letter from Princess Anin, my lady.

Enough with your teasing. Give me the letter.

Oh, look at those smiles you have there, my lady.

I know better than anyone how a letter from Princess Anin…

can brighten your soul and brings so much joy to you.

Last time when the letter came a bit late,

you looked so glum and gloomy that I didn’t dare to say a word, my lady.

You seem to be very chattery today, Prik.

This one is yours.

I…miss…you…so…much.

My lady, aren’t you going to read your letter?

I’d rather read it when you’re not around. Bye.

Aww, my lady. You’re having it so bad.

Autumn is approaching but the weather here is still as cold as ever.

How fortunate that today is Sunday, so I can lay in bed until late in the morning.

I have something funny to tell you too.

I slipped and fell on the walkway today, with both of my legs pointing upwards.

My friends were laughing so hard, especially for Emma.

Emma couldn’t stop laughing.

Fortunately, I wasn’t one who would be embarrassed so easily.

Although a little discomposed, I didn’t feel embarrassed.

Today, I went to the art exhibition at the museum on a school field trip.

I enjoyed it very much.

I’m thinking of pursuing my study in fine arts.

But I’d also love to design my own house. So, architecture is also an interesting choice.

What do you think I should study?

It’s probably almost at the end of rainy season there, and winter is soon to come.

The frogs must be croaking so loud all night that you can hardly sleep.

It’s been a while since I have last heard the frogs croaking during the rain.

Rainy season here is dull and miserable.

People don’t seem to be so jolly like those frogs in our country.

I have been here for quite some time, but I still couldn’t get used to it.

I miss home. I miss Father, Mother, Brothers, and Prik.

Most of all, I miss this person whom I long for so terribly that often makes me cry.

I miss you, Pin.

It’s raining here every night. I could barely put myself to sleep.

I miss you every night.

It is always cold there. Please take good care of yourself and make sure you are always warm.

I don’t want you to fall sick.

Did you get any bruises from falling down?

Has anyone applied a soothing balm for you?

I’m afraid I won’t be able to advise you on your choice of study.

For I know that you will finally come to recognise…

what it is that your heart truly wants.

I have carefully kept all of your diary postcards in a casket.

And I still cross out the calendar every day, counting down to the day you will return.

There is not even a minute that I wouldn’t think of you.

I miss you so dearly.

How is life at the university? Have you found another best friend instead of me?

I have been studying in the Faculty of Arts for almost a year now.

The world outside our palace is surprisingly amazing.

I have made a lot of friends. The closest ones are Sunee and Thanit.

But don’t you worry. You will always be the most important friend of mine.

Lady Pin, we’ve been looking for you everywhere.

Are you writing to the princess again?

Yes.

Why are you looking for me?

We want to know if you want to go out for an ice-cream.

We have no other classes this afternoon. And it will be too boring to go home early.

My older brother, Kawin, is coming to pick me up today.

So, I’d ask him to treat us to an ice-cream.

Hey, do you really want an ice-cream,

or do you actually want to be a matchmaker for your brother?

Please ignore him, Lady Pin.

Sunee.

Oh, there he comes.

Hello, Lady Pin.

Hello.

I’m afraid I have to turn down your offer, Sunee.

I have to go back to the palace, or else Princess Patt might be worried.

That’s too bad.

Never mind then. Can I give you a ride back to the palace instead, Lady Pin?

Yes.

I’m leaving then.

This way, please.

Please.

Thank you.

Do you want to come in and greet my aunt first?

I’d rather not.

Maybe some other days.

Yes.

My brother is afraid of Princess Patt.

I’ll see you on Monday then, Lady Pin.

Yes.

Until next time, Lady Pin.

Yes.

My lady, Master Kueakiat is waiting for you in the living room.

Master Kuea again?

Yes, my lady.

How very popular you are, my lady. One man is dropping you off while another is waiting inside.

Prik.

I’m only stating the fact, my lady.

I do not wish it to be like this too.

I could have refused him at once if he were my friend.

But this is Master Kuea. How could I do that?

You’re right, my lady. Master Kueakiat is very smart…

to approach you through Princess Patt and Prince Arnon.

Since he is a friend of Prince Arnon, I couldn’t just refuse him at once.

Prik, please come with me. You must help me.

Don’t worry, my lady. I will protect you at all cost.

Come.

Please lead the way, my lady. I will follow.

Hello, Master Kuea.

Our palace will soon arrange an engagement reception for Prince Anant and Lady Paravatee.

The Loyal Pin

The Loyal Pin

Hello, Master Kuea.

Hello, Lady Pin.

Seeing how often you can visit the Lotus Palace,

it seems there isn’t a lot of government work that concerns you at the moment.

Please don’t say that, Lady Pin.

I just want to deliver my mother’s dessert to Princess Patt.

Now that the dessert is delivered, I’m afraid you no longer have to stay.

Please don’t be so cruel, Lady Pin. I only wish to have a conversation with you just for a while.

I promise it won’t be long. Then I will leave and go back to my work.

Then please tell me your matter.

Yes.

Prik, can I ask you to…

Prik, come here.

Stay here.

Yes, my lady.

Should you have any errand, please ask Koi instead.

Never mind then. I wonder if you are available tonight, Lady Pin.

I’d like to invite to have dinner outside the palace.

I’m afraid she can’t, my lord. Princess Patt has already prepared dinner for her.

What about tomorrow?

I’m afraid that’s impossible too, my lord. She must go to work at the main palace tomorrow.

What about…

I’m very busy during these days.

I have my responsibility in the palace, not to mention that an examination is approaching.

I must prepare for the examination.

I understand.

Then I shall wait until you finish your examination.

Yes.

Would you like to try my mother’s dessert?

I really miss you, Mother.

I really miss you too, my dear.

Are you doing well? How is your study?

Yes, I’m doing very well, Mother. Studying is fun.

Brother often asks his friend to help take care of me.

I’m worried some westerner guys might try to pursue her.

She is much likeable here.

Who is it?

It’s Pranot, Prince Arnon’s friend.

I first expected him to look after her for me.

But now it seems he has already become her sidekick.

[Laughter]

That’s good. This means your sister won’t be lonely.

Anin, I have brought a lot of things for you.

There are also letters from Prik and Lady Pin.

Thank you, Mother. Is everyone doing well?

Yes. Your father wants to know if you’d like anything in particular for your graduation gift.

Will Father give me anything at all?

Look at you, saying as if what you want is very hard to acquire.

Well, you could say that it’s hard.

Or you could say it’s quite easy too.

Apart from the moon and the star, your father and brother will do anything to get it for you.

How they really love and pamper you, my dear.

Even if it’s the moon or the star, I shall get it for you.

Well, if you say so, then I’m afraid I must ask for something more valuable than the moon and the star.

So that you can prove your words.

There she goes.

My dear princess, I miss you so much.

Please come back as soon as you can, Your Highness.

Or else I’m afraid it might be too late. The enemies are striking mercilessly.

Wait until I return home. I will take back what is mine.

May I ask if you know what His Highness Prince plans to construct on that land next to our Lotus Palace, Your Highness?

Oh, I thought you already knew.

I’m afraid not, Your Highness.

His Highness is building a palace for Princess Anilaphat as her graduation gift.

She will stay there when she returns from England.

A palace, Your Highness?

The princess wishes to have a small palace built next to the Lotus Palace,

surrounded by tall and wide pine trees.

She will call it the Pine Palace.

The Pine Palace, Your Highness?

Princess Anin always think differently as usual.

Yes. The design of the palace itself is elegant and luxurious.

But its size is too small, not quite rightful for her title as a Serene Highness Princess.

I wonder why she wishes to stay in such a tiny place.

Not to mention that it will be quite far away from the main palace.

Pin.

Look.

This is my dream house.

But this is much smaller than the main palace.

I think it’s warm and cosy. This way, we will never be far from each other’s sight.

Sounds so dreamy.

I want to have it built next to the Lotus Palace, so that you can always see me.

Who said I wish to see you forever?

Should one day I have a home of my own,

I’d ask you to stay there with me.

I promise.

A penny for your thoughts, Lady Pin.

I was just thinking about the princess, Your Highness.

She has always been unpredictable since when she was young.

You’re right. She has always been different.

Yes, Your Highness.

Our palace will soon hold a big event.

It’s an engagement reception for Prince Anan and Lady Parawatee.

Really, Your Highness? I’m so pleased for the prince.

We shall do our best with the arrangement to honour the prince.

You must help me prepare for it, Lady Pin.

Yes, Your Highness.

Make sure there isn’t even a speck of dust.

Put it over there.

Make sure you clean it.

Give me those flowers.

Your Highness, I’d like to discuss with you about the refreshments.

Please comet this way, Your Highness.

Prik, put this on the table outside.

Yes, my lady.

Your Highness!

The Loyal Pin

Anin!

I miss you, Mother.

I miss everyone too.

So much.

This is your Pine Palace. What do you think?

It’s so beautiful!

Lady Pin is so hot. I must find a way to get closer to her and win over her heart.

I beg your pardon, Your Highness?

Princess Anin would like to have a bath and a facial scrub.

Are you mad at me, Pin?

I’m sorry.

The Loyal Pin