The plot takes a great twist on the third episode, as we
lose Mami the benevolent guide. This episode is teeming with references and hints as to why
becoming a magical girl is a terrible fate one can choose for themselves.
Sayaka has been visiting this boy at the hospital, who we can only assume is
her love interest, and she even inquires if it is possible to use the wish on
someone else. Mami then explains that her sentiments are only naïve, the first subtle hint in this episode that implies the horrible empty fate of becoming a
magical girl. The second hint is dropped is when Mami reveals that her ultimate wish is to make sure
everyone who has a choice to become a magical girl has the chance to really think about it. While her job gives her power, it is an empty road that she must journey
on...alone.
The next day, Sayaka goes to visit her friend again at the hospital with
Madoka, only to find the seed of a witch. Sayaka enters the labyrinth first with
Kyubei and Madoka goes to find Mami and enters with her after. Once they’re
alone Mami starts telling Madoka how lonely she is and how terrible it is to be
alone. Once Madoka ensures her that she will stay with Mami forever, Mami
rejoices and radiates with happiness. However, this is when she lets down her
guard and she is eaten by the witch.
By the way, before all this happened, Akemi Homura had
been warning all three of them of several things such as: the powerful witch
that Mami will not be able to kill, and everything the girls are willing to sacrifice if they become a magical girl.
Apparently, Madoka has the potential to becoming something
amazing, and Homura is especially adamant on preventing Madoka from making that contract. It’s still a mystery as to why, but… I guess we’ll find out when
the series comes to a close.
So far my favourite is Homura, because she looks like the badass chick who knows everything and will eventually save everyone. More next time!
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