OVA
Description
Milly Ashford, who takes on the role of the Duchess in the OVA Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland, is a young woman from the Ashford family, a once-prominent but now faltering noble Britannian house. Within the Wonderland narrative, she appears at the home of the White Rabbit, played by Anya Alstreim, where she is actively brainstorming ideas for new festivals when Nunnally arrives after being invited by the White Rabbit. This portrayal directly draws from her established personality in the main series, where she is the energetic and playful president of the Ashford Academy Student Council and the granddaughter of the school's director. Milly is known for her lively, fun-loving nature and her frequent tendency to throw extravagant school-wide events and parties. She often playfully teases her friends about their personal insecurities, such as Shirley Fenette's crush on Lelouch, yet this mischief is calculated and intended to bring levity to those around her, especially during difficult times. Beneath her gossipy and light-hearted exterior, she is an excellent confidante who displays considerable wisdom and tact, genuinely caring for the well-being of her classmates. Her motivations are complex; she is deeply attached to her friends and seeks to support them, while also bearing the weight of her family's diminished status. Her family had supported Empress Marianne, and after Marianne's assassination, the Ashfords lost their noble standing. This leads to an arranged marriage with Earl Lloyd Asplund as a means to restore the family's position, though Milly eventually breaks off the engagement. In the wider story, she is aware of Lelouch's true identity as a former prince and secretly harbors romantic feelings for him, though she understands her duty to her family. Key relationships include her close friendship with Lelouch, her teasing dynamic with Shirley, her supportive role toward Kallen, and the affectionate yet unrequited feelings that Rivalz Cardemonde holds for her. Over the course of the series, Milly intentionally remains a student at the academy to stay with her friends, eventually graduating and pursuing a career as a weather forecaster. Her notable abilities lie in her natural leadership, her skill in organizing social events, and her keen insight into the emotions and motivations of those around her, allowing her to act as a stabilizing and uplifting presence for her peers.