Zero no Tsukaima – Ep 07

HAHAHA. Starting with Saito kissing Princess Henrietta, this episode could go no wrong where the humour department was concerned. Was surprised that Saito didn’t end up with a nosebleed throughout the whole ep.

Louise thanks Henrietta for granting her the status of Cheveliar. At the same time, she offers her hand to Saito, as a reward and sign of loyalty, much to Louise’s objection. Saito had no idea what Henrietta was offering, and Louise tells her that it’s a kiss. Saito took it as to kissing Henrietta on the lips, earning a bashing from Louise

Whoa, this scene was just plain hilarious, especially as you await Louise’s reaction. Henrietta’s stunned look was priceless too.

Actually, Henrietta has a task for them, to go undercover as commoners, since there are rumours of nobles mistreating commoners. Louise accepts, but after she changed into commoner’s clothing (actually, she still looked real cute), she complains about the clothing she has to wear. Also, she finds out that the money she’s given is insufficient for a horse, nor a luxury inn. Saito concludes that it is indeed to ask a noble to do such an undercover tasks, causing Louise to stalk off on her own.

In the evening, Saito finally finds Louise sitting by a fountain. Actually, she has lost all her money at the casino. The casino said SURE WIN!, was Louise’s reason. (HAHA) However, a guy Scarron, appears and offers them a room, in exchange for them working for him. In fact, Scarron operates an inn with waitress in maid uniforms.

At the inn, Louise is initally distracted by Saito who is washing plates, and he seems to be on good terms with Jessica, Scarron’s daughter. But her attention goes back to Scarron who is announcing a competition to see who can get the most amount of tips, with the winner getting to wear a black bustier which has a magical spell on it. Basically, the bustier would attract the attention of guys, and allow the wearer to earn tons of tips. Louise sees this as the opportunity to get money.

Just that Louise has a few problems. She sees herself as a noble, and pride gets in her way. Besides, things didn’t get any better, when the first guy mentions about her flat chest. End result? Louise pouring wine all over the guy’s head.

At night, Louise can’t seem to get used to the run-down room. She’s further awakened by three bats that are flying around. She ends up crawling to the floor and sleeping beisde Saito, underneath the same blanket. (why didn’t Saito wake up!)

Next day, repeat jokes of Louise’s flat chest, and more slapping and wine pouring. When asked to take a break, Louise gets jealous of Saito, who seems pretty intimate with Jessica. Looking, she realises that Jessica is very well endowed, and gets frustrated that, that’s probably the only thing guys go for, and procceeds to throw a wine bottle at Saito, knocking him out.

Saito wakes up to find himself in Jessica’s bed, with Jessica right next to him. Jessica questions him about who he and Louis are. But all Saito could do was act all mysterious. In fact, Saito starts to lose it, the more Jessica tries to seduce him. As expected, Louise crashes down the door at this moment. Saito tries to explain that all he is doing is trying to gather intelligence. This earns Saito a straight kick to the crotch, and he gets dragged out while being called a dog constantly. A irritated jessica asks about Louise’s work, and says that she doesn’t blame Louise for doing so badly, considering her flat chest. This angers Louise, who promises to win the tip competition

At night, a tax collector, Turenne, arrives. Nobody wants to serve him, for as Jessica reveals, he touches a lot, and does not tip at all. But Louise does not know this, and goes forward, hoping to earn a big tip from such a wealthy person. Turenne teases Louise about being like a guy, and stretches out his hand to confirm her breast size, earning a kick from Louise. Saito rushes in front of Louise as the guards start to go against Louise, but realises Derfflinger is still in the attic room.

But Louise successfully lets off a magic blast, letting Turenne know she’s actually a noble. This scares the shit out of Turenne, who together with his guards leave a large amount of money behind before running away. Obviously, this allows her to win the compeition.

In the room later, Louise secretly changes into the bustier. She comes up with some excuse about how it would be such a waste if she doesn’t wear it. But Saito is instantly seduced, wondering whether or not if it’s due to magic. In fact, the only word he can say is Scarron’s pet phrase, Tres Bien. Louise ends up whispering that she wishes Saito could use some other words instead.

Back at the prison, Fouquet’s prison cell is opened by a man, who calls her “Matilda of South Gotha”.

Thoughts

Haha! the most hilarious episode thus far, and probably Louise at her cutest.

I guess we’ll be seeing more of Fouquet, and probably some secret conspiracy. But it would be a waste if this was the last we see of Jessica. haha.