The pastries of knowledge.
These legendary sweets are part the seven wonders of the Eden school.
It is said that a mysterious pastry chef comes on rare occasions
to serve in the cafeteria.
According to several Imperial Scholars,
they instantly developed their intellectual faculties
with their more-than-divine taste.
Rumors about them are so widespread that some students
are constantly on the lookout to get their hands on it.
PASTRIES KNOWLEDGE
Oh! Are you by any chance the prince from the other day?
No, I'm your clone.
Don't feign ignorance! I recognize your face...
It's you, my prince. I love you!
No, I'm a sheep, just like you.
Anya!
Play your part a little better! It doesn't look like much.
I can't help it, they're all the same.
Make an effort to follow the story.
It's my turn! We'll be two fighting twins...
Don't you dare! We'll ruin our stuffed animals.
Pff...
By the way, did you hear?
In the second semester, classes will be divided into groups.
What do you mean?
If you prefer,
GOOD STUDENTS
AVERAGE STUDENTS
since I have average grades, and you have bad grades,
STUDENTS IN DIFFICULTY
MEDIOCRE STUDENTS
we may not be able to take certain courses together.
I'll be all alone!
Yes, that's right!
Then you need to study some more.
The big tests of the semester
and tomorrow's interros will be based on distribution.
Even the old language! It's far from won...
I'm screwed...
It's amazing! It's finally here!
What are you talking about?
They serve the famous desserts in the 2nd refectory!
I'm not following you...
Haven't you heard?
I'm talking about of the court's former pastry chef,
the pastries of knowledge!
Legend has it that those who eat them become Imperial Scholars!
It's macaroons this time.
We have to hurry before there's none left!
OK!
If I eat one, I'll be a nerd!
DON'T RUN IN THE CORRIDORS
I'm sure it's all bullshit, but it's okay to dream!
And then...
The macaroons of such a pastry chef, makes you want to eat them.
- Yum! - What are macrons?
Ah, it's over there! Hurry, there might not be any more!
Second son!
The dwarf?
- You're a real glue pot! - You can talk!
All that's left is a plate of Pierre Pommier's macaroons.
First come, first served!
We won't let you have them.
It's literally a stellar race!
I'll take it.
There you go!
The sale is closed for today.
Oh, lucky me!
I can't wait to see if I get a stella from this.
George.
Give me back my macaroons!
Give them to me! I was going to eat them!
Help, I'm being attacked!
I bought them with the little I have. They are mine!
By the way, you still haven't my kit back!
I'm still ashamed to have sung for you.
And my leaf, eh?
All right, then...
Since there are five, I'll give you the other four.
And forget all about it, okay?
You're nice, actually!
If there are four...
So..,
a ruthless struggle to become Imperial Scholar began.
We'll take care of it.
The loser doesn't get a badge.
OK! That's fine with me.
I've never played this before. I don't know the rules.
Are you serious?
It's very simple.
Make pairs with the cards and avoid the joker, understand?
Yes.
We're off!
Give the joker! I'll give it to her so she loses.
It works.
This kind of pastry would be wasted on such an ignorant woman.
Here, your turn.
I have a 6, a 4, a 10 and...
Keep this to yourself, Anya.
She's so stupid.
I'll bring out the joker and hide the 6...
Take a card.
A 6!
You're too good, Anya!
That's luck.
A 4! A 10! An A!
And an old bearded man!
Yippee! I didn't get any cards!
Something's wrong! You're too strong!
I bet you're cheating!
You've marked the cards, admit it!
Shut up! Shut up! You bunch of sore losers.
Either she cheated, or she can read our minds...
Crap! I got too excited.
Well, if you insist, we can start again...
Really? You're too nice to them, Anya. You're too nice to them, Anya.
We take a new deck of cards and change the order!
Don't you dare cheat!
Never.
That was close.
I have to pretend to lose, or they'll find out the truth.
I've got the joker.
To you.
It's right in the middle. Get it!
I must be doing it on purpose...
Oh no...
I took the joker. Gee, so...
The loser!
You're too stupid, seriously!
My final attack remains...
You mustn't hit them, Anya.
I'm out of luck.
Careful... If I get expelled, the mission will be ruined.
I have to lie with a straight face, like a father.
Never mind.
I'll be fine if I give the joker to the second son.
To you.
You can see it in his face...
Great, I've got a pair.
The second son can also read minds?
I'm done!
Me too!
Damn, I can't to get rid of the joker.
I'm done too!
You're not very good, Damian.
Shut up!
Cheer up, Anya!
To both of us.
Come on, just one more card.
I just have to look at it to make sure I win.
I've got to be able to fake it so he'll take the joker.
If I lose, I won't have a Macron and I'll stay stupid.
Then I'll fail at the tryouts and I'll be separated from Becky!
I don't want to end up alone...
Looking at it, it can't be the joker.
Here are your shares, then.
Great! Looks delicious.
Too good.
How did you to fool yourself, Damian?
Let go of me!
She left me no choice, too...
The second son...
Want to share?
I don't want your pity!
I don't need this to become an Imperial Scholar!
First of all, it's for morons.
I'm shocked.
What a rude boy...
Let's just eat without him, Anya.
I taste first!
- It's so good! - I hope I get a stella.
Well, you can get started.
I'll end up alone.
Life at school, it will be too sad...
Don't say that, there are still checks to be made.
She's right, you know. You still have hope compared to me.
Your school's questions are difficult...
I'm going to cry a little in my bed.
It has risen slightly since the start,
but it still has a long way to go...
We took away a lot of points here for spelling,
but otherwise, she would have got a good grade.
And yet, she studies little of the ancient language.
Would she have learned it where she grew up?
But very few countries use it on a daily basis...
My goodness, there's no need to delve any deeper into his past.
Anya! I cooked chopped steaks for dinner.
Yippee!
And I made dessert.
Here's the badge for Section 2 of Dust Industries
and engine testing of their new fighter jet.
THE TACTICS OF REDUCTION (He){\an0
We can always count on you.
It's not free, is it?
And the video of the members of the famous organization?
Ah, that... It'll take a little time.
My knowledgeable contact has been killed...
- Secret police? - No, not at all.
Rumor has it, it was a Garden coup.
Garden?
The organization of assassins that has been operating since the dawn of time?
It's an urban legend, isn't it?
Not at all, they do exist!
They eliminate traitors by order of the shadow government.
My goodness, it's normal for the State to hire paramilitary groups.
Nothing to see! They're on a completely different level.
Just one of them can take down an entire company.
But of course... Anyway, I'm counting on you.
Just a moment.
Help me out with a job in exchange for this extra.
What job?
Find him.
A lost cat?
It's Kacey's, a waitress at my favorite café.
It's been a week now
that she is distraught by his disappearance.
Twilight... To help Kacey smile again
and take the opportunity to push her into my arms,
I need your talent.
Hey! Come back here!
Help me, or say goodbye to the news!
Can you hear me?
I'll give you this gun in the shape of a toothbrush!
Holy... That guy is so heartless.
Never mind, I'll catch this cat on my own.
You'll see what I'm made of!
Hello, Jeffrey?
Yeah, it's for work. I'm looking for a cat.
A nort blue male with a bell.
Call me if you get anything. Thanks for your time.
It's been a long time, Hound Joe!
I'm in great need of your talents.
Hello, Terrence?
Yeah, it's an emergency.
Hi, Nancy. You know a lot about cats, don't you?
May I speak to Harrison of the 2nd Brigade?
Hi, Jasper.
Yo, Pat!
He was spotted in rue Litter, near the town hall.
Good job, Joe.
He should be around here...
Is that you, Franky?
Yor?
Hello.
It's true that you work at City Hall...
Yes. I'm going out for my lunch break.
Do you also work in the area?
Ah, no. Actually...
A lost cat? Oh no, poor thing!
Here, let me help you.
What's that? But you are going to have lunch, aren't you?
Don't worry.
I want to help my husband's friend... or rather, my husband's friend.
She takes her role as fake wife seriously.
That is, if you don't mind, of course...
In this case,
I don't mind.
All right!
Do you have any idea where Kopi is?
As far as I know, he's been spotted around here.
I've installed several C-20s,
my feline snitches, in the alleys of the city.
They are equipped with a sensor that reacts to the sound of Kopi's bell.
That's impressive, Franky!
I've thought of everything.
Looks like the C-20 at point A is under attack!
Blimey, then...
No! They destroyed it!
The others too, it seems...
They don't seem welcome.
The operation was a failure.
The world of cats is truly merciless.
If it's like that, I'll get Kopi to come here...
with my HAC, the cat lure I made!
It diffuses the scent of catnip to attract Kopi.
You've got some genius ideas, Franky. Are you a craftsman?
I just want to use my inventions
to make the world a better place and get rich by selling my patents.
How wonderful!
My real job must remain a secret.
Well...
Damn,
It attracted far too many!
Which of them is Kopi?
Here it comes! It's the gray one!
Huh? Which one?
I must catch it at all costs...
Hyper Long Hand!
Give in!
I'll have to enlarge my capture field...
Hey, get out of there!
The camera in the net!
Kopi is said to be very timid.
I have to be careful and make him think I'm taking a photo.
But the thread lance has a short range, in this little device.
If I want to succeed, I have to be within 2 m!
Come back here, you!
So that's him, Kopi.
Kopi, you've pissed me off for good.
It's too late to apologize.
The ultimate weapon that took me ten years to design!
It increases my strength tenfold! At least, in theory...
Meet my super exoskeleton!
SUPER EXOSKELETON
Be patient!
The engine takes fifteen minutes to warm up.
So stay where you are...
Not that way! There are cars!
Stop right there! I won't chase you anymore, I promise!
Franky...
I'm borrowing this, okay?
Gotcha.
I caught it, Franky!
Ah, uh... thanks.
Ten years... ten years of my life...
You're lucky, Kopi. You'll be able to go home.
On reflection,
it's only a small sacrifice if I get Kacey's love in return!
I'm coming, darling!
Thanks, Franky!
Ah, Kopi... I was worried sick!
I'm happy for you, Kacey.
Pff! It's your fault, Mark, leaving the front door open...
I didn't mean to.
I'll buy you a ring to make it up to you.
Good, then... Yes.
Until next time.
Thank you so much, Franky!
Live a happy life, both of you.
The informant has decided to live for his work alone.
It feels good to help others.
You're in a good mood, Yor.
What happened? Did your husband give you a present?
No, not at all...
You're enjoying of your married life...
It's really annoying.
She just became like everyone else.
Like everyone else...
Do I really look like it?
Good to know.
I'm finally blending in!
Stop it, Sharon. She'll get the melon.
Uh, I was saying that ironically...
Are you there, Miss Briar?
Ah, sorry...
Mrs Forger, you have a phone call.
Yes, it's Madame now!
This is the usual citizen.
Yor Forger speaking. Yor Forger speaking.
Hello.
You have a new customer, Princess Ibara.
Translation and adaptation: Benjamin Moro
Spotting: Michaël Seguin Proofreading: Adam Plaza
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