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"Little Homeschool" is the 1st episode of Steven Universe Future. It is also the first episode in the premiere special that happened on December 7, 2019.

Official Synopsis[]

Welcome to Little Homeschool, a place on Earth where Gems from all over the universe can come learn how to live together peacefully! But there's one Gem who refuses to attend.[2]

Plot[]

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In Steven's Bathroom, he uses Diamond aura potions and his healing spit on the water of his bathtub to heal a corrupted Gem named Cherry Quartz, who is very confused about what happened to her. Steven is very upfront and tells her that she was corrupted in a Diamond blast and that he had just healed her.

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After offering her some pamphlets in both English and Gem Glyph, Steven drives Cherry Quartz in his new car over to Little Homeworld. He tells her who and what has changed in Beach City over the years, despite her not knowing any of the people he's talking about. They arrive in Little Homeschool, a place where former Homeworld Gems can learn about how to live and be free on Earth. Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl are seen teaching other Gems about yoga, freedom, and technology respectively.

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Amethyst tells her class to do whatever they want for an hour and invites Steven to have lunch with her. She tells Steven that she's content with her place as a teacher in Little Homeschool, seeing as no one except Steven had ever really looked up to her. She is also excited by the fact that so many Gems want to learn how to be Earthlings. Steven, however, is saddened by the fact that one Gem refuses to attend the school. Amethyst tells him to forget about her, but Steven says he's still worried about her. He explains that they built Little Homeworld and its school to fix some of the bad things the Diamonds did, and if someone out there is still hurting because of them, he should try to help her.

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Amethyst tells Steven that he should stop trying to fix everyone, which he reluctantly agrees with. On the outskirts of Beach City, Steven walks through a forest until he reaches a cave, trying to find the Gem who refuses to attend the school. Before he can walk near it, someone interrupts him. The gem is revealed to be Jasper, who is shown to destroy every living Earthling that invades her space, including the grass.

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Steven tries to talk to her, but it quickly escalates into an argument, in which Jasper tells him that "You are not my Diamond" and challenges him to a fight. Out of anger, Steven agrees, which pleasantly surprises her. He throws the first punch, but as the fight progresses Jasper gains the upper hand and taunts Steven by telling him that he is only strong because of the assistance he gets from his friends and that he is nothing without them. Then, Steven's skin turns pink, giving him the strength to break free of Jasper's grasp and win the fight by smashing her through several trees and into the ground. Impressed, Jasper laughs and says she didn't think he had it in him.

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Steven apologizes for the outburst, much to Jasper's disgust. Steven then tells her that instead of her learning from him, he could learn from her. He requests that maybe Jasper could teach him seeing as this fight helped him learn a new ability, to which she replies, "Consider that fight back there your first and only lesson". Steven then asks Jasper if he can come back and visit. Before walking back to her base, Jasper tells Steven to do whatever he wants.

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The scene then cuts to a montage of Steven making his way back home while repairing the damage from his and Jasper's fight, while explaining to Cherry Quartz that he still has more to learn about himself and notes that life is "a wonderful mystery". Cherry then asks if Steven could sign off on her class schedule. The episode ends with Steven signing his signature on her file.

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Cultural References[]

  • Connie's pose while sitting down looks similar to "Study Girl" who is featured in the lofi hip hop beats Livestream videos, which in turn originates from the 1995 anime film Whisper of the Heart (a known favorite of Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar[3]).
    • Cartoon Network later uploaded an official "Study with Connie " parody video featuring the shot.
    • Incidentally, Grace Rolek (the voice of Connie) provided additional voice work for the English dub of Whisper of the Heart.

Continuity[]

  • Steven now drives the Dondai Supremo from "Beach City Drift".
  • Seen in the display window of Spacetries are Ube rolls and a cake with a model Sun Incinerator on top.
  • Connie still has the glow bracelet Steven gave to her when they first met back in "Bubble Buddies". It is seen on her desk along with a Dogcopter toy.
  • Jasper received a redesign that noticeably looks different to her regeneration from "Change Your Mind".
  • Whilst arguing with Jasper, Steven mentions the events of "Earthlings", specifically when Jasper lost herself to the corrupted fusion just to win a fight.
  • During their fight, Jasper references the fights she had lost against Steven with his friends, such as being defeated by Stevonnie in "Crack the Whip", and again by Smoky Quartz in "Earthlings".
  • Jasper telling Steven "You think everyone needs help! But it's only you!" alludes towards the events that take place during "Everything's Fine".

Errors[]

  • When Steven is touring Little Homeworld, the Earth Flag colors are different: the circle is orange and yellow instead of blue and light blue, the small circle is white instead of little bluish, the hexagon is blue instead of orange and the circle inside is light blue instead of yellow.
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  • In one frame when Steven said to Amethyst, "Knowing there's someone out there still hurting...", his teeth are the same color as his skin.
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  • When Jasper says "Why don't you throw the first punch?" her corruption scar on her hand disappears.
  • In one frame when Steven is about to throw Jasper upward, his right eye turns pink.
  • Cherry Quartz's gemstone frequently changes. At first, it has a hexagonal facet with vertices pointing up and down. However, in later scenes, it has the same facet as an Amethyst gemstone— vertices pointing left and right. Later still, it is back to its original appearance.
  • While Jasper is telling Steven he's never beaten her on his own, his star is way too low on his shirt.

Transcript

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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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