Ep 2. I Become Hazuki-chan!
- February 14, 1999
In this episode of Ojamajo Doremi season 1, titled "I Become Hazuki-chan!", the focus is on Hazuki, one of the three main protagonists of the show. The episode begins with Hazuki practicing her piano playing skills with her mother, who is a professional pianist. Hazuki's mom encourages her to keep practicing, telling her that she has a talent for music.
After her piano lesson, Hazuki heads to the local magic shop, where Doremi and her friends (Aiko and Onpu) are hanging out. Hazuki is interested in buying a charm for good luck, and the shop owner, Majorika, gives her a special potion to drink instead. The potion is supposed to make Hazuki's wishes come true, but she has to say a special incantation first.
Hazuki takes the potion and says the incantation, and suddenly she transforms into a younger version of herself. Her friends are amazed, but Hazuki is upset because she doesn't want to go back to being a child. Majorika tells her that the spell will wear off in a few hours, but in the meantime, she'll have to pretend to be her younger self.
Hazuki tries to keep her transformation a secret from her mother, but it doesn't take long for her mom to figure it out. Her mother is surprised at first, but she's also happy to see her daughter acting like a child again. They play together and have fun, but Hazuki still wishes she could be an adult.
Meanwhile, Doremi and her friends are trying to figure out how to reverse the spell. They try various potions and incantations, but nothing seems to work. Onpu suggests using a magical instrument to change Hazuki back, but they don't have one. However, they remember that Hazuki's mother has a piano that is said to have magical powers.
Doremi and her friends sneak into Hazuki's house and try to play the piano, but it doesn't work. They realize that they need someone who is a skilled pianist in order to activate the magic. Hazuki's mother agrees to play the piano, and the magic is activated. Hazuki is transformed back into her older self, much to her relief.
In the end, Hazuki reflects on the experience and realizes that she doesn't need to rush into adulthood. She can still enjoy being a child and pursue her dreams at the same time. The episode ends with Hazuki practicing her piano playing skills, this time with a newfound appreciation for the joy of music.
Overall, "I Become Hazuki-chan!" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the theme of growing up and the importance of cherishing one's childhood. It's a feel-good episode with some great moments of humor and heartwarming scenes between Hazuki and her mother. Fans of the show will definitely enjoy this episode and its message.