You do it for her- that is to say, you’ll do it for him.

An episode about stories and the various ways we invest in them.
This is a fairly straightforward plot-focused episode, wherein Steven considers serious Gem matters with the same sort of care as Connie’s favorite book series.
This episode features a neat concept taken in increasingly serious directions (but it all ends well).

This episode is just quintessential Steven Universe, and I’m pretty sure it’s what finally made me a fan.
This episode manages to combine absurdity with just enough sincerity that I can forgive the contrivances that lead to the whole scenario (and the awkwardness which subsequently ensues).
That’s some magical destiny stuff right there.