5-16: Protection

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Scene: Jardin des Tuileries. Kagami sits on the bench after her fencing practice, wiping her sweat off. Lila is seen sitting beside her.

Lila: Here. (gives Kagami her water bottle) You need to hydrate more, you know?

Kagami: (grabs the water bottle) Thanks.

Upon opening the bottle and drinking from it, Kagami's phone vibrates an alert.

Kagami: It's time. I'm sorry. (grabs her bag) I have to go to meet the others.

Lila: You don't need to apologize. It's not your fault that Marinette hates me for no reason. Just go. (Kagami nods and stands up from the bench) I admire you so much, you know? I don't know how you do it. (giggles) I, too, was in love with the boy once. When he didn't want to see me anymore, I was in pain for so long I couldn't get him out of my head. But you managed to turn your love for Adrien into a friendship. And then date an amazing boy. You even helped Marinette get closer to him. If it hadn't been for your big heart, none of what's happening today would be happening today. You're so perfect, Kagami. I'm proud to have you as my best friend.

Kagami: (gasps) "Best friend"? Really?

Lila: (nods) Mhm.

Kagami walks away with a smile.

Scene: Jardin des Tuileries. The gang form two groups to formulate a plan for Adrien and Marinette's date, starting of with Marc's group for Adrien's part.

Marc: Alright! That's it! You both finally know you're in love with each other. Under normal circumstances, that would've been a done deal long ago!

On the other side, Nathaniel's group takes care of Marinette.

Nathaniel: ...but since you two lovebirds are the most awkwar- I mean, the shyest kids on earth, Marc and I thought you could use a kick in the ahh- a little help!

Marinette opens the manga created by Marc and Nathaniel as the illustrated montage begins.

Marc: Our plan is to help you live out a magical moment that will make you want to kiss each other, without needing to say a word! So, we've reserved a pod on the Ferris wheel just for the two of you!

Nathaniel: The place will be magical!

Marc: Your pod is programmed to stop at the exact moment the sun sets over the city.

Nathaniel: The view will be magical!

Marc: There, pigeons trained by Mr. Ramier will release rose petals to rain all around you.

Nathaniel: The moment will be magical!

Their illustrated montage cuts out.

Adrien: But I'm allergic to pigeons!

Marc: There's no risk since you'll be in a pod! A pod streaming Kitty Section's romantic music LIVE!

Nathaniel: Even the sound will be magical!

Marc: It'll finally be kissy-time!

Nathaniel: MAAAAGIC!!

Marc: A camera will allow us to make sure that everything's going according to plan.

Nathaniel: The magic of the kiss!

Marc: And that way, you'll have a photo of your first kiss! And from there...

Marc and Nathaniel: ...Tada! Perfect love for life!

Marinette: (closes the manga) But... I can't kiss him! I mean, of course I want to kiss him! But I haven't even been able to tell him that I love him yet! Can't I just hold his hand for starters...

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