The Ancient Magus' Bride (魔法使いの嫁)

Those Awaiting a Star Part 2

Welcome to the library of the forest.

Huh?

Umm...

I'm the magician of the forest.

No, hmm...

Let's see, that's not right.

I'm just trying to make you feel comfortable.

Those guys won't come inside.

You can see them?

Sure.

Why?

Can you tell me why you can see them?

Besides, none of the wicked ones can get in here.

Or rather, I don't let them in.

Everyone's busy with their books.

No one's going to hurt you.

You do understand, I hope?

Have a seat. Make yourself at home.

Let's see if I have a good one.

It's been a very long time since anyone's come here.

I'm so happy.

I hope I have a book you might like.

Or, should I say, a book that likes you?

Hey, what's wrong?

I'm sorry for barging in.

You don't need to worry about that.

Hey.

Give me a second, just a second!

Where is it...

It should be here somewhere.

This'll do.

What's your name?

My name is Riichi.

Miura Riichi.

Well?

Hatori Chise.

Hatori Chise.

That's a beautiful name.

Here.

Your library card.

It's yours.

You're going to need it to come back.

Make sure you don't lose it.

Listen carefully.

You're going to run straight through there.

Now, run.

That was so much fun.

I'm beat.

Why don't you put your phone down when someone's talking to you?

Hold on.

Come on.

I said wait.

You always say that.

You never listen to me.

Huh?

Do you know what I go through every day?

I know, I know.

No, you don't!

I'm tired, too, you know.

You mean the girl, right?

I'm the one taking care of her!

You're the one who took her in just to be nice.

Well, so did you.

That's because you...

Don't touch that.

Don't bother.

Daiki, hurry up and get ready.

Why are you here?

Go away.

It's your fault that Mom's...

What's wrong, miss?

Are you hurt?

Oh, my.

Here.

Book Report

Hatori-san.

May I read some books?

Of course.

You have your library card, right?

Listen,

as long as you have this card, you're a member here.

You can come whenever you want, and you can borrow the books.

Only one at a time, however.

And you must never leave the front door open.

Mind those rules, and you can come here every day, if you like.

Every day?

Yup.

Every day.

As often as you like, as long as you like.

Welcome, Hatori-san, to the library of the forest.

Here you are.

Bees

No, we can't deal with her anymore.

That's right.

My wife left with the kids.

We've done enough for her, haven't we?

It's your turn to take her, now.

You're a real bookworm now, huh?

Yeah.

I can forget all my problems while I'm reading.

Oh, I know.