Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997): Season 1, Episode 3 - On the Night of the Ball - full transcript
Once upon a time, many 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 baring 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 "growing
up alone in such deep sorrow."
"Never lose that strength or nobility,
even when you are a young lady."
"I give you this to remember
this day. We will meet again."
"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?
All I really have is this ring.
It's the only proof I have
that I actually met him.
(ring glimmers)
The dueling arena, the rose bride...
Could this ring possibly
have lead me to all of this?
(door clicks open)
Oh, Miss Utena! Good morning!
I'm done.
Every morning and night! Will we
ever have any company at our meals?
Isn't it nice how quiet it is?
Listen...
Uh, yes?
I know you like to keep
to yourself in class and all
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 Miss Utena?
I shouldn't?
It's Miss Utena!
Good morning Miss Utena!
Hi!
Morning!
Hi Miss Utena!
Hello. Hi!
Now, it's okay if those
guys call me Miss Utena
but it's kinda weird
when you say that to me.
But I'm the rose bride. I'm
engaged to you Miss Utena.
Anthy would you please give it a rest
with all that engaged and rose bride stuff!
But...
Look, despite appearances
I'm a totally normal girl.
I don't want a bride! All I
want is a totally normal boy.
Well, glad to hear it.
Hi there.
My name is Touga Kiryuu,
student council president.
Good morning Touga.
You know him?
Well after all, she is
the rose bride you know.
Oh great, you're into that
dueling game too huh?
Have you told anyone about it?
You think I'd tell anyone
something that crazy?
Oh, good.
You're beautiful when you're angry.
Utena Tenjô...
(smack)
(ring glimmers)
Just relax Mr. President.
Don't be like that. Let's be friends.
It's not as though we don't
share a common bond, Utena.
You have...
Why do you have that?
So I could one day meet you of course.
Could it be?
I'd like to get to know
you much better Utena.
(bell tolling)
Could he? Could he be?
If it cannot break out of it's shell,
the 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 truly being born.
Smash the world's shell.
For the revolution of the world!
Yesterday Saionji fought
Utena Tenjô again...
and lost.
Yes, I know, and he hasn't come
out of his room since yesterday.
I don't think he's coming to class today.
Nevermind about Saionji.
What about Utena Tenjô?
Is this girl trying to bring revolution
to the world like the rest of us 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 a rose seal?
Yes, why indeed?
Utena!
Utena! Utena! Utena! My love!
You...
are going to be the death of me.
Oh?
Ah-hah! Spying on Touga, huh?
Oh, now I get it.
Oh now you get what?
You'd better forget about him though.
He's the biggest playboy on campus.
There are rumors about all
the hearts he's broken here.
There's just no way a playboy
could be my prince on a white horse.
Huh?
By the way, who did you get
paired with in your dorm Utena?
Anthy Himemiya.
Really?
You'd better steer clear.
Steer clear?
I hear lots of bad rumors about
what she did once to a popular boy.
Rumors?
(smack)
It's all your fault. Saionji's ruined
because you made a fool of him.
Yeah, you jerk. Saionji won't even
come out of the kendo room now.
You creep!
We want our old Saionji back.
Come on! Say something!
What's going on here?
Miss Nanami...
Now what could be causing
such an uproar?
if there's a problem, go to the
student council with it.
Oh no!
That's okay!
Uh- excuse us.
Are you okay?
Yes, yes I am thank you.
Your name is Nanmi, isn't it?
It's becoming very clear to me why you're
so popular with the boys Anthy Himemiya.
I don't know if you know
but you're especially 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's
dance queen at the dance party this weekend.
You're one of the girls
who have been nominated.
You simply must come. The boys
would be so unhappy if you didn't.
And I've been wanting to get to know
you better for a long long time Anthy.
Ohh! You win again!
Uh, look. Anthy... uh.
Yes?
Is it true that you have no friends?
Yes I do, right here.
Well, I suppose he is your friend but uh...
Hmm?
I have a delivery for Ms. Anthy
Himemiya and Ms. Utena Tenjô.
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 Anthy...
But what about yours?
And this package is for Ms.
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.
Alright then. If you'll excuse me.
(door closing)
Ahh! What the heck is this thing?
Does he think I'd go to any
party where I'd have to wear this?
You're not going Miss Utena?
I doubt it.
Then neither will I.
Huh? But why not?
Come on! You're nominated to be
the dance queen, right?
I don't care for places with
lots of people.
Everybody's face begins to look the
same, and I get scared.
Besides, I really can't dance.
Okay, now it's Chu Chu's turn.
Wait no! You should
go! You have to go to it.
You have to get some
friends Anthy!
Chu chu! Chu chu!
Yeah, I know, but you
really need people friends!
If you say so Miss Utena.
Uh, good.
(smooch)
See you on the night of the ball.
Who does this guy think he is?
Do you know? Do you know?
Have you heard the news?
Oh dear girl, what do you know?
The upcoming ball is the talk of the town.
One two three, one two three...
They may call it a ball,
but it's really just a trap.
It has all the girls in an uproar!
One two three, one two three...
How shameless can they be?
(jovial music plays)
Guess who!
Stop it Nanami.
(contented sigh)
Isn't it a lovely night?
Big brother?
I wonder how I got such
an adoring little sister.
Ladies and gentleman, thank
you for coming this evening.
Not only are we here to enjoy
this first night of spring
but this carefree dance party is also a
contest to determine the school dance queen.
I hope that you all participate.
(clapping)
Miss Utena's in girl's clothes?
She looks so cool in her uniform,
but she's perfect in a dress!
Happy? All you ever talk
about these days in Anthy Himemiya
so I invited
her to the party for you.
Ahh yes, Utena.
I knew I shouldn't have
worn this thing here.
Forgive me Miss Utena. You're
embarrassing yourself all for my sake.
Embarrassing myself? Is it that bad?
I'm so glad you made it here Anthy.
Hello Nanami.
That dress is just
perfect! It suits you so well.
Uh, thank you.
Come along! Nominees
have to go over here.
Well, would you look at that.
She actually has a friend after all.
(discordant note)
Oh I'm sorry about that Chu Chu. (giggle)
Magnificent!
Huh?
Who would have imagined?
Well I don't know
exactly what you were imagining
but this thing
doesn't suit me at all.
Don't be silly! You're the queen
of the campus in that dress.
It would be my pleasure if you
would share this dance with me.
Don't you think we make a
picture perfect couple Utena?
Um, wait.
(menacing music)
Miss Nanami, she's wearing
your special dress. Isn't she?
Yeah, and it suits her so well.
The girl who stole my brother
from me is about to be humiliated.
Uh-huh?
(surprised cry)
(crowd gasps)
Oh, oh my! I-I'm so sorry!
Oh...I...
Oh dear, she got my
special dress soaking wet.
And look what's happening.
Shall we dance?
Uh- stop it, please.
Look, I'm just not into
these sorts of parties.
Then why did you come?
Well...
Well?
Well, you see I-I thought you...
Uh- I what Utena?
(woman screaming)
Huh?!
(gasp)
Anthy!
Ugh...
Nanmi's behind this.
What's she doing?
What bad timing.
Anthy!
Huh?
Huh? What's this?
Miss Utena.
Shall we dance?
Chu.
Chu!
Chu.
Chu.
Rrrragh! It was all going so
well! Who is that girl anyway?
Nanami, do you ever give up?
Huh? What do you mean? By the way who
is that girl dancing with Anthy Himemiya?
Utena Tenjô.
Utena Tenjô?
Yes. Isn't she great?
Still, it's a shame she took off
that beautiful dress I sent to her.
My big brother gave a dress to her?
To that girl?
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 baring 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 "growing
up alone in such deep sorrow."
"Never lose that strength or nobility,
even when you are a young lady."
"I give you this to remember
this day. We will meet again."
"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?
All I really have is this ring.
It's the only proof I have
that I actually met him.
(ring glimmers)
The dueling arena, the rose bride...
Could this ring possibly
have lead me to all of this?
(door clicks open)
Oh, Miss Utena! Good morning!
I'm done.
Every morning and night! Will we
ever have any company at our meals?
Isn't it nice how quiet it is?
Listen...
Uh, yes?
I know you like to keep
to yourself in class and all
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 Miss Utena?
I shouldn't?
It's Miss Utena!
Good morning Miss Utena!
Hi!
Morning!
Hi Miss Utena!
Hello. Hi!
Now, it's okay if those
guys call me Miss Utena
but it's kinda weird
when you say that to me.
But I'm the rose bride. I'm
engaged to you Miss Utena.
Anthy would you please give it a rest
with all that engaged and rose bride stuff!
But...
Look, despite appearances
I'm a totally normal girl.
I don't want a bride! All I
want is a totally normal boy.
Well, glad to hear it.
Hi there.
My name is Touga Kiryuu,
student council president.
Good morning Touga.
You know him?
Well after all, she is
the rose bride you know.
Oh great, you're into that
dueling game too huh?
Have you told anyone about it?
You think I'd tell anyone
something that crazy?
Oh, good.
You're beautiful when you're angry.
Utena Tenjô...
(smack)
(ring glimmers)
Just relax Mr. President.
Don't be like that. Let's be friends.
It's not as though we don't
share a common bond, Utena.
You have...
Why do you have that?
So I could one day meet you of course.
Could it be?
I'd like to get to know
you much better Utena.
(bell tolling)
Could he? Could he be?
If it cannot break out of it's shell,
the 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 truly being born.
Smash the world's shell.
For the revolution of the world!
Yesterday Saionji fought
Utena Tenjô again...
and lost.
Yes, I know, and he hasn't come
out of his room since yesterday.
I don't think he's coming to class today.
Nevermind about Saionji.
What about Utena Tenjô?
Is this girl trying to bring revolution
to the world like the rest of us 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 a rose seal?
Yes, why indeed?
Utena!
Utena! Utena! Utena! My love!
You...
are going to be the death of me.
Oh?
Ah-hah! Spying on Touga, huh?
Oh, now I get it.
Oh now you get what?
You'd better forget about him though.
He's the biggest playboy on campus.
There are rumors about all
the hearts he's broken here.
There's just no way a playboy
could be my prince on a white horse.
Huh?
By the way, who did you get
paired with in your dorm Utena?
Anthy Himemiya.
Really?
You'd better steer clear.
Steer clear?
I hear lots of bad rumors about
what she did once to a popular boy.
Rumors?
(smack)
It's all your fault. Saionji's ruined
because you made a fool of him.
Yeah, you jerk. Saionji won't even
come out of the kendo room now.
You creep!
We want our old Saionji back.
Come on! Say something!
What's going on here?
Miss Nanami...
Now what could be causing
such an uproar?
if there's a problem, go to the
student council with it.
Oh no!
That's okay!
Uh- excuse us.
Are you okay?
Yes, yes I am thank you.
Your name is Nanmi, isn't it?
It's becoming very clear to me why you're
so popular with the boys Anthy Himemiya.
I don't know if you know
but you're especially 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's
dance queen at the dance party this weekend.
You're one of the girls
who have been nominated.
You simply must come. The boys
would be so unhappy if you didn't.
And I've been wanting to get to know
you better for a long long time Anthy.
Ohh! You win again!
Uh, look. Anthy... uh.
Yes?
Is it true that you have no friends?
Yes I do, right here.
Well, I suppose he is your friend but uh...
Hmm?
I have a delivery for Ms. Anthy
Himemiya and Ms. Utena Tenjô.
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 Anthy...
But what about yours?
And this package is for Ms.
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.
Alright then. If you'll excuse me.
(door closing)
Ahh! What the heck is this thing?
Does he think I'd go to any
party where I'd have to wear this?
You're not going Miss Utena?
I doubt it.
Then neither will I.
Huh? But why not?
Come on! You're nominated to be
the dance queen, right?
I don't care for places with
lots of people.
Everybody's face begins to look the
same, and I get scared.
Besides, I really can't dance.
Okay, now it's Chu Chu's turn.
Wait no! You should
go! You have to go to it.
You have to get some
friends Anthy!
Chu chu! Chu chu!
Yeah, I know, but you
really need people friends!
If you say so Miss Utena.
Uh, good.
(smooch)
See you on the night of the ball.
Who does this guy think he is?
Do you know? Do you know?
Have you heard the news?
Oh dear girl, what do you know?
The upcoming ball is the talk of the town.
One two three, one two three...
They may call it a ball,
but it's really just a trap.
It has all the girls in an uproar!
One two three, one two three...
How shameless can they be?
(jovial music plays)
Guess who!
Stop it Nanami.
(contented sigh)
Isn't it a lovely night?
Big brother?
I wonder how I got such
an adoring little sister.
Ladies and gentleman, thank
you for coming this evening.
Not only are we here to enjoy
this first night of spring
but this carefree dance party is also a
contest to determine the school dance queen.
I hope that you all participate.
(clapping)
Miss Utena's in girl's clothes?
She looks so cool in her uniform,
but she's perfect in a dress!
Happy? All you ever talk
about these days in Anthy Himemiya
so I invited
her to the party for you.
Ahh yes, Utena.
I knew I shouldn't have
worn this thing here.
Forgive me Miss Utena. You're
embarrassing yourself all for my sake.
Embarrassing myself? Is it that bad?
I'm so glad you made it here Anthy.
Hello Nanami.
That dress is just
perfect! It suits you so well.
Uh, thank you.
Come along! Nominees
have to go over here.
Well, would you look at that.
She actually has a friend after all.
(discordant note)
Oh I'm sorry about that Chu Chu. (giggle)
Magnificent!
Huh?
Who would have imagined?
Well I don't know
exactly what you were imagining
but this thing
doesn't suit me at all.
Don't be silly! You're the queen
of the campus in that dress.
It would be my pleasure if you
would share this dance with me.
Don't you think we make a
picture perfect couple Utena?
Um, wait.
(menacing music)
Miss Nanami, she's wearing
your special dress. Isn't she?
Yeah, and it suits her so well.
The girl who stole my brother
from me is about to be humiliated.
Uh-huh?
(surprised cry)
(crowd gasps)
Oh, oh my! I-I'm so sorry!
Oh...I...
Oh dear, she got my
special dress soaking wet.
And look what's happening.
Shall we dance?
Uh- stop it, please.
Look, I'm just not into
these sorts of parties.
Then why did you come?
Well...
Well?
Well, you see I-I thought you...
Uh- I what Utena?
(woman screaming)
Huh?!
(gasp)
Anthy!
Ugh...
Nanmi's behind this.
What's she doing?
What bad timing.
Anthy!
Huh?
Huh? What's this?
Miss Utena.
Shall we dance?
Chu.
Chu!
Chu.
Chu.
Rrrragh! It was all going so
well! Who is that girl anyway?
Nanami, do you ever give up?
Huh? What do you mean? By the way who
is that girl dancing with Anthy Himemiya?
Utena Tenjô.
Utena Tenjô?
Yes. Isn't she great?
Still, it's a shame she took off
that beautiful dress I sent to her.
My big brother gave a dress to her?
To that girl?