01x01 - Garota estranha

[bunniefuu]

[wolf howling]

[men shouting]

[Mima] There was a time when magic
was something as natural as life itself.

[mystical singing]

[Mima] But those
who weren't gifted with powers

feared the unknown.

[men shouting]

And started to hunt down
the witches' bloodlines.

[man 1] k*ll the witches!

[man 2 shouts]

[Mima] The guardians of magic tried
to protect themselves from this evil.

[man 2] k*ll the witches!

- [man 1] k*ll the witches!
- [man 2] Death to witches!

- [man 2] k*ll the witches!
- [man 3] There's one!

[man 3 hollers]

[owl hooting]

[Hector] Now the golden strands witch
is gone, three are left.

And one of them has come this way.

[man] Death to the witches!

[man 2] Death to the witches!

[man 3] Death to the witches!

[both panting]

[Latifa] Cloe!

[all panting and sobbing]

- Juno! Are you okay?
- [sniffling]

Where's our sister?

We can't go on without her.

[shaky breath]

- [magical vibration]
- [wind blows]

The woods are mourning.

[sobs]

And the village was completely...

- No, no, no!
- ...burned down.

There's nothing left.

[all sobbing softly]

Is there nothing left to protect?

All we can do is follow the plan.

[breathes deeply] Think about the future.

Save the world's magic.

Save Aruna.

[shaky breath]

[magical vibration]

[whirring]

[magical vibration]

We're together.

If this is how we end...

my heart will be at peace.

[magical vibration]

[intense music]

[together] Aruna Duhara.

[together] Until magic is reborn.

[all sobbing]

[Mima] They were no match
for the order's hatred

and mysteriously disappeared.

From that day on,

a growing darkness fell upon the world.

[theme song plays]

ARUNA'S MAGIC

[Mima] For 300 years,

the world has lived with this Penumbra.

[gentle music plays]

[Mima] People got used to living
with fewer hours of sunlight.

Oh, no, buddy, no.

Keep on reading, please! It's important!

[Mima sighs]

"The descendants still bear the mark

of the witches in their bodies,

but are outcasts, and live without magic."

Here.

"The humans disregard

what is on the witches' customs,
that attribute magic to Aruna,

which is a particle
that was detached from the sun,

and seek a scientific answer.

There's only one possible answer
for the penumbra state.

- "Aruna's retribution."
- Aruna's retribution.

- Buddy...
- What?

You don't believe it?

Don't you think
this "retribution" thing is...

a bit too harsh?

- Do you really believe it?
- Of course!

- Of course, I believe--
- [Teresa] Mima! The time!

Okay, mom!

- Meet you in a bit?
- Sure.

[exhales]

[sprays]

How about tying it? Huh?

We used to do that when you were little,
remember? You used to love it.

We'd tie it. Look.

You'll look gorgeous.

Let's tie it, to be safe?

- Mom...
- Hmm?

I can't stand being stuck with this.

Sweetie, I know, I'm sorry.

But we don't want
people asking around, do we?

Now, hand me the hairband.

Great, see...

I'll just pull on these braids
and... done!

[cheerful music plays]

[anchor] New studies foresee

an acceleration of the penumbra state.

They also warn about...

It took a while because I aced it,
okay? Hmm...

- Morning, people!
- Hey, hey, come back here

and have a full breakfast.

What do you think fuels your brain?

My favorite Young Patron contestant.

Taste my scrambled eggs,

- enjoy the smell!
- [Mima] Dad,

I haven't decided yet if I'll enroll

and you're already celebrating too soon!

This will jinx me!

Since when do we believe in luck
around here?

In our home we prep and study.
Now eat your eggs.

[anchor] A Brazilian woman
has obtained great success

in developing resources
to revert this issue.

[Bruma]
With the development of new products

with a high concentration of Wild Mugwort,
we believe that in a short time

we'll be able to completely replace
the need for sunlight.

- [anchor] The new protocol for welfare...
- Look at that.

...will be presented
at the United Friendly Nations forum,

that will take place in Rio de Janeiro.

The participation
of Young Patron's winners at the event

is making students excited.

The Young Patron at the UNF's forum!

Oh, I'll burst with pride.

Can you imagine, Cesar?

- Mom...
- [Teresa] Hmm?

Has someone like me ever made it?

Hey, how many times I must tell you

that you're so much more than this, sweetie.

[magical vibration]

[magical vibration intensifies]

[Teresa] I'm so afraid
of what might happen to her.

[Cesar] I don't know if she'll make it.

[magical vibration ceases]

Did it happen again?

- Are you okay?
- Is it over?

[pants]

It was weaker this time. I guess.

It's all right, all right.

Hey, we're gonna find a way
to stop these things.

- [Teresa] Okay? Take your juice. Take it.
- [Cesar] Take the juice.

[soft honks]

It's Ariel. Go.

- Take care, sweetie. Good care.
- Bye, Mom.

Have a nice day. Stay safe.

- [Cesar] Bye, Mima.
- [Mima] Love you.

The Margem neighborhood is closed.

The Secretary of Public Security

is serving a search and seizure warrant

for ill*gal planting.

SEARCH AT MARGEM NEIGHBORHOOD

One descendant was arrested.

Good morning, Mr. Viberto.

Good morning, Mima.

[Ariel] Let's go,
I wanna go through the park today.

- [Mima] Okay.
- Why don't you wait?

I've got some cookies in the oven.

Thanks.

- Love ya, grandpa.
- Me too.

[cheerful music plays]

[Viberto] Have a nice class.

[bike bell chimes]

[Ariel] He was actually arrested, buddy.
And he wasn't the first one.

This is happening more and more.

[Mima] But Ariel, everyone knows
that planting Mugwort is ill*gal, right?

What's wrong with a descendant
following a witch custom?

Oh, I don't know.

I think this plant shouldn't be
with people

who don't have the means to handle it.

Besides,
he must have been released already.

This has a name. Persecution.

Maybe it would be better

if they left witchcraft
to the past, right?

And there you go again,
saying you don't believe in witchcraft.

[metal clanging]

Wait. Are you hurt, ma'am?

- [old lady mumbles]
- Don't worry, we'll help you.

There are things
that can't be hidden, girl.

You were born with a purpose, weren't you?

I can see it, as bright as Aruna's light.

A time will come
when you'll have to choose a side.

Choose the right one.

[soft magical singing]

Buddy. Mima, wait! Mima!

I'm sorry, ma'am.
My friend's having a bad--

[epic music plays]

IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY

Akashi, we need water.

[Akashi] Ana.

[pants]

For Aruna.

In these conditions,
the axis isn't making any sense.

We'll need to walk
for at least another day.

If we want a few more minutes of daylight.

How much Wild Mugwort do we have, Fer?

We could be much better, Akashi.

Well, if we get there within 24 hours...

I may be able to sow one...

maybe two sprouts.

This can hold the group for...

- another month.
- Another month

without poisoning our bodies
with this trash from Luminum.

This is not the only approach.

It's only the nomad way.

[soft tense music plays]

A leader needs to think
about what's the best for their group.

If we go this way,

stopping in the city,

it'll be less tiring for everyone.

Especially for Ana and Kwame.

Mom, I'm basically
a teenager already, okay?

The city, Hera? Near humans?

They'll light up the stakes

before we say the first "For Aruna". No.

We'll follow my route.

It's what's best for the group.

[Ariel] Buddy! Mima, wait!

Entrance, Hikes, Waterfall

[Ariel] My lungs haven't even
woken up yet, what is up with you?

[Mima] I need to take a breather.

That was odd, it felt like she knew me.

What if she knows your biological parents?

What if they are... some wizards,
leaders of a clan

in search for their lost daughter
to finally create a witch nation?

- It's my dream.
- You're tripping.

It's just me,
your best friend since we were toddlers.

Cesar and Teresa's daughter...

gobbler of jellybeans.

- [Mima chuckles]
- But only the blue ones.

[Ariel sighs]

What's wrong?

- [Ariel] Tell me.
- It happened again.

- I felt my parents.
- [sighs]

They don't want to tell me, but I know.

They feel I won't make it. They're scared.

I'm scared they'll give up on me.

You won't give up on me, right?

Giving up? Me?

Never, okay?

But there must be someone
to help you understand what is happening.

Someone in the Margem.

- That lady.
- [Mima] No, buddy, no.

I just want it gone. I want a life.

To show my parents that they don't have
to worry so much about me.

Maybe if I enter the Young Patron?

- Maybe--
- Wait, are you enrolling just like that?

Mima, are you sure this is what you want?

But my mom would be so happy.

My dad would trust me more.

If I can do this,
it will feel like anyone can do it.

[gentle music plays]

Even if I'm a bit different.

I don't think the world's ready
for such awesomeness.

[both chuckle]

But I'll support you on anything, always.

Yeah, and I'll really need it.

With all those billion rounds.

But now I need to focus on studying

- and on controlling that.
- Oh, no. More studying?

- What?
- No, you won't.

- For goodness' sake. When will we meet?
- [Mima chuckles]

What's up with that radio?

This? I'll give it back.

I just need to find that lady from before.

- So, let's go? We're getting late. C'mon.
- [Mima] Okay.

[tense music plays]

[upbeat music plays]

[Ivo on loudspeaker] Hello, hello!

Today is the last day for those
who want to change the world!

Yeah, I'm talking
about the Young Patron 2023,

you can't miss it!

Enroll right here with me, Ivo, your pal,

the guy with the clipboard.
So, come on closer!

I think that lady was right, you know?

Oh, yeah? [chuckles]
[Mima] Yeah...

that stuff about signals.

She told me to pick a side. Mine.

- She's right.
- Yeah, buddy!

I love it! Love your attitude.

So, here I go.

Buddy, wait, that's not what she meant--

[Ariel, mumbling] Mima...

[under her breath] Caio Prado Filho...

STUDENT ENROLL LIST
YOUNG PATRON 2023

[Caio] When we're sure about ourselves,

we don't wait until the last minute.

Check it out, if it's not the GOAT?

How lucky a person would be
to be paired...

with him, of course.

For real? Try-hards.

Keep it down, okay.
Wait for the selection stage.

- All right.
- Okay?

Yeah, but hey, don't feel bad...

Mima.

Maybe you'll be lucky.

[Mima] I think...
actually it's not about luck.

[Ivo] Destroy it all!

- Give me that.
- Yeah, fix it.

Really? Caio can't even
remember your name?

[loudly] We're in the same class!

[whispering] Chill, buddy.

[sighs] Yeah, buddy.

If you need the school's support,

there goes your chance
to compete for Young Patron.

- Oh boy!
- I'm just kidding-- Mima!

[tense music plays]

[huffs]

[teacher] C6H12O6, plus six O2,

plus six H2O, which is water, correct?

Textbook exercises from 64-B to 84-D.

And for those who didn't pay
an ounce of attention to me...

Mr. Ariel?

Oh, yeah, sure, sure!

Is that all, teacher?

- [huffs]
- Yeah.

Where was I? Right!

Can you see this wonderbeauty
on the board?

Can you see how perfect science is?

Now, who can tell me...

when there's no sunlight,

how is this reaction possible?

For photosynthesis to happen
in the state of the penumbra,

teacher, you need artificial lights,
like these,

with radiation
on the right spectrum,

since it's a reaction that entails
electronic transitions, right?

- [student hollers]
- [Ivo] That's my boy!

[classmates cheer]

And speaking of which...

[electric buzzing]

Teacher, I think Mima wanted
to say something as well.

Did you know she's competing
for patroness this year?

Oh my, oh my! This year is
full of surprises, ladies and gents!

I'll get my popcorn ready
for this Young Patron!

[school bell rings]

[teacher] So,
I'll see you next class, my dears,

and we'll study chapter four!

The "solar" chemistry!

[teacher] Bye.

[soft music plays]

[gentle music plays]

Isn't that what they say?

"The more unintelligent a man is,

the less mysterious
existence seems to him."

At least Schopenhauer didn't mention
any woman, right?

Do you know Schopenhauer?

As my mom says:

"Know well those you agree with
and know better those you disagree with."

You don't look like a disagreeing type.

[stammering] Yeah, no, I'm not.

I mean, sometimes it's necessary, right?
But I was just making a joke--

[upbeat music plays]

It looks like someone hasn't forgotten
their crush from first grade.

[Mima chuckles nervously] That...
that wasn't a crush, get real.

It was more of a sickness
caused by lack of calcium.

[Ariel] Just a little crush, then?

Hey, how can you do it?

Get by the whole day with only this?

[Samantha] Or maybe
we've got a little descendant

planting Wild Mugwort around? Huh?

- Hiding it? Are you?
- [Ivo] Could it be?

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

I know you need to keep your customs.
I'll shush, okay?

[evil snickering]

- [Samantha] Watch out. [laughs]
- [Ivo] Here.

[laughs] Get it.
[Ivo] To me!

[snickering]

[Samantha] Do you want it back?
So let's make a deal.

You take that glove off,

and I'll return your food.

How's that? Hmm?

[snickering]

- [Ivo] Will he?
- [Andala] He will.

What's underneath?

[Samantha laughs] Let's see.

[girls cackling]

[Samantha] That's so weird, oh, man!

[Ariel] All right, Samantha, enough.

Everyone's in on your joke.

Now, give his apple back.

You know that's the only food he has.

Ariel, go back to your cave.
No one is talking to you.

Do you want to see him
getting sick? Huh?

Give it back, c'mon.

[Samantha] Here.

- [snickering]
- [Samantha] Oops, my bad.

[snickering]

[Samantha] Oh boy, that's crazy.

Wait, I--

[sad music plays]

You thought he'd become your friend
just because you're an ally?

Did you see him?
He was almost running away from you.

[magical vibration]

- [magical vibration]
- [heavy breathing]

[Pedro] I can't take this anymore!

[magical vibration]

[Ariel] Buddy, buddy... Mima, Mima, hey!

[Mima pants]

[Ariel] Look into my eyes.

It's okay.

[gentle music plays]

Let's just focus
on surviving high school, okay?

[soft music plays]

[Hera] Kwame.

- [Akashi] For Aruna.
- [people] For Aruna.

We salute the four witch bloodlines.

Herbs.

[magical vibration]

Minerals.

[magical vibration]

[Akashi] Water.

[magical vibration]

And we reminisce
about the Heart's bloodline,

lost for generations.

[magical vibration]

As three centuries ago
they gifted us magic,

today we give the best we have.

May the union of these energies
be possible again.

And may the upcoming eclipse make
the sun shine again.

- For Aruna.
- [people] For Aruna.

[Mima] Hmm! Maybe some tofu to go with it?

This huge brain of mine needs
an enhanced dinner.

- Did I get it right? You enrolled for it?
- Yes, I did.

- For the Young Patron?
- Yeah.

[Cesar cheers loudly]

[Teresa] Guys, what is this fuss about?
What happened, Cesar?

Our daughter is gonna be a patroness!

- [Teresa] She's what?
- [Cesar] Yeah!

- [Teresa] Are you serious?
- [Cesar] Yes!

Oh! Wait...

[soft music plays]

[Teresa] Here.

Since the day we knew

you were waiting for a family,

that we would finally meet our daughter,

I've been waiting... for this day.

[Teresa chuckles]

[Teresa] Isn't it beautiful?

I... I was a runner-up for patroness.

But I didn't win.

Actually, it was the same year
I met you father.

Guess who was her consolation prize?

- [Mima giggles]
- Stop.

Now you've got the chance.

Right? You can carry on.

For yourself... [chuckles] for me.

Oh, mom, you're perfect.

- Then I'll need to organize my studies.
- Sure.

[Teresa and Cesar] Hey, hey!

[Teresa] Here, I bought these for you.

- I got you three.
- [Mima] Okay.

Okay? There are three in here.

Take them to your room.

Hey, hold on!

My special dinner.

Sure.

Of course, sweetheart, of course.

Spaghetti à la Patroness.

[Teresa] Sounds delicious!

[intense music plays]

[Ana] I fear for the future generations.

The descendants aren't
as united as before.

What will become of our traditions? Huh?

[Fer] We've got to believe, Ana.

We have had other times of weakness.

[Fer sighs] And the eclipse is upon us.

That's our chance
to renew our faith in Aruna.

[Ana chuckles]

[sinister music plays]

[tense music plays]

[school bell rings]

[tutor, cheerfully] Morning!

Good morning, good luck!

Morning, girls!

[tutor] Just take it. Keep it closed!

[soft upbeat music plays]

- [tutor] Huh?
- [Ivo] It was only a joke!

[tutor] That's right.

Very well.

Well, I'll be your tutor in this process.

Each high school will have
their own internal selection,

and we, from Prospecto High school,

are pretty confident that from here,

as many times before,

will come the Young Patron 2023.

The Young Patron is
a friendly competition, right?

Between high school students

that put to test their academic skills,

and selects the best duo
to represent the youth.

Good luck!

Well, first is a qualifying round

and it will be split into two parts.

[tutor] In the first one,
you'll defend a chosen topic

in front of a judging panel.

Hi, good morning. I'm Mima.

Solar Chemistry.

Photosynthesis.

Well, photosynthesis is
really important for the planet...

...but, even though
photosynthesis is like that,

unfortunately, with the solar spectrum...

[tutor] And the second round is
a debate between the contestants.

Can you read it out loud
for this nice crowd?

[quietly] Old customs.

- [louder] Old customs.
- Great.

Well, take your places.

Mima will start defending the old customs.

Caio will be opposing it.

[tutor] Whenever you're ready, dear.

[electric buzzing]

[tense music plays]

[magical vibration]

[Andala] I don't feel represented.

This girl isn't normal.

[Samantha] Is she...

Could she be a descendant?

[pants]

[Ivo] This girl is weird.

- [Samantha] Could she be a descendant?
- [Ivo] This girl is weird.

[retches]

[cackling]

- [Samantha] The hell? Gross!
- [Ariel] Mima, wait!

- [laughter]
- [Ivo] She's always so awkward.

- [Samantha, laughing] Dude, no way!
- [chatter]

[students laugh]

[sad music plays]

Ariel: Buddy, where r u???

Entrance, Hikes, Waterfall

Ariel: Talk to me!

Ariel: I know you're upset...
But I'm here for u.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Ariel: Don't give up, buddy! U can do it!

[Mima] I can't do it.

[shaky breath]

It's stronger than me.

I can't control it.

[shaky breath]

I didn't ask to be born like this.

[sniffles]

Why do I have to be the weird girl?

[shaky breath]

[magical vibration coming in waves]

- [magical vibration]
- [wind whooshing]