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"Little Graduation" is the 9th episode of Steven Universe Future and the 9th episode overall.

Official Synopsis

Steven and the Gems celebrate Little Homeschool's first graduating class.

Plot

The episode starts in the car, as Steven puts on a mixtape of Sadie Killer and the Suspects' songs, and he sings along in delight. He arrives at Spacetries to pick up a cake and see how Lars is doing. Sadie then arrives and Lars hands Sadie her mooncakes and asks Sadie how things are going with Shep, her new partner. Sadie gushes about how awesome they are. After Sadie leaves, Steven asks who Shep is, and Lars explains that Shep is Sadie's new romantic partner and then he tells Steven that he plans on going back into space with the Off Colors. However, this worries Steven.

During the night, the graduation party takes place at the beach, where Steven gives an inspirational keynote to the Off Colors before declaring them official graduates. As the party goes on, Steven floats by and makes conversation with Sadie, who introduces him to Shep. Steven tries to be cool about it, but the conversation goes on awkwardly when he compares their relationship (going on for about two months)  to the previous relationship Sadie had with Lars on the events of Island Adventure . As Sadie and Shep walk away for cake, Lars heads in the same direction to say hi, but Steven intervenes, wondering if he's okay. Before leaving to go talk to them, Lars ironically asks him the same question.

Steven then talks to Jenny about how the graduation goes on, and states everyone is enjoying it but himself. With everyone having something new to do with their lives, Jenny states that it's rather beneficial. Now that the Suspects have broken up, Jenny states that she (and the others) will have plenty of time to accomplish their future goals. Realizing this now, Steven is shocked. Then, Sadie and Shep perform a song for the audience (Looking Forward). Throughout the song, Steven notices Lars starting to depart to space again with the Off Colors, saying that he was only here for them, and not entirely interested in big parties. As he is about to leave, saying farewell, Steven tenses up and turns into his pink form, halting Lars with a diamond-shaped barrier, as more of them form into a dome, surrounding everyone (including Steven) inside. Knowing that he's been bottling his emotions about this whole situation, he denies responsibility and puts the blame on Lars, stating that he and Sadie haven't talked since he arrived back on Earth. However, Sadie confirms that she did have a chance to talk to Lars, and attempted to reconnect, but says that they grew apart. Moreover, they're actually happy for each other that they found something to do for their lives. Knowing that there's nothing to work out between the two, and still bottling his emotions, the dome closes in more, and everyone tries to push back. As this happens, Shep points out Steven's concern for his friends moving on in life, to where Steven still does not give in his feelings. Sadie informs that everyone has their own lives to live, with Shep saying if he doesn't let them, he'll (literally) suffocate them. Realizing this, Steven states that he'll miss all his friends entirely if they move on, but his friends let him know that no matter where they are, they'll always be his friends. Moved by this pep talk, Steven turns back to normal, and the dome disappears. As everyone is about to leave, Shep hands Steven a cassette tape of the song they recently played before saying their goodbyes. Lars is about to depart too with the Off Colors, and Steven apologizes for his actions. Stating his dislike for graduations, he suggests that he might quit working at Little Homeschool. Before leaving, Steven and Lars share one more long hug.

"Looking Forward" plays once again, and throughout the song, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl are setting Little Homeschool up for new students. Steven smiles at first, but frowns and walks away. While driving, he listens to the cassette tape he received earlier, and lays on top of his van, with a confused look on his face. As he looks into the starry night sky, the episode ends with a shooting star passing by.

Features

Characters

Objects

Locations

Music

Trivia

Cultural References

  • The musical instrument that Shep plays is known as an Electronic Wind Instrument, or EWI.
  • In addition to space-related pastry puns, at least two of the names of Spacetries' menu items reference song lyrics or titles (see above).

Continuity

  • In addition to Lars and Sadie, this episode reveals what The Cool Kids have been doing since their last appearance.
    • Jenny has started an online business of creating jackets for phones.
    • Buck has gotten into medical school.
    • Sour Cream has found success in getting gigs as a DJ in Empire City.
  • After the Gem-Human Excellence Mentorship program introduced in "Guidance", Blue Lace Agate is revealed to work at Lars' pastry establishment Spacetries.
  • Steven references "Island Adventure" when he claims that you don't really know someone until you're stranded on an island with them.

Errors

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  • Before the Off Colors all tosses their graduation caps, the Rutile Twins' tassels are on the right side after they move the tassels to the left side.
  • In one frame when Jenny said, "Did Sadie not tell you?" to Steven, part of the outline of her right earring is black instead of yellow.

Videos

Transcript

View the episode's transcript here.

Gallery

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References

ve Episode List
Pilot Pilot
Season 1 A: Gem GlowLaser Light CannonCheeseburger BackpackTogether BreakfastFryboCat FingersBubble BuddiesSerious StevenTiger MillionaireSteven's LionArcade ManiaGiant WomanSo Many BirthdaysLars and the Cool KidsOnion TradeSteven the Sword FighterLion 2: The MovieBeach PartyRose's RoomCoach StevenJoking VictimSteven and the StevensMonster BuddiesAn Indirect KissMirror Gem/Ocean Gem

B: House GuestSpace RaceSecret TeamIsland AdventureKeep Beach City WeirdFusion CuisineGarnet's UniverseWatermelon StevenLion 3: Straight to VideoWarp TourAlone TogetherThe TestFuture VisionOn the RunHorror ClubWinter ForecastMaximum CapacityMarble MadnessRose's ScabbardOpen BookShirt ClubStory for StevenThe MessagePolitical PowerThe Return/Jail Break

Season 2 Full DisclosureJoy RideSay UncleLove LettersReformedSworn to the SwordRising Tides, Crashing SkiesKeeping It TogetherWe Need to TalkChille TidCry for HelpKeystone MotelOnion FriendHistorical FrictionFriend ShipNightmare HospitalSadie's SongCatch and ReleaseWhen It RainsBack to the BarnToo FarThe AnswerSteven's BirthdayIt Could've Been Great/Message ReceivedLog Date 7 15 2
Season 3 Super Watermelon Island/Gem DrillSame Old WorldBarn MatesHit the DiamondSteven FloatsDrop Beat DadMr. GregToo Short to RideThe New LarsBeach City DriftRestaurant WarsKiki's Pizza Delivery ServiceMonster ReunionAlone at SeaGreg the BabysitterGem HuntCrack the WhipSteven vs. AmethystBismuthBetaEarthlingsBack to the MoonBubbled
Season 4 Kindergarten KidKnow Your FusionBuddy's BookMindful EducationFuture Boy ZoltronLast One Out of Beach CityOnion GangGem HarvestThree Gems and a BabySteven's DreamAdventures in Light DistortionGem HeistThe ZooThat Will Be AllThe New Crystal GemsStorm in the RoomRocknaldoTiger PhilanthropistRoom for RubyLion 4: Alternate EndingDoug OutThe Good LarsAre You My Dad?I Am My Mom
Season 5 Stuck TogetherThe TrialOff ColorsLars' HeadDewey WinsGemcationRaising the BarnBack to the KindergartenSadie KillerKevin PartyLars of the StarsJungle MoonYour Mother and MineThe Big ShowPool HoppingLetters to LarsCan't Go BackA Single Pale RoseNow We're Only Falling ApartWhat's Your Problem?The QuestionMade of HonorReunitedLegs From Here to HomeworldFamiliarTogether AloneEscapismChange Your Mind
Film Steven Universe: The Movie
Steven Universe Future Little HomeschoolGuidanceRose BudsVolleyballBluebirdA Very Special EpisodeSnow DayWhy So Blue?Little GraduationPrickly PairIn DreamsBismuth CasualTogether ForeverGrowing PainsMr. UniverseFragmentsHomeworld BoundEverything's FineI Am My MonsterThe Future
Shorts Lion Loves to Fit in a BoxThe Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?We Are the Crystal GemsThe Classroom Gems: How Are Gems Made?UnboxingThe Classroom Gems: FusionCooking with LionGem KaraokeSteven ReactsVideo ChatSteven's Song Time
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