Who Made Me a Princess [Season 1 Episode 13]

Who Made Me a Princess Season1 Episode13: The Morning Tea That Melted A Little Ice

If you’ve been glued to Who Made Me a Princess like I have, you know every scene between Athanasia and Emperor Claude is a masterclass in tension—one minute he’s glowering at her like a pest, the next saving her from danger but never with warmth. But Episode13? It’s like the writers handed us a tiny, precious crumb of hope—and I’m here for every second of it.

Let’s start with the tea time switch. Claude moves their daily ritual from lazy afternoons to early mornings. At first, I rolled my eyes: “Great, another way to make her life harder.” But then magic happens. Sitting in the sunlit garden (not that dark throne room!), Athanasia lets her guard down. She mentions something her mom Diana used to say: “Morning tea tastes sweeter when the sun’s just peeking over the hills.”

And Claude? His hand freezes mid-pour. His eyes widen like he’s seen a ghost. For a split second, you see the young man he was before the crown—before loss hardened him. He doesn’t apologize or gush. He just pours her an extra cup of tea. That’s it. But for anyone who knows his character, that’s equivalent to a hug.

Let’s put this in context: From the novel snippets we’ve got, Athanasia was supposed to be a tragic secondary character—mom dead in childbirth, dad who never loved her. But the anime’s changing that. Episode13 proves she’s not just a victim; she’s healing Claude too.

Later that night? Claude does something no one expects. He sneaks into her room (quietly, so no one sees) and leaves a pressed lily—Diana’s favorite—on her nightstand. When Athanasia finds it next morning, she doesn’t cry. She smiles. For the first time, she believes maybe she belongs here.

Now, fan reactions. Even though some comments I found were about later chapters (coronation talk—can’t wait!), Episode13 blew up online. Twitter’s full of gushes: “Rewatched that tea moment 10 times. Claude’s face—you can tell he misses Diana, and Athanasia’s unknowingly fixing him.” TikTok’s flooded with edits of that scene set to sad but hopeful music. One user said: “Finally! Claude’s not a total jerk. Progress!”

What I love most? No over-the-top drama. Just small, quiet moments: Claude’s twitching fingers when he hears Diana’s name, Athanasia’s soft voice talking about her mom. These little things make it feel real—two scared people slowly trying to connect.

If you haven’t watched Episode13 yet, drop everything. It’s not just another episode; it’s a turning point. Proof cold hearts can thaw, tragic stories can have happy endings. And let’s be honest—we all need that hope right now.

10/10. Would rewatch (and cry happy tears) again.
— A Fellow Princess Stan