“I was suspicious of Keith at first but... it's good to know that Anne will have someone else she can trust while inside the Radcliffe school.” Reddit · r/anime · 3 years ago The specific ?
How Anne's relationship with evolves after this time skip?
This episode introduces a harsher social reality: . Upon seeking work at the workshop to earn her sugar allotment, Anne is initially rejected simply for being a woman , marking the first time her gender becomes an explicit barrier to her professional success. Key Encounters and New Alliances
The episode balances this tension with the arrival of , a talented artisan who recognizes Anne's potential and intervenes on her behalf. However, his help comes with a condition: he wants Challe to serve as the model for his own sugar sculpture, creating a new dynamic of professional rivalry and budding respect between the characters. Community Perspectives
“Anne definitely seems completely aware of her feelings for Challe the way she just blushes thinking of their time together.” Reddit · r/anime · 3 years ago “The sexism was SO bad. I wanted to slap the guy.” Reddit · r/anime · 3 years ago