My name is Takamiya Honoka.
I was attacked by a girl with animal ears who called herself a Tower Witch.
She and several of her companions transferred into my class.
The one who saved me from the attack was Kagari Ayaka-san.
She's beautiful, with a great figure,
and the smartest, most famous person in the school.
She's also my classmate...
and a witch.
I'm just a normal person, but I'm being attacked and protected
by things I've never heard of before.
Yes, I've been caught up in all these weird incidents lately...
But what really bothers me is that I'm the only one
who has no idea why I'm being attacked.
I have to get answers from Kagari-san today.
I've asked her a few times, but her reply is always, "Someday."
Today, I'm going for it!
But I didn't see her on the bus today...
I wonder if something happened.
I can't imagine Kagari-san oversleeping.
Takamiya-kun and the Witches' Agenda
Takamiya
If she's not in class, I guess I'll go look for her.
I mean, she might have been attacked by the Tower Witches.
How vexing...
Oh. Good morning, Takamiya-kun.
Wh-Wha—
Torture Seminar
This isn't our classroom!
Huh? But I'm sure I came the same way I always do...
I cast a spell on you so that you'd subconsciously choose to come here.
This is part of the club room building.
What are you doing?
"What"? This is a witch hunt.
Huh?
You said they were trouble.
Those girls are after me, aren't they?
Talk about trouble.
If I'd been hurt like you were before...
Takamiya-kun. Do those five truly trouble you?
That... is what I said.
I did want to come to school with you.
I meant to finish this quickly,
but the last one got away from me.
I thought she might show herself if I tortured the other four here.
Listen, Kagari-san...
Hey, let's take that thing out of her mouth.
She's trying to say something, after all.
And... lose the fire.
You stupid woman!
What are you thinking, attacking us out of nowhere?!
We only wanted a peaceful commute to school!
That's right!
Wow. She's putting her own actions on the shelf here.
This only happened in the first place because you
won't discipline her, Takamiya-kun!
Discipline?
Shake.
No, no, no...
She's your woman, isn't she?!
What?!
What are you talking about?
Kagari-san is just my classmate.
We don't have that kind of relationship!
Takamiya-kun, may I burn her up? She's noisy.
No, you may not!
Listen, Crisis-san... or was it Crazy-san?
It's Kuraishi!
Why are you after me?
I don't understand why I'm your target.
Did I do something to make you angry?
She didn't tell you?
I guess that's not a surprise.
She's a Workshop Witch, after all.
She's on the side that's been hiding you all this time.
We bear no grudge against you.
We just want your body.
My body?
The white stuff that's inside of you.
Tanpopo-chan, Tanpopo-chan.
Don't you think that might give Takamiya-kun the wrong idea?
Why?
Never mind. It was stupid of me to ask.
Want my body?
White stuff?
White stuff?!
White stuff?
White stuff... white stuff...
Takamiya-kun, don't take what your enemy says at face value.
White stuff... You mean...
Anyway, can you guys afford to be so easygoing right now?
You only caught four of us...
And there's five.
Pull
I'll leave the girl to you.
Takamiya-kun!
Kagari-sa—
You'll be facing us, Fire Witch!
For crying out loud... I can't believe those four were caught so quickly.
That was way beyond my expectations.
Well, I set the stage for them. They should be fine now.
I can't move...
I'll just make a graceful exit with Takamiya-kun
No, no...
No, no, no, no, no, no!
What are you, Mario with a Super Star?!
D-Don't come any closer!
I'll bite his head off!
Kagari-san, don't worry about me!
Quiet, you!
Takamiya-kun, don't worry about a thing.
Just be still.
I won't fail to save you.
Now, how shall I cook this woman?
Burning that wavy hair off first might be interesting.
If possible, I'd rather you used a more peaceful method...
You seem awfully confident, Fire Witch.
I thought you were just protecting his white stuff,
but it looks like the boy himself is valuable to you.
I can see that's your mission.
But he's in my hands now.
How are you going to save him from this situation?
Just try something, Fire Witch!
Do you think I'm so afraid of you that I won't kill him?
If so, then you're wrong!
What?
Takamiya-kun is caught fire?
Why do you have the same injury as Takamiya-kun?
I'll bow out here for today.
Until next time, you two.
Executing a Strategic Retreat
I don't think we can beat her.
There must be a trick to it!
More importantly, my skin is...
And it's still only first period...
This is Kagari-san's...
Something like this happened before.
If I remember right, I...
There's no wound...
You're awake?
Kagari-sa—
Whoa, why the scarf?
It's a bit chilly today.
But it's June.
You know, Takamiya-kun...
Yeah?
I wanted you to be able to live your life
without having to know about all this.
That was my wish.
But if things go on like this,
you'll continue to be attacked by the Tower Witches.
You know the circumstances now, to some extent.
To restore your usual daily life, we'll have to make a move ourselves.
Make a move?
We have to defeat the mastermind who's behind all of this,
the one who stole away your peace.
If there's any problem,
it's that I don't know who that mastermind might be.
Isn't that the biggest possible problem?
So Kagari-san didn't tell me anything for my own sake?
Still, there's nothing to be concerned about.
Hey, Kagari-san...
With my powers, I can find whoever it is quickly.
There's something you don't want to show me under that scarf, isn't there?
Then I'll just beat them in a flash and be done.
You were injured because of my weakness.
What should I do now?
Kagari-san, tell me everything.
About you and me, about those girls...
Don't fight alone anymore.
I'm the one they're after.
I can't keep watching you get hurt because of me.
So, I want to ask you a favor.
Teach me magic. No...
Would you make me your apprentice?
What?
Welcome home, Master.
Right this way.
It's been a long time indeed, Kazane.
For what purpose would a villain like you
summon me out of the blue to a place like this, Chronoire Schwarz?
You're as cold as ever.
This is our first encounter in 130 years.
Isn't it Workshop custom for a visiting witch
to greet the witch who rules an area?
That's between Workshop Witches. You're a Tower Witch.
True! We're enemies.
But we're also comrades who've survived many an age together.
We've known one another since the Crusades.
When did you arrive?
Late last night.
I heard that Medusa's underlings picked a fight with your people.
I'd hoped to join the fun!
Once he's found,
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war will break out, sooner or later.
We'll see Walpurgis Night.
Sunday
Onii-chan!
Can't you knock?
Phone call from some girl.
Huh? Oh...
Hello?
I don't look weird, do I?
What am I so nervous about?
I'm just meeting a classmate on a weekend.
I guess it can't be helped, though. I mean...
Good morning. Did you wait long?
No, I just got here.
...the person I'm meeting is the prettiest girl in school, and a witch too.
You're wearing your uniform, I see.
I stopped by the school first.
I see.
Let's go.
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I need to relax...
But then again, have I ever gone out with a girl on a weekend before?
Besides family, I mean...
I wonder if this is about what I said yesterday.
Would you make me your apprentice?
That's probably it.
Kagari-san, where are we going?
You'll find out when we get there.
We'll be walking for a while, so let's talk.
There's a story I'd like you to hear.
A story?
It's about witches.
Takamiya-kun, when I was fighting with the Tower Witches yesterday,
do you remember when they called me a Workshop Witch?
Uh, yeah.
Is this a shortcut?
That was correct.
I'm a witch employed by the Workshop.
Workshop?
Witches of this world are divided into two main types.
One seeks to protect this world.
We are Workshop Witches.
Workshop Witches build
workshops in areas where humans have gathered and built cities.
We monitor those cities to make sure that magic isn't used for evil there.
We set up a workshop in each designated sector
and take up residence in that sector to protect it.
That's why we're called Workshop Witches.
The other type of witch uses magic for selfish ends.
They are Tower Witches.
Their motives are unknown,
but they are forever concocting schemes to bring chaos to the world.
They don't care what happens to our world, even if people die.
If you were to fall into their hands,
it would spell disaster for this world.
Kagari-san, just what would I...
To be specific,
all humans would die, the Earth would explode,
the demon king would return, giraffes' necks would grow longer...
What? All of that?!
Maybe.
Kagari-san always looks serious, so I can't tell when she's joking...
But anyway, she's protecting me so none of that happens.
Welcome home, Milady.
Kagari-san?
I'm a bit tired.
Let's rest for a bit.
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May I take your order?
What's with this café?
Oh, Princess! Will you be having the usual?
Everything on the menu looks like magic spells...
Uh, I'll have one of these.
Enjoy.
I picked at random and got something ridiculous.
Challenger...
So this is one of those things I shouldn't eat?!
Ah! There you are, Princess!
The part-timers are making a huge fuss in the back!
If you're here, you should've...
...told me so.
Another weird person...
Oh, did you come to watch me working hard?
And you're usually so aloof!
Is that your usual, "Get out of my sight, you cow," look?!
That's okay.
I'm happy just to have had the chance to see you, Princess!
Oh, yes, Princess...
Did you hear about Chronoire?
That notorious witch is here in town!
And I heard the Star Team and Cherry Blossom Team just came into town, too!
More and more Tower Witches are coming here!
What's about to happen in this town?!
Those eyes!
That's the same look as when you drove your
fist at my mouth, saying you saw it in a movie and wanted to try it!
I'll get out of your way!
Take care of the Princess, Takamiya-kun.
Bye!
How did she know my name?
Hey, was that the student council vice president?
You don't know her.
Huh?
I'm kidding. In truth, you don't need to know her.
That's even harsher...
Let's get going.
Eh? Oh, right...
I didn't even get to try it.
Isn't this what most people call shopping?
Did she call me here just to carry her bags?
Are you lost? Come on, don't cry.
What's your name?
I'll help you find your family, okay?
Excuse me, is there a mother here whose child is missing?
That's really nice. If that were Kagari-san...
It could happen...
Is there something...
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Danger
I just got here, and I've already found him.
Good job, me.
Onee-chan...
Get lost, brat.
Sorry about the wait. Let's—
Kagari-san...
Takamiya-kun!
Today's my lucky day!
Ai-chan, sorry for the wait!
We were out messing around and...
Don't just stand there! That's a Workshop Witch!
Mii-chan!
Right!
Kagari-san!
Stay down.
Is she—
Onee-cha—
Look out!
That sound...
Don't worry. It won't last long.
Ow, hot!
What is this?
Bang.
Crap!
Mai-chan, Mii-chan...
We're pulling out.
Aww, but I can still—
Don't be indulgent! You two were knocked out in one blow!
You two! We're leaving for today, but you'd best be careful.
From this point on, you'll be targeted no matter where you go.
I got a little unlucky today,
but I won't forget this!
Koharu-chan!
Mama!
There sure are a lot of weird people among you witches...
Crazy hyper!
I just don't get it!
Your eyes create their own illumination!
Um, Kagari-san...
Sorry for suddenly getting caught like that.
Yes... I believe you may be a bit too vulnerable.
Do you think you'll be able to work hard as my apprentice that way?
Huh? You mean...
Rather than idly waiting for an ever-increasing number of enemies to attack,
I've decided it may be better for you to learn a bit about magic.
This won't end until we defeat the true mastermind.
I hope we find them quickly...
But this may be a very long battle.
Kagari-san...
Hey, can I ask you something?
Why haven't you done anything with me?
I mean, if letting those Tower girls have me is so bad,
wouldn't it make sense to hide me or seal me away somewhere?
Like today, if I hadn't left home, we wouldn't have been attacked.
Besides...
Don't worry about those things.
Have you reviewed for tomorrow's grammar quiz?
I've meant to say so for a while,
but tests in that subject always seem to give you trouble.
It's not difficult if you review the material.
Or do you have trouble even after reviewing?
Either way, if you're going to worry, it should be about things like that.
That's the world I'm trying to protect, after all.
Kagari-san...
She's right. I won't get anywhere moping around.
What's wrong? Are you tired?
Oh, no. Not at all.
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So you were heading to our school.
I thought you might be, just from the route we took.
It's the workshop.
Chairperson's Office
Yes?
You're finally here?
How is it that you left in the morning to pick him up,
and didn't get back until after tea time?
Ayaka, I just got a phone call.
It was a complaint from the shopping district.
They said my little "shrew" drew a
mystery circle on their floor, and demanded compensation.
Did I not give you a very stern warning
you smashed the floor in the club room building yesterday?
I told you not to wreak havoc indiscriminately!
Really! What good is a Workshop Witch that destroys everything?
Um, I'm sorry to interrupt, but...
With all due respect, ma'am, Kagari-san was—
Well, well...
This is the first time we've spoken face to face, Takamiya Honoka-kun.
Setting aside the complaint against my daughter, Ayaka...
She told me that you asked to be her apprentice.
That's why I had her bring you here today.
It's Workshop custom that, when a subordinate witch takes an apprentice,
that person must first be brought before the witch's superior.
I welcome you, Takamiya-kun.
Welcome to the Workshop.
So this is why you wanted to go shopping on a Sunday.
I wanna do more next time.
My name is Kagari Ayaka.
I'm a witch of the Ultima Syria Workshop.
I like sweets.
Next time on Witch Craft Works:
Takamiya-kun and Chronoire's Trap.
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