Mahoutsukai no Yome (The Ancient Magus' Bride)

Isabelle...

I'm getting used to my new life.

How about you?

Are you sleeping well?

That's dangerous, Ruth.

S-Sorry. I was so happy, I couldn't stop myself.

Welcome home, Ruth.

I'm home, Chise.

Silver.

How's Elias?

Still?

Elias...

It seems like breakfast is ready.

Sorry.

Can you tell Silver that I don't need to eat today, either?

I wonder what's wrong with him.

It's been two weeks since we got back from the church, and he still hasn't come out of his room.

Why don't you open the door and ask?

Let's go, Ruth.

Maybe the transformation from the fight took a toll on him.

Transformation?

It takes a lot of energy to change your appearance, maybe?

Why do you say that like a question?

I can't quite remember.

Maybe it hasn't quite hit me that I'm a fairy.

Are you settled in now?

You've been exploring the property this whole time.

It's something I need to do.

Instinctively.

As a dog?

I don't want to admit it, but yeah.

What's this?

W-Wait, Silky.

What is it, Chise?

I-I don't know what just happened, but we got kicked out.

"For a change of pace.

Be back before it gets dark."

It looks like she gave us some spending money.

Looks like it.

I wonder if it's safe to go out right now, though.

You have me.

Hey, long time no see, Chise!

Angelica-san.

How've you been?

Hey, Robin.

Um...

Elias is a bit...

No, I'm not asking about him.

I want to know how you're doing.

Do you have some time?

Talk about a shopping spree.

I can't buy any gifts for Silky, but I'm hoping there's something she can use at home.

That sounds good.

Now, can I take a look?

It looks like it's functioning properly.

How do you feel?

Nothing unusual.

She looks sleepy all the time.

Ruth!

You seem especially tired after you use magic.

Learn to depend on people, or you'll screw something up...

When you're on your own someday.

You must be Chise's familiar.

Thank you.

You seem like a good person.

Don't try to do everything by yourself.

Otherwise, what's the point of having helpful neighbors?

You're hot-blooded, but you have a weak heart.

You have to take care of your body.

I'll do my best.

Speaking of which, what are you doing about school?

You could be going to school, at your age.

I don't know.

I have to take care of the flowers and herbs.

Studying magic is a lot of work.

Each season has its own special chores to do and lessons for me to learn.

I'm just content being allowed to stay with Elias and the others.

Chise, are you sure you aren't being overly dependent?

You're young.

You have a long time ahead of you.

Don't spend your time relying on handouts from others.

You were bought by Ainsworth.

I know you had a hard time elsewhere,

but you don't have to be fixed to him.

I-I'm sorry.

I didn't mean that.

I'm sorry.

No, I've said too much.

That's not true.

I know you're right.

I'm sorry.

Sorry about today.

No, thank you for caring about me.

Don't be too much of a good girl.

See you, Robin, newbie.

I'm a coward.

I'm depending on someone who doesn't think anything of me.

I tell myself that I wouldn't mind being abandoned, yet I don't want to be.

I'm selfish.

I used to hate coming home when the lights were on.

Chise.

Yes, Ruth?

I share a little bit of many things with you.

Yeah.

Senses, emotions, and even memories.

If that event was a curse put upon you, I want it to be lifted soon.

Yeah.

Thanks.

I'm home.

Thanks for the money.

I bought some gifts—I mean, some snacks and such for us.

How's Elias?

Elias,

are you all right?

Elias, where are you?

Eli—

Chise!

Chise, sorry.

I can't control my body very well.

It might be scary, but let me stay this way.

Will you explain things to me in the morning?

Yeah.

Don't worry.

An inhuman body.

Limbs,

face,

neck.

The reason I'm not scared must be

because I'm cursed.

I shouldn't have given birth to you.

Elias...

Elias?

Morning, Silky.

Have you seen Elias?

Okay.

Ruth, it's time for breakfast.

Thanks, Silky.

Chise-kun.

Good to see you here.

Are you feeling better now?

Yes, thank you.

Stay away.

You seem fake.

Ruth, why did you shrink?

I can move with you easier in this form.