"Your Majesty..." "Child of the Sun!" "Mr. Kitashirakawa, is everything all right?" "Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "I'm fine." "Merci (thank you)." "We'll be landing in Paris soon." "Oui (sure)" "Would you like a candy?" " This wine is delicious!" " Right?" "My dear." "Your hair is messed up from sleeping." " But it's all messed up." " It's fine." "We shall be landing shortly at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport." "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your hotel." "So this is the place." "Welcome to the Chateau de la Reine." ""Chateau de la Reine."" "It means the Queen's Palace in Japanese." "The Sun King, Louis XIV himself, renovated this palace... which King Louis XIII had offered to his beloved Queen Anne." "Some say that staying here is a miracle in itself." "A miracle?" "Seeing as Mozart, Albert Einstein..." "Charlie Chaplin and Grace Kelly had all stayed here previously... it's the envy of tourists everywhere." "Tres bien (excellent)!" "Queen Victoria and Tsar Nicolas stayed here incognito too." "As well as a long line of Roman popes." "That's correct." "So please enjoy this royal treatment for a full ten days." "This gorgeous setting is just right for us." "Right, Michiru?" "I suppose the price must be top class too, isn't it, my dear?" "We will begin with the city tour of Paris in an hour's time." "But before that, I'll hand out your room keys." "Room 201, Mr. Kanazawa." "Here!" "Room 202, Miss Sakurai." "Here." "Here you go." "Room 205, Mr. Kitashirakawa." "Mr. Kitashirakawa?" " Merci (Thank you)." " Je vous on prie (You're most welcome)." "Tres bien (excellent)." "Excuse me." "Everyone else is ready." "We'll be leaving for the tour soon." "Go!" "Come on, my children!" "There's no time!" "Hurry, hurry!" "Here we are." "I feel sick." "Are you all right?" "Thank you for your patience." " What a driver!" " Thank you for your patience." "Excuse me." "Please watch your step." "What an awful driver!" "I'll hand out your luggage now." ""Chateau de la Reine."" "It means the Queen's Palace in Japanese." "King Louis XIV himself oversaw the design and renovation of this place." "Welcome to the Chateau de la Reine." "Please assemble here at seven in the evening later." "We'll leave for the city tour after that." "Is it a bit odd, isn't it?" "Scheduling our tours at night." "We want you to enjoy the comfort of your rooms to the fullest during the day." "After all, the suites are worthy of the Sun King himself!" "I'll hand out your keys now." "Room 201, Mr. Kondo and Mr. Kuroiwa." "Mr. Kondo has gone to the toilet." "I see." "Room 202, Mr. Tanno." "Room 205, Mr. Katori... and Miss Hayami." "Please have a wonderful time!" "Hey, you were down on the list as Kuroiwa Gentaro." "I agreed to share a room because I thought you were a man." "Does it really matter whether I'm a man or woman?" "What matters is that we're here now." "Let's try to get along." "Don't touch me!" "sorry, but I could never befriends with someone like you." "Oh, really?" "Don't touch me!" "I can't wait for tonight!" "What do you mean by that?" "Hey!" "Hey, say something!" "What did you mean by that?" "We'll definitely find him." "We'll leave no stone unturned." "I've marked all the hotels he's likely to stay at." "So here we are in Paris." "Feels like old times, doesn't it?" "Move it... go...!" "Uh, good Lord!" "Dear, I think my watch might be broken." "It says it's almost 9.00 pm but look how bright the sky is." "Don't be silly." "You only just..." "That's strange." "Mine's broken as well." " Yours too?" " Yes." "In this season, it's light until after 10.00pm." " Is that so?" " Yes." "I didn't know that." "Please wait." "Is there a problem?" "I'm just popping over to the Louvre." "We'll be going to the Louvre tomorrow." "No..." "Beauty may last forever... but desires come and go like a passing breeze." "Mr. Kitashirakawa!" "I'm terribly sorry... but this will inconvenience the other guests." ""Ah!" "I wouldn't mind checking out the museum myself." "If my dear wants to go, then I'm coming along!" "No, we can't do it this way." "It says here that the Louvre closes at nine." "Is that so?" "You see?" "So it's better to go tomorrow as planned." " Wait, Mr. Kitashirakawa!" " Michiru!" "Please wait a moment!" "Wait for me!" "Mr. Kitashirakawa, please!" "Mr. Kanazawa!" "Wait, Miss Sakurai!" " Could you please do us this favour?" " sorry." "It's so hot." "This is pretty impressive!" "This is the Louvre all right!" "Impressive indeed, my dear." "Look at that, Michiru." "It's really awesome." "Yes, it's awesome." "It really lives up to its reputation." "Yes, I think so too!" "The fear of losing sight of oneself." "From where does this fear arise?" "Where?" "Where?" "Excuse me?" "Excuse me?" "Yes?" "Is that the picture you wanted to see?" "The portrait of King Louis XIV?" "My answer is both "yes" and "no."" "Pardon me?" "That's not how King Louis XIV really looked like." "This is merely the image projected by... royal painters like Rigaud or Bernini to patronize the royalty." "What I'm looking for... is King Louis XIV's real face." "But how do you know this wasn't how Louis XIV really looked like?" "King Louis XIV ascended the throne when he was only five years old." "He later became an absolute monarch... known as the Sun King." "He held power that is unparalleled in French history." "Having trodden such a heroic path... he must have experienced great trials and tribulations." "But I see none of that in this painting." "It's a shame." "If I may... there is a quote from my favourite author." ""Women become beautiful by embellishing themselves in memories, while..."" ""Men become strong through their sufferings."" "I knew it!" "You're indeed Mr. Kitashirakawa Ukyo." "Don't I look like Victor Hugo?" "Here it is, the house specialty." "You're going to love it." "Since we're going to be together for the next ten days... why don't we take this opportunity to introduce ourselves?" "Sure." "Let's begin with Mr. Kondo then." "Oh, sure." "I'm Kondo Makoto." "I'm a police officer." "Nice to meet you." "You wrote that you're a civil servant." "So you're actually a policeman?" "Don't they have softer bread here?" "Quit complaining when you are such a stiff person yourself." "He's such a silly man." "His superior told him that he needs to be more open-minded... so here he is in Paris to broaden his horizons." "Shut up." "All right, I'm Crayon." "The star of the gay pub, La Vie on Rose!" "Hello, Crayon!" "What a cute name!" "I just went through a break-up." "I'm here to meet some new people." " Nice to meet everyone." " How lovely!" "Next, please!" "I'm Hayami Ritsuko." "I work in a publishing company." "He's my boss, Mr. Katori." "We're here in Paris for work." "Nice to meet you all!" "Next, please!" "I'm Tanno." "Is that all?" "So serious!" "You're so serious." "Serious and scary." "Shall we head back to the hotel then?" "No, we can't!" "What's wrong, Mr. Togawa?" " Well..." " No, we can't go back yet." "Why not, Moko sweetie?" "We can finally have some time alone." "That's what I'm trying to avoid!" "And stop calling me "sweetie"!" "He's right." "We can't go back to the hotel yet." "We can't?" "Well, not exactly." "In any case, shall we move on to our next venue?" ""Boss:" "Can you come out for a second?"" "Will this really work out, Boss?" "Have you forgotten, Togawa?" "This is our last resort." "Yes, I know." "My tour package costs 1.5 million yen per head... with a surcharge of half a million per suite adding up to two million yen in all." "My tour package costs 298,000 yen per head." "My tour is the official one... while yours is the unofficial one." "But, Boss..." "The thing to keep in mind is that without payments from both groups... our company will go bankrupt." "I still can't believe Chateau de la Reine actually agreed to help us." "But... my stomach chums at the thought of being found out." "That is not going to happen!" "The official group is out for sightseeing from 9.00am to 8.00pm." "The unofficial group can only use their rooms during that period of time." "I'm doing all right for myself now but I used to be poor... sorry to keep you waiting, I was caught up in a phone call." "That's why, as long as I can help it, I want a good woman like Michiru... to enjoy the utmost luxury!" "That's why we came to Paris." "Drop the topic, dear." "You've made it awkward for everyone." "I'm not that good a woman." "Miss Sakurai, I suppose you must have a boyfriend." "No, I don't." "No way." "I set it!" "You must be a career woman... to be able to afford such an expensive tour." "I'm just an ordinary office worker." "To tell the truth, my hands were shaking when I made the payment for this tour." "Did you come here to do research for your work, Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "Well, something like that." "Kitashirakawa?" "Wait, don't tell me you're the author, Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "You're famous then?" "He has had numerous bestsellers." "Many of which have been brought to screen, both small and large." "You've lost me there... but you must be a real bigwig then!" " No wonder you're so different." " Exactly!" "I'm honored by your compliments." "Being an author must be very hard work." "I'd be happy if I can be of any assistance on this tour." "I'll bring you some highly recommended confectionery later tonight." "Merci beaucoup (thank you very much)." "Ladies and gentlemen, I have something to ask of you." "Please refrain from indulging in unplanned whims like going to the Louvre." "As you are well aware, a tour is a collective enterprise." "For the safety and pleasure of everyone... please refrain from activities which may disrupt the collective nature of the tour." "One, two." "One, two, three." "He certainly lives up to the reputation of being the star of a gay pub." "I'm terribly sorry, but in order to preserve the cultural heritage of the place..." "I'm afraid you can't enjoy the comforts of your suite at night." "I'm terribly sorry..." "What are you muttering about?" "How about another drink?" "No, I don't drink." "I don't like being drunk." "Mr. Togawa, you're not hiding anything from us, are you?" "From my clients?" "Absolutely not!" "That's fine then." " But..." " Yes?" " Hypothetically speaking..." " Yes?" " If I..." " Yes?" "If I did something wrong, what would you think of me?" "I will never condone any wrongdoings." "I became a police officer to rid the world of all wrongdoings!" "Merci (thank you)." "Once again, the curtain of night has fallen." "The seeming eternity of night came knocking at the door once more." ""Once again, the curtain of night has fallen."" ""The seeming eternity of night came knocking at the door..."" "Mama, where are you?" "It's here!" " Mama, where are you?" " It's here...!" "Mama, where are you?" "Mimi-n!" " Where are you?" " Mama...?" "Where are you?" "Mama." "Mama, there you are." "I'm sorry." "Why aren't you in bed?" "I thought you had gone far away and it made me very sad." "You silly boy." "I'm not going anywhere." "Mama, isn't the moon beautiful?" "You have the same name as the moon, don't you?" "That's right." "Diana is the name of the goddess of the moon." "Get the freshest vegetables here!" "Good afternoon." "Is something wrong, sir?" "Thank you for asking." "I think I've got a touch of heatstroke from the sun." "I'll be fine if I can just rest a while." "Is this for me?" "Thank you." "Thanks to you..." "I feel revived." "What is your name?" "It's a bit embarrassing, so don't laugh." "I'm Louis de Soleil de France." "France's Child of the Sun." "Everyone calls me "Petit Louis."" "Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "I brought the confectioner I mentioned earlier." "They are from Carl Marletti." "The Lily Valley cake is a real delight." "Please try it." "C' est hon (delicious) ." "What on earth is he doing?" "Come on!" "Answer your phone!" "Please, sir, you have to go now." "Where is everyone?" " Sir, please." "You haven't paid yet." " Where is everyone?" "Oh, crap..!" "Mr. Togawa." "Did you just come back?" "Miss Hayami." "When did you get back to your room last night?" "Around nine this morning." "Nine?" "Was there anyone in your room when you came back?" "Yes." "He's still here now." "Mr. Katori." "I'm sorry but I came back to my room an hour earlier before everyone else." "I had to prepare for today's work." "An hour earlier?" "Was there anyone else in the room when you got back?" "Mr. Togawa, are you still half asleep?" "That's what I thought." "I brought everyone out when you didn't come back last night." "Do you know the lengths I had to go to?" "I forced the hotel staff to help me get everyone up." "Togawa, are you trying to put the company out of business?" "I'm sorry." "Never mind." "Your group is the worrisome one." "Listen, you just have to deal with any unforeseen circumstances that may arise." "Yes, Boss" "Be on your toes at all times." "This is awesome!" "Look at this, dear!" "Isn't it amazing?" "Be careful, don't lean too far out." "You might fall!" "I'll be fine, dear." "Isn't Paris incredible?" "All these buildings are centuries old and still standing!" "Paris surrendered to the Nazis in World War II to leave the city intact." "What?" "That was the decision the Parisians made." "They'd rather surrender khan fight... if it meant the world's most beautiful city built by the Bourbon kings and... embellished by Napoleon would be spared the destruction." "So the citizens threw down their weapons, and declared Paris an open city." "They did not see surrendering without casualties a humiliation... but rather France's true glory." "The Parisians protected their city." "This beautiful city was built by its leaders." "But it was protected by the strength and courage of its people." "The French live in the unchanging city of Paris." "This unique culture... is their source of pride." "It has been so since the time Of King Louis XIV... and that will never change!" "What were they saying?" "Beats me." "I was never any good in English." "Me neither." "I was surprised to hear that you're at the hotel." "Planning to make another fortune?" "That's none of your business!" "Leave me alone!" "Don' t worry ." "What?" "I said I found this in our room." "What the hell is it?" " Well..." " Does it really matter?" "Stop saying such irresponsible things." "It matters to me!" "It must have been left by the previous guest." "It's merely an oversight." "My sentiments exactly." "Miss Crayon is absolutely right." " And it's a wig." " Hey!" "Yes?" "I found this in my room." "What is this?" "Another oversight?" "It's obviously negligence on the hotel's part!" "It says, "To Kaori"?" "This belongs to some Japanese?" "I'll take it to the reception." "I'll also lodge a complaint with the hotel." "No, I'll rather do it myself." "This is exactly why you were censured by your superior." "Didn't you come here to learn to be more tolerant?" "Shut up!" "I'm sorry to interrupt." "I understand how you feel... but your next tour is starting soon." "Shall we discuss this outside?" "I'm sorry, but I'll give today's tour a miss." "I want to check if the chambennaids are doing their jobs properly." "No, you can't stay in your room!" "I've paid for the room, haven't I?" "I can use it as and when I like!" "I'll skip the tour too then." "I can't leave Mako sweetie alone." "Please, Miss Crayon, not you too!" "Please count me out for today's sightseeing." "Mr. Tanno!" "I tried my best last night but I'm not good at socializing after all." " That's not the issue..." " What is the problem then?" "Anyway, I'm going to the front desk to complain now." "What's the matter with you?" "Do you have to be so insistent?" " Hello?" " Hello, Daddy." "Hello, Miyuki." "I won the gold award in an essay competition." "Really?" "That's fantastic." "You've worked really hard, haven't you?" "You're always working hard at your job, aren't you, Daddy?" "So I did the same." "Miyuki..." "Miss Crayon...!" "Let's go!" "Mr. Tanno!" "Can you hear me?" "Mr. Honda!" "We have to have new!" "Everybody!" "Let's leave for the tour!" "It'll be such great fun!" "Mr. Kanazawa, is something the matter?" "Well, we left the hotel in such a rush this morning... that I put on my spare wig by mistake." "It's the one I'm wearing now." "It's a cheap one." "It doesn't look as real." " Mr. Kanazawa..." " I can't enjoy Paris without my wig." "But there's little that I can do even if you say so..." "Not so loud!" "I'll just pop back to the hotel." "Nonsense, this wig looks perfect on you!" "Not so loud!" "I'm so happy... that we can be here together." " Mr. Togawa." " Yes?" "What did the concierge say about the incident?" "The front desk couldn't understand my French at all." "The wig was left behind by a previous guest, as we had thought." "It really is quite vexing!" "We were in such a rush, I didn't have time to put my anti-wrinkle foundation on." "That foundation is amazing." "It keeps my skin looking flawless for twelve hours." "And?" "If I could just pop back to the hotel..." " No, you can't!" " Please, I beg of you." "I don't want to disappoint my darling." "I should be the one begging you." "I've already requested that everyone move as a group!" "Hey, could you please stop the carriage?" " Hey, please stop the carriage." " Please listen to me, Mr. Kanazawa." " I need to do something." " That's dangerous!" " Let me get off!" " That's dangerous!" "Stop the carriage." "I'm getting off." "I said, please sit down!" "This is supposed to be a group activity!" "This is dangerous." "Please sit down!" "Sunshine suits this city." "Why do people fight?" "Peace comes... when one's mind enjoys the promise of tranquility." "In order to do that, we must take in our fill of beautiful things." "Only when we are filled with beauty, can we become kind and gentle." "Each of us is a child of the sun." "Each one of us is the sun... and the pride we feel in ourselves is all we need to keep shining." "Proceed... along the path of glory." " Just a second!" " You startled me, idiot!" "There's something I must tell you." "The thing is... you can't sleep in your hotel suites at night." " What?" " What is that supposed to mean?" "Where are we going to sleep then?" "I have arranged for you to sleep in the bedrooms in the attic." "I don't understand." "The suites in the hotel are an important cultural heritage." "As part of the preservation efforts, no one is allowed to sleep in them at night." "Are you serious?" "I've never heard of anything like that." "That's unacceptable!" "We should complain to the hotel." "Thank you." "I'll be happy to sleep in the attic." "We'll each have our own room, right?" "Mako sweetie?" "Separate rooms at last!" "I can finally get a good night's sleep!" "Hold on now!" "I'm not accepting this!" "That's not all." "Rumors have it that these suites... are haunted by the ghosts from the French Revolution." "Actually, the attic sounds great." "I'm not very good with ghosts." "I don't care where it is as long as I have a place to sleep." "What about you, Mr. Tanno?" "I don't mind." "It'll suit me." "Great." "I can finally rest easy." "Mako sweetie, are you really that happy about this arrangement?" "Yeah, I won't have to see your face anymore." "It's great!" "Why?" "What?" "I hate you!" "I can't forget." ""I can': forget him."" ""Oh, howl love him so."" " Michiru." " Yes?" "I keep telling you, you don't have to do that." "But I enjoy it." "I don't feel right unless I clean up after myself." "Michiru..." "What is it, dear?" "No." "Nothing." ""Love."" ""My love..."" ""colors the sky..."" ""with its burning flames."" "It seems Mr. Kitashirakawa... is working on a new story based in Versailles." "He must be in Paris." "Mr. Katori." "I've been meaning to ask you." "Is Mr. Kitashirakawa such a big shot to warrant all this effort?" "Frankly speaking, he hasn't released any new works for a while." "Rumor has it he's suffering from writer's block." "Still, lucky me." "At least I got a trip to Paris out of it." "Stop spouting nonsense!" "Writer's block is but an excuse used by second-rate authors." " I'm sorry." " Mr. Kitashirakawa is different." "Yes." "Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "Hey, you in the weird clothes!" "Hey, you there, don't ignore me!" "What do you want?" "Oh, are you Japanese?" "Well, well!" "In that case, allow me to introduce myself." "How do you do?" "I am the despicable schmuck." "So your surname is "despicable" and your name is "schmuck"?" "Yes, that's right." "Do you think I'm a nuisance?" "At the moment, yes." "The trouble is, I can't help it!" "I don't even know if he's a man or a woman." "No matter how nice she may be, we can't be friends." "I know I've hurt her feelings, but there's nothing I can do!" "I hate this!" "Do you know what you're doing?" "I don't know!" " I got you!" " I'd rather you didn't." "I really didn't want to hurt her." "I don't know what happened but how shall I put it?" "It's inevitable that... we'll hurt people in one way or another as long as we're alive." "Yes, yes, you're right!" "Furthermore, no matter how much you deny it... we're all affected by the things which we see and hear." "Yes, I agree..." "And in the process, we lose sight of our real self." "Exactly." "My real self doesn't exist anywhere!" "In your case..." "I would advise you to confront your real self." "That's the first thing to do." "Don't you agree?" "He has fallen asleep." "You're a nice guy." "Despite your odd appearance." "Here it comes!" "It's coming...!" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Thou, our beloved child..."" ""Louis!"" ""Leave at once if you have to."" ""Were you shot by a Spanish soldier?"" ""To be dragging your foot like that?"" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis!"" ""Good heavens, are you still leaving?"" ""Then cross the Seine alone."" ""Go on, off you go!"" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis!"" ""Are you trying to be a hero..."" ""to earn a kiss from the King?"" ""Thou, our beloved child."" " Hey!" " Let's run!" "What do you kids think you're doing?" "Are you hurt?" "I'm all right, Uncle Menon." "Horrible brats!" "I'll have their parents reprimand them." "No." "It was just a game." "I was playing the enemy." "I'm the one who's to blame." "I can't run as fast as Auguste and his pals... because of my bad leg." "You're a kind child." "No, I'm not a kind child at all." "I made me beloved Mama sad again last night." "What did you do?" "It was about my papa." "I asked her about him again... despite knowing that it would upset her." "Do you want to see him?" "I dream every day that Papa will come for Mama and me... and the three of us can have dinner together." "I'm home, Mama." "I'm sorry, I tore my clothes." "It's okay." "Go inside." "It's chilly out here." "All right." "See you, Uncle Menon." "Thank you for always taking care of him." "Don't mention it." "May I ask you something?" "Whatever you wish." "Why have you chosen to appear before him now?" ""Why have you chosen to appear before him now?"" "C' est hon (delicious) ." "I don't like ghosts either." "If they appear here, maybe you can drive them away." " Mako sweetie?" " You can have the bed." "Don't get me wrong." "It's not because I think of you as a woman." "You're here first, you get the bed." "Thank you, Mako sweetie!" "I really thought you hated me!" "Hang on, please don't misinterpret this..." "Hey, wait a minute!" "Wait!" "Ouch, that hurts...!" "You're strong!" "Coming." "Mr. Kitashirakawa." "Bonsoir (good evening)." " I hope tomorrow will be just as fun." " Yes." "Look at the time!" "sorry for keeping you up." "It's okay." "I won't be able to sleep anyway." "I haven't been sleeping well lately." "The thing is..." "I'd been going out with this boy I'd known since my school days." "When we got engaged, rather than being deliriously happy... it just seemed like a matter of course." "And so... when he called it off, I was really surprised." "I was shocked by how much I cried." "So that's what made you come to Paris?" "He offered me a sum of money." "A break-up fee of sorts." "I didn't want the money." "But if I were to refuse it, it'd look like I still care for him." "That's why..." "I decided to blow all the money on this trip." "But here I am, thinking about him every night." "Reminiscing all the times we spent together." "And his smile." "It's pathetic." "He doesn't feel a thing for me anymore." "sorry for rambling on like that." " Not at all." " I'm sorry." "Women become beautiful by embellishing themselves in memories... while..." "Men become strong through their suffering." "Exactly." "For a man and woman who were truly in love..." "I believe this will be true for them." "Mr. Kitashirakawa." "I will never forget what you just said." "Merci (thank you)." "What's wrong with Mr. Togawa?" "Is he copying my walk?" "He looks like he has a stomachache." "He's probably under a lot of stress or something." "I don't believe it!" "Why the heck are you at Versailles today?" "I'm sorry." "I thought you were going to be at Longchamp Racecourse." "Well, that was the plan." "But I had to give in to that eccentric writer's whims again." "Anyway... you know what you must do, right?" "Never let anyone out of my sight, no matter what." "Make sure you do just that." "Are you okay?" "We can go around by ourselves." " Cut that out." " That won't do." "Shall we proceed?" "This is the Royal Chapel." "Oh, this is the Royal Chapel?" "Why didn't he tell us earlier?" "The building of the Palace of Versailles"" "was begun by King Louis XIV in 1661, and it took fifty years to complete." "It is the symbol of an absolute monarchy." "This is awesome." "It looks like he has the same taste as us, right?" "We could have been friends if he were alive." "Yeah." "King Louis XIV made it mandatory for the nobles to live here." "He established a complex web of rules and social etiquette... to prevent them from rebelling." "This is the famous Hall of Minors." "Fabulous!" " He really did have good taste." " I think so too." "Do you really think so?" "What?" "What are you saying?" "That I have bad taste?" "No, but it just seems... a bit sad to me." "Like he was trying too hard to brighten up the place." "I felt the same too." "Even though I can't say why." "King Louis XIV may have been afraid of the dark." "He experienced the Fronde shortly after he ascended the throne." "What is the Fronde?" "The Fronde was a rebellion driven by the nobles against the rising royal power." "That's right." "One night in 1648... group of insurgents broke into the royal palace." "King Louis XIV, who was only ten at the time... bolted about in the dark to flee from the people who wanted his life." "For a child his age, I wouldn't be surprised if that traumatic experience... resulted in a lifelong fear of the dark." "That's why he made the place so bright to expel every possible bit of darkness." "If all these lights stemmed from a fear of the dark..." "Yes!" "King Louis XIV's mother, Anne of Austria... and his wife, Maria Theresa, were both Spanish princesses." "Back then, France was at war with Spain." "Yet, not only did Louis XIV have Spanish blood... he married a Spaniard." "He suffered the inner turmoil of not being of pure French ancestry... despite being the king of France." "This cast an eternal shadow over his mind, never to be removed." "That explains why... the Sun King had such an overwhelming need for light." "Light and darkness, light and shadow... are but two sides of the same coin." "The more overpowering the darkness in one': soul... the more one seeks the light." "It was precisely because of this deeply hidden darkness... that the Sun King, Louis XIV, shone with an incontestable light!" "Let eternal light... shine upon our empire!" "Mr. Togawa, are you really all right?" "I'm fine..." "Or maybe not." "The toilet is down there, on the right." "Everyone." "Please stay put." "Leave it to me." "Just go." " Shall we get going then?" " Sure." "But aren't you going to wait for him?" "You promised him you would." "I did it for his sake." "He's so serious about his job that he doesn't even go to the toilet." "Let's get on with it then." "We'll split up and do our own exploring." "Shall we meet back here in two hours?" " Okay." " All right then." "Let's go." "Okay." " Are you coming with us, Mr. Tanno?" " No, I'm fine." "Really?" "Let's go then." "Is that an afro?" "A Parisian afro." " He's nowhere to be found." " I have no idea where he could be either." "Where the hell is Mr. Kitashirakawa?" "Maybe he's at the Petit Trianon." "Let me show you..." "Mr. Katori, wait...!" " The exit is at Peace Salon, come on!" " What?" "Wait up!" "I have a feeling about this." "Follow me." "YES, sir!" "Do you know where the Galerie des Batailles is?" "Over there." "That way?" "Thank you, sir." " No problem." "Have a nice day." " You too." "Bye." "That was amazing." "You're the Talented Mr. Tanno who speaks French!" "I lived in Paris a long time ago." "What did you use to do?" "I worked in the fashion division of a commercial film." "Is that so?" "By the way, where are the others?" "They went sightseeing on their own." "Hey, you!" "Yes?" "Isn't there something... you should be telling us?" "You've noticed?" "My tummy is... churning like crazy again." "I'll be right back." "My dear." "I've had enough of this place." "Me too." "This place is beautiful... but somehow, it just makes me uneasy." "Were you sniggering at us?" "What's so funny?" "Nothing." "I merely remembered someone saying the same thing a long time ago." "In that case... may I recommend you somewhere you may find more interesting?" "The fresh vegetables are here." " Put them down there." " Yes, sir." " How's the fish?" " It's not ready yet." "Hurry up." "His Majesty calls for the Grand Chef." "You are to come at once!" "Grand Chef?" "His Majesty's wish is my command." "Lift your head." "My dear Grand Chef Menon." "Yes, Your Majesty." "To date, you have created 2,555 menus." "They are the glory of the House of Bourbon... and the pride of Versailles." "I'm humbled by your compliments." "But, Menon... is there something you have forgotten to tell me?" "Is it true that for the last seven years my dinner has been the same... as what you have served to your daughter?" "I am guilty of lése majesté." "I'm willing to accept any punishment..." "Menon." "I am thanking you." "For there is no food in this world that is cooked with as much love... as one that is prepared to nourish the body and soul of a young motherless child." "Your Majesty... 365 days a year for seven years." "Your daughter have eaten 2,555 meals prepared by you." "She must have grown to be a fine woman." "She does all the household chores now." "Grand Chef Menon." "I would like to have a meal of the very best dishes... among these 2,555 meals you've prepared." "Your Majesty." "May I be so bold as to request that..." "Your Majesty not dine alone, but in the company of your choice." "The company of my choice?" "I understand, Menon." "I sincerely thank you for your kindness." "Thank you very much." "I'm back." "Uncle Menon, what brings you here today?" "I brought you a present." "A Present?" "The dinner of the Sun King." "Purée de potiron." "Pumpkin soup." "Delicious!" "Mama, I've never tasted anything like this before." "Rabbit salad." "A salad of rabbit from the Champagne region." "Steamed sole." "Using, of course... the best la sole de Douvres (Dover sole fish)." "My new recipe for pigeon and vegetable hochepot." "Well, then." "Bon appétit." "It's delicious!" "For dessert, créme brulle." "Diana." "Louis." "Papa." "To meet or not to meet..." "Mr. Kitashirakawa!" "This is perfect timing." "I have something to ask you." "Actually..." "I'm thinking of proposing to Michiru on this trip." "But... how should I put it?" "Are you listening?" "The thought of the lost family bond wrung his heart." "Yeah, I totally get that." "My ex-wife left me because I was so poor." "That's why I'm hesitating now." "However, his feelings for his beloved... were aflame in his heart." "That goes without saying." "I will never meet another woman as great as Michiru again." "But it's different for her." "She's still young and she will have lots of opportunities." "But he was terrified at the thought of... surrendering everything for her." "That's exactly howl feel right now." "I can't even concentrate on my job." "Don't tell anyone I said that!" "This was why he reminded himself... he was master of a whole nation." "That's for sure." "I'm responsible for the welfare of all my employees." "However, the leader of a nation is but a human being after all, is he not?" "If that's the case, shouldn't he be true to his own feelings?" "Yes, I have decided." "I will confess my love to her even if I might get turned down!" "Tell your beloved how you feel with pride and confidence!" "God will took benevolently upon such an undertaking!" "Mr. Kitashirakawa!" "You're awesome!" "Tres bien (excellent)." "Here you go." "Drink this and get well soon." "Mr. Togawa." "Thank you for everything." "We're all grateful for your kind arrangements." "Despite all the hiccups, you've done your best to make our trip enjoyable." "Is the food to your liking?" "What's wrong...?" "Mr. Togawa, why are you crying?" "I'll probably get told off for going off on my own... but I just can't overcome my curiosity." "What a magnificent church." "It's a confessional!" " Hello." " Hello." "Forgive me for I have sinned!" "I'm..." "I'm lying to the people who trust me." "I'm distraught!" "But if I were to tell the truth... the people I love will suffer." "What should I do?" "Well?" "Please say something." " My sinful child." " Yes, Father." "One may take a lifetime and still not find what they truly care for." "What is it for you?" "Look deep inside your heart... and treasure what is truly important to you." "Thank you very much." "A Japanese-speaking priest?" "Why has he done this?" "His Majesty said... he is now sure of his feelings for the both of you, so..." "Please!" "My son is all I live for." "I cannot live without him." "Please don't take him from me!" "Please consider His Majesty's feelings too." "His Majesty has been through many ordeals, all for the sake of this country." "He took to him a queen from Spain... and entered a loveless marriage." "You know very well... why my son's leg is the way it is." "I still curse myself for what happened that day." "Why did I take my eyes off him?" "Never would I have imagined the Queen to drop him from the balcony." "I would give him my own leg if I could." "I've made up my mind to dedicate the rest of my life to him." "But..." "His Majesty abandoned Louis and me." "That's not true!" "His Majesty kept his distance from the two of you... in order to protect you." "Now His Majesty wants the Prince to serve France... and to serve himself." "None can stands against one's fate or bloodline." "If the Prince will not come to Versailles... then neither you nor France, the land which you call home... will have a future to look to." "Uncle." "Yes?" "I'm going to Versailles." "None can stand against one's fate or bloodline." "What are you saying?" "All our efforts so far would be in vain!" "That's not all." "The company will go bust and we'll get this hotel in trouble too!" "Don't you understand?" "Yes, I do." "But I don't want you to suffer anymore." "Reiko." "Since coming to Paris, I've realized how hard this is on you." "You founded this company singlehan dedly and took care of the employees under you." "You've worked so hard." "But it's not right for us to shortchange our customers!" "You will come to regret it." "And you will only suffer more than you are now." "Miss Asaka looks pretty tired." "Shall we spend the day on our own then?" "I don't think Miss Asaka will agree to that." "Am I right, Miss Asaka?" "It's all right." "We'll go free and easy today." "Really?" "Is that really okay?" "All right!" "Where shall we go then?" "I can go to that patisserie I've been wanting to visit!" "I'll bring you some of their confections later, Mr. Kitashirakawa." " Thank you." "Be careful though." " Okay." "See you later." "People's minds are as fickle as the Parisian weather." "Mr. Kitashirakawa." "Are you married?" "I'm married to my novels." "The world of novels is great." "Everything is possible... and nothing ever changes." "But the real world is different." "There's so much unpleasantness... and even the things I once wanted have lost their lustre now." "The things I wanted... are like the pale gleam of an angel flickering in the dark." "It's all slipping away... before disappearing altogether." "These tiny backstreets are awesome." "I feel a lot more at home here than at Versailles or the Louvre." "We ought to thank Mr. Tanno for telling us about this place." "You're right." "Hey." "Isn't that him?" " Oh, yes." " Let's go and say hello." "Hey!" "We came as you suggested." "This is quite a place." "Do you think so?" "My wife didn't appreciate Versailles much... but she liked this place very much." "You're Tanno, aren't you?" "Your reputation precedes you!" "Stay away from me." "I'm done with all that!" "Who are you really?" "I used to be a con artist." "A con artist?" "You don't look like one." "A long time ago..." "I worked in a commercial film in Paris selling clothes." "But I got cheated in one particular deal... and ended up penniless." "So you thought you'd rather scam people than get scammed?" "How silly!" "You sound just like my wife." "This trip back to Paris has me beaten." "What do you mean?" "I've lost all joy in life ever since my wife passed away." "So I thought..." "I could come and relive the memories of when we lived here together." "But all I've found are unpleasant memories." "You still seem to be enjoying yourself though." "You know what?" "I think you're pretty all right." "Why don't you come with us to our hotel?" "This makes no sense!" "All this work yet we still can't find him!" "Perhaps he went back to Japan because of his writer's block?" "Mr. Katori?" "That's impossible." "He was the first novelist I was in charge of." "He taught me... what a real author should be." ""Kitashirakawa Ukyo': writing paper"" "He has actually written a novel!" "Tell me." "Why are you going to Versailles?" "I love Mama dearly." "I love this country, this city and the people who live in it." "I love my friends." "Auguste and all the others." "Auguste?" "Is he the leader of the group of boys at the Place des Vosges?" "I've known Auguste': gang for a long time." "Some day, Auguste will become a brave army officer... and fight honorably for the King." "If I go to Versailles..." "I will be able to protect Mama and everyone else." "You said this before." "None can stand against one's fate or bloodline." "But precisely because of that, I believe... he who fights his fate and his bloodline... as well as the unseen enemy within... is a true hero." "Look." "Isn't this hotel posh?" "The room is fabulous too." "Just let me tidy it up a bit first." "Hey, I know that wig." "Who are you?" "We should be the ones asking that!" "I did a drawing of you, Daddy and me at school." "Is that so?" "Maybe we could go somewhere together when you're back?" "sorry, that was willful of me." "Daddy is always telling me... not to bother you because you're working hard." "That's why even when I'm lonely, I try to put up with it." "Miyuki." "See you then, Mommy!" "Keep up the good work!" "Mr. Kitashirakawa!" " It's really Mr. Kitashirakawa in the flesh!" " Bonjour (hello)." "We've been looking everywhere for you." "I see." "Fact is stranger than fiction." "I never thought I'd witness something like this." "Please publish your new story with us." "We can talk about this later." "I think an uproar is in the offing." "This is preposterous." "How could you allow another tour group to use our rooms while we were out?" "Say something!" "You're behind this, aren't you?" "I'm sorry we have deceived you... but we haven't breached any terms of the contract." "What's with that attitude?" "I'm just stating facts." "Did you think I paid two million yen for this?" "I came to Paris to forget about my sorrows and have a good time!" "Your private lives are not within my area of responsibility." "You betrayed our trust!" "Have you no conscience?" "Let's go back to Japan at once." "I'm reporting this to the police!" " Mako sweetie, you're the police." " Oh, you're right." "Please, stop it!" "I swear I'll refund everyone': money, no matter how long it takes." "But please don't blame Reiko anymore." "Stay out of this!" "Whose fault is it that we're in this situation?" "It's all because you betrayed me!" "Not just that." "We'd never have gotten into this mess if you were more dependable!" "Yes, you're right." "That's why..." "I want to share your burden." "Not just for now, but for good." "Reiko, we're family." "No matter what happens, even if the company does go bust..." "I'll never desert you!" "What are you talking about?" "I don't get it!" "I don't get it...!" "What's happening to my life?" "I have nothing left." "I'm the most unfortunate woman in the world." "Please calm down." "I just don't know what to do anymore." "In situations like this... try taking a long, deep breath." "Like this." "Go on, try it." "That's right." "Do it one more time." "Well?" "Do you feel better?" "A little bit." "Good." "Now, we'll talk." "The moment you decide you're unfortunate, Reiko, your life is over." "Happiness, for most, can be easily defined." "Be it money, status, fame, marriage or children." "But unhappiness takes a much more varied from." "Everyone is burdened with problems understood only by themselves." "Not just you, Reiko." "It's the same for everyone on this tour." "Since your problems are only understood by you... you have no choice but to overcome them yourself." "God has given you the resilience to get through your problems." "Oh, yes!" "Victor Hugo once said something that's perfect for you, Reiko." ""Les femmes sent faibles, mais les méres sont fortes."" "Women are weak... but mothers are strong." "What do you think?" "Oh, and there's another one." "A mother should be her daughter's role model." "That's one of mine." "Reiko, for your daughter's sake... don't give up." "Mr. Kitashirakawa!" "Reiko!" "Here it comes!" "It's coming..." "It's coming..." "Yes, it's here." "It's here!" "His muse is here." "It is good that you've made this decision." "Let's get you changed then." "Your Highness!" "Please let me keep these clothes on." "I'll go wherever you wish, but don't take these clothes off me." "But these clothes are not appropriate." "I've been wearing them since I was little." "Mama has darned them in so many places, letting them out when I outgrew them." "They're more precious to me than any finery." "So I beg of you." "Please let me keep them on." "Mama, let me see you!" "Please!" "Mama, why won't you open the door?" "Mama, let me see you!" "Please!" "Mama.l" "Mimi-n!" ""Thank you, Mama."" ""I shall think of you each time I see the moon."" ""I will always love you." "Louis"" "Attention!" "Salute!" "Come, my child." "Eighteen million French citizens are waiting... to see the coronation of the Crown Prince and heir." ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Good heavens, what's the matter with your leg?"" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Thou, our beloved child..."" ""Louis!"" ""Leave at once if you have to."" ""Were you shot by a Spanish soldier?"" ""To be dragging your foot like that?"" "What do you think you're doing?" "You disrespectful children!" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Thou, our beloved child..."" ""Louis!"" ""Can you really go with the bitter knowledge that..."" ""the Spanish Queen once dropped you off the balcony?"" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Go through the Bois de Boulogne."" ""Don't go back to Versailles."" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""You are our courage."" ""We will all kiss you."" ""Thou, our beloved child..."" ""loved by us and God!"" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Thou, our beloved child, Louis!"" ""We will not let you go."" ""Whatever the King may wish..."" ""we will never let you go."" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Your leg is indeed a glory."" ""And your threadbare clothes, the pride of Paris."" ""Every rag a worthy medal."" ""France's Child of the Sun." "Louis."" ""If you really are determined to go..."" ""we will never see you again."" ""So remain forever with us and God."" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis."" ""Your leg is indeed a glory."" ""And your threadbare clothes, the pride of Paris."" ""Every rag a worthy medal."" ""France's Child of the Sun, Louis"" ""If you really are determined to go..."" ""Louis, whom we love so."" ""Then you must go against God..."" ""and shoot us dead!"" "Don't go, Louis!" "We've always been together... laughing, fighting, sharing bread." "It has always been that way, hasn't it?" "Don't take Louis away!" "Try it and you'll have to fight us all!" "Hear hear!" "Father." "I've had this dream every night." "That you would come and fetch me in this manner." "These hands, this chest... these legs, despite one being lame, all came to me from you." "For so long, I have yearned to see you." "But Father, for the first and last time in my life... allow me to me an undutiful son to you." "I will not be France's Child of the Sun." "I shall be the Moon of the Place des Vosges." "'MM my son?" "You're born to rule France and you are the hope of our country." "Will you throw that all away?" "Someone once said these important words to me." ""He who fights his fate and his bloodline..."" "'as well as unseen enemy within is a true hero."" "Father, you too are a true hero." "Petit Louis." "Father." "I want to be a hero like you." "So right here and now, I shall become one." "I shall be someone strong enough to protect Mama and everyone else." "Thank you." "I was so happy... when you came for me, Father." "Louis!" "Mama.l" "Louis!" "Louis!" "Mama.l" "Mama.l" "Neither a king... nor a father... has the power... to dictate how one should live one':" "life." "Your sufferings are not caused by others but brought upon by yourself." "Don't wait to be loved." "Love!" "Don't wait to feel alive." "Live!" "God has bestowed this capability on every human being." "Each one of us... has the strength to face tomorrow." "Petit Louis...!" "Petit Louis...!" "Petit Louis...!" "Every man... is the hero of their own life story." "I have encountered so many wonderful stories here." "To these people, I dedicate my gratitude." ""Chateau de la Reine"" ""By Kitashirakawa Ukyo"" "Chateau de la Reine."