Witch Hat Atelier (とんがり帽子のアトリエ)

Is an athlete an athlete

from the moment they're born?

What about astronauts, or pop stars?

You don't know what you'll be until you've grown up.

So, is it the same for witches?

Oh! I'm making a big mess, aren't I?

Sorry, I'm almost done.

Don't worry, it'll go back to normal.

This spring is touched by magic!

I'll never get tired of it.

Magic is so... amazing!

The world around us is brimming with magic.

A blessing that improves our lives in so many ways.

THE MAGIC THAT STARTED EVERYTHING

But how it works is a bit of a mystery.

The only ones who can cast spells are witches.

All we ordinary people can do is sit back

and enjoy the results.

But we can never use magic ourselves.

I wish I had been born a witch.

Hm?

Oh, sheets of white,

become now a cloak of flight!

Uh...

No, come back!

This isn't the kind of flight I meant!

A Pegasus Carriage!

I've never seen one land! I can't wait!

Mom, look!

There's a Pegasus Carriage!

Mom!

Mom, where are you?

Mom?

Oh...

Huh?

Hm.

I'm sorry, sir! I didn't know you were there.

It's quite all right.

It was my own fault. A poor place to stand.

My word, I can't believe it!

Imagine, finding such a garment all the way out here!

Ah, yes, but isn't wood-sorrel embroidery

a tad dated?

Oh, look at this!

-Genuine Harrian lace! -

Amazing! The stock in the castle town

-sold out almost immediately. -

- -It must have been them!

They came in the Pegasus Carriage!

- -Oh. No, I'm not with them.

Pardon me, but do you perhaps have any more lace like this?

Oh, of course, ma'am.

I'll be right with you!

Coco? I could use your help!

How about this one?

What can we do for you, sir?

I was looking for some smoke-colored fabric.

But I can come again.

I could cut it for you if you like!

Will you, now?

You're in good hands with her!

-I see. -

When I'm done,

can I go see the Pegasus Carriage?

Go see the what?

There's a Pegasus Carriage outside!

Oh, for goodness' sake.

We've talked about this.

No meddling with the customers' property.

I'll only look, I promise!

I'll stop talking about

how I want to be a witch all the time. Please?

Mm...

- -

All right, fine, but only after you've finished.

Thank you.

Sorry to keep you waiting! What measurements did you need?

- Oh, here they are. -I'll be right back.

Uh?

My...

You have excellent focus and steady hands.

No hesitation in the line. Clean cut.

And a finish showing precision and care.

I had no idea this village possessed

such a skilled artisan.

This is real magic.

No! What I do here isn't anything like magic!

Magic is mysterious, and priceless,

and wonderfully shiny and sparkly,

and unbelievably beautiful!

It's just so... so precious,

more precious than I can say.

Actually, come to think of it, what am I saying?

I'm getting the sense you truly love magic.

Why is that? Tell me.

When I was little, my mother took me

to a festival at the castle.

And while I was there,

I met a witch wearing a mask.

You there, child.

Would you like to buy a magic picture book?

Magic?

I love picture books,

but I've never heard of magic.

Why, magic is a miracle that makes this world vibrant.

A Pegasus Carriage in the sky,

a spring with waters ever crystal clear.

Even the cobblestones underfoot,

glowing brightly with each step.

All of these things are magic.

So pretty!

Wow, magic is the best!

Thank you, I love magic!

Buy the book and get this wand for free.

Really? That's what you spent the money on?

I thought you wanted to get some roasted strawberries.

I did! But then I followed a butterfly,

and I found a person wearing a pointed hat!

Yes, so you told me once already.

And now, I have a magic picture book!

And a wand too!

All right, then. It's getting late, Coco,

we should start heading home.

- Mommy! -Hm?

When I grow up,

I'm going to become a witch and use my magic

to make the whole world vibrant, just you wait!

You can't.

But why not?

Darling, you can't simply decide to become a witch and use magic.

It's a power you have to be born with.

Unfortunately, it's not something ordinary people

are capable of.

Now, if you're ready, let's go home.

But look! The ground shines wherever I step!

Uh...

Well, let's see if it keeps on shining

all the way home.

If so, maybe you can use magic.

Ever since, it's been my dream to become a witch,

and I can't seem to let it go.

I'd be interested in hearing a bit more about the...

- Oh, my... - What was that?

Coco?

- Whoa there, settle down. -

Steady. Steady!

Great, now look what you did.

Shut up. Ow...

Are you all right?

-Coco. - What happened?

We didn't do anything. It just suddenly fell apart.

No, it didn't, liar!

It fell because you crawled underneath it!

You snitch!

He hit his head while he was down there.

And it fell over.

No! This is absolutely terrible!

- -What have you done

to our Pegasus Carriage?

It belongs to my father!

We are so sorry!

I'm sure these boys feel awful for troubling you.

How does your apology help us?

Without a carriage, we can't return home!

Oh, dear me, what can we do?

Pardon me.

Perhaps I could be of service.

I took a look,

and the damage doesn't appear to be serious.

Really? And who are you?

Apologies, allow me to cap off my attire.

Qifrey the witch, at your service, madam.

A pointed hat.

You can fix it, then?

Indeed.

You certainly are a lifesaver, Sir Witch!

It's nothing at all.

Why, I'll simply need to reapply the spell

to the floorboard of the carriage.

Your help is appreciated!

And happily given!

However, this work environment is a bit...

You can use our workshop, we would be