The script's power is amplified by a musical score that is intricately woven into its narrative fabric. Fortiche often worked with the music team (led by Alexander Temple and the band Mako) during pre-production, using placeholder tracks to design their action and emotional beats around the music. This symbiotic relationship means the "Arcane Episode 1 Script" functions almost like a score for a piece of music, with its dialogue and action written in harmony with the soundtrack.
There is no line like "I hate you." The screen direction tells the animators exactly what emotion to hit. The emotional impact comes from what is not written. This is why the script reads more like a poem than a technical manual. Arcane Episode 1 Script