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I didn't want to be left out of this discussion, and thanks to the analysis of this Tumblr account: @playtimecoexposed that I faithfully follow, I can say that this image holds profound secrets that could reveal the dynamics between the presumed main characters of the next Poppy Playtime chapter.

I'm talking about Harley Sawyer, Player, and Giblet.

Especially in a month like this, colors are an important part, so I think that's what should be analyzed more closely.

The colors are fundamental in this drawing, as they seem to represent Harley, Giblet, and Player, and this makes sense if we see that the balls with which the Prototype juggles seem to bear the colors of the three of them, this and Player's jacket, which was not chosen by mere chance.

The blue color would represent Harley Sawyer, the yellow Player, and the red Giblet, and the blue sphere is broken, it surely means something, but I want to focus on the colors now. Each color has a meaning that could perfectly represent each character.

The color blue, which would represent Harley, symbolizes serenity, intelligence, confidence, and above all, LOYALTY. Something that might seem highly suspicious coming from Harley Sawyer, yes, but could this also be a plot twist? Anything is possible, and we'll see as we continue analyzing the colors.

The color yellow, which has always represented Player, because of the mannequin we see in the VHS videos on how to use the Grabpack, symbolizes light, energy, and vitality. This is fundamental; in chapter 3, Player was called "Poppy's angel" by Dogday. Player is truly a light for the toys inside the factory, a beacon of hope for all those who oppose the Prototype.

Red, which represents Giblet, symbolizes power, vital energy, desire, and COURAGE. Yes, this color represents Giblet and courage. Courage in Giblet? Well, even though he may appear somewhat fearful, afraid of the Prototype, and tell himself that he's "no hero," this may all be in the past, and Giblet may not hesitate to act in the final battle against the Prototype.

With all that said, we can now talk about the necklaces the characters wear. Every character wears a necklace, even Player, and all of that could mean something. It's very interesting that Player wears a red necklace; that represents Giblet, yes, but it also represents the COURAGE Player has to keep pushing forward into the factory and not back down from fear, despite everything he's been seeing.

Giblet's green necklace is even more interesting. Green represents HOPE, and that's what Giblet has: a lot of hope that all of this will change someday. Green is created from blue (Harley) and yellow (Player), so it could be that Giblet puts his faith in them.

Now, there's also an orange necklace, and Doey wears it. I don't think Doey will return, no, but that necklace in the image must be a hint at the dynamic that this trio will also take on. Orange is essential, because orange is the union of red (Giblet) and yellow (Player).

Do you realize that yellow unites everything? Player is the union of all three, even a possible union between them, because it's clear that working with Harley Sawyer will be complicated, but Player can help the trio function correctly to carry out the plan against the Prototype.

It's no coincidence that the player's jacket is predominantly yellow, but also has blue and red details, since yellow unites them on the same team (yes, maybe I'm getting off-topic xD). But it also has BLACK, and black is repeated both in Leith Pierre's name and on the player's jacket.

Black represents darkness, mystery, and power… In the player's case, it could be because his appearance is still a mystery; we don't know who he really is. But in Leith Pierre's case, it clearly represents the evil of the entire factory. Yes, I understand that many have seen this as "confirmation of Harleith," but it isn't. The color black simply demonstrates that he is the true villain who must be defeated, most likely.

Furthermore, Harley also has the black screen (and it wears gray, The gray color represents “REFLECTION”.); his eye is hidden, but thanks to zooming in on the blue sphere, we see his eye emerge. This could mean that, at first, Harley will be seen as dark, evil, and mysterious, but in reality, he will be the mastermind behind the trio's plan to destroy the Prototype. He'll also be the one orchestrating everything to eliminate Leith, perhaps. It's no coincidence that Harley and Player are in black, as is Giblet; we'll probably learn more about Giblet as well.

In conclusion, this isn't just a simple image for Pride Month. This image hides a lot through its colors. The fact that the eye is peeking out undoubtedly represents Harley's true personality. He won't play games anymore and will surely put an end to all of this along with Player and Giblet. And that the three spheres symbolize them. Let's remember that in Amber's Christmas (or New Year's) drawing, Giblet was also represented by a red candle; it's as if that color always represents Giblet, and now blue represents Harley and yellow, obviously, Player. It's also possible that the broken sphere symbolizes Harley's death in the attempt, but I think it's more symbolic, and will simply reveal her true nature, supporting the trio and not trying to betray them. (Which would be a theory, but it would be incredibly exciting!).

Harley Sawyer only observed them from behind the cameras; he never interfered—it wasn't in his nature. He simply watched because, unlike them, he was the only adult (relatively sane), and they were just children who, inside those toy bodies, enjoyed themselves in their own way.

Since Player's arrival, nothing has been normal, of course not, and he not only found someone interesting (he calls her "germ" just because xD) but also a companion to wander around with the toys. Now they're two adults who must join forces—perhaps uncomfortably—to confront everything that's happening at the factory.

It's really weird to see Player, isn't it? It really is, I can't believe it. He was seen in an official Mob drawing, but he was covered up by Doey, since he was in a picture on the wall. Now we have PLAYER WALKING ALONGSIDE THE TOYS.

I'd certainly like to say this could be related to Chapter 6 of Poppy Playtime, but… I don't think so. He's wearing Project Playtime clothes; maybe it's a reference to that game returning. We'll just have to wait and see.

I find it interesting that Harley and Player are walking together, while the children (the toys) are celebrating. It's the two adults accompanying the children, while they work out the plan for the next enemy (it seems Leith Pierre will appear in Chapter 6 as well). There's a lot going on; we just have to wait and see what happens in the ARG of Chapter 6 as well.