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May 15, 2020 1:29 PM
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This episode has its special shades put on the canvas for me and id like to discuss them here. Probably because for the very first time in this anime we get confronted with Oscar's feelings (as a woman). Love triangles- i enjoy observing them, noticing how feelings unfold and no one is pushing it too hard to the edges, there is enough freedom, space and desire to love for everyone. Yes i'm having it over Andre -> Oscar -> Fersen.

Knowing Andre's deepest feelings for Oscar, observing his pure love, never getting possessive over her or limiting her freedom in a way or other really put me down to contemplate about "real love". Even after witnessing Oscar's tremendous joy caused by Fersen's comeback in France (after 2 years in America)- he didn't lose it one bit. Not a single bit of his composure and sincere feelings that wish Oscar the best. The ability to behold your most cherished person, loving another one, and still freely and genuinely support her in her choices (even if it got nothing to do with him) made me realize what a scum and rubbish i am as a person. Wondering if i'd ever be able to show such noble traits, can't comment on it more, it left me speechless. Andre as a character- actually his loyalty, his dedication, his love, his care, his support- if on the one hand, puts me at shame ('cause everytime i assumed that i loved, aside of selfish urges, i can spot very few honest and innocent gestures, on a retrospective note), then on the other hand inspiring, awe like sensation. Or maybe the fact that he isn't a noble bought me more.. who knows.

Another facet that is worth discussing are Oscar's feelings for Fersen. Hoping the latter might have thrown Antoinette away from his heart when he cowardly betrayed her leaving for America, so that now she has a chance- as she said "Now, with Fersen right here in front of me, I feel he is the only man i could allow myself to love." Quite deep and strong feelings, don't you agree? But.. notice how each of the characters is respecting each other's feelings in this anime. Andre is not interfering, pressuring Oscar with his fair share of abundance of fondness- and Oscar isn't barging as an uninvited guest into Fersen and Antoinette's love affair. So much respect and understanding- (another shameful episode, excuse me)
Searching for some sort of closure, Oscar, unexpectedly for everyone, did dress herself up as a woman and went to one of the balls at Versailles. Man, if you ask me personally, she looked stunning (as they described her "came alive of a Greek statue"), gorgeous, splendid- such a gentle and frail woman. And ofc Fersen had to notice her.. (sidenote: no one had it through that this is the Royal Commander Oscar, well this is anime for you :D). He had to insist on a single dance with her, to which Oscar agreed (that's what she went there for after all).
The last 2 minutes of this episode are so damn complex and intimate, they surely became one of the most memorable (for me) scenes in the anime industry. What happens is, while dancing (and still unaware that this is his friend Oscar)- Fersen basically told her about her without knowing it's her, makes sense? :D

From Oscar's monologue after their short dance:
"Fersen's arms embraced me. Fersen's eyes engulfed me. His lips spoke words about me. I can give up now. Now i can give it all up!"


She was grateful for the little he offered her and that was enough. Honestly, as i already mentioned somewhere, loyalty and gratitude always get me- you don't suffocate the other with your passion, you let them be, love from aside, respect and are thankful with the few glimpses you got of them.
Truly, material worth fathoming over, ravishing.
Sep 10, 2020 2:32 PM

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A lot of unrequieted love we see here, one of possibly André to Oscar, from Oscar to Frensen and finally the forbidden love of Frensen and Marie. The end must be near because I just halucinated that Oscar was wearing a dress...

Jan 18, 2021 11:10 PM

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Good to see that Fersen is back, but I can't believe it's been 7 years already. Time goes by so fast in this anime... I'm happy that we got to see that other side of Oscar for the first time, she really looked great in that dress.
Beautiful episode
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Feb 14, 2021 12:47 PM
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Seeing Oscar in a dress was both wonderful yet really awkward. It's an epic moment in the story for sure. So much unrequited love too.

Things are going to south soon now. The revolution is gonna hit hard.
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Mar 3, 2021 7:06 AM

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That's what the anime is about. She is a soldier , but still a woman.
Utena feels once again <3
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Mar 3, 2021 7:09 AM

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Andre is more like a brother to her tbh.
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Mar 29, 2021 12:26 PM

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Andre's face makes me feel like he is screaming inside:
Mar 31, 2021 7:11 PM

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Umm.. Oscar, .... Andre exists you know?
Poor Andre, hes like the only decent character tbh

Oscar in a dress was interesting to see I guess

Apr 1, 2022 9:58 AM
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Marnie said:
I hate knowing that the French Revolution is coming, and I'm always thinking about what measures the nobility could take to prevent it, but history can't change no matter how hard I will it. It's a great pain.

It's so sad to know that nothing anyone does could avert this crisis from happening because it has to follow historical events.

It's so weird because, if I were there at the time, I'd probably support the revolution, yet this anime makes me cheer for the royalty. Wish Ferzen could put some sense in Marie's head and just fix it all :(
May 29, 2022 10:19 PM

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Ladies and Gentlemen ,

We have reached Peak Rose

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Fersen spoke out loud the words that's been sealed away in Oscar's heart ..

she been embraced , and gazed upon by the eyes of the man she loves ...

She has embraced peak womanhood
Jul 10, 2022 1:34 PM

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OMG OSCAR SLAYED.
Sep 12, 2022 8:45 AM

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This was quite romantic, Andre dealing with a more palpable feeling that his love for Oscar is unrequited and his reaction to Oscar having asked for a dress to wear was the most anxious he has been show so far on the other hand, Oscar wanting to grasp the opportunity of being with the man she loves and she did even if it was just for a brief moment, she got to be seen as a woman by him which was a touching moment from Oscar.

Meanwhile Fersen and Marie can only keep their relationship simple.

I thought Oscar looked good with that dress and little bit sexy.
Oct 8, 2022 9:01 PM

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Love is complicated. It's a shame she fell for the wrong guy and not my boy Andre, but I have a feeling it might change.
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The magic word "...she is my friend" !!!! kekeke
May 31, 2023 8:09 AM

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I hate to say this but I hate the fact that Oscar wore a dress for Fersen. Although I understand that it's also to show that Oscar also has feminine side in her because she is a woman after all. 

Maybe because I don't like Fersen so I get annoyed every time I see him lol. That night will be the night where Oscar can finally give up her love for Fersen.. that could also mean she has given up her first love, right? First love is indeed full of sincerity and letting go, some succeed, but many fail. 

So Andre.. I hope your first love will successfully reach the Lady. 

Dec 6, 2023 2:22 AM

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Tbh, I much prefer Oscar with the ponytail. I have several weaknesses in women. I like really curly hair, like really curly. And my last weakness is an updo. A high ponytail, or a formal updo, I love them all. I even love these hairstyles on myself. Reminder of the days that the women in school used to call me "Ms. Shirley Temple".
Feb 5, 2024 8:01 AM

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I knew Oscar would look pretty in a dress, but she was more beautiful than I expected.
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Nov 16, 2024 12:11 PM
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I kinda liked their new, older character designs hiw they started to draw them in the one ep before the last 3-2 episodes. Now they don't seem that beautiful sadly, they didn't manage to draw them as well as in that one episode. I always wonder what Andre is doing in situations like the last one. We can see so little of him and his thoughts. Even less than Oscar's. I hate how she treats him though. Like that one time when he saved her life and asked her if she's Ok, she just said 'yes' and didn't even thank him. And everyone can see it's not real love from her part toward Fersen. It's like the first crush experience not more.
Dec 14, 2024 11:57 AM
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Wow many things happened in this episode. Fersen is back, I thought he died in the american revolution or something and we won't never see him again. 7 years has passed since he left so from the first episode to this one 15 years have passed and about Fersen, before leaving he said that he had an english bride, what happened to her?. Fersen gave great advice to the queen unlike the king who only let her do what she wanted without caring about the consequences and also where are the queen's children?. Polignac is no longer that powerful thanks to Fersen, finally and I wanted to see her conversation with the queen about that or something but they didnt and what happened to Rosalie? I know she is with Polignac now but how are the things going to her? I wonder and I want to see that soon. The most importante part, the revolution is beginning and that scene with those men trying to kill the queen was great, many episodes have passed since we had some action like that. The scene with Oscar wearing a dress and dancing with Fersen felt like a dream of her but at least she is no longer interested in Fersen and also was the first time she felt like a woman. There are many inconsistencies like the ones I said before. I wonder if Fersen's advice could calm down the things, most probably not but at least he did more than the king to save the royal family. Poor Andre btw.
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It's strange to hear Andre said "Okay" twice in the pre-1800s. (but which word should he use then? D'accord ou Accord?)
Why did Oscar behave like Fersen's fangirl?
It must also be strange for a Swede to realize such rapid changes in Paris after only 7 years.
I love the way they use the accordion player in narrative scenes (it somehow reminds me of the poet Gringoire and his role in the music play Notre Dame), and then our main characters ride by, observe him, hear his screams and do nothing. Just As the nobles of the time did nothing for les miserables.
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