Journal with Witch
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family.
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Seasons
1.Overflow
8.004-01-202624mWhen 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
2.Wrap
8.311-01-202624mMakio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
3.Discard
9.018-01-202624mMakio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.
4.Cower
9.325-01-202624mAsa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
5.Decide
9.301-02-202624mAsa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
6.Overlap
9.308-02-202624mAs Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
7.Leave in Writing
9.215-02-202624mAs Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
8.Wander
9.222-02-202624mAfter discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
9.Intersect
8.301-03-202624mAsa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.
10.Bind
10.008-03-202624mAsa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
11.Set Free
8.015-03-202624mWith Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
12.Find
6.022-03-202624mAsa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
13.Morning Is Here
8.029-03-202624mA chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.
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