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The Lady Roses have not been coming around here lately, have they?

Third-year students are busy studying for college entrance exams.

Say, who in the world is Rosa Canina?

Rosa... Canina?

A second-year student that people call Rosa Canina...

...is apparently announcing her candidacy.

Announcing her candidacy?

You mean, in the election for the next Yamayuri Council officers?

What?

But I thought the three boutons just inherit the positions...

...as next year's Yamayuri Council officers.

Being a bouton does not mean...

...you can unconditionally become a Lady Rose.

The three Lady Roses, who are the Yamayuri Council officers,

are chosen every year by a student vote.

So, if anyone wants to become one of them,

they can run as a candidate.

Then, depending on the results of the election,

you might end up not being the next Rosa Chinensis?

Right.

That possibility also exists equally for both Shimako and me.

Though the possibility may be equal,

I do believe the probabilities are different.

Shimako...

If this person called Rosa Canina is a second-year student,

it may actually be more natural that way.

Right... Shimako is a bouton, but she's a first-year student.

Do you mean to run away?

No.

I have no intention of doing so.

For that would be to dishonor my dear sister,

who chose me as her little sister.

What terribly half-hearted confidence.

The maidens, who flock to Mother Maria's garden,

pass through the tall gates today yet again with innocent, angelic smiles.

Their pure hearts and bodies are clad in deep-colored uniforms.

So that the pleats of their skirts are not disturbed...

...and so that their white sailor collars are not set aflutter,

it is customary here to walk slowly and with decorum.

The Private Lillian Girls' Academy, a garden of maidens.

Maria Watches Over Us

Rosa Canina

Here you are.

An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Flora

An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Flora Thank you.

An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Flora

Are you trying to look up a rose?

Yes, a rose called Rosa canina.

It was not in the illustrated guide I had, so...

There are many varieties of roses, after all.

What kind of flower do you think it is?

What kind?

The image I have of it is a blackish rose.

You're right.

The Rosa canina is a black rose.

You can find it in that illustrated guide.

But that book is not available for checkout,

so please peruse it here, okay?

Miss Yumi Fukuzawa...

All right.

What? How did you know my name?

Traitor.

Yoshino!

Since when did you become friendly with the enemy?

The enemy?

Our enemy would be Rosa Canina, right?

Yes, that was why I thought I would research the Rosa canina...

That person just now was Rosa Canina!

That person?

I've already checked into her.

Year 2, Wisteria Class, Lady Shizuka Kanina.

Student number 10. Library duty.

She's been in the choir since middle school...

...and at last year's school festival, she gave a solo performance of an aria.

The prima donna of Lillian.

As a twist on her last name of Kanina,

her classmates apparently call her Rosa Canina.

Oh, so there was no need to look up the rose...

This flower...

This is Rosa canina?!

Would you like another cup of tea?

I've had enough.

Shall I give you a shoulder massage?

That's all right. I'm not stiff anyway.

If there is anything you would like me to do...

I'm fine at the moment.

Another sigh...

I wonder if she's tired.

I'd like to at least...

...draw up posters for the election with my dear sister, too.

But my dear sister does everything by herself.

Um, is there something troubling you?

It would be of no use to talk to you about it.

I know it wouldn't be possible for me to solve her problems,

but I thought I could at least be someone she could vent to.

Shimako hasn't shown up.

She must feel reluctant to see us.

Because every time we see her, we press her,

"Aren't you going to run for Council?"

Miss Shizuka Kanina was once raised as a possible candidate...

...to be Rosa Gigantea's little sister, right?

What?

When was this?

Before you two entered high school.

That is a mere rumor.

Rosa Canina and Rosa Gigantea?

Oh, Yumi.

Rosa Canina!

Are you coming from cleaning the music room?

Yes. Are you here for choir?

You are here early.

Yes, on the days we meet, I rush here when I finish cleaning.

Because I love the music room when no one else is there.

I've even passed you in the hall here every once in a while.

What? Really?

Just as I thought, you didn't remember me then.

Pardon me.

It's fine.

Let's call it even with my lie.

Are you referring to the thing about the black rose?

It would've been fancier if it really were a black rose.

Bye now.

Oh, Yumi.

Rosa Gigantea!

What a pretty girl. A friend of yours?

Huh?

What kind of silly response is that?

I'm talking about the student you were just with.

Are you not aware?

That was Rosa Canina, whom everyone is talking about.

Oh!

Wait, what are you talking about?

Huh, so she's the one wanting to audition...

...to be a Yamayuri Council officer.

It is an election, not an audition, you know.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

She is pretty, after all.

Hol...

Hold on a moment, please, Rosa Gigantea!

Normally, in a situation like this,

shouldn't you be putting your support behind Shimako, your little sister?

But Shimako hasn't stepped forward as a candidate, right?

Then, why not give the job to the person who wants it?

That's not what I meant.

Shouldn't you be the one to talk Shimako into running?

Did Shimako say she wants to be talked into it?

There is... no way she would ever say that.

You know Shimako.

Then I'm not going to talk her into it.

Besides, third-year students don't even have the right to vote.

I don't want to get dragged into something so troublesome.

Why are you so cold?

Shimako is your little sister, Rosa Gigantea.

Yes, Shimako is my little sister,

but I don't think she absolutely needs to become the Rosa Gigantea.

If she wants the position, she can do something about it on her own...

...and if she doesn't , she can just not run.

It's a simple matter.

That is so...

You are her soeur...

You are her soeur and you would just silently stand by and watch?

That is beyond sad...

It's nothing for you to cry over, is it?

I'm only saying that I'm not going to do anything.

So, it's your own business if you want to get involved.

See you later.

It's too bad that we can't have lunch outside in the winter.

It's so quiet...

Are you not going to run?

I'm actually not sure.

Do you mind if I ask you why?

It was not as if I became Rosa Gigantea's little sister...

...because I wanted to be on the student council.

Itjust so happened that my dear sister was a Lady Rose.

And to be of use to her, I have helped out with the Yamayuri Council.

So the truth is, once my dear sister graduates,

I will have no qualms about leaving the Yamayuri Council.

Shimako...

I'm sorry.

To me, belonging to some group only means being fettered.

I want to be as unencumbered as possible.

That is my wish.

But it is probably precisely because that is how I am...

...that Rosa Gigantea pulled me into the Yamayuri Council.

It's vague, but I feel like I'm beginning to understand...

...the relationship between the White Rose sisters.

I'm very happy to have become friends with you and Yoshino,

and if I had notjoined the Yamayuri Council,

I would've never formed such bonds with other people.

Then...

But I'm not the sort of person who can lead other students...

...and besides...

Yes?

Good day, Yumi.

Rosa Canina!

I have come today to speak with Shimako.

Maria Watches Over Us

I shall hear what you have to say.

Why have you not announced your candidacy?

The deadline is after school today.

I do not believe what I do is a matter for me to discuss with you.

You're right.

But if you are feeling burdened...

...at the thought of becoming the Rosa Gigantea as a second-year student,

make use of me, just for next year.

Fortunately, I have no little sister.

After the current Rosa Gigantea has graduated,

I intend to take you as my soeur.

You will be guaranteed the seat of Rosa Gigantea two years from now.

I do not think, by any means, that it is a bad bargain.

Please think about it.

Please wait.

I can give you my answer regarding at least this much.

What is it?

No matter what happens,

I have no intention of becoming your little sister.

And that is true for anyone else as well.

My dear sister is Rosa Gigantea and Rosa Gigantea alone.

I see. I understand.

That day after school,

Shimako gave her notification of her intention to be a candidate.

And after a week of campaigning,

the day came for the four candidates to give their speeches.

In the end,

I never figured out what I should've done in the days that led up to today...

...and my dear sister is as cheerless as ever.

Dear sister!

Good day, Sachiko. Have you been well?

Yes, of course!

Really? I'm glad to hear it.

It was because she got to see Rosa Chinensis...

I'm of no use.

Yumi.

Did something happen?

I...

I am incapable of doing anything for Lady Sachiko.

Even though I am her little sister...

That's fine, Yumi.

You see,

a little sister doesn't need to worry about such things.

Because, you're the little sister.

What?

If you want to be of help in some way,

behave normally.

And if Sachiko comes to you, asking you to do something,

only then do you need to do just that.

Is that really enough?

It is.

I'm the one saying it, and I've been a big sister for a long time,

so there is no doubt.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Come, Sachiko is waiting for you.

Yumi, where were you?

Pardon me.

Yumi, did something happen?

Dear sister, what is there that I can do?

I wanted to do something for you, but I could think of nothing...

...and I felt so wretched for it.

So, I...

Is it because you were thinking of such things...

...that you have looked somewhat downcast lately?

I can't believe it.

So we soeurs were tormented by the same thought.

The same?

The truth is, I was agonizing over my dear sister, too.

Hoping to do something for my dear sister...

...as she studied for her college entrance exams,

I gave it a lot of thought.

But ultimately, I came to the realization that I could do nothing...

...and I had grown despondent.

But you see, my dear sister came by earlier and told me,

"I came by to see your face."

And that completely lifted my spirits.

Why? Because I realized that what my dear sister wants from me...

...is the same as what I want from you, Yumi.

From me?

I only need you to be by my side.

The Rosa Chinensis spoke of it thus,

that it is the big sister, who shelters and protects,

and the little sister is her support.

The little sister is her support...

I need a little sister who will be there for me.

Stay by my side...

...and when I become Ionely every so often,

hold my hands for me.

Shimako.

Dear sister.

I did not force you into this.

Ultimately, this is something you decided for yourself.

If you're elected, make sure you see this through to the end.

Wasn't Rosa Gigantea mistaken in her choice of words?

It's fine, Yumi.

What my dear sisterjust said...

...were the greatest words of encouragement to me.

I just can't understand these two...

Next,

we have a speech from Miss Sachiko Ogasawara of Year 2, Pine Class.

Yumi, watch me from here.

I will be sure to watch.

I am Lady Sachiko's support.

And on the day the election results were announced,

all of the boutons, including Lady Sachiko, of course,

were formally chosen to be the Lady Roses.

I'm here, as promised.

Thank you very much.

Did you see the results of the election?

The results do not matter.

Well, you did say that you wanted to see me after school on Saturday,

regardless of the outcome of the election.

To me, what is more important than anything...

...is that I am before you, here and now, in this moment.

So, the election was just a pretext?

Maybe it was for me to try my luck.

Because I didn't want to leave without taking some kind of action.

I'm going to Italy.

Italy?

To study music.

In truth, I had intended to enroll after graduating from middle school,

but I ended up postponing it by two years.

Why?

Because you were here.

Even if it was only for a moment,

I wanted you to see me as you are seeing me now.

You are an enchanting person, Rosa Canina.

If we could have met each other a little sooner,

perhaps we could have been friends.

You would not have made me your little sister?

Did you want to be?

I am not Shimako, after all.

Rosa... Canina...

Won't you please call me " Shizuka" ?

A parting gift.

Hey, it's not nice to spy on people.

I'm sorry!

But I saw you by the bulletin board and when I came after you,

itjust so happened that...

Oh, I won't tell Shimako.

I don't really care if you do.

Rosa Gigantea.

To all three of you, congratulations on being elected.

Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

You won easily.

That is not entirely true...

Well then, we'll be going now.

Yumi, let us go.

Dear sister...

Let's let Rosa Gigantea behave in a sisterly fashion for once.

She may appear strong,

but Shimako is still a first-year student, the same as you,

so I'm sure she was nervous.

I was quite tense myself.

I shall do anything.

Please ask whatever you like of me.

Then, please make me a hot cup of tea at the Rose Mansion.

I shall, dear sister.

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What'll I do? What'll I do? Should I give my dear sister chocolates or not?

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What'll I do? What'll I do?

What'll I do? What'll I do?

It don't matter which, just make up yer mind! What'll I do? What'll I do?

It don't matter which, just make up yer mind!

Aw, sis, that was harsh.

Mother Maria's watchin' ya. Next week's another can't miss episode!

Mother Maria's watchin' ya. Next week's another can't miss episode! "Surprising Chocolate ~ Part l"

Mother Maria's watchin', dear sister. "Surprising Chocolate ~ Part l"

"Surprising Chocolate ~ Part l"