Forget That Night, Your Majesty [Season 1 Episode 9]

Forget That Night, Your Majesty: Episode 9 – A Heart-Wrenching Reckoning

Let’s cut to the chase: Episode 9 of Forget That Night, Your Majesty isn’t just another 5-minute blip in your weekly anime lineup. It’s a gut punch wrapped in stardust, the kind of episode that makes you pause your phone, stare at the ceiling, and go, “Wait… did that just happen?” For anyone who’s ever rooted for Lunia’s quiet rebellion or Hades’ cursed vulnerability, this installment hits different—and fans are losing it over why.

First, let’s recap the chaos (because if you’re here, you know this show thrives on chaos). We pick up after Lunia’s dramatic escape seven years prior, leaving Hades with a broken curse and a secret: she’s carrying his twins. Episode 9 dives into the aftermath of their fateful night, but not the steamy flashbacks we’ve been craving. Instead, it’s a raw, unflinching look at Piast—Hades’ estranged mentor and the man who once tried to “fix” his curse—confronting the truth about his life’s work. And let’s just say, it’s not pretty.

Piast has spent decades clinging to a geocentric model of the cosmos, a theory he swears will “save” Hades from his curse. But when Oczy—Lunia’s scrappy, star-gazing ally—points out Venus’ position contradicts everything Piast believes? The old man’s world crumbles. Fans on MyAnimeList are calling it “the most human moment of the season”: “Imagine dedicating your entire life to something, only to have a kid with a telescope prove you wrong,” one user wrote. “Piast’s tears hit too close to home—we’ve all had that ‘oh no, I’ve been lying to myself’ moment.”

What makes this episode sing is how it ties Piast’s crisis to Lunia and Hades’ story. Piast’s refusal to accept the truth mirrors Hades’ denial of his feelings for Lunia; both men are prisoners of their own pride. When Piast finally admits, “All those years… for nothing,” it’s like watching Hades’ armor crack in slow motion. As one fan put it, “Piast isn’t just a side character—he’s Hades’ future if he doesn’t stop pushing Lunia away.” Ouch.

But let’s talk about the real MVP: the animation. Imageworks Studio and Imagica Infos have been killing it with their moody, candlelit scenes, and Episode 9 takes it up a notch. The shot of Piast staring at Venus, his face half-shadowed by regret, is pure art. Fans are raving about the “stardust filter” that makes every tear glisten like a falling star—“It’s like the sky is crying with him,” someone gushed. Even the 5-minute runtime works here; it’s short enough to leave you breathless, long enough to make you feel every emotion.

Of course, no episode is perfect. Some fans are side-eyeing the lack of Lunia screen time (“Where is my queen?!” one demanded) and the cliffhanger ending that cuts off mid-confession. But let’s be real—those complaints are just proof we’re hooked. As another user noted, “The fact that I’m this upset over 5 minutes says everything about how good this show is.”

The biggest takeaway? Episode 9 isn’t just about Piast’s downfall. It’s about what happens when we let pride blind us to the people we love. Hades spends the episode tracking Lunia, but his curse—now tied to his inability to love—weakens every time he chooses anger over vulnerability. When he finds her old locket (the one she left the night she vanished), the camera lingers on his shaking hand, and you can almost hear fans screaming, “KISS HER ALREADY!”

Lunia, for her part, is still the quiet badass we adore. We see her hiding in a village, raising the twins alone, and teaching them to stargaze—just like Oczy taught her. Her line, “The stars don’t care about curses or titles,” is the kind of quote you’ll screenshot and send to your best friend. It’s a reminder that even in a world of nobles and magic, the strongest power is choosing to love anyway.

So, what’s next? Fans are speculating that Episode 10 will finally bring Hades and Lunia face-to-face (fingers crossed for a rain-soaked reunion!). But if Episode 9 is any indication, it won’t be easy. As one user warned, “This show doesn’t do happy endings—yet. But I’m here for every messy, heartbreaking second.”

In short, Forget That Night, Your Majesty Episode 9 is a masterclass in emotional storytelling. It’s short, sweet, and devastating—exactly what we need from a show that isn’t afraid to ask: What if the curse wasn’t the problem? What if we were?

If you haven’t watched it yet, drop everything. And if you have? Join the rest of us in counting down the days until Episode 10. This show isn’t just a romance—it’s a revolution. And we’re all along for the ride.

Final Verdict: 10/10. Bring tissues. And maybe a snack. You’ll need it.

— A fan who’s still crying over Piast’s telescope.