Closet manga fan Ms. Makuwa loses her composure when she realizes that one of her students is a popular fan artist for her favorite series.

On the first day of school, Morihito urges Nico to hide the fact that she's a witch, but she tries using magic to secretly help him out in class.

Kanshi explains that Nico's mother sent him to protect her. He and Morihito clash, but he takes a moment to warn him of an enemy within the school.

Morihito Otogi is a teenager with ogre strength. His childhood friend, Nico, is coming home after completing her witch training! Following an old pact, they begin living together. Can Morihito protect the clumsy Nico from a dire prophecy?

Nico's mother sends Morihito a letter containing a worrying prophecy. Unable to decipher the meaning, Morihito spends the rest of the day on his toes.

Nico is in panic mode because Morihito has gotten quite popular at school. Even Kanshi is able to recognize Nico’s feelings for Morihito, but Morihito remains as clueless as ever. However, Nico hears about a famous Lovers’ Tree at Mt. Futatsu, where her class will be going on a field trip soon. According to the rumor, if two people eat lunch together under that tree, they’ll become a couple. Kanshi pressures Nico to tell Morihito about her feelings.