Jul 30
Chapter 18 Impressions!
A shorter post for this chapter
I love this panel, this is exactly what it feels like when you start to understand the depth of a new skill or subject you're learning about
This scalewolf metaphor has layers!
We get Agott at the start of the chapter contemplating the scalewolves and Coco (very subtle. also reminds me of the famous hedgehog metaphor)
Then Richeh, who is reluctant to lower her shields
And then, right while they're talking about people that can be difficult to approach, Olly drops the snugstone into Qifrey's lap. "People aren't as straightforward as spells" -> Olly's magic reveals what he really wants to express; his spells are kind and warm. Again, Very Subtle :)
#also this is yet another panel where qifrey's face is obscured by his glasses#i'm mentally keeping track of this recurring composition#bc i think it indicates moments where he's either lying or hiding (negative?) emotions#in this instance it seems like he's talking about richeh but i think he's also partially talking about himself#which olly sort of notices i think. they understand each other well#whoops i basically wrote an entire second post in the tags#whamreadalong#witch hat atelier#wha manga#witch hat atelier manga#wha chapter 18#live kat reaction