Miraculous: Tales of Lady Beetle & Cat Noir

Stormy Weather

It was a bustling day at the bakery, and Marinette Dupain-Cheng was happily babysitting Nadja Chamack's energetic four-year-old daughter, Manon. Nadja smiled gratefully as she handed Marinette some cash for any necessities while she headed off to the news station.

"Marinette, thank you for doing this for like lots of times." Nadja smiled gratefully to Marinette.

"Of course, Nadja! I love babysitting Manon," Marinette replied, her blue hair glinting in the light as she exchanged a warm smile. "Even though she can be a little whirlwind, I care for her like a little sister."

After Nadja left, Marinette took Manon upstairs, where they settled in the cozy living room, playfully talking about who are their favorite contestant on the KIDZ+ weather competition.

"Marinette! I want to vote for Mireille!" Manon declared excitedly, and Marinette nodded happily, saying, "Sure thing! Just let me grab something."

As she turned to the kitchen, she suddenly gaped in horror when she caught sight of Manon joyfully playing with one of her unfinished hat designs.

"Manon, no! Please give that back before you ruin it!" she exclaimed, jumping up in a panic as the giggling little girl made a run for it, the hat perched precariously on her head.

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Adrien woke up and headed to the bathroom, where he brushed his teeth after a quick breakfast. After changing clothes, he made his way downstairs, ready for a long day ahead. He was off to the park for a photoshoot, but the thought of being stuck there from morning till afternoon left him feeling less than thrilled.

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At the KIDZ+ studio, a charismatic man named Alec Cataldi, dressed in a crisp blue shirt, addressed the lively crowd as the live broadcast rolled. In his late thirties, Alec exuded energy as he announced,

"Welcome to the finals of our KIDZ+ competition! Today, we'll unveil one lucky winner who will become our brand new KIDZ+ weather girl!"

The crowd erupted into cheers, chanting the names of the two finalists, Mireille and Aurore.

Aurore Beauréal, sporting a lovely blue dress adorned with white polka dots, confidently delivered an inspiring speech, captivating the audience with her passion.

Next to her stood Mireille Caquet, who, despite visibly feeling the nerves build within her, managed a warm smile as she spoke. She had dark brown hair and striking blue eyes, and while she was uncertain of her path—having entered the competition more on a whim due to parental expectations—her heart secretly favored Aurore.

Alec continued, energizing the crowd further, "We began with 5,000 contestants, and with the fantastic support from our audience at home, we've narrowed the field down to these two exceptional young ladies! So, let's give a big round of applause for our finalists! On my right, Aurore Beauréal, and on my left, Mireille Caquet! Who will be the lucky winner? Vote now by texting 1 for Aurore and 2 for Mireille. Don't forget, standard text messaging rates apply!"

The audience erupted into cheers, excitement buzzing in the air as they prepared to cast their votes.

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Marinette dashed after Manon in the living room, exclaiming, "Come on, Manon, give that back!"

The little girl, her eyes sparkling with mischief, replied, "But I wanna be a fashion designer too!" as she diverted Marinette around the room.

With a sudden leap, Marinette stumbled onto the sofa, trying to catch her breath.

"Manon, please! It's not finished! You're going to ruin it!" she pleaded, worry etched on her face.