Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina, episode 2
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“I bet you have an outie” lol Nina with the devastating insults.
Little Prince Muhulum is kinda adorable. I liked the part where he was like“Sorry I’m so plump” lol. What a cute little goober.
Muhulum’s a fairly normal kid given his circumstances and that’s quite nice.
Azure was also taken in supposedly, similar to her. Though we don’t know enough to say if it’s a similar ‘changeling’ situation.
Rough to watch Nina in this one get played, I feel for her but bit surprised by her attachment to Nina as the only one who’s alive that calls her Nina sold her to slavers…
They did seem to get closer this episode which is nice to see.
Hard not to keep drawing 7 Loop comparisons but they do feel different enough.
– Pfff, I just *knew* the show would [immediately cut to Nina climbing out the window](https://i.imgur.com/2v3AQ6L.png) after [one of her attendants said this.](https://i.imgur.com/gr40tXg.png) [](#azusalaugh)
– [lol, so they’re *both* sneaking around then.](https://i.imgur.com/70UxMHB.png) [](#kotohoops)
– [Ooh nice, Muhulum “sore demo”.](https://files.catbox.moe/0ijo2o.mp4)
– [Nina is great lol.](https://i.imgur.com/tel0iEa.png) [](#serialkillerlaugh)
– [lol](https://i.imgur.com/vuLy0NI.png) [](#kukuku2)
– [Nina really does look cat-like with that hairband on.](https://i.imgur.com/C67AIYZ.png) [](#binoculars)
– [Ah, of course she wanted to see what Saji was up to](https://i.imgur.com/VC9xkxg.png), not that she found him there.
– […oh damn, was Azure *also* an orphan picked up off the streets and made into a prince?](https://i.imgur.com/2Z5Gz6x.png) [](#suddenshock)
– [It’s sweet that he’s gonna call her by her real name when they’re alone.](https://i.imgur.com/zMGXykp.png) [](#anko)
– [Shimmering sky!](https://i.imgur.com/N6A2dFi.png)
I was thinking having to keep Nina locked in might be a bit much, but then she’s immediately trying to escape, so I guess they were right to be worried.
Nina didn’t just get a golden-eyed stoic for a big brother, but also a cute little brother in Muhulum (Nao Toyama!) heir to the throne! And now they can team-up to blackmail Azure like a proper sibling tag-team!
Azure’s pedigree is impeccable. Great sword skills, strong tactical skills, and even leading successful sorties at a young age. It’s no wonder people want him on the throne instead of Muhulum, but that just gives the poor kid a lot to be self-conscious about.
Oh yeah, “Alisha” is TOTALLY a princess, who escapes and runs around the castle, tries to find blackmail material, and hides in a boys’ room.
I love how Nina’s only known Muhulum for barely half a day and she cares about his well-being enough to try to protect him, keep him safe when they’re nearly drowning, and console him over his difficulty expressing his love for his big brother. Nina really is a good person.
Nina sure is making a habit of Azure having to get her out of water, though the physical intimacy as a result doesn’t hurt. And Nina was able to help the brothers grow closer, so it’s a win-win!
Aw, they’re close enough that Nina gave Az his own nickname! Even the servants are commenting about the vibes between them, no matter how much they deny it.
I didn’t think there was anything worth appreciating about the queen, but I guess in a world of politics and subterfuge, her honest and open dislike of Azure is appreciated. It’s probably also way Azure appreciates how sincere and straightforward Nina is.
Nina is such a big sister she checks in on her sick little brother and steals all his sweets. Though it’s equally cute how Muhulum is genuinely worried about her going to Galgada and never seeing her again.
Nina, never trust a guy who keeps his eyes closed and is telling you to run away! Though I guess I understand the temptation to escape and see your old stomping grounds…even if it wasn’t always easy, Nina has a lot of fond memories of her parents, Saji, and Colin…but with them all gone, “Nina” is basically dead.
But in comes Azure! And he might be even more similar to Nina than she realizes, having seemingly been taken in as an orphan and turned into Azure like Nina was turned into Alisha. Only he doesn’t remember his old name.
Now they have to be mindful of assassins out to expose/kill Nina, though it seems like the threat of Azure taking the throne is equally an issue. But seeing Azure go through so much for her sake, even being willing to let her go, makes Nina redouble her commitment to be useful to him and to make her current life has value. Azure has her loyalty, and he may now also have her heart, now that he’s promised to call her Nina and embraced her!
* [**Azure & Nina**](https://i.imgur.com/EGI4IwY.jpeg)
[Muhulum is adorable](https://i.imgur.com/LrzgSOA.jpeg) and I love how much he adores Azure. And it’s only been a day but [I already like his interactions with Nina.](https://i.imgur.com/OZNclpM.png)
It will probably take a while before Nina completely falls in love with Azure but [it looks like saving her from that well is already a step in the right direction](https://i.imgur.com/cNOPuDq.jpeg).
[I get why someone like Nina would want to step outside the palace](https://i.imgur.com/1bcwe74.jpeg) but I’m surprised that the first thing she does [is try to find Saji.](https://i.imgur.com/3rPzZ4M.jpeg) Considering how he kinda sold her out, it’s surprising that she still feels an attachment to him. I guess to her Saji is her only family left even after what he did.
[Ohhhhhh!](https://i.imgur.com/TspamMR.jpeg) So Azure is just another replacement like Nina? So did he replace a dead Prince named Azure or has he been actually adopted? Hmmm…
Saji might not be there anymore but it’s sweet that [Azure decided to call Nina by her actual name](https://i.imgur.com/bWOM0SL.jpeg) when they’re alone together. Hopefully, no one overhears them or anything. Who am I kidding? Someone will totally overhear them. I can already feel it.
> I bet you have an outie
Nina is the queen of shit-talking lmao. She’s a great big sister figure for Muhulum
I wish the action scenes were a little more animated…
Before this was pointed out to us, I hadn’t really considered [how devastating it must’ve been for Nina](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/wye3ckw2zn4.png) to essentially have her entire former existence wiped from history. There was nobody left to remember her.
With this knowledge, it’s no wonder that [she fell for such an obvious trap](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/e4gdcbwxg34.png) and sneaked out of the palace by herself. The girl clearly [had a lot on her mind](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/my8xcrvnzn4.png) and wanted to revisit some memories of her past – to feel alive again. I’m glad that [Azure is there for her](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/3yrgclbrn54.png) to still call Nina by her true name.
If this scene of [Azure rescuing her from that well](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/wye3ckwr2l4.png) wasn’t telling enough, it was clear at the end that [Nina has totally fallen in love with Azure](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/b49zc5em2qy.png). We’ll have to see if she also realises this herself, however.
A fake prince for a fake princess! Because [Azure wasn’t born as royalty either](https://imgchest.com/p/o24avl86g4l)? I’m totally shipping the two of them, since I really like [the relationship between Nina and Azure](https://imgchest.com/p/9p4nxajzw7n). They’re often seen bickering, but this just shows how close they’ve grown.
**Bonus**: I can appreciate all the different cutesy clothes that Nina’s been wearing, especially [that pink outfit with the cat-like ears](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/84apcmq6vl4.png).
Little tsundere first prince is too precious. Hopefully we’ll get lots of him.
Azure and Nina compliment each other well. She’s so honest and forthright, and he cut down those that would manipulate that nature of hers!
Nina is quickly growing on me as an protagonist, that bit about “Nina” dieing because noone knew it was her was really touching
Also, what a cute little Tsundere the first Prince is [](#akyuusqueel)
Wonder how they will deal with the Marriage, I asume the [Evil Prince](https://imgur.com/nSWArM5) she is bound to marry (boy if I had a nickel for every evil Prince and Otome MC had to marry) is the other Guy in the OP, so is AZur coming with her as her bodyguard or will they reject the offer and the other guy will have to come to them to convince his princess?
Oh also, loved the “Dead man tell no tales” part, wouldn’t have made sense any other way
They just had to give her headwear that looked like it had cat ears.
I am going to laugh if it turns out that everyone in that royal family was actually a double.
Be careful what you wish for, that guy might decide not to marry but instead conquer the place.
This story has been kind of strange from the get-go, where we’re kind of asked to suspend our disbelief for quite a few major plot points, but I think we’re finally getting somewhere with her attachment to the name “Nina” and mr. love interest with a strange name Fortna having the same realizations. I’m interested to see where this goes. The little prince is adorable, I love him.
I think it’s quite cute that Muhulum really looks up to Azure. It’s seems it’s more his mother that really hates him.
On the topic of the Queen, Azure says that she’s easy to deal with because she’s straightforward. Is it safe to assume that his fear is in reference to people that aren’t so obvious? Also, I don’t trust that the king isn’t hiding something behind that face.
Yeah, sorry not sorry but you can’t be allowed to leave here alive to reveal the truth.
Excuse me but what? He’s also an impostor? How is the royal family this bad at keeping their heirs alive?
Oh, that’s really sad. Her real identity is basically gone if no one remembers it. Well, I guess she has Azure. It’s still not exactly ideal mental health care but sometimes you’ve got to take what you can get.
Cute. Nina with her spunky attitude seems more like a modern Disney princess at times than an anime one, but she’s adorable all the same. As is the young prince. Azure is rather badass, and doesn’t take chances with letting that one plotter live. He and Nina have nice chemistry as a pairing, though it seems we are soon to be introduces with the other prince, who I presume is the white haired one from the OP. Wonder if he’s just going to be a creep, or if its going to be a genuine love triangle?
Having fun watching this, in any case.
I like Nina’s cat ear-esque headwear.
Her interactions with the little prince were surprisingly wonderful. You never quite know how it’s going to go when they throw a child character into a story, but that was pretty great.
So Nina had a family from before she was out on the streets who I suspect will probably be significant once we learn their identity, but it sure sounds like Azure was adopted into the royal family too and I wonder what the story about that is.
Episode 2 and we now have 2 replacements out of 3 kids so far.
Azure has definitely dealt with his swapping quite well so it seems like he’s trying to help Nina in an “I’ve been through this shit before, just listen to me” way. Give some freedom but don’t take away the things you cherish.
I really enjoy his respect for the Queen. The overall opinion is, she’s an asshole. Though she’s an asshole he respects due to her straightforwardness 😁
Overall not a bad episode. More info on where and when the princess will be doing her thing, the intro of a new, eventual king, some character backstory and a bit of humor along the way. A 7/10 this week from me.
Nina my beloved 😩 been waiting on this episode all week I just fell in love with her from the jump last week. Manga fans might be angry but I’m enjoying this so much and it’s kinda filling that Niehime hole in my life. Always good to get peak josei. It’s just a shame the animation doesn’t match how good I’m sure the story will be :/ some scenes are very rough.
Did enjoy learning about Azure and his brother relationship. It’s interesting that while Mushulum mother hates Azure, the boy himself looks up to Azure and idolises him. He and Nina getting stuck in the well together was too funny, poor thing just been eating good his whole life it ain’t his fault he a lil heavy to carry lmao.
Ugh I can tell every time the queen shows up on screen I’m gonna wanna vomit and the fact the king doesn’t detect anything wrong.. and azure won’t tell him anything naturally.. shitty situation.
Not surprised we got Nina sneaking out of the castle, only surprised it happened so quickly. But living in the castle can be so stuffy and even though life on the streets was hard, there’s a certain beauty to it that I’m sure she missed. Also it just feels like changing her name in the castle and becoming a princess is like erasing her actual parents. But that reveal that azure was adopted too?!! Lot of questions now. What’s up with the royals adopting so many kids. Could the previous queen not conceive and that’s why the younger prince gets the throne or what?
Need the next ep!
This is just episode 2, but I’m already predicting that the pre-execution scene in episode 1 is part of their scheme to avoid that whole “married off to a distant land” situation, and they’ll kill off the identity of Alisha as well so the MC can still stay with the second prince
This series looks like it is gonna suffer from pacing and animation issues. Some poorly drawn scenes really took me out.
The prince just let them both run away without checking up on them…
I’m surprised they both survived the long fall into knee-deep water with just scratches.
Is “I bet you have an outie” an insult? What’s wrong with having an outie?
I’m really curious why Muhulum, the youngest child of 3, is the future king? Let’s say Alisha can’t inherit because she’s a girl, is Azure not allowed because he’s adopted?