Miraculous Ladybug; Watching the Show

Mr. Pigeon

Jade pressed play once everyone was sat after grabbing some snacks.

[ Theme Song ]

Scene: Miss Bustier's classroom. Denis Damocles is addressing the class.

Denis Damocles: You only have one day to work on your fashion piece, and it must be your own design. In ten hours your fittest presentation will be judged by none other than the great fashion designer Gabriel Agreste, the father of our very own student Adrien Agreste. In fact, Adrien will model the winning design in his next photoshoot. And now, to announce this year's theme: derby hats.

Marinette: Derby hats? (Chloé looks at them and makes a thumbs-down gesture.)

"That supposed to be some sort of intimidating threat, Chloé?" Alya asked, raising an eyebrow, amused, while everyone else chuckled and Chloé just looked away.

Scene: Collège Françoise Dupont. Marinette paces in a hall, looking at her sketchbook and talking to Alya.

Marinette: Derby hat, derby hat, derby hat, derby hat...! I don't have any derby hat designs. I've got top hats, caps, even two-horned hats! Need a beret? I'm your girl. A sombrero? No problem-o. But a derby?! You know what? It won't even matter, 'cause I'll probably make a total fool of myself at the event, most likely trip over my stupid derby and collapse on Mr. Agreste; give him a full-blown concussion and Adrien will hate me! I'll never be a world-renowned fashion designer. MY LIFE IS OVER!

Everyone in the theatre burst into uncontrollable laughter at Marinette's rant, especially at the animations on-screen that went along with it, while Marinette looked away in embarrassment. "I don't think that would happen, m'lady, but sure." Adrien chuckled.

Alya: All this over a derby hat? Let me see your sketchpad, girl. There must be something in here.

Marinette: Forget it, I'm a disaster zone. I'll probably mess everything up in the end. (Adrien walks over.)

Adrien: Wow, Alya, (Marinette panics and hides behind the bench) those are some awesome designs. I didn't know you had such mad skills.

"Uh- did you seriously just do a full-on flip to behind that bench?" Kim asked, shocked but also confused.

"No comment," Marinette answered and the group chuckled.

Alya: Uh, thanks Adrien, but I can't take the credit. These sick designs belong to Marinette. (Marinette gives a weak, embarrassed wave.) Off the chain, right?

Adrien: You're super talented, Marinette. You seriously have a good chance of winning.

Marinette: Well, um, yeah! I... like- um, designs that- um, (Alya makes motions to Marinette, who tries to interpret them.) go... upwards? Um, while stopping... I mean, uh- uh, um, thanks?

"What in the world were you even trying to say?" Luka asked, chuckling.

"I don't know!" Marinette groaned, burying her head in her hands. Adrien gave her a side hug.

Adrien: Sure, and uh- good luck. Maybe I'll be wearing your derby at father's next photoshoot. (Adrien leaves.)

Alya: Girl, you gotta get a grip next time. But did you hear? Adrien thinks you're good enough to win! (They cheer.)

Sabrina: Did you hear how impressed Adrien was with Marinette's desi-

Chloé: Of course I heard! Her? Win the contest? As if. When Adrien sees my design he'll convince his father to award me the winner. Hm!