Akagami no Shirayukihime OVA 1: Date in Clarines City

I watched the OVA of Akagami no Shirayukihime. It's a worthwhile episode. Now in their romantic relationship, Shirayuki and Zen went on a date this time. It seemed that it’s their first date out of the castle together. They have been on many dates inside the palace.

This time, in a more or less, the first ever official date of the pair outside the palace ground, which was in Clarines City, Shirayuki wore a tangerine dress with a hat that honestly looked ridiculous to me. She looked like an old woman wearing the old fashioned dress. On the other side, Zen wore a more peasantly looking garb, discarding his distinctive princely suit. He looked a bit like Obi minus the ragged look, of course. He's like a very ordinary guy with the get-up somewhat resemblant of Robin Hood get-up. I seriously think if Zen isn't a prince in the story, he will be a lot more of bishounen rebel like Obi. A dashing rebel with the white blond hair.

Shirayuki was accompanied by Obi and Ryu while they waited for Zen to arrive in the city circle where a fountain was built at the center. It sometimes felt funny when Shirayuki feels so flustered waiting for Zen. They have a lot of shyness to work out. This couple is more comfortable as friends than lovers.

But it's way better than Mitsuhide and Kiki. The two obviously have feelings toward each other but are just so oblivious, which makes them the cooler yet stiffer pair in the anime. I love Kiki's cool astuteness. Mitsuhide is easily scared around her. He appears like a very lame guy. Loses cool around Kiki but he's also another great male character in the story.

Obi is the only one left without a partner in this story. Although he was obviously attracted to Shirayuki, he's very aware that Shirayuki and Zen are too much in love with each other, he won't be grabbing attention. The funny thing about Obi is he can be very blunt and outspoken about his thought, which makes him the funniest guy in the group. He always knows how to lighten the atmosphere. His joking suggestion on Mitsuhide about going on a date with Kiki met Mitsuhide with such baffling ideas. Mitsuhide always feels nervous about advancing his relationship with Kiki, while Kiki can cooly and coldly appear in the most appropriate time. What a trio these three make!

So, while they are left in the castle, Zen and Shirayuki continued on their date. Zen ate the apple pie Shirayuki made especially for him after learning from Kiki that it is his favorite dessert. The pair entered a shop, looking around at letter papers and pen when Zen inquired about Raji who was also taking his morning snack in his very room right at that moment. Unlike Zen who loves apples, Raji is easily reminded of Shirayuki at the very sight of apples.

Zen and Shirayuki walked around the town more and found another shop where Zen brought her a bracelet she was eyeing on while she silently bought the scented paper that Zen had sniffed and liked. They went up the tower harbor to enjoy the afternoon sunset and had their last romantic moment there.

The episode ended with Zen appearing in the room where Kiki, Mitsuhide and Obi were all standing and threw a gift wrapped box to each of them, surprising the trio to receive a gift from Zen. Zen never gave gifts before. The trio opened the box and found weird items. Kiki got a dog brooch. Obi, an old wooden thing which Kiki suggested putting around his neck like a necklace much to Obi's disapproval. Mitsuhide, ever loyal Mitsuhide tried to find pleasure in getting the ink even saying it glowed in the dark.

Akagami no Shirayukihime Takaromono Kono Page is an OVA from the anime adaptation of the manga drawn and written by Sorata Akizuki. The genre is historical romantic dramedy. The anime was produced by Studio Bones, Hakusensha and Warner Entertainment Japan.