While reading Witch Hat Atelier I noticed a few subtlies in dialogue, character designs and character actions which reveal something about the characters. I found they way Kamome Shirahama foreshadowed and designed her chacters interesting. So, I thought why not make a little list?
Dialogue: Silverwash Syndrome
In the beginning Coco inquires about the inks through their noticeable placements allowing Tartah to know which ones she’s referring to by memorisation, but when she relies merely on he asks for her to count – to give him it’s position.
Dialouge: Pointed Cap Ornaments
The depth of Qifrey and Olruggio's relationship is weaved throughout the story much like other character's. I love the way hints are sewn into the story such as their swapping of ornaments.
We are told that witch’s pointed caps are a witch's “treasured possession”, something they do not want to lose. Despite this they both gave up parts of their pointed caps to each other. It leaves one wondering just how deep their connection lies.
Character Design: Richeh & Euini comparisons
Their designs, in the form of their fringe length, mirrors their comfortability in being themselves.
Richeh refuses to relinquish any part of herself, having a clear precepting of who she is has shorter fringe perfectly displaying her eyes.
Euini who wishes to be a different person has a longer fringe which covers his eyes.
And eyes are known to be windows to the soul, a mirror into the heart of a person. As such Richeh proudly lets others see her while Euini hides himself.
Notably in scenes where Euini accepts himself his eyes are shown through the fringe, a hint towards his growth.
Character Actions: Coco’s greeting
Coco's greeting to the Wise of Teachings, Beldaruit, perfectly captures Coco's Outsider origins.
She's late to kneel, shocked and unsure of what to do. When Tetia notices and kindly explains to Coco, she still messes up. This is because although Tetia told Coco to clasp her hands to her left, she didn't say which hand should be on top leading to Coco doing the opposite. Additionally, Coco couldn't peek at the other's to check due to their bodies hiding their hands.
That's all I have for now! Well...ones that I have noted down properly. I have a few others tucked away for later so I might make another of these!