Ever noticed how similar
the Chibitalia and Holy Rome storyline is to Cinderella?

Because I sure have, and
I honestly wouldn’t put this level of trollness past Hima.

Death of [Grand]father + adoption by Evil Stepmother: 

When Ancient Rome died,
Chibitalia, as Northern Italy, fell under Austria’s strict rule. There, he was
subjected to rigorous chores and harsh punishments.

Keep in mind that
Austria’s strictness is exaggerated given how old this strip is.  Even so, Chibitalia still shares fond moments with Austria.

Evil Step Siblings: 

“Big Brothers” France and
Spain ruthlessly fight over Romano and Italy as if they were pieces of pie. Again,
their relationship isn’t only tied down to this, I’m just situating this with
regards to the fairytale.

Cleaning + Mice:  

Chibitalia encounters
rats while performing his chores. While they’re not mice specifically, it’s the similar
theme that matters.

Fairy Godmother:  

Chibitalia is mistaken as a girl by Holy Rome. While Hungary is aware of Italy’s true gender, she
still has him wear fancy and traditional Hungarian dresses.

In other words, Hungary ‘dresses’
Chibitalia up.

The Prince + the Glass Slipper:  

There’s no ball here,
nor is there an imminent stroke of midnight in which the plot has its turning
point. Holy Rome would be the fill-in for the prince but the roles reverse
slightly here.

Nonetheless, the scene in which Holy Rome leaves for war is eerily similar to when Cinderella
forgets her glass slipper.

The glass slipper in
this case would either be the push broom (anime) or the underwear (manga) Chibitalia
gives to Holy Rome as a parting gift.

Holy Rome = Germany disbelievers, look away, because you’re
not going to like this…

The Big Reveal:

It pains me to say it, but after hearing all this, how much
do you want to bet that if Germany is ever revealed to be Holy Rome, it’ll have
to do with him still possessing the underwear or push broom?

Just imagine it. Hima could have possibly been trolling and
leading us on for eleven years about an ending so obvious and overstated in popular culture that it’s gone
completely unnoticed.