[EN] Ep.3｜Bearing Magic and Wings
From My Closet To You
〜Narrative essays, weaving fashion and heart〜
1. The Warrior
There was a warrior. Once in service to a master, they journeyed together. But suddenly, the master vanished―and the warrior fell under a curse―Through many battles, the warrior gained an irreplaceable companion and treasure. Yet the curse remained unbroken. In torment, the warrior heard a rumor about a witch who holds “three powers.” Now, she stands before the castle where the witch dwells.
◆This is a fantasy story, interwoven with the themes of “Personal Style Analysis.” Attire makes us think about “who we want to be.” So—let us go to the castle together.
2. The Witch
As the door opened, a tall woman with red hair stood there. “Welcome. You must be suffering.” The warrior lowered the hood of her black robe. Before she could give voice to her doubts and fears, the witch said. “Your curse cannot be broken. My powers are the magic of altering appearances. But if you change…you may come to realize what you didn't know.” The warrior gave a nod.
◆If able to change oneself—personal style analysis is the very magic of fashion that grants such a wish. It may become the key to realizing something you've long overlooked.
3. The Magic of Impression
“Let me see your face,” said the witch, her crimson eyes drawing closer—Came the snap of fingers. “Look.” Before the warrior knew it, a great mirror stood at the witch’s side. Reflected within is a woman whose long hair is softly curled. She is wearing a light gray dress, wrapped in floral lace, that flares from the waist. “Me…?” The warrior was astonished.
◆By analyzing the parts and balance of the face, one can discover which hairstyles and clothing styles enhance one’s impression. This is “Face Type Analysis.” What you believe doesn’t suit you—may open a door to a new you.
4. The Magic of Form
“Next,” the witch said, snapping her fingers again. The warrior felt the shape of the dress change against her skin. In the mirror—The open square neckline highlights her collarbones beautifully. Bell sleeves make her arms look long and slender. The silhouette flows straight downward, tracing a graceful vertical line. “It can’t be…” The warrior saw a self she had never seen before.
◆Each body has its own texture, lines, and balance. “Body Type Analysis” uses these to guide toward beautiful fashion styles. It can be a chance to discover how to present yourself.
5. The Magic of Color
“The last one.” With the snap of fingers, a flash of light fills the warrior’s vision. She narrowed her eyes and peered into the mirror. Her face was done up in shades of pink beige. Gold accessories shimmered at her ears and neckline. The color of the dress had changed to a softly glowing coral pink. The warrior catches her breath. “So… beautiful,” she murmurs.
◆“Personal Color Analysis” tells you the colors that suit you, based on your natural skin, hair, eye color, etc. It gives you a glow that feels truly your own.
6. The Master
The witch opened the door with a smile. “I hope you’ll come to realize.” Beyond the door was a bustling market. People looked at the warrior. A child said, “Beautiful!” Right then. Striding with the dark gray cloak billowing―the master. No way. But…“Master, kindly wait!” Stepping on the hem of the dress, the warrior fell. “Don’t leave, please!” The master, back turned, moves away in silence.
◆If you can change yourself, what would you do? To meet someone? To go somewhere? If they cannot come true―Would you still wish for change?
7. The Companion and the Treasure
Still on the ground, the warrior lifted her face. The master halted, gazing at her. Yet soon, she saw again the master’s back, fading into the distance―No…―Her curse begins to rage within. “Down…Down!” That child comes running. At that moment, the words came to her. “You’re strong.” The smile of the companion. “With you, we won the treasure.” The most beautiful of all, a memory radiant in white―Something stirs in the warrior’s chest, then flares up.
◆Nothing comes true. But it does not mean “nothing.” All your past becomes the fire to spur you on―
8. Bearing
The child touches the warrior's hand. A searing pain surges across her back. “Wow!” Hearing the child’s amazed voice, she comes to her senses. A rush of burning emotion, mingled with anguish, had risen within her. “Did you realize?” The witch’s voice echoes. “It’s not only magic, it’s your―” A wind sweeps past. From the warrior’s back spread magnificent red wings with golden dust. Her eyes glowed crimson, and tears were slipping down her cheeks. “…I'll go.” The warrior soars into the sky—bearing magic and wings.
◆This is a story from a certain world. Living while facing change—our story.
Fin (Ep.3 Bearing Magic and Wings)
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