The Ancient Magus' Bride (魔法使いの嫁)

Those Awaiting a Star Part 3

I want you to deliver that book to someone for me.

I can't do it anymore.

Hurry.

Stay here, and you'll really be unable to go home.

Miura-san.

This is my memory.

It's the regret that's been woven shut inside that book.

That night, I had a promise I needed to fulfill.

A promise?

Someone was waiting for me.

Niikura Mayumi-san.

The owner of that book.

Which one are you going to borrow today?

I can't decide.

The master's books are all so impressive.

When they say "bookworm," they must mean people like you.

Not as much as you.

Hey, I...

The master told me...

that you were going to get married.

Congratulations.

Is that all you're going to say?

What more could I say?

My happiest moments are when I'm reading the last page of a book.

The story ends.

But it makes me feel as though it's going to go on somewhere.

You can borrow this.

Mayumi-san.

Please don't forget to give it back.

I was just a lowly student.

She was the daughter of the wealthy family I was indebted to.

I never thought our relationship would ever bear fruit.

But...

Wait for me on the final platform

She extended her hand to me.

I had no choice but to go to her.

No matter what.

I have to go to her.

I have to go.

I have to go.

I have to go!

I was drawn to this library.

And I became a captive.

I don't even know how long I've been here now.

But...

You reminded me.

When you smiled and said you like the last page of a book.

To her...

To Niikura Mayumi-san.

Hatori-san.

There's no one else I can ask.

Now, go.

Please.

Now, hurry.

No one will ever wander into here again.

Niikura

Um...

Are you Niikura Mayumi-san?

Um...

My great-grandma?

You're from this neighborhood, right?

Grandma Mayumi's in the hospital right now.

You know the huge hospital by the river?

She's there.

What did you need?

We just got here yesterday.

We don't really know our way around.

If you need something...

Hey!

Niikura-san?

With all due respect, how are you two related?

I'm sorry, I can't tell you her room number unless you're related.

Niikura-san?

I think her grandchildren's families were coming to visit today.

Oh, really?

Come on, then.

Come.

Niikura Mayumi

Niikura-san.

You're out of bed again.

I'm so bored.

I've read all the books I brought with me.

Your great-granddaughter's here.

Already?

She's here early.

Weren't you going to eat lunch first?

You're...

What can I do for you?

Are you Niikura Mayumi-san?

I am.

Spring Will Be Missed

My...

This book... Where did you...

There's no mistake.

This is my book.

This is our book.

Are you his granddaughter?

His great-granddaughter?

Is he doing well?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm so happy.

I'm really happy.

He never did come to me,

but he did fulfill his promise.

He gave this book back to me.

So I'm happy.

Thank you.

Let me get a good look at your face.

Come over here.

What's your name?

Hatori Chise.

What a beautiful name.

Thank you, Hatori Chise-san.

Grandma, shouldn't you be asleep?

Grandmama, look!

I got second rank in swimming!

I got third rank!

Hurry up and get better, Grandmama.