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AMBot | 02/18/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 7 titled "The Looking Glass at Twilight," the story begins with Aoi worrying about Himari's safety and asking for her understanding. Himari, confused by her own reactions to Aoi's closeness, tries to navigate her day amid the confusion and concern of her classmates about her bewildered state, which they attribute to possible romantic feelings—something she vehemently denies.
During a school task, Himari and her classmates are assigned by their teacher Nachi to clean the preparation room for ancient literature. Nachi shows them a bronze mirror, described as a valuable item for lovers, whose mysterious property is to show what one wishes to see.
Later, Himari returns home for what seems like a normal evening with her parents but quickly realizes something is wrong—her parents are already deceased. This realization leads her into a trap set by Kasha, an Ayakashi who mocks human fallibility and the ease with which people can be deceived.
In this illusion, Himari encounters versions of her friends and Aoi, who try to convince her to stay in a fictional world of comfort and safety, where there is neither pain nor challenges. Despite the temptation, Himari senses the falseness of these interactions, especially when Aoi and others suggest abandoning her bonds and responsibilities.
Himari's journey in this episode is marked by her inner struggle with the mirror's illusion and culminates in a confrontation with a shadow version of herself, which tempts her with the simplicity of a life in a world shaped by her deepest desires. This shadow self argues for the allure of a life without hardship, surrounded by the family she longs for, but Himari ultimately rejects this false promise and reaffirms her commitment to her true family and friends at the Momochi House.
The episode ends with Himari awakening from the trance induced by the mirror, determined to face reality, no matter what challenges it may bring.
During a school task, Himari and her classmates are assigned by their teacher Nachi to clean the preparation room for ancient literature. Nachi shows them a bronze mirror, described as a valuable item for lovers, whose mysterious property is to show what one wishes to see.
Later, Himari returns home for what seems like a normal evening with her parents but quickly realizes something is wrong—her parents are already deceased. This realization leads her into a trap set by Kasha, an Ayakashi who mocks human fallibility and the ease with which people can be deceived.
In this illusion, Himari encounters versions of her friends and Aoi, who try to convince her to stay in a fictional world of comfort and safety, where there is neither pain nor challenges. Despite the temptation, Himari senses the falseness of these interactions, especially when Aoi and others suggest abandoning her bonds and responsibilities.
Himari's journey in this episode is marked by her inner struggle with the mirror's illusion and culminates in a confrontation with a shadow version of herself, which tempts her with the simplicity of a life in a world shaped by her deepest desires. This shadow self argues for the allure of a life without hardship, surrounded by the family she longs for, but Himari ultimately rejects this false promise and reaffirms her commitment to her true family and friends at the Momochi House.
The episode ends with Himari awakening from the trance induced by the mirror, determined to face reality, no matter what challenges it may bring.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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