This week’s episode of “The Stories of Girls Who Couldn’t Be Magicians” delves deeper into the power dynamics at Rettoran School and the implications of the Magumi test. Mr. Harris, the enigmatic teacher, seems to be on a mission to maintain the elitist structure of magic users at the school. His offer to Kurumi, Yuzu, and Aniku to retake the Magumi test highlights his fear of losing control over who gets to access ancient magic.
The Magumi test, with its strict selection criteria, reinforces the idea that magic is reserved for a chosen few, creating a divide between the Magumi students and the standard students. This elitist system is not just about skill or merit but about maintaining power dynamics and a sense of superiority among the chosen magicians.
However, Aniku’s refusal to retake the test signifies a shift in perspective. His interactions with standard students during the break have shown him that happiness can exist outside the realm of magic. This rejection of the Magumi’s ideology poses a threat to Mr. Harris’s rigid control over the students and hints at a potential revolution brewing within the school.
As Kurumi and Yuzu contemplate their choices regarding the test, their decisions could have far-reaching consequences for the school’s power structure. The episode sets the stage for a possible uprising against the oppressive system that dictates who can wield magic and who cannot.
Overall, “The Stories of Girls Who Couldn’t Be Magicians” continues to explore themes of power, privilege, and rebellion in a captivating narrative that challenges societal norms and expectations. The girls’ journey towards self-discovery and defiance against the status quo promises to be a compelling arc in the series.
The episode is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll, inviting viewers to join the girls on their quest for autonomy and agency in a world that seeks to confine them to predetermined roles.
