May I Ask for One Final Thing? [Season 1 Episode 13]

Alright, let’s dive into the Season 1 finale of May I Ask for One Final Thing? Episode 13. First off, I need to set the scene—this is the climax of Scarlet’s journey, right? She’s been labeled a “Villainess” after her fiancé Kyle dumps her at a ball, accusing her of bullying his new flame, Terenezza Hopkins. But let’s be real, Scarlet’s no victim—she’s the “Mad Dog Noblewoman” who’s been dishing out justice (and punches) all season.

So, Episode 13. The big showdown. From what I gathered, Terenezza’s not just some innocent commoner—she’s got a Charm ability that’s messing with people, including First Prince Julius. And get this, there’s even a “goddess” of Palmia pulling strings? Wild. The episode starts with Scarlet facing off against Julius, who’s under Terenezza’s control. Fans are split on this part—some called it predictable, but others loved Scarlet’s no-nonsense approach. One commenter said, “Scarlet and Julius gave her the beating she deserved. It was a fun although predictable episode finale imo.” Yeah, predictable maybe, but who doesn’t love a good beatdown of the bad guy (or girl)?

Terenezza’s true colors come out when she threatens Scarlet to steal her Blessing. But wait—Julius has this Heroic Tale Blessing from Origin the Creator? That’s a curveball. The fight choreography here was a highlight for some. A user noted, “Fight choreography? Hmm! Could use a smidge of improvement here and there. But it definitely was top-half of the above average shows with lots of fights in them I’ve watched.” Fair—maybe not Attack on Titan levels, but solid for a villainess anime.

Now, the emotional stuff. Scarlet’s always been the tough one, but this episode let her be vulnerable. One fan pointed out, “I really liked how we got to see an emotionally vulnerable moment from Scarlett. It made the whole ‘badass’ persona feel more grounded and human rather than just tough for the sake of it.” That’s key—depth matters. And then there’s the romance with Julius. Oh, the kiss! Comment 12 was thrilled: “it doesn’t matter if that was part of Julius’s plan or not, I got what I wanted in the finale, and that is Scarlet kissing Julius lol.” But not everyone was on board. Comment 6 sighed, “If only she didn’t fall for fox prince, I wish she rejected him l. But yea.. Predictable af.” Predictable? Maybe, but let’s be honest—who didn’t ship them a little?

The ending wraps up with Scarlet and Julius bantering. She threatens to knock his teeth out, and he calls her his “most beloved Lady of Beatings.” Classic Scarlet. The music fit her personality perfectly, according to one fan: “End music fits Scarlet personality. I hope we get season 2 next year.” Speaking of Season 2—fans are divided. Some think the ending was complete (“I’m hoping for a Season 2, though the ending feels pretty complete as it is”), while others are begging for more: “basically, there is only one thing wrong I can find in this show. TOO SHORT! i want more.”

Critics had their say too. One user slammed it as “OVERRATED TRASH is Over,” but let’s ignore the haters. Most agreed it was a fun ride. A reviewer summed it up: “The show was fine. Sadly, it was obvious since episode 1 that the same old joke for 12 eps straight would be boring, and it was indeed. But Scarlet is really fun FMC which is a rarity in this genre, so I don’t really complain here. And as expected, a basic happy ending. 6/10.” Fair—6/10 is solid for a villainess anime.

What makes this episode stand out? The female representation. A commenter praised it: “this show started and ended with good female representation, we need more like this and less like marvel.” Preach! Scarlet’s not a damsel—she’s the one saving the day, and that’s refreshing.

But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the villainess genre fatigue. One user warned, “I think it’s time for villainess genre to reinvent itself before it becomes a word with negative reputation like ‘isekai’.” Valid point. With so many villainess shows coming out, it’s hard to stand out. But May I Ask for One Final Thing? did it with Scarlet’s personality—she’s not just “not like other girls,” she’s a force of nature.

The animation and art? Stunning, according to fans. “Artistically? beautiful! animation? stunning! writing? funny, entertaining, thrilling, plus it made lots of sense!” That’s high praise. The voice acting (both Japanese and English) was top-notch too.

So, final thoughts? Episode 13 is a satisfying end to Scarlet’s first season. It’s got action, romance, and a whole lot of punches. Predictable? Maybe. But fun? Absolutely. Whether you’re here for the fights, the romance, or just to see a badass woman take charge, this episode delivers. And hey, if Season 2 happens? Count me in. Until then, I’ll be replaying that final scene where Scarlet threatens Julius—classic.

P.S. If you’re a fan of villainess anime, this is a must-watch. Just don’t expect anything groundbreaking—expect a good time. And that’s more than enough.