The Lovey-Dovey Magic Romantic Comedy Between Me, Who Became a Witch, and the Poor Prince
Yamada Miyuu, 24, burned-out office worker, ran away from her job, her life, and her own tears—and woke up in a forest of glowing mushrooms and trees the size of buildings.
Reincarnated. In another world. As a witch.
Armed with nothing but grass-manipulation magic, a stick for drawing blueprints, and the stubborn work ethic of a former salarywoman, Miyuu sets out to survive the Velde Great Forest one poorly-planned vine hut at a time. She's got no mirror, no manual, and absolutely no idea that
The Lovey-Dovey Magic Romantic Comedy Between Me, Who Became a Witch, and the Poor Prince - The Chant to Kick Her Out, Love at First Sight, and the Worst Morning Note-Leaving Problem
Four days had passed since Village Chief Bernd left.
What happened that day still smoldered inside Miyuu. The moment she and Rion had leaned close by the spring. The speed of Rion's heartbeat. And Bernd's cold voice—"Prove to me there's no effect on the ley lines."
Since then, she had shut herself in the training room.
The research notebook was filled with sketches of the curse. The Thorn of Tornis—the pain magic that activated whenever Rion tried to leave the kingdom's territory—she had confirmed where it had taken root using the healing sprout, and she was writing down the results relentlessly. "Deep in the left chest. Magical threads tangled near the heart." "No effect on ley lines (current assessment)." "However, long-term verification required."
Neat, meticulous handwriting filled every page.
"...Seriously, why does it have to be such a complicated curse?"
As she muttered to herself, she heard footsteps outside. Multiple footsteps.
Not one. Not two. Far more.
Miyuu raised her head.
The door rattled violently.
When she opened it, people were standing in the yard.
Ten, twenty—nearly thirty villagers stood surrounding the cottage. At the front was a stocky man with graying hair, Village Chief Bernd Hoffman. His expression no longer held the composure of the word "wait" from four days ago.
"Lady Jade Shrine Maiden. We need to talk."
The faces of the villagers behind him were frozen with anger and fear. A middle-aged man beside him stepped forward. A leather armband. A member of the Freesen Herbalist Guild—but Miyuu didn't recognize him. He wasn't the man who came for regular inspections.
"The curse is rotting the ley lines! A guild man told us so!"
"That's right, you're breaking the forest keeper's code!"
"Bring out the prince! Drive him out now!"
Miyuu's mind raced.
(A guild member said that? The inspector who came last week said the curse and the ley lines were separate issues. A different guild member...?)
But there was no time to verify that now.
"Please wait. The curse and the ley lines are separate problems. I'm currently researching—"
"Researching! Researching again! The villagers can't sleep!"
"There is currently no confirmed effect on the ley lines. I have data. My notebook—"
"Who'd believe some writing! A cursed person has no business being near the ley lines!"
Voices of "Get out" overlapped.
Just as Miyuu tried to keep arguing, the door behind her opened quietly.
She turned. Rion was standing there.
His pale silver hair caught the morning light. His blue eyes swept over the villagers in the yard, then narrowed quietly. His lips pressed into a thin line, and he stepped outside.
"If I leave, she won't be troubled anymore."
Miyuu had no time to stop him.
Rion began walking toward the village—and in that instant.
Soundlessly, his body stopped.
Rigidity. His entire body froze as if bound by an invisible force. The Thorn of Tornis had activated without mercy. Rion's knees buckled. He collapsed to the ground. Pressing both hands against the dirt, he gritted his teeth and a groan escaped.
The yard went silent.
"...gh, ah—"
His whole body was trembling. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
"See, it's the curse! Don't get close!"
Footsteps retreated. The circle broke apart and widened.
Miyuu ran to Rion. She dropped to her knees, pressing both hands to his chest. Healing sprout—channeling the life force of plants into his body, suppressing the pain carved by the curse. A green light spread softly.
Rion's trembling gradually subsided.
In exchange, heat drained from Miyuu's body. Her fingertips went cold. When she tried to stand, she swayed. She instinctively grabbed Rion's shoulder. The two of them stayed on their knees, facing each other.
"...This is why I told you not to move on your own."
"S-sorry..."
Into that tense yard, a bright voice came flying.
"Excuse me! Is the Jade Shrine Maiden's teacher here!?"
A girl stood at the gate. A bright golden short bob. Clear golden eyes. She was holding a bouquet in both arms. Sixteen-year-old Eliza Metz—the daughter of the village florist, Lily Metz.
Eliza glanced at the state of the yard. Two people on their knees. Villagers backing away. Heavy air.
"...Um, this looks kind of rough."
But the next moment, her gaze was drawn to Rion.
Her face slowly turned bright red.
"So...so cool...like a prince..."
"No no no, this really isn't the time for that!!"
"Wait, are you and this guy dating, Master!? No way!?"
"We're not."
"Then am I...a rival!?"
The villagers stood frozen, looking bewildered.
In the chaotic yard where a curse episode and a romantic uproar were happening simultaneously, Miyuu stood up. She was still unsteady, but she looked at every villager and spoke with finality.
"As you can see, the curse only causes pain. It's a separate issue from the ley lines. If you can't believe me, so be it. But if you drive this person out, he might collapse alone in the forest and die. Is that what your code considers right?"
The yard fell silent.
The villagers exchanged looks. Bernd stood with his arms crossed, silent for a long time.
"...Three days. Prove there's no effect on the ley lines. Until then, I'll wait."
He turned on his heel. The villagers filed after him.
The footsteps faded, and the forest grew quiet.
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After the villagers left, Miyuu carried Rion inside the cottage. Eliza stayed.
"Please make me your apprentice! I've always admired the Jade Shrine Maiden! I can use herbs to some extent! I'll definitely be useful!"
"Right now I need hands more than an apprentice. If you can help manage the herbs, then...fine."
"Yay! Really!?"
"Also, your rival declaration is rejected."
"Mean! But first, tell me that prince's name!"
Under the blanket, Rion slowly raised himself up. His silver hair was disheveled. Traces of sweat still remained on his cheeks.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Rion."
It was a gentlemanly smile. Despite his exhaustion, he was properly courteous.
Eliza's face turned spectacularly red.
"I-I can't...he's the real thing..."
She crumpled on the spot.
"Prince, don't be so gentlemanly in front of people. It raises the bar."
"My apologies...but it comes out naturally..."
Eliza began pacing around Rion.
"You and Rion are close, right, Master? How close are you?"
"I have to prove the ley line thing within three days, so stop asking unnecessary questions and get your hands moving."
"Okay!"
Eliza headed off to organize the herbs. Sounds of work began coming from the training room.
Rion watched her back and gave a small laugh.
"She's an energetic one."
"I thought the same when I first met her. It's like a storm came to our village."
Rion let out a soft laugh. It was a genuinely happy-sounding laugh.
Miyuu looked away.
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That night, after Eliza went home.
The cottage was quiet. The faint glow of Luna mushrooms fell on the research notebook. As Miyuu wrote formulas in the notebook, Rion spoke.
"...Thank you. I've done nothing but rely on you today."
"Skip the thanks and prioritize your recovery."
She answered curtly.
"Miyuu."
It was a serious voice. Her hand stopped.
"Because of me, you're being ostracized by the village. The three-day grace period...and proving the ley lines, honestly, I think it's difficult. So I'll leave. This time, even if I have to endure the pain."
"Don't decide that on your own."
She snapped back. But Rion's eyes weren't wavering. There was no hesitation at all. The weight of that resolve left her without words.
Miyuu dropped her gaze to the notebook.
Unable to find an answer, the two of them let the night deepen.
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The next morning, when she woke up, the corner of the training room was empty.
Rion's belongings were gone.
Checking the cottage, she found a single sheet of paper on the research notebook. Written in neat handwriting.
"I'm leaving to protect you. I'll handle the curse myself. It was a short time, but thank you for everything. —Rion"
Miyuu stood frozen, the paper in her hand.
Anger came. And chasing after it, something far heavier came. An emotion she couldn't quite name.
The door banged open.
"Good morning! Where's Rion—"
Eliza, who had walked in, stopped when she saw the air in the room and Miyuu's face. Her golden eyes quickly read the situation.
"He's...gone?"
"Yeah."
"Aren't you going after him!? If he went deep into the forest alone, the curse could make him collapse—!"
Miyuu bit her lip.
(If I chase after him...I'll hurt his pride.)
That was true. But the real reason was somewhere else.
She was remembering her previous world. She'd grown sick of work, found workplace relationships tiresome, and one day just cut off all contact. She'd run from people who should have mattered. The excuses she'd used back then—"I don't want to be a burden" and "It's for their sake."
Rion's note contained the same words.
That was what hurt the most.
"Master...?"
Eliza called out worriedly. Miyuu clutched the note tightly and couldn't say anything.
Outside the window, the trees of the Great Forest of Verde swayed faintly. Deep in the forest, the Thorn of Tornis might be sending searing pain through him right now. A pack of vine wolves might be prowling. Even so, Rion had written that he would "handle it alone."
Anger, fear, and regret toward her former self swirled together in her chest.
Miyuu slowly looked away from the window and placed the note on the desk. The edge of the paper was trembling faintly.
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