Miraculous Season 5 Episode 17 Adoration Synopsis:
The episode begins with Zoé and her stepfather, Mayor Bourgeois, at the top of the inn observing his ‘dream depository. ‘ They might be looking at some film-related equipment. Mayor Bourgeois shows Zoé a screenplay he wrote and reveals he changed his name for his wife. Audrey Bourgeois calls out for the mayor, requesting a foot massage, and tells Zoé to never give up on her aspirations as he hurries to his wife. Zoé is gazing at a framed picture of the person she loves.
Miraculous Ladybug Season 5 Episode 17
In the school library, Mr. Damoclès reminds several students that it is nearly the end of the school year, meaning it is almost time for the end-of-year dance. Zoé and Marinette are chosen as representatives to organize the dance.
In Marinette’s room, as Zoé enters, Marinette welcomes her and gives her a tour while seeing one of Marinette’s sketches. Marinette inadvertently shows Zoé pictures of Adrien and other images related to his modeling career. She shows Zoé the view from her bedroom and utilizes a pair of binoculars to look around. She then decides that the dance should be held at the Eiffel Tower. Marinette suggests that Zoé should ask her father if the Eiffel can be used for the end-of-year dance. They proceed together to the inn to ask him.
Upon arriving at the inn, Zoé reassures Marinette that she has learned to tolerate Chloé’s bad behavior. Zoé greets and chats with some of the staff there. Chloé and Sabrina observe them and inform them that Marinette is not welcome. Suddenly, Armand distracts Chloé using Mr. Cuddly. She demands her father to check the cameras and see if Marinette has stepped on the carpet. Mayor Bourgeois comes in and uses the computer updating as an excuse for the cameras not working. Just then, Audrey walks in, and when Chloé complains about her half-sister, she shows no concern about her issue and confuses her with Zoé. Marinette is impressed with how Zoé confronted Chloé and thanks her for helping her change. Zoé asks her father if it would be possible for the end-of-year party to take place at the Eiffel Tower while Chloé and Sabrina eavesdrop; the mayor approves the plan.
Meanwhile, at the Agreste mansion, Gabriel has prepared raclette, stating he has decided to make Adrien’s dreams come true as Adrien expresses his gratitude. When Adrien requests his father’s permission to attend the dance with Marinette, Nathalie intervenes and reminds Gabriel that he has committed to making his son’s dreams come true. He grants permission as Adrien thanks him once more.
In the meantime, at the inn, Lila is applying makeup as Gabriel video calls her, reminding her that she must protect Adrien from Marinette. Lila reassures him and informs him that a plan is in place to resolve the issue completely as the conversation concludes. She walks in to where Sabrina and Chloé are situated. Lila tells them that Zoé isn’t always the problem, but rather Marinette, as she is having a negative influence on Zoé. Lila tells Chloé that she has a strategy to permanently remove Marinette, but for the plan to work, Chloé and Sabrina need to be involved.
As Zoé and Marinette enter Zoé’s room, Marinette is excited about the dance at the Eiffel Tower. She notices the framed picture of the person she is in love with and quickly conceals it. Sabrina grows concerned and refuses, as the plan contradicts everything she believes in since she is demoted to underling. Sabrina becomes sad as Chloé offers Sabrina her whistle, throws it away, and runs off in tears. Lila tells Chloé that all they need to do now is wait while Sabrina puts on her whistle and cries.
Meanwhile, in his lair, Monarch detects Sabrina’s strong emotion of discontent and creates a megakuma. He draws Kaalki into his ring and teleports the megakuma to Sabrina. The megakuma infects the whistle and conveys the electricity of the wonderful dog known as Miss Hound’s Fetch to her Alliance ring. Sabrina becomes akumatized into Vanisher as Lila informs Chloé that Vanisher is an excellent subordinate. Vanisher touches Chloé’s smartphone with her whistle and blows into it, transforming the cellphone in her hands.
In Zoé’s room, Marinette displays her sketch for a dress. Marinette tells Zoé that expressing her feelings to Adrien is challenging as Zoé shares that she can empathize with that experience. Vanisher quietly enters the room without them noticing. Marinette calls Alya to discuss their plans and is inspired, sharing with her about Zoé’s overwhelm. Marinette panics when she sees Zoé conversing with the holographic Adrien on her Alliance ring and worries that Zoé might be in love with Adrien as they ride away on Marinette’s scooter to the florist, with Vanisher trailing them.
Vanisher touches the flowers, a spray can, napkins, baker’s peels, a tablecloth, cymbals, and a guitar with her whistle. Zoé and Marinette are at the Eiffel Tower, waiting for the other students to arrive. Vanisher and Chloé are hidden there, and Vanisher blows her whistle, causing everything she has touched with her whistle to come to her and placing the items into Marinette’s bag as Tikki observes. Chloé peeks from behind and accuses Marinette of stealing her smartphone. She opens Marinette’s bag, and the items Vanisher touched tumble out, drawing everyone’s attention as Tikki flees. Chloé pretends that Marinette pilfered the items for the party to make her dress and shows them a caricature from the book. The flowers are swept away by the wind as Marinette notices some of the flowers on Vanisher’s invisible body. Mr. Damoclès expels her from school as her parents weep. Zoé takes the blame instead, not wanting Marinette to suffer.
Marinette sneaks away, and Tikki informs Marinette of what she witnessed, realizing that Vanisher was behind everything. Marinette transforms into Ladybug. Ladybug updates Cat Noir on the situation, using her lucky charm and acquiring a piñata. She tells those who observed the incident that it was the doing of Vanisher and attempts to strike her with her yo-yo, but Vanisher evades. Everyone scatters while Adrien runs in another direction and transforms into Cat Noir. Ladybug and Vanisher continue to battle each other as Cat Noir arrives, and Ladybug’s lucky vision reveals how to defeat Vanisher.
Ladybug shatters the pinata and Cat Noir sprays her, providing Ladybug and Cat Noir with a hint about Vanisher’s location. She blows her whistle and makes the guitar sound, and Ladybug understands where the megakuma has gone. She takes the whistle and tosses it to Cat Noir, who uses his cataclysm on it. The megakuma is cleansed as Ladybug employs her lucky charm to repair the damage and return everything to its rightful place as Vanisher is deakumatized back into Sabrina. Chloé reprimands her while Ladybug offers her the magical charm. Ladybug informs the gathering of people that Marinette has been framed by Chloé and Vanisher. Everyone is watching Chloé, looking furious as her father appears disappointed; she storms off in anger. Ladybug and Cat Noir take off to detransform. Mayor Bourgeois gazes at Zoé, admiring her courage to stand up for Marinette and for accepting the blame.
Marinette expresses her gratitude to Zoé for her actions and encourages her to express her emotions. Marinette is taken aback to learn that Zoé is in love with her and encourages Marinette to feel the same. They share one last hug as Marinette rushes to Adrien, who is near the mansion’s gate, and confesses her love for him as they hold hands and prepare to kiss. A picture of Gabriel flashes in Adrien’s mind, preventing him from proceeding. Adrien feels awkward and tells Marinette to go home as he apologizes and walks back toward the mansion. Gabriel observes everything from the window and sees Marinette walking away into the darkness. Lying in bed, Marinette is commended by Tikki for expressing her feelings to Adrien, feeling content and courageous as the episode concludes.