Episode 07: Speaking to a Princess

**Opposing Pair** is the 7th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Kuon explains that most countries don't announce their war when invading and she respects Anju, but she is unworthy now and should spend her days in peace in Ennakamuy. Anju refuses to accept it and attacks Kuon again, but she easily knocks her down, stating that without power, her words are meaningless. Anju proceeds attacking, but Kuon taps her forehead, shaking her brain and temporary causing her to not be able to move. Oshtor decides to stop the fight, but Kuon pushes him away. Oshtor takes out his fan, causing Kuon to ask him why he has it and Oshtor explains its belonged to a fallen friend. Kuon gets angry for Oshtor calling him his friend, attacking Oshtor and explaining that friends have their backs. She proceeds to beat up Oshtor. Anju attempts to stand up but fails. Oshtor stands between Kuon and Anju, and explains that why she is weak right now and neglected her studying, she cares for the nation and wish to become strong. She will eventually achieve her goal and until then Oshtor plans to be her sword and shield.

Oshtor turns to the princess and with Haku's voice tells her so what if she isn't worthy, explaining that is what Haku would have said. Everyone knows she is a wimp, but nobody is perfect and everyone still loves her. He proceeds to support her and tells her that if she wishes to do what she said, first she needs to stand up. Anju starts attempting to stand up, but in the mean time, Kuon had enough listening of Oshtor talking what Haku would have said and attacks him. Oshtor tells her that he isn't going to fight her and in that moment Anju stands up. As Oshtor walks away, he murmur's in Haku's voice that he needs extra pay. Kuon overhears him and realizes his true identity. Anju attacks Kuon and has the upperhand as she is no longer intimidated and emotionally damaged. Kuon gets more serious, but Anju stands up after her attack, with Oshtor explaining that she won't be loosing.

Karulau throws at sword between Anju and Kuon. Kuon recognizes it and Anju picks it up, causing Kuon to wonder why she has it. Anju then attacks with it and Kuon manages to block it. As they seem even, Oshtor decides to stop the fight, explaining they both showed full extend of their powers. Kurou state he expected something like that from the princess of Yamato, but didn't think she could keep up with their princess. Benawi wish to call it a tie and Oshtor agrees. Oshtor appreciates their offer, but wishes if they could leave, intending to fight for Yamato without their help, since they intend to steal it. They have proved no one can defeat them at the moment. Kurou states they can't just pack up and leave, but Oshtor suggest that their best strategy is to not fight now, but come when Yamato is weak from the upcoming war. Kuon agrees and states Tuskur won't be attacking Yamato for the duration of the war or until they are defeated. Kurou and Benawi also accept it.

Everyone congratulate Anju on her fight and she acts like she could have won right away, but didn't want to humiliate her opponent and wished to have an interesting to look fight. As they head back, Kurou wonders if all this was part of Kuon's plan, anger them to inspire them to fight and bring them together, but Kuon denies it. Kurou states she bottled up her feelings long enough and its scary seeing her cry with no expression. Kuon then realizes she is crying, but acts like dust entered her eyes.

At night, Kuon is sure that Kurou is pretending to be asleep. She though she was prepared, but as she will never see her friends again, she starts to cry. Kurou then releases a big fart, causing her to run out of the caravan. Benawi then gives her a bag, stating its her things and that Fumirul gave them to him. He tells her to never stop going forward, and if she doubts the path, to listen to the voice in her heart. Kuon realizes this was their plan from the beginning, she apologizes and thanks him as she leaves.

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## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Kuon
* Anju
* Oshtor
* Nekone
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Kiwru
* Rulutieh
* Atuy
* Ougi
* Nosuri
* Jachdwalt
* Kurou
* Benawi
* Touka
* Karulau