Ep. 13: Arika faces love and duty while Akane chooses elopement over duty
Aired on January 6, 2006

Arika struggles with her growing affection for Sergay, torn between her destiny as an Otome and the pursuit of true love. Simultaneously, Akane Soir, the premier Pearl student, receives an offer to become Florence's Meister Otome. This prestigious role would permanently separate her from her boyfriend, Kazuya. Despite the opportunity, Akane makes a sudden decision to elope with Kazuya rather than accept the position. In a separate event, two Meister Otomes from different nations engage in combat against one another. The narrative highlights the difficult choices characters face regarding personal relationships versus professional obligations within their society.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Coral class hiking trip in Aries turns dangerous for Arika and Erstin
- Ep. 10 · Garderobe, Aries, Windbloom, and Artai move to rescue two lost Coral students while Aswad moves through the area.
- Ep. 11 · Nina and Arika Escort Mashiro to Royal Meeting Amidst Escape Crisis
- Ep. 12 · Arika impersonates Mashiro to meet Prince Takumi while Nina pretends to be Arika.
- Ep. 13 · Arika faces love and duty while Akane chooses elopement over duty
- Ep. 14 · Arika's friends worry about her strange behavior while Shizuru investigates the conflict between Romulus and Remus.
- Ep. 15 · Sergay Saves Arika While Considering Her Royal Identity
- Ep. 16 · Arika, Nina, and Erstin vow to become Meister Otomes while a coup unfolds.
- Ep. 17 · Hostile forces invade Windbloom, shutting down Otome technology and forcing Arika to fight Erstin.