TROPE LIST.
Aloof Big Brother
Miles to Franziska. Part of the reason for her inferiority complex.
Always Someone Better
Again, Miles Edgeworth. He's at least aware that Franziska's trying to engage him in competition, but it's very much one-sided.
Always Second Best
... to Miles, as he passed the bar first and Franziska just continued trailing after him from that part on. Also Phoenix Wright, but then again, there are only really two sides to a courtroom battle, so this would also just make Franziska the loser generally.
All Girls Want Bad Boys
If she wasn't interested in him, she'd probably be advocating that Sirius be locked up for being a general nuisance.
Amoral Attorney
Presents illegal evidence to the courts, then takes it back after saying she can't present it, but at least it's left its impression ... uses a whip during her lawyering hours, honestly. But she's getting better.
Believing Their Own Lies
She never lost to Phoenix Wright. Ever.
Belligerent Sexual Tension
With Sirius.
Big Fancy House
What she grew up in. Certainly doesn't live in one now.
Big Little Brother
Somewhat subverted in that Miles is actually older than her, but THAT'S NOT WHAT'S IMPORTANT HERE.
Broken Ace
While she seems rather well held together on the outside, obvious anger issue nonwithstanding, she actually has a huge inferiority complex and is a brewing stew of parental issues, stemming from the fact that she was raised to be perfect, but obviously isn't -- she's only just starting to realize that it's impossible.
Broken Pedestal
The so-called 'anchor of her life' turned out to be nothing more than a murderer.
Brother Sister Team
With Miles Edgeworth, especially during their Interpol investigation. She's disappointed that he cannot remember this.
Cannot Spit It Out
With Sirius, but she managed to dribble a little bit eventually.
Character Development
A LOT OF IT. She doesn't use her whip nearly as much for starters, and to put it in the words of Yosuke Hanamura: 'You've softened a bit, lately. Are you all right?'
Child Prodigy
What she was before she got older.
Cry Cute
At the end of Justice For All, but she will DENY IT FOREVER, thank you very much!
Daddy's Girl
Her father was everything to her.
Death is Not Permanent
Miles Edgeworth has an uncanny habit of returning from the dead; uncanny indeed in the fact that there was actually a body this time.
Defrosting Ice Queen
Hell, she's almost melted by now.
Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy
She used to do this in the courtroom.
Forceful Kiss
This happens sometimes when Franziska and Sirius are having a moment.
Friendless Background
She didn't see any need for friends -- at least, before she came to Siren's Port.
Full Name Basis
So much so that it's lampshaded in the series -- apparently she considers it 'impertinent' when others do it to her, though. (She might not even be aware of the habit)
Giant Poofy Sleeves
Her courtroom attire, good lord.
Green Eyed Monster
Towards Miles Edgeworth.
Harsher in Hindsight
She told Miles that she wouldn't care if he died. That was... partially the case. Ouch.
I Am Not My Father
Franziska refuses to repeat Manfred's mistakes.
I Just Want to Have Friends
But she will never admit to it! When she even tries to actively dislike people these days, however... well, she sure has friends now.
In The Blood
Prosecution. And it is very serious business.
Just a Kid
She was very sick of hearing this as a young working relationship!
Kiss Kiss Slap
Pretty much the story of her first kiss.
Lawful Neutral
The law's what's most important, after all. This is slowly starting to change.
Lonely Rich Kid
Her childhood.
Loophole Abuse
"Obviously, this photo is illegal. But I never intended to submit it anyway!"
Mad Prosecutor's Beautiful Daughter
How did this produce this, anyway?
Missing Mom
Headcanon is that her mother left the family while Manfred went on his six-month post-murder sabbatical.
Not Blood Siblings
With Miles, obviously.
Parental Betrayal
Her father murdered her little brother's father!
Parental Issues
SO MANY OF THEM. She's now starting to realize that her father never really loved/cared for her in the first place. And that is okay.
Parental Neglect
He was so much more interested in his career/Miles Edgeworth than he ever was in Franziska.
She Is Not My Girlfriend
Sirius's opinion on Franziska. Well, he's right.
Shut Up Kiss
Probably the best way to shut up Franziska if you're willing to risk the punch in the face.
Sibling Rivalry
With Miles Edgeworth. Not that he really felt rivalled.
Slap Slap Kiss
Really, with Franziska and Sirius, it's basically a Slap Slap Kiss Kiss Kiss Slap. Reccuringly.
Teen Genius
Before Franziska turned 20.
The Unfavorite
When compared to Miles Edgeworth.
Try Not to Die
Franziska told Edgeworth this. He failed.
Tsundere
IT'S NOT LIKE SHE CARES OR ANYTHING.
Unknown Rival
Franziska to Edgeworth! Well, he knows, the feeling's just not mutual.
Unwanted Revival
Miles Edgeworth
Verbal Tic
Foolish fool who foolishly dreams of foolish dreams...
She got a thesaurus some time in March 2019.
Volleying Insults
Happens with about 25% of Franziska's conversations ever.
When You Coming Home, Dad?
Never.
Well Done, Son Guy
Franziska even recognized her father's major character flaw, and still wanted his approval. And got it. Temporarily.
Whip It Good
That whip ain't just for show.
Will They Or Won't They?
For over a year now.
Worthy Opponent
What Franziska finally decides Miles Edgeworth is.
Wouldn't Hurt a Child
She's kind to children! (They don't... necessarily like her, though.)