Let’s Talk About Revelator!
Also Some of the Hate I’ve Been Seeing Directed at Alya Because of This Episode!
Spoiler Warning! Stop Reading Unless You Want Spoilers!
Let’s talk about the biggest thing in this episode!
Alya/Rena Rouge discovers that Marinette didn’t tell Adrien that his father is Hawkmoth!
I know a lot of people have already touched on this, and Alya’s reaction, but here is my take on this anyway.
Alya’s discovery is accidental, as she isn’t aware what will happen or be revealed to her when she picks up the secret. I’ve heard a few people blaming Alya for this, as Marinette told her not to pick it up.
But seriously people, how is this Alya’s fault? Alya knows that Marinette’s secret is in there, but she thinks she knows everything already! Alya thinks Marinette is no longer lying to her, and that she knows everything. So she picks it up! There is no reason to blame Alya.
“I thought we were no longer keeping secrets from each other.”
Alya finds out that Marinette not only lied to her, but lied to Adrien about his father. Her words are angry, and even a bit cruel, but it’s what Marinette needs to hear.
“You don’t get to decide what Adrian should or shouldn’t know. neither do I.”
It’s the harsh truth, and the reality that really is what she needs to hear. Marinette has been scrambling to try and justify her actions ever since the London Special, and Alya’s words hopefully will help her realize the truth.
That what she told Adrien was wrong, and she shouldn’t have done that. But she still can fix it, if she comes clean.
“Truth is essential for someone’s personal growth, and now I’m going to have to lie, and you know I don’t like lying!”
As for how Alya reacted; can you blame her? She just found out her best friend has been lying to everyone in the city, including her boyfriend, about how he died and who his father was!
Her anger is justified. We were all angry at Marinette back when the London special came out! Did we just forget about all of that?
Alya has the right to be mad that Marinette lied to not just her, but everyone in Paris! She lied to Adrien. She also lied to her closest partner and the person who’s fought by her side since the beginning, Chat Noir.
Her anger is justified, and she is allowed to express her emotions.
Eventually, after de-akumatizing Revalator and Vincent leaves, Alya, Chat Noir and Ladybug discuss the secret that Rena Rouge discovered.
“Some secrets are heavier than others. I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep this one.”
I am of the opinion, that if Alya had been returned to her home with the knowledge of Hawkmoth’s identity revealed to her in this way, Alya would have told him.
Alya cares for Adrien, and in her opinion, a horrible truth is better than a kind lie. Her knowing the truth would have been a problem. But she still lets them erase her memory.
She still trusts Marinette, despite all of her anger.
“it’s meant to give people the ability to choose whether to share their secret or not.”
Alya could have told Chat Noir right then and there. But she didn’t.
She let Chat Noir erase her memory, because she trusts Marinette to make the right decision, and tell Adrien and her the truth eventually, on her own terms.
Even after her memory is erased, she still expresses the same feelings.
“Look, one truth I know about you. You have a big heart, And I know that whatever you do, you do it for people’s own good. Sure, you may make mistakes sometimes, we all do, but you always put them right.”
Yes, Alya has made mistakes, but so has Marinette. They both have been able to overcome these challenges, even if they don’t both remember.
“Whenever you’re ready to take the plunge, I’ll be there for you.”
Let’s stop hating on Alya. Cause she really is the friend that Marinette needs right now.
How Do You Feel About Alya and Marinette’s Friendship?
I think they’re great friends who trust each other!
I think Alya is going to betray Marinette.
I can’t forgive Alya for believing Lila over Marinette.
I really don’t care all that much about their friendship. It’s just kind meh.
Voting ended onApr 28, 2025
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