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As we all know, Fern was raised by Heiter, so she’s incredibly polite and well-mannered (though it’s so hilarious how she genuinely believes alcohol is a healthy drink! 😊). While watching your video, I noticed the subtitles were using “Ms. Frieren” and “Mr. Stark.” But on my Netflix, the English subtitles are actually “Mistress Frieren” and “Master Stark”! Personally, I feel like the Netflix version is so much closer to the nuance of the original Japanese “-sama” (-様). I know “Mistress” can have a totally different meaning in modern English, so it might catch some people off guard for a second, but in a classic fantasy setting like this, it feels like the perfect word for a female master or mentor! You can really feel that old-fashioned, deep reverence and respect Fern holds for Frieren as her teacher. And what really touched my heart was “Master Stark.” In a classic, slightly archaic English context, addressing a young man as “Master” carries such a beautiful nuance—referring to a young warrior or a young gentleman before he fully comes of age. I think it shows that Fern doesn’t just see Stark as some guy her age, but truly respects and honors him. After watching this episode, I just find Fern even more endearing and lovable! 💕