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Majo Rika, known as Majorika or Rika Makihatayama among humans, originated alongside her twin Majo Ruka in the Witch Queen's rose garden. Both were potential future queens separated in infancy per witch tradition. Majo Ririka, a kind yet forgetful witch, adopted and raised Rika in the human world, forging a close mother-daughter bond. Though deeply affectionate towards "Mama Rika," Majorika often concealed her true feelings, especially shame or vulnerability.
Initially choleric, Majorika exhibited greed, stinginess, and volatility. She prioritized profit, possessed a hair-trigger temper, and openly criticized obstacles. Her pride made admitting fault or expressing emotions honestly difficult, frequently casting her as mean-spirited. Discovery of her true nature by Doremi Harukaze triggered an ancient curse, transforming her into a green witch frog with one curled hair strand, button eyes, large red lips, and a purple neck sphere. Her original witch form was an elderly woman with gentle red eyes, minor wrinkles, dark green hair in large oval buns, a dark green one-piece, a shawl, and gold loop earrings.
As owner of Misora City's Maho-do shop, Majorika mentored Doremi, Hazuki Fujiwara, Aiko Senoo, Onpu Segawa, Pop Harukaze, and Momoko Asuka as witch apprentices, primarily seeking to reverse her curse. Their relationship evolved from resentment and bickering, especially with Doremi, towards a deeper, often unspoken, maternal affection. She softened, acknowledging their strengths: Hazuki's intellect and spell skill, Aiko's business sense, Onpu's profitability, Momoko's link to Majo Monroe, and Pop's competence. She eventually viewed them as daughters, offering comfort and praise.
Her fierce rivalry with Majo Ruka defined her early adulthood, centered on competition for the Maho-do. Their antagonism involved mutual sabotage and pranks, peaking when Ruka temporarily controlled the shop and sold cursed trinkets. They eventually reconciled, becoming companions and drinking buddies later.
After the Ojamajos relinquished their magic, Majorika assumed guardianship of Hana, the future Witch Queen candidate born from the Witch Queen's blue rose. She acted as a secondary mother, demonstrating deep care. Years later, conflict arose when an adolescent Hana broke a cherished item; Majorika spanked her. Hana petitioned the Witch Queen for a new guardian, devastating Majorika and causing her to return alone to manage the Maho-do, highlighting her deep emotional investment despite her gruff exterior.
In her later years (*Ojamajo Doremi 16*), Majorika exhibited significant mellowing. While retaining traces of stinginess and temper, she showed increased patience, reason, and consideration. She advocated reopening the Maho-do as a sweet shop not just for profit, but to support Momoko’s dream of expanding to New York. She consciously concealed her sadness over the estrangement with Hana while maintaining affection for her former apprentices.
Her magical abilities remained robust, enabling her to enchant objects by infusing strands of her hair and perform spells even as a frog. Her fairy companion, Lala, shared a close, teasing relationship, often pointing out her flaws while caring for her well-being. Majorika enjoyed indulging in expensive meals accompanied by sake.
Initially choleric, Majorika exhibited greed, stinginess, and volatility. She prioritized profit, possessed a hair-trigger temper, and openly criticized obstacles. Her pride made admitting fault or expressing emotions honestly difficult, frequently casting her as mean-spirited. Discovery of her true nature by Doremi Harukaze triggered an ancient curse, transforming her into a green witch frog with one curled hair strand, button eyes, large red lips, and a purple neck sphere. Her original witch form was an elderly woman with gentle red eyes, minor wrinkles, dark green hair in large oval buns, a dark green one-piece, a shawl, and gold loop earrings.
As owner of Misora City's Maho-do shop, Majorika mentored Doremi, Hazuki Fujiwara, Aiko Senoo, Onpu Segawa, Pop Harukaze, and Momoko Asuka as witch apprentices, primarily seeking to reverse her curse. Their relationship evolved from resentment and bickering, especially with Doremi, towards a deeper, often unspoken, maternal affection. She softened, acknowledging their strengths: Hazuki's intellect and spell skill, Aiko's business sense, Onpu's profitability, Momoko's link to Majo Monroe, and Pop's competence. She eventually viewed them as daughters, offering comfort and praise.
Her fierce rivalry with Majo Ruka defined her early adulthood, centered on competition for the Maho-do. Their antagonism involved mutual sabotage and pranks, peaking when Ruka temporarily controlled the shop and sold cursed trinkets. They eventually reconciled, becoming companions and drinking buddies later.
After the Ojamajos relinquished their magic, Majorika assumed guardianship of Hana, the future Witch Queen candidate born from the Witch Queen's blue rose. She acted as a secondary mother, demonstrating deep care. Years later, conflict arose when an adolescent Hana broke a cherished item; Majorika spanked her. Hana petitioned the Witch Queen for a new guardian, devastating Majorika and causing her to return alone to manage the Maho-do, highlighting her deep emotional investment despite her gruff exterior.
In her later years (*Ojamajo Doremi 16*), Majorika exhibited significant mellowing. While retaining traces of stinginess and temper, she showed increased patience, reason, and consideration. She advocated reopening the Maho-do as a sweet shop not just for profit, but to support Momoko’s dream of expanding to New York. She consciously concealed her sadness over the estrangement with Hana while maintaining affection for her former apprentices.
Her magical abilities remained robust, enabling her to enchant objects by infusing strands of her hair and perform spells even as a frog. Her fairy companion, Lala, shared a close, teasing relationship, often pointing out her flaws while caring for her well-being. Majorika enjoyed indulging in expensive meals accompanied by sake.