01x01 - The World in Colors

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What does it mean to be able to see?

Everyone says my eyes can't see.

What does it mean to see?

Kunon.

To be able to perceive colors and shapes.

Colors? Shapes?

But your eyes bear the Hero's Scar

left by the Holy Knight Histor Hughlia.

And that's extraordinary.

You should be proud.

Yes, sir.

I know he the Hero's Scar,

but I feel sorry for him.

Feel sorry for me?

But why?

Because I can't see?

Master Kunon, Miss Jenié is here!

Do I really have to study magic?

It'd be a waste not to,

since you were born with a water crest.

Being able to use magic is an amazing thing.

Even if I could use it, I still can't go

anywhere without someone's help.

We're here.

Nice to meet you, Master Kunon Gurion.

I am Jenié Kors, and I will be

your magic tutor starting today.

A-ori.

Yes! You're doing great, Master Kunon.

What kind of magic am I using?

It's a water spell, "A-ori."

You're producing water using magic.

It's about the size of an eyeball.

An eyeball?

Oh, I'm sorry!

I thought an analogy might

help you understand better.

It's about this size.

That's it.

Then I might be able to

create them with magic.

I just have to make them.

Master Kunon?

Come what may, I'll make

my own eyes with magic!

THE WORLD IN COLORS

Interesting.

I never thought anything of it before,

but now I can't help but be curious about

what's in this sandwich.

Everything feels intriguing now.

What is this fresh, grass-like thing?

That's lettuce.

Lettuce?

And what's this?

It's mustard.

Oh, that's—

I know apples.

You may think that,

but it's actually a plum.

A plum? What's that?

You're interested in different foods now,

so it feels rewarding to cook.

I'm now interested in what

kind of food I'm eating.

But I'm smelling too many scents.

It's truly been so rewarding to cook!

Now, guess what this is.

Can you tell what it is, Master Kunon?

I'll tell them to cut your pay.

Sorry, I went too far!

Hello, Master Kunon.

Which book shall I read you today?

Lady Flora.

Yes?

History, please.

I'd like to hear the story of

the Holy Knight Histor Hughlia.

What?

Very well.

If it becomes too much for you to hear,

please let me know.

I'll be fine.

I'm thirsty for all kinds

of knowledge right now.

A long, long time ago, there was a w*r between

the heroes of the world and the Demon Lord.

A-ori.

The hero of this nation, Histor Hughlia,

finally defeated the Demon Lord,

but he lost an arm and a

leg in the fierce battle.

Since the w*r, every now and then

the descendants of

Histor are born with something missing,

such as an arm, a leg, or eyesight.

Multiply.

People have called such children

reincarnations of the hero, the "Hero's Scar."

But I am me, and this is my own magical power.

Multiply!

Nice, Master Kunon!

They've got a great shape!

Using my power, I can cast magic.

And with my magic, I will make eyeballs!

Who do we have here?

An exceptional sorcerer of our times?

I will make it happen at any cost!

But

It's hard.

Master Kunon!

I need more. So much more.

What? You need more affection from me?

I think I have enough of that.

Showering you with

limitless affection has paid off.

If that wasn't enough, the only

thing left was to co-sleep with you!

Is that so?

I don't want that.

I need way more knowledge and stamina.

They're necessary for strong magic.

Master Kunon, you're still seven

years old and don't eat much.

You'll grow!

But that'll be too late.

Passing out from using basic

magic is out of the question.

But suddenly increasing your

food intake will be bad for you.

Let's do it in phases.

Okay.

And I want to strengthen my muscles,

but I'm not good at running or walking

How about sword practice?

Sword practice.

Right, I can do that.

While we're at it, why don't we

find you an accomplished teacher?

I'll go speak with Lord Gurion!

Iko.

Yes, sir?

Thank you for everything.

Master Kunon, one more push!

I'd love a raise as well!

Iko.

Yes, sir?

You were too loud during magic training.

Good! So you could hear me.

If you kept ignoring me, I would

have cried myself to sleep tonight!

I should have let you do that.

That's right. Pay attention to the

muscles of the arms and shoulders.

Swing down in the order of

shoulders, elbows, then wrists.

Yes, sir!

Master Kunon, Miss Jenié is here!

Hello, Miss Jenié.

Hello, Master Kunon.

Oh, it's time for your next lesson.

I shall excuse myself.

Thank you very much, Master Ouro.

So you've begun learning swordplay.

Yes. To use magic,

I need knowledge and stamina.

This boy has really changed.

Miss Jenié?

Would you like a short break?

No, thank you. I'm fine.

Then let us review A-ori from the last lesson.

You can begin with what you remember.

A-ori!

What?!

Master Kunon, you're amazing!

I've only taught him a little,

but he's mastered this much on his own?

This boy

He's frightening!

Princess Mirika, your carriage is ready.

Do I really have to go?

Do you hate the idea of visiting

your fiancé that much?

I'm sure Kunon feels the same way.

He always looks gloomy.

But this is His Majesty's decision.

Kunon was born with the Hero's Scar and is an

important person to the Kingdom of Hughlia.

I know that this political marriage

is part of my obligation as royalty.

What do you like, Kunon?

What shall we play?

Nothing.

But

I can't do anything or go

anywhere alone, after all.

Having to look at that gloomy

face for the rest of my life

It's been a while, Your Highness.

Huh?

Kunon?

Yes!

Princess Mirika is as cute as ever today!

If I were a massive, bearded, middle-aged man,

I wouldn't leave her alone!

Your hypothetical kind of scares me.

No, that's not what caught my attention.

Is everything okay?

That's what I was going to ask you, Kunon.

Yes. I fell in love with magic.

Magic?

A-ori.

Oh, wow.

It's water. Very beautiful!

Wow! That's amazing, Kunon!

Your Highness.

Yes?

I'm sorry to have made you

tread lightly around me.

Oh, no need to apologize

Will you listen to my stories today?

I've done a lot of fun things lately.

I didn't know he could make a face like that.

Of course!

That was so much fun.

See you soon, Kunon.

I don't think I've ever offered

my hand to her before.

That's because you're a true gentleman!

Gentleman?

I'd like you to teach me how to

behave around Princess Mirika.

So that I can be a gentleman

who is worthy of her.

Very well.

Let us go over the poise

and manners of a noble—

Yes! And why not make him a

gentleman with a sense of humor?

What shall I do?

Creating seven beautiful

water ba*ls simultaneously

Even I can't do that.

I mean, he's literally perfected

the elementary magic already.

He's learning too fast.

There's nothing I can teach him anymore.

Then we move on to the intermediate magic

No, we can't!

Hey! Quiet please!

I'm sorry!

This was supposed to be

a sweet gig getting paid handsomely

to teach elementary magic to a kid.

While magic is convenient,

it's not necessarily safe.

It's too soon for the seven-year-old Master

Kunon to learn sophisticated magic.

But it's too soon to give up!

Quiet, I said!

I-I'm sorry.

I won't give up on this job!

I've got bills to pay!

Let us try something different today.

Of course. Hearing it in your beautiful

voice, I can accept anything you have to say.

Please go ahead.

He's changed yet again.

The A-ori spell you've been

using simply creates water.

Now, let's break down the magic involved.

Does that mean separating producing

water, making water float,

and maintaining the ball shape of the water?

Excellent.

We can break it down even further if we

think about the temperature, viscosity,

composition, color, shape,

sheen, scent, and taste.

There can be a wide variety of water.

A-ori.

I have produced two water ba*ls.

Please touch them.

Okay.

Oh, it's cold.

And this one's warm.

That's correct.

Magical alterations add character to magic.

Character?

That's what clearly defines and differentiates

each sorcerer and their talents.

One becomes capable of altering

fine details of magic.

A-ori.

Iko, try this.

If I may

This is an apple flavor?

You may think that, but it's plum.

What? No way!

But I can taste it. It goes down nicely!

Can you not immediately master the magic

alteration I stayed up all night to come up with?!

S-Seems like you can do them all.

Well, it's a bit challenging.

But I promise I'll do them all, Miss Jenié.

I can tell the shapes and scents,

but I don't know the colors.

But if I don't, I can't create magical

alterations nor create eyeballs.

I'll get it done. I want to

see everything in this world!

Master Kunon, what would you like to drink?

Milk tea with no milk.

May I please have some hot water?

Sure.

A-ori.

Magic is truly a wonder.

Seen by someone with no magic,

it's like a divine miracle.

Oops!

What's the matter?

I think I saw?

No way!

For real?!

Do you mean that?! If it's a lie,

I'll have to smack you.

Hold on, hold on!

I don't know. I don't know either!

And technically, I don't think I saw.

I'd love for you to be a gentleman

with a sense of humor,

but please don't tell tasteless jokes!

Or else I'm going to have to kick your a*s!

No, hear me out!

It feels like I saw colors, or more

like I felt them with my magic!

Is this thing red?

Not exactly.

Then this one is red?

That's correct.

I see. Colors and their names

don't correspond for you yet.

Yeah, because I've never seen them before.

Anyhow, that was out of the blue.

Blue? What are you talking about?

This apple is green. Stop confusing me.

I'm saying there are idioms with colors.

And can you tell how many apples there are?

Three red apples and two green apples, right?

That's correct!

This is incredible!

It really is like a divine miracle!

He can see colors?!

Only in a small range, but he seems

to be able to recognize colors.

Kunon can finally

The closer an item is, the clearer it is, and

he can tell the color when he touches them.

Does that mean he can read books?

Yes, he can trace the ink

to recognize the colors.

He hasn't learned letters yet, but he's

absorbed in picture books and encyclopedias.

I see.

Why don't you come back to the main house?

You moved out since Kunon didn't

want to be a bother for the others,

and my wife had to tend to

him nonstop, but now

No, sir.

Master Kunon is trying to change drastically.

Every day is a struggle.

Changing his environment now might hinder

Master Kunon from achieving his goals.

You're right.

Well, it's close enough that

I can see him anytime I want.

I'm sorry to put you in a position to

take care of Kunon all by yourself.

It's totally fine.

I love working for money!

Your cheerfulness might have

a positive effect on my son.

Rather than a compliment

I'd love a raise instead!

Experimenting already, Master Kunon?

Miss Jenié will be here soon,

so I'd like it to surprise her.

Then let's go all out!

That's my plan. A-ori.

Wonderful, Master Kunon!

Beautiful red, like the eyes of a white rabbit!

When I make them bigger,

I sense the color more strongly.

So this is red.

Kunon!

I heard the news. You can see colors now?

That exquisite voice like the song

of a bird belongs to my dear mother!

Oh boy

Mother

No!

Mother! Pull yourself together!

How could you do such a horrific thing?!

Horrific?

Master Kunon, red is also the

color of human blood.

Oh, blood is red?

As a punishment, no allowance for two months!

Iko, your pay will be cut for three months!

No way!

I'm sorry.

No way

Iko! Wake up!

What were you thinking?!

He's truly frightening.

You're smeared in blood!

Standing in the pool of blood!

Think of your mother! We need

to be gentle with her

How far will this boy go, climbing the ladder?

Perhaps

He may be able to earn the title

of highest honor in this world

"Cerulean Sorcerer."

Master Kunon, new materials have arrived.

Thank you. You can leave them there.

He's turned nine.

We need to start thinking about his schooling.

Next episode: "To the School

for Noble Children."