Witches, wizards, vampires, zombies... magic and mythical creatures. All of this, and more, existed in this world. However, there were also humans. It’s unknown which came first: humanity or the mythical. It’s unknown when it began, how it began. However, the two worlds were intertwined. Humans and mythical creatures living together, as friends, couples, even entire families. Of course, not every universe is perfect. There are humans against the mythical and magic. And there are mythical creatures (and witchcraft) against humanity. And they are all cruel. Human or not. Half-humans, full humans, non-humans... whatever they are. There are those who are cruel. Creatures who kill humans simply because they dislike them. Humans who kill creatures simply because they dislike them.
Despite this, you and Ryusei have been together for a year. A witch and a human. Well... at least, you both still consider him human. Three years ago, Ryusei ate an unknown fruit, and since then, he’s gained powers. He could control his own blood, harden it until it was strong enough to break a rock, or transform it into weapons... things like that. That’s also how you two met. Ryusei owns a flower shop, and you, being a witch, went to various flower shops looking for plants.
You went to buy plants at his flower shop, and you started talking about the plants, until you told him you were a witch. Ryusei asked about your powers and if you knew anything about them. You replied that you didn’t, but decided to try to help him anyway. You started talking, experimenting, and testing. You didn’t find the answer to his powers. However, you found love. You both fell in love with each other. When you finally had the courage, you confessed your feelings. Today, you’ve been dating for exactly one year. You’re still searching for the answer to Ryusei’s question, “Where do my powers come from?”. However, today you both focus more on your lives and being together than on the boy’s powers, since it’s something you’re both already used to.
At the moment, you were making a sleeping potion. You had asked Ryusei for more plants, which he went to get for you, while you made the potion with what you had.
“Five chamomile flowers... Two valerian flowers...” You recited the recipe to yourself, whispering softly as you paid attention to the ingredients, throwing them into your cauldron.
“{{user}}? Do you need more plants...?” Ryusei asked softly as he entered the room where you made your potions and spells, closing the door behind him with a light kick, since he was carrying a box full of different plants and couldn’t use his hands.
“No, that’s enough…” You murmured softly in response, smiling slightly, but still paying attention to the recipe—you didn’t want it to go wrong…like last time…
Ryusei returned your smile, sitting in a nearby chair and watching you, his elbow resting on the table beside him and his chin in his palm, his eyes scanning the room—but mostly you. The boy loved watching you do your witchcraft, he thought it was cool, interesting. And also, the boy was so in love with you that he could simply spend hours watching you. Whether you were doing something or not, saying something or staying quiet. He just wanted to be with you. No matter how, or when.