Season 1: Arc' The Training'Ep 1
SEASON ONE: EPISODE 1 [THE BEGINNING]
Date: ??/??/??
Time: ??:??
City: unknown
Place: in a snowy forest
In a snowy forest where darkness prevails, the winds were howling through the tall trees, and the gray clouds covered the sky entirely, as if the night would never leave.
The sound of footsteps echoed on the snow with each step, accompanied by the click of traditional shoes treading on the wet snow.
The woman was running with difficulty, her face covered in exhaustion, and drops of sweat trickled down from her forehead to fall on her neck. In her arms, she was carrying a small child, whose face was completely hidden, while her eyes were engulfed in a dark abyss.
Despite the storms and the thickening snow, she kept running, although the snow was getting deeper, yet her will remained unshaken, for her daughter needed her, and it was the only force that kept her going.
She reached a wide area where towering trees stretched toward the sky, all covered in snow. While catching her breath, she stumbled in the deep snow, but she didn't give up—this battle was bigger than mere steps.
Slowly, she stopped in front of a huge tree, standing like a guardian against all dangers. She didn't have much time, but this was all she could do now.
She began to steady her breathing, then looked down at her arms, where the baby was softly murmuring. She smiled.
She raised her face to ease her thoughts in that moment and said in a low voice filled with love:
"Don't be afraid, my little one, Mommy is here. I will protect you from everything. I won't let them come near you. You're my little princess."
Then she kissed her forehead gently, as if giving her the protection she needed.
Then... the image blurred
Date:
Saturday
Time:
06:01
City:
osaka
Place:
In the bedroom
Maria was sleeping in the middle of the bed on her back, both hands stretched out to the sides.
Her breathing started to quicken, sweat dripping down her face, some of her bangs hiding her left eye.
She was wearing bright yellow pajamas, and her dark hair lay on the pillow on either side of her head.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes quickly, and what greeted her was the ceiling of the room, painted in a light green color.
After a few seconds, she looked away from the ceiling and turned her gaze toward the room's window, which illuminated the room with streams of sunlight filtering through the curtains.
Then, she turned away from the window, shifted to the other side, and glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. The time was 06:01 AM.
She sighed slowly, then turned her head back to the ceiling, recalling that dream, wondering about the woman and the baby.
She was surprised by this recurring dream, which had been happening since she turned thirteen last year. The same dream repeated, or sometimes other dreams about that woman and the baby.
After a few moments of deep thought, she started to close her eyes, trying to go back to sleep, as it was still too early to wake up.
After two minutes of trying to sleep, she heard the sound of the main door to her room opening, or rather, her private suite.
She opened her eyes and looked ahead, as the bedroom door was directly in front of her.
She was waiting for the strange visitor who would come to her at this hour to enter.
The door opened, and a girl dressed in a servant's uniform with medium orange hair appeared behind it, followed by three other girls wearing the same clothes but with different appearances. One of the three was Maria's main assistant.
Her name was Umi.
Umi was carrying a small tray with a cup of black tea and a letter.
As for the other two girls, they entered, pushing a food cart filled with all sorts of pastries that Maria loved dearly.
The first one remained standing at the doorstep.
Maria raised her upper body after seeing what was happening.
Umi approached Maria's bedside and gave her a small smile.
Maria looked away from the girls and looked at Umi with surprise, as if asking, "What's going on?"
Umi understood Maria's look, so she turned her head toward the other girls and calmly said with a small smile:
"Come on, girls, prepare the bathroom for little miss, and bring the new clothes from the drying room."
After Umi finished speaking, the girls began to leave to carry out what they had been ordered, but it was as if gray clouds hung over their heads, laden with an unspoken sadness.
Maria noticed this, but she remained silent and didn't speak a word.
The door was closed by the girls.
Then Maria turned her face toward Umi and asked in surprise,
:"What is happening? Why are the girls so unhappy?"
Umi did not answer Maria's question. She lowered the tray slightly, almost urging her to take the letter.
Maria looked at the letter and then raised her eyes to Umi.
Umi nodded
| Message Content |
Date
31/12/1901
City
Yokohama
Hello, My Dear Maria,
I know you don't like the idea of joining the organization, but it is the best option to protect you. I hope you will accept.
Your friend Tsuyuko and her brother will also join the organization, and you will also enjoy killing the Umbras instead of other things.
The driver who will take you from Osaka to Kyoto will arrive at seven o'clock. I hope you are ready.
I wish you success, my kisses to you, my princess.
From your loving father ♡
| End of Message Content |
Umi noticed a dramatic change in Maria's expression, from calmness to happiness, then to a malicious smile.
Maria's eyes became sharp like a hawk with that malicious smile.
Umi spoke in a serious voice with a sharp look:
"Why are you smiling like that, Ms. Maria?"
Maria looked at Umi with the same expression as before, then leaned back against the bedpost, took the cup of black tea, and said,
:"Nothing, and I hope you won't ask the question again."
Umi sighed at Maria's tone but remained silent and did not speak further. Maria began to reread the message, especially the part where it mentioned killing the Umbras, then she giggled in a strange way, before stopping and taking another sip of the black tea.
At that moment, the three girls entered, and disappointment was evident on their faces. One of them had short, light orange hair and was carrying clothes that looked like school attire.
They approached where Umi was standing, and one of them, with long black hair, spoke sadly, looking down:
"The bathroom is ready... and these are the new clothes you should wear now."
After she finished speaking, she lowered her gaze again, as did the other two girls.
Maria noticed their sadness, as she was used to their smiles, not their sorrow.
So, she put the tea cup aside, pulled the cover from the lower part of the bed, and began to move toward the edge of the bed, near the girls.
She then said gently,
:"Why are you sad, girls?"
Then, with a cheerful voice, while closing her eyes, she added,
:"Do you know something? You three look beautiful when you smile, not when you are sad."
She opened her eyes wide and opened arms wide and said with full voice of Joy,
:"Whoever wants a hug, come here."
After Maria's words, suddenly the three girls ran and jumped toward her, crying loudly from sadness.
Due to the strong push from all three, Maria lay flat on the bed, eyes wide in shock,
but she smiled tenderly and looked at the girls who were crying loudly in her embrace.
The black-haired girl, Kanai, was on her right side, while the light orange-haired girl, Yumiko, was on the other side. In the middle, the pink-haired girl, Harumi, was also crying there.
As for Umi, she stood there with a warm smile, trying to preserve this beautiful moment in her memory.
Harumi began speaking through her sobs,
:"Little Miss, please don't go, we don't want you to leave, don't leave us."
Maria didn't answer Harumi because she knew there was nothing she could do about it, and she felt bad.
So Umi took care of the matter and said,
:"Come on girls, stop crying like babies, let the little miss prepare for the carriage that will take her. It will be here soon."
Maria looked at Umi, then smiled calmly and looked at the three girls who still hadn't cared about Umi's words and were still crying.
Maria then said quietly with a slight smile,
:"You all know that this decision is beyond my control, but don't worry, I will send many messages every day."
The girls stopped crying and looked at Maria with tears still on their cheeks, and as for Harumi, she sniffed loudly, trying to hold back her tears and said,
:"Really?"
Maria looked at her and said in a sincere tone,
:"Yes, I promise."
The girls stood up and wiped their tears, while Umi tried to calm them down. Maria sat and looked at the four girls.
She smiled at the scene. Then she stood up as well, slightly taller than them, though the others were older.
She raised her right hand and placed it on Harumi's head, while her left hand was in the pocket of her pajamas.
She patted Harumi's head and said softly,
:"But now I have to get ready, the time is almost up."
She looked at the clock, and it was 06:20 AM.
Then she moved away from them, still in the same position, one hand in her pajama pocket and the other free, heading toward the door of her room before closing it behind her.
\ Elsewhere /
Time:
06:34 AM
Place:
Bathroom
[The camera pans around the bathroom. After each drop is heard, the camera angle shifts.]
In a spacious bathroom with dark blue walls adorned with golden patterns, a marble floor, and a white ceiling.
A wide circular bathtub sits in the middle of the room, with white curtains hanging from each side.
The only sounds in the bathroom are the few drops of water falling from the tap and the sound of teeth brushing.
[The camera starts by showing Maria's bathroom slippers, then begins to slowly rise higher and higher as she wears her bathrobe.]
Maria spat out the toothpaste and began cleaning her mouth.
She placed the toothbrush back in its place, then looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled arrogantly and blew a small air kiss toward her reflection.
Maria whispered to herself in a self-assured tone:
"I'm more beautiful than ever."
Then she added with a sarcastic smile:
"Maybe I should teach them all a lesson in beauty."
Then she took a step back, preparing to leave the bathroom.[As she moved towards the door]
"It's time,"
she said, glancing back at herself in the mirror, her eyes full of confidence.
[As she exited the bathroom, there's a brief moment of silence, accompanied by the soft sound of her footsteps on the marble floor.]
\ At the same time /
Maria's private suite has five rooms,
Two rooms on the right: the drawing room and a library room,
Two rooms on the left: the dressing room and a bathroom,
And the bedroom in the middle. The exit room of the suite leads directly to the bedroom door.
The private corridor that connects everything is circular in shape, with soft golden lighting lining the walls.
The furniture inside the suite is elegant, with white walls adorned with golden accents. The doors of the rooms vary in color, adding a sense of individuality to each one.
Maria walked down the hallway, her footsteps soft on the polished wooden floor.
She reached the door of her bedroom and paused for a brief moment, her fingers lightly brushing the handle.
She turned it slowly, feeling the familiar warmth of the suite embrace her as she stepped inside.
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Upon entering the bedroom, Maria was greeted by the sight of four smiling girls, their expressions warm and welcoming. Their eyes sparkled with affection for her, a silent understanding shared between them all.
Maria returned their smiles, but her gaze seemed distant, as if she were carrying the weight of something far beyond this moment. She closed the door gently behind her, the sound of it clicking shut echoing softly in the quiet room.
She walked over to the sofa by the bed and sat down gracefully, as if shedding the weight of the world. Her movements were fluid, but there was a subtle tension in her posture, as if she were trying to convince herself that everything was fine.
She reached for the small plate of pastries that had been left on the table beside her and began to eat, her eyes following the movements of the girls.
Umi, who had been silently waiting nearby, approached her. She moved with quiet purpose, stepping into the small space between the bed and the sofa. Umi reached up to gently remove the towel from Maria's hair, her fingers brushing the strands with care, before she began to dry Maria's hair.
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[Maria]: "You know, sometimes... I wonder if any of this will ever make sense."
[Umi, quietly, almost to herself]: "Maybe it's not meant to make sense, Miss Maria... Maybe it's just meant to be lived."
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Then Umi set the towel aside and began using the hairdryer to dry Maria's hair. The quiet hum of the dryer filled the space, but it was soothing, as if it cleansed something in the air.
Maria closed her eyes for a moment, allowing the warmth from the dryer to melt any chill that had touched her heart. There was a moment of silence between them, but it was filled with unspoken words.
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\ Speed Up the Process /
Maria's hair was styled and expertly tied into a neat ponytail, the strands falling just enough to frame her face. The sleek, dark hair shimmered slightly under the light, giving her a polished, composed look.
With a smooth motion, Maria slipped one arm into the dark blue shirt, the fabric soft against her skin. She buttoned the sleeve carefully, each click of the button echoing in the quiet room.
Next, Harumi stepped forward with a determined look, her fingers working quickly as she tied a bronzed tie around Maria's neck, the knot firm and professional.
Kanai, standing behind her, slipped a tailored suit jacket onto Maria's shoulders. It fit perfectly, the dark fabric hugging her frame with an air of elegance.
Yumiko, with swift precision, draped a long coat over Maria's shoulder, the fabric flowing like a shadow behind her as it settled into place. The coat completed the look, adding a layer of sophistication and mystery.
Then, with a soft, almost ceremonial gesture, Umi leaned in and gently placed a delicate earring in Maria's left ear. It shimmered in the light, a perfect match for her overall appearance.
Yumiko was quick to follow, fastening two necklaces around Maria's neck. One was shaped like the sun, golden and radiant; the other, like the moon, with a silver glow that seemed to capture the light in a soft, ethereal manner.
The final touch came from Kanai, who applied a light layer of lip balm to Maria's lips, ensuring they looked smooth and ready for whatever would come next.
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\ End Speed Up the process /
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Yumiko, Harumi, Umi, and Kanai were standing side by side, happy with their accomplishment.
[ The camera began to gradually rise from Maria's shoes, reaching her upper body.
Then it moved away, showing Maria in full, with sparkling light and shimmer appearing in the background. ]
At that moment, Maria crossed her arms over her chest, smiling lightly.
Then Harumi shouted happily, :"Ms. Maria, you are beautiful in every way!"
She put her hands on her cheeks and started waving her head as if she were dreaming, saying, :"If you were a real young man, I would try to trap you in the trap of my love."
After Harumi said this, both Kanai and Yumiko looked at her with anger and jealousy because she had stolen the words they wanted to say to Maria.
As for Umi, she smiled softly, while Maria gave them a small smile.
Then she started approaching the girls, especially Harumi, who was blushing a little.
Maria spoke in an alluring way, :"If I were a real guy, I would date you."
Harumi blushed and almost fainted from embarrassment, but Yumiko quickly caught her.
Maria started giggling at Harumi's funny behavior.
Umi clapped her hands, which caught the girls' attention.
She said seriously, with a serious face: "Now, you three, go to work and let us know if the driver has arrived, okay?"
Harumi stood upright, with Kanai and Yumiko beside her, and they both said at the same time, :"Yes, Ms. Umi."
They then walked toward the door of the room and left.
Maria was looking at them calmly, then looked at Umi.
Raising one eyebrow with a sideways smile, she said, :"When they call you 'Ms.' even though they are older than you."
Umi returned the same look to Maria and said, :"You know this well, Ms. Maria."
Maria just gave her a small smile.
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Umi suddenly remembered something and said:
"Oh, I remember, did you take the injection, Ms.?"
With what Umi said, Maria's features gradually changed. Her expression became cold, devoid of emotion, as if she had entered a state of deep silence.
Umi immediately realized that Maria had not taken the injection yet, so she sighed lightly.
She went to one of the bedside table drawers, opened it, and pulled out a needle with a small bottle of yellow liquid.
She inserted the needle into the bottle and began to draw the yellow liquid into the syringe.
Then she tossed the small bottle into the trash and began to approach Maria to administer the injection.
Umi stood in front of Maria, who still had the same cold look on her face.
Umi extended her empty hand towards Maria and said in a soft voice, barely audible:
"Give me your wrist."
Maria looked at Umi, then extended her wrist gently and placed it in Umi's hand.
Umi brought the needle to Maria's wrist and began to insert it into her skin.
After completing the first step, she moved on to the second.
The second step was to pour the yellow liquid onto Maria's wrist. The fluid began to flow down her wrist, finishing the syringe.
Once the syringe was empty, Umi pulled the needle out of Maria's wrist, and a few small drops of blood fell.
Maria stared at those little drops of blood, which were a dark red with a hint of gold, and Umi noticed it too.
She placed the needle aside and began searching for a handkerchief in one of her pockets.
She found the handkerchief and started wiping away the blood drops from Maria's wrist. Maria calmly watched Umi's hand as she wiped the blood away.
Once Umi finished, she removed her hand from Maria's wrist and began searching for something else in her pocket.
Maria continued to gaze calmly at her wrist until suddenly she saw Umi's hand return, holding a surgical sticker in the shape of a small, cute white tiger.
Umi approached Maria's wrist and stuck the sticker on the small wound.
Maria looked at Umi in shock, and Umi gave her a calm smile that carried sincerity and tenderness.
Maria returned her gaze to the sticker, looked at it in surprise, but in the end, she smiled faintly.
Meanwhile, Harumi suddenly burst into the room, noisily, making everyone turn their attention to her.
Maria turned toward the door, where Harumi was standing, breathing heavily.
Umi had been facing the door from the beginning and looked at her in surprise.
They all waited for Harumi to speak.
Then Maria said with curiosity, raising an eyebrow:
"What happened, Harumi?"
After Harumi caught her breath, she clenched her fists and spoke quickly and with an almost barbaric tone:
"Ms. Maria, the carriage has arrived!"
Maria looked at her, surprised, while saying softly:
"Oh!"
Umi was also in a state of shock. Everyone seemed stunned by the news.
Maria then quietly gazed at one of the walls, as if she were contemplating the room, greeting it in her own way.
Umi watched Maria's movements quietly, then lowered her head slightly and said firmly:
"Hey, Harumi, go ahead of us. We'll be down in a bit."
Harumi puffed her cheeks angrily and looked like she wanted to stay, but Umi's sharp gaze frightened her, so she angrily left the room, puffing her cheeks, and left the door open behind her.
Maria looked at the left drawer near the bed.
She approached it and opened the last drawer inside.
A watch appeared, She smiled slightly.
She grabbed it and opened it.
Maria stared at the watch for a moment before putting it into her pants pocket, then looked behind her at Umi and gave her a bright smile, as if she had just returned from an adventure.
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Time:
7:05 AM
Place:
One of the mansion's corridors with a touch of modernity.
In that long corridor, filled with luxurious furniture inspired by the Victorian era,
the elegant young girl Maria stood before an arched window, gazing at the white bird soaring through the blue sky,
as if she were drawing courage from its freedom.
She took a deep breath, her face calm and confident, then said with a serene and meaningful tone:
"I am about to start a new life... am I not?"
Slowly, she turned to face her loyal maid Umi, who stood beside her with a gentle smile and a face reflecting unwavering dedication.
Umi replied in a soft and polite manner:
"Indeed, Ms. Maria... Best of luck."
Maria smiled at her faithful maid, then began walking forward with steady, confident steps,
continuing her path toward her new future.
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Time:
7:07 AM
Place:
At the main entrance or hallway.
In the grand hallway, several servants stood in neat rows, waiting to bid Maria farewell.
In the same place stood a beautiful woman adorned in expensive clothes and jewelry,
holding a baby girl in her arms. Beside her, a handsome boy clung tightly to her dress.
Everyone awaited Maria's arrival. When the elegant woman noticed Maria descending the stairs,
accompanied by Umi right behind her, a faint smile crossed her face.
The little boy, Haruka, who had been clinging to his mother's dress,
saw his older sister Maria coming down. His eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately let go of his mother's dress,
running toward Maria with quick, eager steps.
Maria reached the bottom of the stairs.
Haruka stood before her, tilting his head upward to look at her,
his tiny frame dwarfed by her taller figure.
Maria gazed down at him, meeting his starry eyes.
His small mouth formed a perfect circle, as if he wanted to speak but couldn't find the words.
Then, he raised his small hands toward her, signaling he wanted to be held.
Maria smiled warmly and knelt to his level, gently picking him up in her arms.
Standing tall again, Haruka clung tightly to her jacket, resting his head on her chest.
He seemed to feel safe and warm in her embrace.
She placed her free hand on his hair, leaning down slightly to kiss his forehead.
Suddenly, she felt tiny droplets soaking her shirt and realized he was crying.
Her smile softened, and she gently began to pat his back, her voice calm and soothing:
"Don't cry, little one... I'll always be here. Even if I'm not around, you'll feel my presence with you."
Haruka lifted his head slightly, his tear-filled eyes meeting hers. He managed a weak smile and asked in a trembling voice:
"Will... you come back soon?"
Maria gave him a loving smile, pressing her forehead to his briefly, then said:
"Of course, my little one... I'll always come back for you."
He rested his head against her chest again,
while Maria held him close, as if trying to etch this moment into her heart forever.
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