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May 4, 7:59 AM
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It's great to see Ciel gaining the other P4's trust. About time and he pulled a really clever play since the previous episode and he experiences a new surge in popularity.

Got a bit of focus on the cricket team captain Derrick. Ciel needs to be careful since he's still on his mission. But on the other hand, getting to know important people like him is an interesting idea.
May 4, 7:59 AM
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Hm... people had interesting reactions to hearing Derrick's name.

Sebastian praises Ciel's efforts genuinely, acknowledging his performance. However, Ciel reminds him that their ultimate goal is still far from reach; they've been unable to locate Derrick Arden or the other students who have secluded themselves within the school. Reflecting on Queen's instructions to "investigate the reason" without forcing them to leave, Ciel infers that she believes the issue isn't solely rebellion. Given the school's strict rules, investigating is challenging. Sebastian suggests that the best way to gather information about Derrick is through the prefect of the dormitory he's relocated to.

So, mentioning Derrick's name really got a reaction out of Violet... what's going on in that school? His expression was scary as hell. And was Ciel actually laughing when he realized that Violet wasn't drawing Greenhill and had made him pose for nothing? Poor guy, though, lol. The ending of the episode was pretty cool, seeing Ciel set the Purple Dorm on fire like that. Now, will we finally get to meet this Derrick? Speaking of Derrick, doesn't it seem like a case of brainwashing with how everyone was reacting to him? Still, I'm a bit disappointed. I'm waiting for something special and mysterious to happen. Setting the dormitory on fire was okay, but I miss the atmosphere of the older stories.

Whatever it takes to find out who exactly this Derrick Arden person is... even arson.


May 4, 9:33 AM
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19:07 Sunt aliquid Manes: letum non omnia finit, liridaque euictos... Google translation: There are some ghosts: fate does not end all things, and cowards are banished

Derrick's situation is really interesting. Everyone describing him as good at everything makes me think that he has a demon butler too lol *season 2 flashbacks*. I can't predict where this will go at all.
May 4, 11:38 AM
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every time, Sebastian appears my heart doki doki
May 4, 12:10 PM
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The way they talk about that missing guy sounds like the Regina George montage from mean girls.
Person 1 - good at memorization.
Person 2 - good at cricket
Person 3 - good at song writing
Person 4 - good at art

"This one time that guy did xxx and it was awesome!"

It's clear there's a very powerful spell preventing people from even talking about this kid, who might not even be the only one missing as their house is full of dropouts who presumably never turn up again?

Getting Dark Academia vibes and it's delicious.

And yes, one should always memorize the rules!

May 4, 12:40 PM
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Great episode, there was a good bit of comedy mixed in with some tension surrounding Derrick's disappearance. The gag with Violet not drawing Greenhill's pose and the vice headmaster tripping down the stairs were hilarious. There're a lot of suspicious happenings and mysteries left to solve, but I love how Ciel just dives straight into drawing Derrick out by committing arson. Never change, Ciel. Looking forward to seeing Elizabeth again.


"As promised, all that you seek, all that we desire, is prepared up there. On top of the Tower."
May 4, 5:57 PM
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I loved Violet making Greenhill pose like that and never drawing him even once LOL
May 4, 9:27 PM
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Our boi tries to smoke out Derrick Arden
May 5, 5:37 AM
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Ciel and Sebastian tandem is always thrilling to watch. Can't wait for the next episode!
May 5, 8:16 AM
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Ironic that just yesterday this arc ended in the manga, I already know the outcome.

But let's put it that we don't know anything; So, the mystery of Derek continues.

**Of course, hearing Sebastian speak is a plus plus plus that is not in the manga.
May 5, 2:09 PM

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derrick is being treated like voldemort around here just by saying his name lol

i cant wait for the next ep tho !!!

May 5, 6:01 PM

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now i'm starting to wonder if this so-called "head master" is actually real or not. and what did sebastian noticed when he helped that professor up?
May 6, 10:27 AM
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finally a decent chapter. 4/5
May 7, 1:59 AM
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Derrick Garden, where is he?
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May 7, 4:08 AM
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I love how sassy and evil Ciel and Sebastian 💙😻 cant stop fangirling over Ciel tho as 2006 fans we need ciel contents every year
May 8, 9:45 AM

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Ciel W move (Sebastian also new soccer star ngl)
Feel pain, think about pain, accept pain, know pain... Shinra Tensei!
May 9, 1:47 PM
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still so good and keeps me entertained til the end #appreciated
May 9, 5:23 PM
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I rlly enjoy the way things are going and mostrly i am rlly happy they did respected the manga plot this time. Honestly i will watch even an remake for the season 2 that will go according to the manga,bcs let be for real, the season 2 plot that what invented just to be here was rlly bad and it messed up with the community. Of course i am waiting to see a next season with all the stuff the next chapters of the manga have to show. I mean i dont make an payed accound for one season.
May 10, 5:54 PM
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This episode is very interesting! Especially when Ciel mentioned Derrick Arden, everyone on the balcony became shocked and Violet reactions, well...he seems really angered about it. And considering that he also perfect at many things like Ciel did, make me questioned whether Derrick also got a butler work behind him haha. Another interesting thing is, why everyone on the school said Decision of School Head is absolute, without anyone questioning it? After Ciel asked about Derrick, seems Ciel get watched by prefects...which evoked other question...and now they (Ciel and Sebastian) chose dangerous route - engulfing fire on Purple School...let's see what happened next...
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May 12, 4:10 PM

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Mentioning Derrick Arden is like saying Voldemort in Harry Potter lol

It seems to me Head Master could be the main culprit here. This whole school feels like a cult tbh.

Agares needs to stay away from the stairs. It's seriously concerning.

Ciel committing arson again 😭 is a habit by now.
May 15, 8:18 AM
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it was sooo good!!!!! :)
May 19, 5:31 PM
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I LOVE CIEL SO MUCH AHAHAHA HES EVIL
May 27, 11:58 AM

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Putting aside all the suspicious stuff. Yo I thought Elizabeth won't show up in a while but seems like that isn't gonna be the case. I'm so looking forward to upcoming episodes now.
Jun 27, 3:56 PM
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Is Master Agares really so clumsy??
Jul 17, 2:56 AM

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Whoever this head master is, I’d say he’s perfect for the role of running this school, if nothing. I mean a meta suspicious person can run a meta suspicious school after all. Not even sure what they all did with this Derrick Arden guy.
Jul 29, 11:31 AM

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Magnificent season. Lots of plot twists, femboys, comedy moments, femboys, lope unraveling and femboys. Oh did I mention it's also got a lot of femboys?
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Sep 22, 12:54 PM

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I caught up some days ago on the manga and I am a bit confused with all the peeks into Sebastians mind. Have we always had such access to Sebastians mind? It's weird trying to grab my head around him looking forward to June 4th, in my memory he just thought most of the Queen's Watchdogs sidequests were a pest?

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