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Let's live heroically, let's live with style. isagiyoku kakko yoku ikite yukou

Even if the two of us are torn apart... tatoe futari hanarebanare ni nattemo

...take my revolution.

Revolutionary Girl Utena ...take my revolution.

Revolutionary Girl Utena

In the sunlit garden, we both joined our hands. hikarisasu garden te wo toriai

Drawing close for comfort, we both swore... chikai atta nagusame atta

...never again would we ever fall in love. mou koi wa ni do to shinai yotte

I see that photo of us standing cheek to cheek... hoho wo yoseatte utsuru shashin no

...and place a bit of my loneliness in our smiles. egao ni sukoshi no samishisa tsumekonde

Even if I dream, even if I cry, even if I get hurt... yume wo mite namida shite kizutsuitemo

...reality keeps on coming recklessly. genjitsu wa gamushara ni kuru shi

I wanna find my own place, the value of being... jibun no ibasho sonzai kachi wo mitsuketai

...the person I've been until now... kyou made no jibun wo

Let's find the strength to throw it all away. isagiyoku nugisuteru

Strip down to nothing at all. hadaka ni naru

Become like rose petals, blowing free! jiyuu wo mau bara no you ni

Even if the two of us are torn apart... tatoe futari hanarebanare ni nattemo

...I swear that I will change the world. watashi wa sekai wo kaeru

Once upon a time, years and years ago...

...there was a little princess, and she was very sad...

...for her mother and father had died.

Before the princess appeared a traveling prince...

...riding upon a white horse.

He had a regal bearing and a kind smile.

The prince wrapped the princess in a rose-scented embrace...

...and gently wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Little one," he said, "who bears up alone in such deep sorrow."

"Never lose that strength or nobility, even when you grow up."

"I give you this to remember this day."

"We'll meet again, won't we?"

"This ring will lead you to me, one day."

Perhaps the ring the prince gave her was an engagement ring.

This was all well and good, but so impressed was she by him...

...that the princess vowed to become a prince herself one day.

But was that really such a good idea?

On the Night of the Ball

All I have really is this ring.

It's the only proof I have that I actually met him.

The dueling arena. The Rose Bride.

Could this ring have led me to all of this?

Good morning, Mistress Utena.

I'm done.

Morning and night... Will we ever have any company at our meals?

Isn't it nice how quiet it is?

Listen...

Yes?

I know you keep to yourself in class,

but do you really have no friends at all?

I do. Right here.

Well, I suppose he is, but...

And another thing. Would you stop calling me "Mistress Utena"?

I shouldn't?

It's Mistress Utena!

Good morning, Mistress Utena!

Hi! Morning!

Mistress Utena! Good morning!

Morning! Morning!

Okay, I know they call me Mistress Utena,

but it's not a joke when you say it.

But I'm engaged to you, Mistress Utena-

Would you give it a rest with that "engaged" and "Rose Bride" stuff?!

But...

Look, despite appearances, I'm a totally normal girl.

I don't want a bride.

All want is a totally normal boy!

Well, glad to hear it.

Hi there.

I'm Touga Kiryuu, student council president and totally normal boy.

Good morning!

Know him?

Well, after all...

She is the Rose Bride, you know.

Oh, I see.

You're into that dueling game, too, huh?

Have you told anyone about it?

You think I'd tell anyone about something that crazy?

Good.

My, my... Even angry, your face has a wonderful nobility to it.

Utena Tenjou...

You're a bit too forward, Mr. President.

Don't be like that. Let's be friends.

It's not as though we don't share a bond.

You...

Why do you have that?

So I could meet you, of course.

Could it be...?

I'd like to get to know you much better.

Could he...? Could he be...?

If it cannot break its egg's shell, a chick will die without being born.

We are the chick.

The world is our egg.

If we don't crack the world's shell, we will die without being born.

Smash the world's shell!

For the revolution of the world!

Yesterday, Saionji fought Utena Tenjou again... and lost.

Saionji's been in his room since yesterday.

I don't think he's coming to class today.

Never mind about him. What about Utena Tenjou?

Is she trying to bring revolution to the world, like we are?

No, she's different from us.

It looks as though she hasn't gotten a letter from End of the World.

Then why is she wearing the Rose Seal?

Well... Why indeed?

UTENAL!!!

Utena! Utena! Utena, my love!

Wakaba, that was sort of dangerous.

Oh?

Oh-ho! Spying on Touga, huh?

Oh, now I get it.

Oh, now you get WHAT?!

You'd better forget about him, though.

He's the academy's biggest playboy.

There are rumors about all the hearts he's broken here.

No way a playboy like that can be my prince on a white horse.

By the way, who'd you get paired with in your dorm, Utena?

Anthy Himemiya.

Really?

Too bad.

Too bad?

I hear lots of bad rumors about what she did to a popular boy.

Rumors?

It's all your fault!

Saionji's ruined because you made a fool of him!

Saionji won't come out of the Kendo room now!

You creep!

We want our old Saionji back!

C'mon, say something!

What are you doing?

Mistress Nanami...!

Now, what can be causing such an uproar?

If you have any problems, go to the student council with them.

Uh, well...

I-It's not that!

E-Excuse us!

Are you okay?

Yes, thank you.

Your name's Nanami, right?

I'm starting to see why you're so popular with the boys, Himemiya.

You're even most popular with the boys in the freshman class.

That's probably why you've been nominated...

...to be this year's dance queen.

Dance queen?

They're going to be choosing the school dance queen...

...at the dance party this weekend.

You're one of the girls who's been nominated.

You simply must come.

The boys would be so happy.

And I've wanted to be your friend for a long, long time, Himemiya.

Oh, no! I fell for it!

Now, look, Himemiya.

Yes?

Is it true that you have no friends?

I do. Right here.

Well, I suppose he is, but...

I have a delivery for Miss Anthy Himemiya and Miss Utena Tenjou.

As you've been nominated to be the dance queen...

...the committee would like you to wear this dress.

The committee asks that you wear it to the dance this weekend...

...and they look forward to seeing you there.

Wow...

What about yours, Mistress Utena?

And this package is for Miss Utena, from President Kiryuu.

Huh? For me?

But, I'm not involved with it.

I didn't get an invitation.

I believe there's an invitation and a message card in the box.

Well, then, if you'll excuse me.

Ugh! What IS this thing?

Does he think I'd go to any party where I'd have to wear this?

You're not going?

Right. Not my style.

Then neither will I.

Huh? But why?

Come on, you're nominated to be the dance queen, right?

But I don't care for places with lots of people.

Everyone's face begins to look the same, and I get scared.

Okay, now it's Chu-Chu's turn.

No! You should go! You HAVE to go!

You need friends!

Yeah, I know, but...

You have to make a lot more!

If you say so, Mistress Utena.

See you on the night of the ball. Touga Kiryuu

See you on the night of the ball. Touga Kiryuu And what is that guy's problem?

I wonder, I wonder, do you know what I wonder?

Oh, dear lady, what do you know?

The upcoming ball is the talk of the town.

They may call it a ball,

but it's much easier to just call it a man trap.

It has all the girls in an uproar.

How shameless can they be?

Guess who.

Cut it out, Nanami. Guess who.

Cut it out, Nanami.

Isn't it a lovely night,

Big Brother?

How did I get such an adoring little sister?

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming this evening.

Not only are we here to enjoy the gift of this first night of spring,

but this carefree dance party is also...

...a contest to determine a dance queen.

I hope that all of you participate in it!

No way!

She looks great!

Definitely!

Mistress Utena's in girls' clothes?!

She looks so cute!

Mistress Utena! She looks so cute!

Mistress Utena!

She looks cool in her uniform, but she's perfect in a dress!

Mistress Utena, you're beautiful!

You like it?

All you've talked about lately is Himemiya,

so I invited her!

Utena Tenjou...

I knew I shouldn't have worn this thing!

Forgive me, Mistress Utena.

You're embarrassing yourself all for my sake...

Embarrassing myself? Is it that bad?

I'm so glad you made it here, Himemiya.

Nanami...

That dress is just PERFECT!

It suits you so well.

Thank you.

Come along. Nominees have to go over here.

But...

Well, how about that? She has a friend after all!

Okay, I know, but...

Magnificent!

Better than I imagined!

Well, I dunno exactly what you were imagining,

but this thing doesn't suit me at all!

Don't be silly.

You're the queen of this academy!

It would be my pleasure if you danced with me in that dress.

Don't you think we make a picture-perfect couple?

Um, wait...

She's wearing your special dress, isn't she, Mistress Nanami?

It suits her so well.

The girl who stole my brother from me...

...is about to be humiliated.

Oh... Oh, my! I'm so sorry!

No, I...

Oh, dear, she got my special dress soaking wet.

It's terrible what happens when you spill water on it.

Shall we dance?

Stop it, please.

Look, I'm just not into these sorts of parties.

Then why did you come?

Well...

Well?

In case you were...

What about me?

Himemiya!

Is Nanami behind this?

What's she trying to do?

And just when things were going my way...

Himemiya!

What's that?

Mistress Utena...

Let's dance, Himemiya.

It was all going according to plan!

Who is that girl, anyway?!

Nanami.

Show some restraint in your pranks.

Oh, whatever could you mean?

By the way, who's that girl dancing with Himemiya?

Utena Tenjou.

Utena Tenjou...?

Yes. Isn't she exciting?

Still, it's a shame she took off the dress I sent to her.

Big Brother gave a dress to her?

To THAT girl?!

Missing truth and forever, kissing love and true your heart.

Hold me tight with your arms so true. dakishimete honto no te de

The key to unlock tomorrow is reality. ashita wo hiraku kagi wa reality

I want to keep on smashing lies apart. uso wo kowashi tsuzuketai

No matter how much the two of us may talk... kore ijou hanashi wo shitemo

...you still just can't see anything. anata ni wa mienai

Excuses are fitting for adults who... mukashi no hanashi ni sugaru

...just cling to old stories. otona ni wa ii wake ga niau

The angels who weren't chosen... erabarenai tenshitachi ni

...don't need wings to fly! hane saemo iranai

Missing truth and forever, kissing love and true your heart.

I like who I'll be tomorrow and... ashita no jibun ga suki to

...I'll believe in myself because I want to believe. shinjiteiru no shinjitai kara

I want to be hated by lies. uso ni kirawareteitai

Next Episode

Miki Kaoru. Everyone calls him "Mickey."

A handsome boy who plays piano and fences at the national level.

Oh my...

He's only a junior-high freshman, but he's a genius already studying the college curriculum.

Impressive.

He's in the student council, but he's only fought one duel.

Still, I think he wants to fight one to win you, Himemiya.

I wish him luck.

Next time, on Revolutionary Girl Utena,

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The absolute destiny apocalypse.