Open Book

"I want what you want, what you want—want—want—want—"

"Open Book" is the 2nd episode of the second season in Steven Universe, and the 51st episode overall.

Synopsis
Steven and Connie want a new ending to a beloved book series they have recently read, so Steven takes them into Rose’s Room to re-enact it.

Plot
After reading the last installment of the The Spirit Morph Saga series, Steven visually shows satisfaction of the ending. Connie asks for Steven's opinion of the ending. Steven doesn't know what to say in regards for what Connie may think, so he stalls by saying something else.

Connie expresses her opinion of the ending and it turns out, she absolutely dislikes everything about it. Steven goes along with it and wishes that they could change the ending. His gem responds to his wish and opens Rose's Room. This gives Steven an idea.

They enter the room and Steven explains the magic. Steven turns into a character in the book after explaining the room can overload. Connie then exclaims wanting to be Lisa from her book. The room doesn't obey her command, as the room only listens to what Steven wants.

Steven asks for a suggestion and Connie requests a costume shop so she can dress up as her character. After a few moments, Steven says that he wants to see her. Connie exits the shop in her costume.

Throughout their attempt in creating a new ending, Connie keeps asking for what Steven wants whenever Steven asks her, as this was all for her. After making some endings Steven, once again, asks Connie what she thinks. She then asks again what does Steven want. Steven exclaims he's trying his hardest and asks Connie to not do what he wants. This causes Connie to break down, repeating the word "want." Steven soon realizes that this "Connie" is one he accidentally summoned (as the room listens to what Steven wants by words), and the real Connie must still be in the costume shop. He undoes the creations, but is unable to un-summon the fake Connie, who says that he didn't want her to do what he wants.

Steven attempts to fly away on a Wind Lizard, but Connie grabs its tail and pushes Steven off. They land near the costume shop where Connie is calling out for Steven. Steven is trapped under the fake Connie in a wedding dress who says she knows what Steven really wants. Steven asks for help, and Connie has a short fight with her, but the fake Connie seems to ignore her presence, still wanting to trap Steven. Steven finally gives in and admits he likes the book ending, and Cloud Connie evaporates.

Connie is shocked and asked why he did it. Steven didn't want Connie to think of him less but Connie doesn't care at all. She cares more about Steven than a book. It ends with Connie and Steven exiting the temple discussing why Archimicarus obviously had feelings for Lisa. At the end, a drawing of Lisa and Archimicarus getting married, presumably drawn by Steven, is shown.

Characters

 * Steven
 * Connie
 * Cloud Connie (antagonist)
 * Tiny Floating Whale
 * Wind Lizard
 * Garnet (pictured)
 * Pearl (pictured)
 * Amethyst (pictured)

Locations

 * Beach House
 * Crystal Temple
 * Rose's Room

Production Notes

 * While the episode was originally the 45th episode of season 1, due to StevenBomb beginning season 2 prematurely, it was rescheduled into season 2 before its premiere had aired.

Music

 * TBA

Trivia

 * Ruby and Sapphire appear in the promo art at a table in a library with Pearl.
 * This is similar to the school theme of the promo art of "Political Power," "The Test," and "Maximum Capacity."
 * This is the first time a full human is shown entering the Crystal Temple.
 * This is the second time Connie is replicated in Rose's Room, albeit more accurately. The first time was in "Rose's Room."
 * This is the second time that none of the Crystal Gems except Steven are present, or mentioned in an episode. The first time was "Horror Club."
 * This is the second time where Connie doesn't wear her glasses for a full-length episode. The first time was "Alone Together."
 * Towards the end of the episode, Connie used the word "schmaltz." Schmaltz has several different meanings, but in the context of the episode it means, "excessively sentimental" or "corny."
 * Steven is heavily implied to have a crush on Connie, and was afraid to tell her his opinion about the ending of the book because he was afraid of her disliking him for it.
 * Cloud Connie seems to have a slightly different Lisa outfit than normal Connie.
 * This is because her outfit was the one Steven imagined Lisa wearing as he read the book; which was incorrect. Connie assembled a more accurate outfit.

Cultural References

 * Steven's Archimicarus costume looks similar to the ones worn by the main characters from Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.
 * The video games shown in Steven's room at the end of the episode appear to be Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.
 * The paradox created by Steven ordering the fake Connie to not follow orders anymore is very similar to the famous liar paradox.

Continuity

 * The Spirit Morph Saga book series from "Marble Madness" is played out in this episode.
 * This shows that the episode occurs at some point between "Marble Madness" and "The Return." (due to the remains of the Gem Warship not being shown in the title card)
 * This is the fourth time Rose's room appears, after "Together Breakfast," "Rose's Room," and "Steven and the Stevens."
 * This is the second time the Tiny Floating Whale appears, which first appeared in "Rose's Room."
 * Connie is wearing the same outfit she wore in "Lion 2: The Movie."
 * Steven seems to have much more control over Rose's room compared to the first time he went in.

Errors

 * TBA

Transcript
View the episode's transcript here.

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