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* InnocuouslyImportantEpisode: While mostly a standalone episode, Nathalie's actions at the end ForeShadows a huge revelation much later on; [[spoiler: Her decision to pass off Marinette's gift to Adrien as Gabriel's shows how little she cares for anyone outside of the Agreste family. As "Catalyst" will show, the rest of Paris can go in the thresher if need be.]]
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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately, Mr. Agreste has no intention to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind, but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately, Mr. Agreste has no intention to allow of allowing him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind, but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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* ComesGreatResponsibility: Ladybug wastes her first transformation by using her Lucky Charm to get Chloe away from Adrien, instead of stopping the Bubbler. She has to feed Tikki to recharge, and Tikki calls her out for being irresponsible.

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* ComesGreatResponsibility: Ladybug wastes her first transformation by using her Lucky Charm to get Chloe Chloé away from Adrien, instead of stopping the Bubbler. She has to feed Tikki to recharge, and Tikki calls her out for being irresponsible.



* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Marinette lets Adrien think her present is from his father because of this.
* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form uses her Lucky Charm to get him away from Chloe, then takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave the Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.

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* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Marinette lets Adrien think her present is from his father because of this.
* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form uses her Lucky Charm to get him away from Chloe, Chloé, then takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave the Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.



* PetTheDog: Subverted. Adrien thinks the handmade scarf he received was from his father, but it was actually from Marinette.

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* PetTheDog: Subverted.{{Subverted|Trope}}. Adrien thinks the handmade scarf he received was from his father, but it was actually from Marinette.



* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: Yes, kids are forced to go to the party, but Chloe still takes the opportunity to hit on Adrien and Alya still helps Marinette sign her gift. Marinette and Adrien decide to follow the lead [[MomentOfWeakness as detailed above.]]

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* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: Yes, kids are forced to go to the party, but Chloe Chloé still takes the opportunity to hit on Adrien and Alya still helps Marinette sign her gift. Marinette and Adrien decide to follow the lead [[MomentOfWeakness as detailed above.]]


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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: Marinette lets Adrien think her present is from his father because of this.
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* StrictlyFormula: {{Averted|Trope}}, being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat the villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was the first released episode.]]

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* StrictlyFormula: {{Averted|Trope}}, being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat the villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was the first released episode.]]]] Marinette and Adrien are also much more grave during their [[StockFootage transformation]] [[TransformationSequence sequences]] considering what occurs in the episode.
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* AsYouKnow: A less obvious example than most, as the exchange is brief anddoesn't call attention to the exposition.

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* AsYouKnow: A less obvious example than most, as the exchange is brief anddoesn't and doesn't call attention to the exposition.
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* AsYouKnow:

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* AsYouKnow: A less obvious example than most, as the exchange is brief anddoesn't call attention to the exposition.
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* StepfordSmiler: The kids being forced to dance and [[HappinessIsMandatory be happy]] at the party.
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!!This episode provides examples of:
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-->'''Tikki''': You know what happens when you use Lucky Charm. You only have minutes before...\\
'''Marinette''': ...I turn back, I know.

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-->'''Tikki''': -->'''Tikki:''' You know what happens when you use Lucky Charm. You only have minutes before...\\
'''Marinette''': ...'''Marinette:''' ...I turn back, I know.



* FloatingInABubble: The fate of Bubbler's victims.

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* FloatingInABubble: The fate of Bubbler's victims. Including Cat Noir and Ladybug, after they think having successfully deflected all his bubbles.



* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat the villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was the first released episode.]]

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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] {{Averted|Trope}}, being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat the villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was the first released episode.]]
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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately Mr. Agreste has no intention to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately Unfortunately, Mr. Agreste has no intention to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind mind, but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.



* BirthdayEpisode: Adrien's to be exact.

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* BirthdayEpisode: Adrien's Adrien's, to be exact.



* MotiveRant: The Bubbler gives one when he traps Ladybug and Cat Noir in a bubble, talking about how adults are oppressive and do not care about their children having fun.

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* MotiveRant: The Bubbler gives one when he traps Ladybug and Cat Noir in a bubble, talking about how adults are oppressive and do not don't care about their children having fun.



* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]

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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat the villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was the first released episode.]]



* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: Yes, kids are forced to go to party, but Chloe still takes opportunity to hit on Adrien and Alya still helps Marinette sign her gift. Marinette and Adrien decide to follow the lead [[MomentOfWeakness as detailed above.]]

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* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: Yes, kids are forced to go to the party, but Chloe still takes the opportunity to hit on Adrien and Alya still helps Marinette sign her gift. Marinette and Adrien decide to follow the lead [[MomentOfWeakness as detailed above.]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Happy Birthday, Adrien]]
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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode Marinette uses her Lucky Charm power twice.[[note]]Unless you count "Timebreaker"[[/note]] [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]

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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode where Marinette uses her Lucky Charm power twice.[[note]]Unless you count "Timebreaker"[[/note]] for MundaneUtility, as well as using another one to defeat villain later. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]
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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately Mr. Agreste has no intend to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately Mr. Agreste has no intend intention to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.
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* WhatTheHellHero: Tikki chastises Marinette for using her power for selfish reasons.

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* WhatTheHellHero: Tikki chastises Marinette for using her power for selfish reasons.reasons.
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-->'''Tikki''': You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before...
-->'''Marinette''': ...I turn back, I know.

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-->'''Tikki''': You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. Charm. You only have minutes before...
-->'''Marinette''': ...
before...\\
'''Marinette''': ...
I turn back, I know.



* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain , and that only ''one'' person remembered to get you a present.
* ComesGreatResponsibility: Ladybug loses her transformation when she uses her first Lucky Charm to get Chloe away from Adrien, instead of to stop the Bubbler. She has to feed Tikki to recharge, and Tikki calls her out for being irresponsible.
* FloatingInABubble: Fate of Bubbler's victims.
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: When the Bubbler traps Ladybug and Chat Noir in a bubble, Ladybug points out they have to escape and can't be trapped forever. Chat Noir gives a knowing grin in response.
* HappinessIsMandatory: If kids that don't have enough fun, Bubbler traps them in bubbles, just like adults. [[{{Hypocrite}} For not being free enough.]]
* IdiotBall: Hawkmoth corrupting Nino, a rebellious teen, to get the miraculouses. The Bubbler instead of stealing them, kicks bubble with both heroes to join rest of his victims.

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* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain , supervillain, and that only ''one'' person remembered to get you a present.
* ComesGreatResponsibility: Ladybug loses wastes her first transformation when she uses by using her first Lucky Charm to get Chloe away from Adrien, instead of to stop stopping the Bubbler. She has to feed Tikki to recharge, and Tikki calls her out for being irresponsible.
* FloatingInABubble: Fate The fate of Bubbler's victims.
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: When the Bubbler traps Ladybug and Chat Cat Noir in a bubble, Ladybug points out they have to escape and can't be trapped forever. Chat Cat Noir gives a knowing grin in response.
* HappinessIsMandatory: If the kids that don't have enough fun, Bubbler traps them in bubbles, just like adults. [[{{Hypocrite}} For not being free enough.]]
* IdiotBall: Hawkmoth corrupting Nino, a rebellious teen, to get the miraculouses. The Bubbler instead of stealing them, kicks bubble with both heroes to join rest of his victims.
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* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form gets him away from Chloe, while in civilian guise takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave The Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.
* MotiveRant: The Bubbler gives one when he traps Ladybug and Chat Noir in a bubble, and talks about how adults are oppressive and do not care about their children having fun.
* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Nino arguing on Adrien's behalf for a birthday party leads to him getting corrupted and turned into an ''akuma''.

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* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form gets uses her Lucky Charm to get him away from Chloe, while in civilian guise then takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave The the Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.
* MotiveRant: The Bubbler gives one when he traps Ladybug and Chat Cat Noir in a bubble, and talks talking about how adults are oppressive and do not care about their children having fun.
* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Nino arguing on Adrien's behalf for a birthday party leads to him getting corrupted and turned into an ''akuma''.akuma.



* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode Marinette uses Lucky Charm power twice.[[note]]Unless you count "Timebreaker"[[/note]] [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]

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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode Marinette uses her Lucky Charm power twice.[[note]]Unless you count "Timebreaker"[[/note]] [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]
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* IdiotBall: Hawkmoth corrupting Nino, a rebellious teen, to get the miracle stones. The Bubbler instead of stealing the

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* IdiotBall: Hawkmoth corrupting Nino, a rebellious teen, to get the miracle stones. miraculouses. The Bubbler instead of stealing the them, kicks bubble with both heroes to join rest of his victims.

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* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain.

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* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain.supervillain , and that only ''one'' person remembered to get you a present.
* ComesGreatResponsibility: Ladybug loses her transformation when she uses her first Lucky Charm to get Chloe away from Adrien, instead of to stop the Bubbler. She has to feed Tikki to recharge, and Tikki calls her out for being irresponsible.


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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: When the Bubbler traps Ladybug and Chat Noir in a bubble, Ladybug points out they have to escape and can't be trapped forever. Chat Noir gives a knowing grin in response.


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* IdiotBall: Hawkmoth corrupting Nino, a rebellious teen, to get the miracle stones. The Bubbler instead of stealing the


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* MotiveRant: The Bubbler gives one when he traps Ladybug and Chat Noir in a bubble, and talks about how adults are oppressive and do not care about their children having fun.
* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Nino arguing on Adrien's behalf for a birthday party leads to him getting corrupted and turned into an ''akuma''.
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* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Marinette lets Adrien think her present is from his father because of this.

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* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain.


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* AttackReflector: Bubbler manages to send Ladybug's yoyo right back at her.
* BirthdayEpisode: Adrien's to be exact.
* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain.
* FloatingInABubble: Fate of Bubbler's victims.
* HappinessIsMandatory: If kids that don't have enough fun, Bubbler traps them in bubbles, just like adults. [[{{Hypocrite}} For not being free enough.]]


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* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: Yes, kids are forced to go to party, but Chloe still takes opportunity to hit on Adrien and Alya still helps Marinette sign her gift. Marinette and Adrien decide to follow the lead [[MomentOfWeakness as detailed above.]]

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-->Tikki: "You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before..."
-->Marinette "...I turn back, I know."

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-->Tikki: "You -->'''Tikki''': You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before..."
-->Marinette "...
before...
-->'''Marinette''': ...
I turn back, I know."


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* StrictlyFormula: [[AvertedTrope Averted,]] being so far the only episode Marinette uses Lucky Charm power twice.[[note]]Unless you count "Timebreaker"[[/note]] [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness More unusual in regions where it was first released episode.]]
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* ThereIsNoAdult: The Bubbler tries to enforce this.

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* ThereIsNoAdult: ThereAreNoAdults: The Bubbler tries to enforce this.
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* ThereAreNoAdult: The Bubbler tries to enforce this.

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* ThereAreNoAdult: ThereIsNoAdult: The Bubbler tries to enforce this.
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->Tikki: "You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before..."
->Marinette "...I turn back, I know."

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->Tikki: -->Tikki: "You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before..."
->Marinette -->Marinette "...I turn back, I know."
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* AsYouKnow:
->Tikki: "You know what happens when you use Lucky charm. You only have minutes before..."
->Marinette "...I turn back, I know."


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* ThereAreNoAdult: The Bubbler tries to enforce this.
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* ABirthdayNotABreak: Not helped by the fact that your best friend turned into a supervillain.


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* PetTheDog: Subverted. Adrien thinks the handmade scarf he received was from his father, but it was actually from Marinette.
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* WhatTheHellHero?: Tikki chastises Marinette for using her power for selfish reasons.

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* WhatTheHellHero?: WhatTheHellHero: Tikki chastises Marinette for using her power for selfish reasons.
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Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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It's Adrien's birthday. Unfortunately Mr. Agreste has no intend to allow him a birthday party. Adrien's friend Nino tries to change Mr. Agreste's mind but his efforts are fruitless. Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.
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* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form gets him away from Chloe, while in civilian guise takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave The Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.

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* MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form gets him away from Chloe, while in civilian guise takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave The Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.partygoers.

* WhatTheHellHero?: Tikki chastises Marinette for using her power for selfish reasons.
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Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.fun.

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*MomentOfWeakness: Adrien takes a few minutes to enjoy the party that the Bubbler has thrown for him, since he's never been to a party, and Marinette in Ladybug form gets him away from Chloe, while in civilian guise takes time to sign a birthday present she gave to Adrien. As both heroes realize, they gave The Bubbler an opening to start spiriting away dissenting partygoers.
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Armed with his magic bubble-wand, Nino becomes the Bubbler and plans to rid Paris of all the parents who prevent children from having fun.

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