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1 Don't tell me you're back to spying on Adrien.

You two are together now.

I'm not spying on him, I'm spying on the girl he's running with.

- Sublime? - Yeah, I wanna know more about her.

Why don't you just ask Adrien?

Already did.

- And? - And nothing.

What do you mean, nothing?

I said "Surely you two tell things to each other

when you're running together every morning.

You're practically holding hands."

And what did he say?

Nothing. They run, but they don't say anything to each other.

Not a word! But it's impossible

to be silent next to someone for that long.

They must be hiding something.

There, there! Oh, she said something!

Oh, wait. No, no, no. She just sneezed.

Could it be that you're a little... jealous?

Me? Jealous? Ha! No way.

See? Since Sublime is now friends with Adrien

I should be friends with Sublime.

Are you following? It just makes sense.

The friends of my boyfriend who aren't yet my friends

are my future friends, meaning I can't get this wrong.

Except the target isn't just anyone.

Sublime Varlette was born in Belgium.

According to the website of Moucron where she grew up

she was, and I quote, "the pride of the city."

And for good reasons. She won first prize at the conservatoire,

she plays the harp and the flute and speaks five languages.

Her parents settled in Paris after their divorce,

and even though she hasn't been in Paris long,

Sublime has already joined several associations and clubs.

She also won gold in the para-athletics 100 and 400 meter

and is currently training for the upcoming world championship

by running every day, every morning with Adrien,

supposedly without speaking.

Grr! I'll never measure up to a girl like that, Alya.

I'll never be as sublime as she is!

You're putting too much pressure on yourself, girl.

If you want to get to know her, just go talk to her.

Too risky. You have one chance to make a first impression.

Okay, so what are you going to do?

I'm gonna show her that I can measure up.

Because that's what it means to be a friend.

It's showing that you're here, always,

and that you're resourceful in any and all situations.

Okay. Well, my dear resourceful friend,

I'll leave you to your mess-making

and we'll catch up later.

Uh... Hey, wait, Alya.

Aren't you going to stop her from making a mess of things?

You know Marinette, once she's made up her mind

it's hard to convince her that she's wrong.

Besides, mistakes are just learning opportunities.

Ha! Marinette loves to learn.

Still, keep an eye on here, Tikki.

In the daytime, I'm Marinette.

Just a normal girl with a normal life.

But there's something about me that no one knows yet.

Because I've got a secret.

♪ Miraculous, simply the best ♪

♪ Up to the test when things go wrong ♪

♪ Miraculous, the luckiest ♪

♪ The power of love always so strong ♪

♪ Miraculous ♪

♪ Miraculous ♪

Sorry.

Marinette, are you sure this is the best way

to become friends with Sublime?

Of course, Tikki.

Everyone loves having a friend unexpectedly show up to help.

Now's my chance.

Aw, you ate it all up, my little baby birds.

- Ow! Ah! - Hm?

Mm. Hmm?

This is the chance I can't miss. I know where to get chopsticks!

Huh?

Mm.

- Grr! - Hmm?

Friends, I know how stressful city life can be,

which is why I'll play a little harp piece for you all.

I just need a little luck.

Like if one of her harp strings could break.

Then I'd find a replacement for it. She'd be so moved. It would signal

the beginning of our friendship and--

I'm sorry! Major string emergency!

Hmm?

I'll be waiting for you by the entrance.

I'm so proud of you, sweetie.

Okay, Dad, I'll see you soon.

The trial is starting earlier.

Would you mind picking up my homework assignments for me?

- Not at all. - Um...

Don't turn round. Uh, there's a girl with ponytails behind you

hiding behind a plant. Could she be your girlfriend by any chance?

Yeah, that description sounds fitting.

He's talking to her, she's talking to him.

Which means they're talking! Oh! Could Adrien have lied to me?

Maybe it's because they're in the same class.

Ancient Greek class! Oh, no!

They're gonna speak in code so that no one can understand them.

Do you know why your girlfriend has followed me all morning?

Oh, don't worry about that. I think she wants to be friends

and get to know you, but it's not always easy for her.

How unique.

That's Marinette for you.

How about arranging something for the three of us to meet?

- That's a great idea. I'll go ask her. - Great. I have to go. See you tomorrow.

- Good luck with the trial. - Thank you.

I've been caught! Code red. Tactical retreat!

Oh, no! She saw me following her.

Now she's furious and decided to stop being friends with Adrien

- and to leave the school! - Are you really sure about any of this?

Yes, but I'm going to fix my mistake.

Because if Sublime is no longer friends with Adrien because of me

then Adrien won't love me anymore,

and that will be the end of our relationship

and the end of everything!

Sublime! Forgive me!

I've been the worst friend ever!

Severin, let her manage on her own.

What, I'm just giving her a little help, that's all.

If you really want what's good for her

then stop helping her every time she's faced with a challenge,

or she'll never learn to get by on her own.

Hmm.

She's been in there for at least 20 minutes, hasn't she?

Maybe she's encountered a problem.

Yes, yes. She probably needs help from a friend.

- I'm going in. - Wait, Marinette!

- What is it? - We don't even know why we're here.

Alya was right from the beginning. I'll talk to her.

- Huh? - Hide, Tikki.

Oh, where did she go?

If you agree to sponsor my daughter, you won't be disappointed, Mr. Roth.

What's her marketing strength?

She's the fastest runner.

Look, Sublime won gold in the 100 and 400 meter

at the regional para-athletics.

Gold? Yeah, right.

- More like junk. - It's symbolic.

Symbolic? Ha-ha! Symbolic money is worth nothing.

I told you, Caroline. Finding a sponsor isn't easy.

But it's okay. Sublime has time. She's young.

Uh, Mr. Roth? Wait.

At the world championship it'll be a real gold medal.

100 percent pure gold.

Ah! This changes everything.

In that case, if I do sponsor her and she wins

I keep the medal. Consider this an advance payment.

I don't like the way he operates.

Without a sponsor, Sublime won't be allowed enter the world championship.

Is that what you want for your daughter?

For her to fail again and again like her father?

We accept your offer, Mr. Roth.

Easy, easy. I'm not offering anything yet.

I wanna see what your daughter's worth

- on the track first. - Hmm.

An akumatized villain disintegrated Sublime,

leaving only her prostheses behind. Tikki!

Marinette, maybe there's a more logical explanation. Marinette!

Surely you're not going to disturb her now?

You're right. Yes. I'll wait.

Oh!

I know you're in here.

I know you're hiding, lurking in the shadows

ready to leap out and stop me from winning.

But I won't let you!

When you come, I will be ready

and I will overcome you.

No one can stop me from getting what I want, especially not you!

Hmph.

She hates me because she can't have what she wants.

What does it mean?

She's in love with Adrien!

My water bottle.

She's coming back to overcome me!

Ha-ha ha-ha! I'm Soapynator, not at all Marinette Dupain-Cheng!

I hate dirt and clean everything in my path.

Listen, Marinette, or Soapynator.

I'll happily have a chat with you after my trial, okay?

I really don't have time now. So wait for me here.

Do not move, and do not follow me.

I no longer have a choice.

- Tikki-- - Wait, what are you gonna do?

I can feel that she didn't fall for my costume.

But if I become Ladybug,

she'll be convinced I was akumatized for real.

- Marinette, this is-- - Spots on!

Hold tight, sweetheart.

I have to do a final adjustment on your right prosthesis.

If you find it too difficult you have the right to give up.

You know I'll always love you. It's okay to be afraid

and it's okay not to succeed all the time.

Thanks, Dad.

Don't listen to your loser of a father. I know it's in here.

Fear is always ready to stop you from winning.

But you're ready. You just need to overcome that fear

and turn it into a strength that will make you soar.

Remember, no one can stop you getting what you want.

You're my champion. You're Sublime.

On your mark. Get set. Go!

Where is the akumatized villain? Where is Soapynator?

Oh, don't go, Mr. Roth.

Everything's okay, Ladybug.

It's just Marinette Dupain-Cheng.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng?

Yeah, she's a girl from my school.

She pretended to be akumatized

and disguised herself as Soap-bucket-ator, or something.

My friend Adrien explained that if she likes someone

she starts to act peculiar,

which means she likes me, I guess. So...

There's no danger. I'm not hurt. Everything is... fine.

Oh, this is a disaster. We've just lost months of work.

We've done it once. We'll do it again, Dad.

Give her another chance. It's just a setback.

Precisely. Time is money

and a setback is not money in my wallet.

Hello, ma'am. Forgive my intrusion

but I seem to sense a considerable frustration.

People are running you down, aren't they?

They're not up to your expectations?

Why can't they be as sublime as my daughter?

You're right. The world would be sublime

if people could be better versions of themselves.

Like your daughter.

I can give you the power to make everything better, you know.

Only if you agree, of course.

That'd be the best thing that could happen to me!

And what should I call you?

Sublimation.

I know why you're hiding.

But I'm going to help you surpass your fear

so you can carry on with your mission.

Be better!

Yeah, let's resume the race! Let's go on with the trial.

Well, now someone actually has been akumatized.

Don't worry, I'll protect you.

How dare you pretend you're protecting my daughter

when you destroyed her trial?

Caroline.

Take a good look at me, sweetheart.

Thanks to Sublimation,

Ladybug is finally about to become a better superhero.

I'm sincerely sorry. It was an unfortunate misunderstanding,

but please reject the akuma and I promise I'll fix everything.

If you're really as perfect as you pretend to be

why are you afraid of being sublimed?

I don't trust people under the influence of the Butterfly Miraculous holder.

You're wasting my time, Ladybug. Maybe you don't want to be sublime

but at least fix the problems you have caused.

Can't you see you're scaring everyone?

My dear ex-husband. Thanks to me

you're finally about to turn into a much better version of yourself.

Be better!

I know you're strong and you don't need mine or anyone's help.

- You can do this, sweetie. - Now you're talking.

Now all we need is a sponsor for things to be absolutely sublime!

Don't not leave until you've seen Sublime's talent.

Too late. I already told you, time is--

Have you ever heard of generosity, Bob?

Hey, I will not be insulted.

Ladybug! You again.

Have you figured out how to fix my daughter's prosthesis that you broke?

No, but I... I'm sorry. It was a mistake.

You're keeping my daughter from securing a sponsor, Ladybug.

Is this what superheroes do in Paris?

Hm.

Grr!

- Here is Sublime's homework. - Oh, she thanks you, sir.

Come on, it's snack time.

No, it's time to help Ladybug.

Plagg, claws out!

Drive!

You are not running away.

I'm firing you!

Yow! Oh!

Be better!

Cat Noir, you too want to stop me from making people better?

What's she talking about?

Sublimation makes people better by touching them.

Are you sure she's a supervillain?

Well, she hasn't destroyed anything so far.

And to be honest, you can't be mad at her

for trying to make Bob a better person. Right, Bob?

Your job is to protect the wealthy Parisians like myself.

That's what you're paid for!

Ho-ho, we're being paid, Milady?

No, we're not. We protect everyone... for free.

Ha-ha! Then you're being exploited.

No, we're volunteers, Bob.

How ridiculous.

Hide him where Sublimation won't find him.

You got it.

Oh, why'd you put me in here?

Maybe it's 'cause your attitude stinks.

Ladybug and Cat Noir can't bear when someone's better than them.

They're not worthy of their Miraculous.

You should seize them. What d'you say?

Sublime idea!

- Ha! - Oh!

Now it's you against us.

You should be ashamed of protecting

a scoundrel like Bob Roth.

You have no right to decide for others how they behave.

You're jealous of my power because I can actually turn villains into good people.

Huh?

Lucky charm!

What plan are we rolling with, Milady?

I... I don't know.

Your power is just like you, Ladybug. Useless.

Don't listen to her. She's wrong.

No, I'm not, unless her power is to shatter people's dreams

- like she did my daughter's. - What's she talking about, Milady?

It was an accident.

There must be a better version of yourself, Ladybug.

Don't you wanna know?

Everyone's allowed to make mistakes,

and honestly, I don't see how there could be a better version of you, Milady.

Do you really mean it, Cat Noir?

I never lie. She's powerless against you.

Whoa!

Milady, what are you--

Now you're becoming reasonable, Ladybug. Be better!

You are now sublimed! Be better!

Don't forget about their Miraculous.

Wow, I told you, Milady.

You too are the best version of yourself, kitty-cat.

- I know. - And the most modest.

It's not over.

I've lost my powers.

Ooh, what are these?

Antikumas.

Huh, no!

No more evil-doing for you, Ultrakuma.

Time to de-evilize.

Gotcha!

Bye-bye, little butterfly.

What happened?

Hmm?

And now you toss the lucky charm into the air

and repair the damages caused by the akumatized villain.

But Sublimation hasn't caused any damage.

Huh?

She was indeed akumatized, but...

But she wasn't the villain the lucky charm was pointing at.

It was me from the very beginning.

I sincerely apologize, Sublime.

If I hadn't shown up, you would have finished your race.

Your prostheses would be intact

and your mom would never have been akumatized.

Miraculous Ladybug...

I hope you'll find the best sponsor there is.

Pound it!

Good luck on your trial.

Wow! Best performance of the year!

Congrats! Your daughter is gonna make me a lot of money. Hmm?

However, you'll have to figure out a way to add shoes to these

or we won't have sneakers to sell.

You can't wear shoes with the blades.

Figure it out, then.

Dad, Mom.

It's okay. There must be other sponsors.

Our daughter is right. We want a relationship with a sponsor

based on respect.

Well said, Severin.

Then good luck finding respect and money.

I myself have never come across them together.

- Huh. - Hmm.

Hmm.

I'm sorry, Sublime. I should have come talked to you.

I was afraid I wasn't good enough.

- I hope you'll forgive me. - Apology accepted.

I know what it's like to put pressure on yourself.

Is it true? You want to be my friend?

- How did you know? - Adrien told me.

Uh, then you two talk while you're running?

Not while we're running. It impacts the breathing.

But outside of that, of course Adrien and I talk.

Oh, you must think I'm ridiculous.

Hardly.

But if we're gonna be friends, we'll need to get to know each other.

We'll talk about whatever you want.

Just promise me not to pull my leg.

It's a joke, Marinette. You can laugh. It's all good.

Thanks again, Mrs. Tsurugi.

We couldn't have hoped for a better sponsor than you for our Sublime.

Don't thank me, I know what it's like to live with a disability.

Sometimes technology can help us work wonders.