Heika Watashi wo Wasurete Kudasai [Season 1 Episode 12]

Forget That Night, Your Majesty Episode 12: A Whisper of What Could Have Been

Let’s cut to the chase: Episode 12 of Heika Watashi wo Wasurete Kudasai (or Forget That Night, Your Majesty if you prefer the English title) wraps up like a storybook with half the pages torn out. For a season finale, it feels less like a “the end” and more like a “to be continued…?”—and honestly, that’s both its biggest flaw and its sneaky charm. Let’s break down why this episode left fans (including me) scrolling through MyAnimeList forums at 2 a.m., typing “IS THAT IT?!” in all caps.

First, let’s recap the basics to get everyone on the same page. The anime, produced by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio and based on Asahi Maasa’s webtoon, follows Lunia: a girl from the Count of Persephone’s family who’s been treated like a ghost her whole life—shunned by her dad, used by her half-brother, just… alone. Then a priest picks her to marry Hades, the Duke of Khronoa (nicknamed the “King of the Underworld” because he’s got that brooding, curse-ridden vibe—his curse? He dies young unless he marries a priest-chosen bride). So, she marries him, they fall in love (obvi), and now we’re at Episode 12: the supposed “end” of Season 1.

The episode itself? It’s sweet. Like, too sweet. Lunia’s saved—no big surprises there; this is a romance anime, not a horror flick. The soft animation (those pastel castle gardens! Hades’ tiny smile when he looks at Lunia!) makes every scene feel like a warm hug. But here’s the kicker: it’s too safe. The Count (Hades, for anyone who missed the subtle hints) clearly knows the kids are his—you can see it in the way he glances at them like he’s trying not to grin—but he doesn’t say jack. Lunia? She’s just… there, smiling, not spilling the tea. And then the credits roll.

Wait, that’s it?

Fans on MyAnimeList are losing it, and I get why. One user summed it up perfectly: “Well that she would be saved was obvious but i expected a bit more complete ending, this was kinda disappointing for an ending. Now we are just left wondering about what might happen next.” Preach. We’re left hanging on so many threads: When will Lunia tell Hades the kids are his? Is the Count ever gonna stop being a passive-aggressive dad? And don’t even get me started on the 13-episode rumor—another fan pointed out their streaming service listed 13 episodes, so now we’re all side-eyeing MAL like, “Y’all gonna update that entry or what?!”

But here’s the thing: that open-endedness? It’s also what’s gonna make us talk about this episode for weeks. Let’s be real—if it tied everything up with a perfect bow, we’d watch it, say “aww,” and forget it by next week. Instead, we’re left theorizing: Is there a Season 2? Did the studio run out of budget? Or is this just a clever way to make us beg for more? (Spoiler: It’s working.)

The anime’s strength has always been its vibe—this cozy, low-stakes fantasy where the drama is more about “will they hold hands?” than “will the world end?” Episode 12 leans into that hard. It’s not trying to be a mind-blowing finale; it’s trying to feel like a quiet moment with characters you’ve grown to care about. Lunia’s journey from invisible to loved is still there, even if it’s not fully finished. Hades’ softening from “grumpy duke” to “guy who secretly likes kids” is still cute. The problem is, we wanted more of that cute. We wanted the big reveal, the group hug, the “I love you” that isn’t mumbled into a shoulder.

But maybe that’s the point. In a world of anime that crams 10 plot twists into one episode, Heika Watashi is taking its time. It’s like a friend who tells you a story but stops mid-sentence to get snacks—annoying, but you’ll wait because you know the rest is good. The fact that fans are already speculating about a 13th episode or a Season 2? That’s proof the show did something right. It made us care enough to want more.

So, is Episode 12 a good finale? No. Is it a memorable one? Absolutely. It’s the kind of episode that leaves you staring at your screen, then texting your friend: “Did you see that? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?!” And in the end, isn’t that what a good anime should do? Make you keep thinking about it long after the credits roll?

If you’re a fan of slow-burn romance and don’t mind a little ambiguity, you’ll probably still smile at the sweet moments. If you hate cliffhangers? You’ll be scrolling through forums complaining (guilty). But either way, Heika Watashi wo Wasurete Kudasai Episode 12 isn’t just an ending—it’s a promise. A promise that maybe, just maybe, we’ll get to see Lunia and Hades’ story finish the way it deserves: with all the pages intact.

For now, though? We’re all just over here, waiting for that 13th episode update. Fingers crossed. 🤞