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There’s a lot to like about this episode of Time Loop 7, but what I found particularly striking was the use of light and shadow. Those two elements play a subtle but outsized role in this week’s action, as characters move from one to the next to show where they stand in current events or their relationships. together. The most obvious example is at the beginning, when Michel, Rishe’s teacher in his third life as an alchemist, finds her in his herb garden. Michel is standing in the afternoon sun, bathed in light as he observes the garden and Rishe’s talent, implying that he has nothing to hide. Meanwhile, Rishe was tending the garden in the shadow of the building, out of sight until she decided to step forward. Even though she remains in the darkness, including being behind her two guardians, she could be anyone, but after she chooses to come into the light, we can see that she is also chosen to present herself as herself to Michel. It’s as much a statement of her trust in him as anything else—she can keep her real name a secret, not share her nail polish formula or even from refused to contact him. But by revealing all of that, Rishe both asks for Michel’s support and makes it clear that she’s more of an ally to Coyolles than she might expect, and that could have some ramifications. real impact on current events.
Kyle and Arnold are also being arranged as a light and dark pair. Arnold’s preference for wearing dark colors directly contrasts with Kyle’s light colors, and even their colors are opposites, with the white-haired, pale-skinned Kyle contrasting with the dark-haired Arnold. Kyle went to Galkhein to ask for Arnold’s help for Coyolles, which he envisioned would come in the form of military aid, but Arnold turned it down very quickly, seeing through Kyle’s promises with such speed. Impressive speed. Although what Kyle offered may have been just words, he was serious about his request and that contrasted with Arnold’s communication style: he rarely revealed his thoughts or plans his true self, and Rishe is the only one who can always find him. outside. (And that’s because she’s got six lives of experience behind her.) To Kyle, Arnold is shadow personified, hiding any potential help beneath a dark surface that makes the atmosphere The air became colder.
Rishe , of course, knows all this. It’s hard to think that she hasn’t made a plan, although her body language makes it clear that she’s hoping that Kyle and Arnold will take a different path of their own free will. They don’t seem to have any, and that’s where Rishe’s experience will likely come in: not only does she know what will happen if Arnold continues on his murderous rampage, but she’s also gathered accomplices. your proofs from previous iterations. Michel represents an opportunity for change, almost immediately saving Kyle’s life. But an alliance with him could go further than that—if Arnold went to war, Michel and Rishe could work behind the scenes to make things less dangerous, or Michel could take advantage of his closeness with Rishe to poison Arnold. (I don’t think that will happen, but the flashback to everything being put on earth has a purpose could imply that’s an option.) Michel becoming Rishe’s teacher could also tie the knot diplomatic relations, this could tie Arnold’s hands at least a little, especially because of his deep attachment to his fiancée.
But just saving Kyle’s life was enough. Rishe is combining all the skills she perfected in her previous life to become Super Rishe (her prey hunting skills are another great use of light and shadow in this episode), and has Maybe that’s why she went through so many loops in the first place. It took a lot of knowledge to save the world, and maybe she finally got everything she needed to get through. Samsara.
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Time Loop 7: Villains Enjoy a Carefree Life is now streaming on Crunchyroll.