The Ancient Magus' Bride—Having suffered a tragic childhood, Chise Hatori had lost all hope for any happiness until after she’s bought at an unusual auction by the mysterious mage Elias, who had taken an interest in her aptitude for magic. Unaware what may lie ahead for them, he still decides, to her surprise, to make her his apprentice and future wife. Chise must learn to wield and control her powers to survive, while Elias must learn what it really means to actually be a human.