A Gorilla Rhapsody of Sweets at the Royal Capital Sophia deters Carissa by claiming she and Louis' families are minor acquaintances. Sophia attends a welcoming ceremony for junior knights and is embarrassed when Grand Master Ernst Cheval chastises her for having messy hair. Louis takes her to see Boss, a former knight and terrifyingly aggressive hairdresser. Soon, Sophia has a feminine haircut suitable for combat. Sophia is surprised how beautiful she feels. She invites Louis to a café to repay his kindness and is surprised Louis has not entered into an arranged betrothal yet as he has a goal he wishes to achieve first. Louis abruptly asks if she was blessed by the Gorilla. Despite her shame at her unfeminine blessing, Sophia admits it and fears he will dislike her. However, Louis is impressed and offers her any assistance she requires. Meanwhile, Squad Commander Shin Qualle takes an interest in Sophia. Sophia attends rifle training with Musketeer Commander Arcient Adler who quickly notices Eddie's skills with firearms, the Pheles family being famous for producing snipers. He also hints to Sophia he is aware of her blessing. Isaac reminds Sophia there will be a formal dance at school. Sophia is depressed as not only does she not want to attend, she doesn't own a suitable dress. Arcient returns to the other Comanders where there is some disagreement over whose squad Sophia should join.

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