【悪魔のリドル】柩「走りさんは小学生に間違われたりしますか」 鳰「うーん」
The anime 'Riddle Story of Devil' features a scene where Hitsugi, despite her own small and youthful appearance, asks Hashiri-san, "Are you ever mistaken for an elementary school student?"
This innocent question, followed by Hashiri-san's contemplative "Hmm," has become a hot topic online among fans.
They're raving about the exchange, calling it "precious" and a prime example of "gap moe" due to the unexpected interaction between the characters.
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Riddle Story of Devil (Akuma no Riddle)
'Riddle Story of Devil' is a manga series serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's "Comic Newtype" magazine, and a TV anime adaptation based on it. The story is set in the peculiar "Class Black" of the private Myojo Academy. This class gathers the sole target, Haru Ichinose, and twelve female assassins intent on taking her life. While different assassins target Haru in each episode, the protagonist, Tokaku Azuma, resolves to protect Haru and confronts the other assassins—this is the basic storyline. Its unique world, which blends serious assassination drama with the colorful school lives of its distinctive girls, is highly appealing. The conversation currently trending is a prime example of the human-like aspects and intriguing everyday interactions that surface amidst such intense situations, symbolizing how the contrast between the assassins' extraordinary setting and their ordinary student lives deepens the overall appeal of the work.
Hashiri Shizuku and Hitsugi Azuma
Hashiri Shizuku, known as "Hashiri-san," and Hitsugi Azuma, known as "Hitsugi," who are central to this conversation, are assassins from 'Riddle Story of Devil's' Class Black. Hashiri Shizuku is a girl who is usually taciturn and has a mysterious aura; her height is considered relatively tall compared to her other classmates. However, the question in this conversation about whether she is mistaken for an elementary school student sparks viewers' imaginations, hinting at a gap between her appearance and demeanor, or perhaps specific gestures or a baby face. On the other hand, the questioner, Hitsugi Azuma, is an assassin characterized by her small and youthful appearance, possessing a cruelty and coldness unimaginable from her looks. The very fact that she, who herself might be seen as young, asks about another character's appearance, gives this conversation unique humor and depth. The contrast between their character traits and their (or others') interest in each other is one reason why fans adore the work.
Character Gap and Everyday Portrayal
In anime and manga works, a character's "gap" is a powerful element that captivates viewers and readers. In the case of 'Riddle Story of Devil,' while all characters are placed in a serious, life-threatening situation as assassins, the occasional glimpses of their ordinary student conversations, as well as the disparity between their appearance and inner self or role, are a major appeal of the work. The conversation about being mistaken for an elementary school student is a prime example of this. While fulfilling their ruthless assassin duties, seeing them engage in casual conversations with friends or worry about their appearance adds humanity and relatability to the characters. This "everyday portrayal" is not just a mere respite but deeply explores the characters' inner selves, helping viewers empathize. Conversations that defy stereotypes based on appearance or setting particularly highlight the characters' multifaceted nature and enhance immersion into the work's world. Precisely because the series often features serious developments, such everyday depictions shine even brighter, becoming memorable scenes cherished by fans for a long time.