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Was I being too loud?

The light is weak.

And it's unstable.

It's still shaky.

I didn't get to choose a pen

that suits me in Kalhn.

A LIGHT ON A RAINY DAY

With pigment stones, I could draw clean straight lines,

but they don't work well on small pieces of paper.

Back then,

there wasn't a single spell I could draw.

The master said,

ideas are important for magic too, but…

Nope, nope! The more I think about it, the worse I feel!

I just have to get used to it!

And practice lots!

I'll do my best!

Yeah!

I'm sleepy.

If you sleep here,

you'll catch a cold.

I wasn't planning on sleeping,

but I suddenly felt sleepy.

I see.

At this rate, I'll never clear the Tower of Tomes trial

and find the picture book.

There I go, thinking negative again!

That's not it! I can do this!

I really do love magic--

Come with me for a minute.

The kitchen.

It smells so good.

I was thinking of clearing the pots around here soon.

Here, have a taste.

Mmm!

Good, right? I made this stew two years ago.

The magic pot keeps rewinding to the time when it was fresh,

so it's still good.

Don't worry.

Still, the seal has to be redrawn every so often,

otherwise it won't last.

A hard potato!

These are delicious.

Will you cook that potato for me?

You can draw the Pyreball Seal now, right?

Huh?

The potato is heavy, so make the levitation arrow longer.

The flame can't be too weak or uneven.

This time, the sigil was too big.

Now, why don't you keep trying?

It came out well this time!

Wow!

Yes, it's cooked perfectly.

So, how about it?

Still feel sleepy?

You know,

the first thing I got good at

was water magic.

Partly because I wasn't a good swimmer,

but I didn't like getting wet.

I'd practice all the time to get out of doing dishes.

If you feel that restless urgency

and want to learn quickly,

the best thing you can do is to make it

a part of your life.

There's no better teacher than living itself.

Make magic,

a part of life…

Cooking is great. You get to practice, and it's delicious.

That's true! - Hey!

Thought I smelled something good.

You're making something delicious!

Okay! I'll melt the cheese!

Adding sear with magic is so cool.

Sorry, you two.

I was thinking Coco can do it today.

Is that okay?

Yes!

Finished!

Looks delicious! - Looks delicious!

I know! How about we eat outside?

Great. It'll be like a picnic.

Then I'll go get things ready.

Oh, Agott!

Agott, you should come too. Let's have lunch outside!

I'll eat while I work.

I'll pass on eating outside.

Besides…

It's raining.

Aww, it was sunny until a minute ago.

It can't be helped.

Master said he doesn't like getting wet.

Girls.

Why are you so disappointed?

Whoa!

We're witches, aren't we?

Now, let's get our things and get going.

Look.

The rain clouds are clearing.

You know, I'll go get Agott after all!

I want us to see it together.

The magic the sky showed us.

Agott?

Who are you?

I don't recognize you.

Are you someone's messenger? Alaira's?

Oh, um, I'm--

A storm is coming, so…

I'm Master Qifrey's apprentice.

What?

Apprentice?

Hey, Olruggio. You're done with work?

I thought it'd take more--

How did you end up with another apprentice?

There's an explanation for this.

She's a victim of forbidden magic--

Forbidden magic?

Come.

I'm not getting involved with the Brimmed Caps.

I'm handing her over to the Knights Moralis.

Wait, please! I--

I won't let you take Coco.

Even if you're my good friend.

You'd even point magic at me over this?

Just what is this girl?

For now, let's go inside.

I'll explain everything.

I thought it'd let up once the clouds broke,

but the rain's gotten heavier.

Whoa! Looks like it's gonna be a rough night.

Yeah…

Definitely stormy.

So you made an exception and took on an Outsider as your apprentice?

"Outsider" is rude.

Her name is Coco.

Sorry, Coco.

There isn't another word for anyone who isn't a witch.

It's your first time meeting, right?

This is Olruggio.

He's the Watchful Eye of the atelier.

Unlike Kalhn or the Great Hall,

small ateliers on the outskirts like ours

can get pretty isolated.

So to keep problems from getting hidden, another witch is assigned

to stay here as a "Watchful Eye."

Says the guy who was just hiding a problem

like it was nothing.

If I had erased Coco's memory that day,

any lead for the picture book on forbidden magic would have been lost.

To turn her mother back to normal too,

I felt this was the best option.

Lead?

It's not our job to investigate forbidden magic.

We should leave it to the Knights Moralis.

"What's this Knights Moralis they keep mentioning?"

You've got that look.

The Order of Moral Spell Casting, a.k.a. "Knights Moralis."

They follow the rules established on the Day of the Pact.

They erase the memories of those who use forbidden magic

or those who learn the secret of magic.

They are witches who protect magic.

They follow the rules without sentiment and without exception.

If we hand her over to people like that,

they'll wipe out even her love for magic.

Coco is a good kid.

She works hard, cares about her mother,

and more than anything, she loves magic.

It's my fault she learned the truth.

If her memories about magic are to be erased,

then mine should be too.

Damn it!

When you agreed to take them on as apprentices,

I thought you were finally settling down.

Do what you want.

But if anything happens, I'm reporting you to the Great Hall immediately.

That's the job of the Watchful Eye.

Master Qifrey.

Don't worry.

You passed the exam using your own magic and became an official apprentice.

You can hold your head high.

Yes!

Right.

Now then, everyone, go take a hot bath before you catch a cold.

Okay! - Yes!

Brushbuddy?

Brushbuddy?

Where are you, Brushbuddy?

Wait, Brushbuddy, that's…

Oh no! It went in!

“Don't knock. You'll be cursed.”

Um, excuse me.

Brushbuddy, come out.

Let's dry your fur together.

Hey.

It says, "Don't knock."

Meaning, don't come in.

Are you listening, Coco?

I'm sorry.

Huh?

You were soaked. How are you dry now?

It's warm.

My hair is drying too.

Is this

Olruggio's magic?

Thank you very much.

Can't have you getting sick.

I'm the Watchful Eye.

He watches over our health too.

It was my fault. I forgot to shut the door.

But get out already.

Don't touch anything-- - Whoa!

I said, don't touch!

This… this magic!

It's the first spell that made me love magic!

Stones that light up when you step on them!

The Glowstone Path is my signature work.

The stones are layered.

The weight makes the sigil and the circle overlap. A simple spell.

You can find this anywhere-- What?!

What the heck are you doing?!

It's glowing.

Well, that's just how the spell works.

For me,

this light is special.

When I walked, the stones would light up.

As if I had magical powers.

Just taking each step felt like sheer joy.

It's a sad memory too.

But even still,

this magic gave me my dream.

So…

thank you,

Master Olruggio.

I…

I'm not a master! Now, scram.

Even her love for magic will be wiped out…

It hasn't stopped raining.

Yes.

Maybe I'll study in the living room today.

Do you want to join me, Agott?

I'll pass.

I can focus better in the room.

Oh, I see…

Then I'll call you when it's lunchtime.

Ugh, come on!

It's noisy, so noisy.

I can't concentrate.

It's fine.

A little noise makes for good practice.

It's still shaky, but it's more stable than before.

At this rate, I can do the next trial soon.

Even do actual work!

Okay, once more.

Help! Please!

There are witches here, right?!

Master!

What is all the noise?

I understand the situation. And the scene there--

Please help us, witch!

Please! - Understood.

First, stay calm. We'll get ready right away.

What's going on?

The rain destroyed the bridge over the Stairway River.

A carriage is stranded in the middle of the river.

It's too dangerous for anyone to get close.

My son

is in that carriage!

Yes, I understand.

Let's go right away. - Please!

Real work!

Then I'll go with one other right away--

Master!

Agott, all of you, it's dangerous so stay here--

No. Please, take me with you.

I know I can help.

I promise!

Subtitle translation by: Emily Noguchi

EPISODE 7: MAGIC FOR SOMEONE