[s5e8] Back To The Kindergarten →

: The original "flower" is revealed to be the nose of a corrupted Gem monster. Peridot is briefly swallowed by it before Steven and Amethyst fuse into Smoky Quartz to defeat it. Key Themes and Development

: Upon finding a single "flower" growing in the barren soil, Peridot is inspired to rehabilitate the area by planting sunflowers. She hopes that bringing life back to the Kindergarten will help her move past her own grief. [S5E8] Back to the Kindergarten

: The central message is that while some "patches of land" (or relationships) may be beyond repair, there is still plenty of "fertile land" elsewhere to start anew. : The original "flower" is revealed to be