Witch's Heart: Walkthrough Day 1

That's the name of the storybook I've always loved since I was little.

This storybook . . . It's a little unusual, actually.

From region to region, there are many books sharing the same title, but with different contents.

"Even thought they're all stories titled **"Witch's Heart"**, they're completely different stories from beginning to end.

Oh, and I should clarify, the authors are all different too.

People speculate about which is the original . . . But no one really knows.

At any rate, I'll summarize a few of the stories I've read.

"Witch's Heart" by Ilhi Albarn

This story is about a girl who is lost in the woods and is taken by a **witch** to her house.

The most notable part is the scene where the girl's pure feelings moved the **witch's heart**.

Okay, next one. . .

"Witch's Heart" by Cassie Grundy.

In this story, a girl in love uses and evil **witch's** magic. . . to make her rival in love move to another country.

However, as the price for using the magic. . . The witch takes away the girl's heart.

Without her heart, the girl became an emotionless doll.

And by absorbing the power of the **girl's heart**, the witch is able to use even more powerful magic.

This one's a little tragic. . . but then again, maybe it's just karma.

And the last one is my favourite.

"Witch's Heart" by Kevin Martinez.

In this story, a witch living by herself in the woods nurses a man who had a accident there.

It portrays all the intricacies of  **the witch's heart** and  **the young man's heart**.

And not a soul alive can keep from crying at the kast scene, in which the two must go their seperate ways. . . !

. . . . . . . . . .

Completely different stories, aren't they?

However, there is somethin gall these stories have in common.

Which is this takeaway: "**The Witch's Heart can make wishes come true.**"

Don't you think that's sort of wonderful?

If somebody told you they's grant any wish, what would you do?

Me. . . . First of all, I'd wanna live in a house made of sweets!

And I'd snarf down entire cakes. That's always been my dream!

I'd have a fancy orchard for a garden.If I got hungry, I'd stuff my cheeks with apples.

At night, I'd get comfy bathing in tea, with roses floating in it.

And surrounded by stuffed animals, I'd sleep in a cotton candy bed. . .

Huh? What do you mean that's too many wishes?

I mean, even if the deal was only one wish, couldn't I just start by asking for a 100 more?!

That's just basic stuff, surely ?!

. . . . . . . . . .

Okaaay, that got kind of stupid, huh.

Anyway, anyway! Listen to this.

【 Claire 】" . . . Heehee."

【 Claire 】". . . Ahh, so pretty!"

Flowers in a multitude of colours.

【 Claire 】"Heeheehee, these flowers are sooo. . ."

【 Claire 】"Veryyyy prettyyyyy ! ! !"

My name is Claire Elford.

I like cute things and pretty things, and beautiful things. I'm just girly like that!

But I mean, look at this place! This huge flower field!

【 Claire 】"Yaaaaay!"

I found it when I first came to this mountain! It was love at first sight!

Ever since then, I spent most weekends in this field. Even though it's a little far from my house.

【 Claire 】"But hey, the effort it takes to walk here means nothing before such beauty!"

In fact, don't you think the effort of coming here makes the beauty worth even more?

【 Claire 】"Yah, hah! Heeheehee!"

【 Claire 】". . . Huh?"

【 Claire 】"Eeeeee!"

【 Claire 】". . . Oh mann. . . You're kidding me right??"

Aughhh, it's cold! Maybe it's just a passing shower? But talk about bad luck.

Is there anywhere I can hide from the rain?

【 Claire 】"Wowww. . . Who knew there was a mansion up here?"

【 ??? 】"Oh??"

【 ??? 】"Oh my my my my my my my myyyyy??"

【 ??? 】Hello there! Good day to you! Might you be from this mansion here?"

【 Claire 】". . . No, I'm not."

【 Claire 】(Wah. . . That startled me. Why is this guy abruptly starting up a conversation. . . ?)

【 ??? 】"In that case, what finds you in such a place as this?"

【 Claire 】"I was just looking for somewhere to take shelter from the rain!"

【 ??? 】"Shelter? . . .Why that's just what I'm seeking too!"

【 Ashe 】My name is Ashe Bradley. I'm but a humble traveler!"

【 Ashe 】"But for there to be SUCH a mansion up there! I supposed it's lucky for us both, indeed!"

【 Ashe 】"By the way, what is your name?"

【 Claire 】"I am Claire Elford."

【 Ashe 】"Claire! Miss Claire Elford. I seeeee I seeeee!"

【 Ashe 】"Alas, all I can think to say is a stock" What a nice name that is*"* . . . "I'm terribly sorry to say so!"

【 Ashe 】"No doubt a name brimming with the love with which your parents choose it. Goodness gracious, how fantastic!"

【 Claire 】". . ."

【 Ashe 】"And yet it rains, like as if the sky weeps. What a deplorable thing. . ."

【 Ashe 】"If only I could, I'd like to go up to the heavens and console the sky. Oh, how I hope it stops soon!"

. . . . . . . . . .

. . . This guy is just bursting with energy, huh. . .

*Talk to Ashe a second time*

【 Ashe 】"It appears to be but a passing shower. I'm sure it will cease soon enough!"

Investigate gravestone

* "The Witch Dorothy rests here."

【 Claire 】(Witch. . . ?)

【 ??? 】". . .Whoops. 'scuse me."

【 Claire 】". . ."

【 Ashe 】"Ehem? He went right in. Perhaps he's from the mansion.

【 Claire 】"Who knows??"

【 Ashe 】"Seeing as we are here, I'll go ask if it's alright to stay inside for a bit!"

【 Claire 】"Uhh, in that case, I'm going in too!"

## Exploring the mansion

→ Enter the mansion

【 Claire 】". . . This place . . ."

【 Claire 】". . .Huh?!"

【 Claire 】". . . What?"

【 Claire 】"My head feels like it's splitting. . .!"

【 Monster 】"KEFgROwrIhjkNIxcvArmDOIkhSAdsSArtyNU?"

【 Claire 】". . . !"

【 Ashe 】"What is it?"

【 Claire 】"Huh. . .? Erm. I-It's nothing."

【 Claire 】(What was that a second ago. . .? )

【 Ashe 】". . . I see."

【 Ashe 】"Well then let's look for that resident of the mansion!"

Investigate painting.

* "Night Paradise"

Investigate painting.

* "Affection"

→ Inside the mansion.

Investigate painting.

* "In Dedication to the Great Witch Dorothy"

Investigate shelf.

* There's a strangely-coloured liquid. Is this medicine?

Investigate bookshelf.

* Lots of "Witch's Heart" storybooks.

Investigate bookshelf.

* Complicated-looking books.

Investigate painting with strange design.

* There's a strange design drawn on it

Investigate bookshelf.

* Lots of "Witch's Heart" storybooks

Investigate bookshelf.

* Somewhat old-looking children's books.

→ Enter the first floor

Investigate painting.

* "Dearest Maria"

Investigate room.

* It's locked.

Investigate sign.

* 【 Storeroom 】

*Talk to Ashe*

【 Ashe 】"Hellooo? Is anyone there??"

【 Ashe 】". . . Hmm."

Investigate Blue Room.

* It's locked.

Investigate sign.

* 【 Dining Room 】

Investigate sign

* 【 Storeroom 】

→ Enter Dining Room

Investigate barrels

* The barrel contains water.

Investigate fireplace

* An antique fireplace.

Investigate fridge

* There's mainly meat being kept inside.

Investigate bookshelf

* Books about foreign cooking.

Investigate wooden cabinet

* Condiment reserves.

Investigate pot

* The pot is empty.

→ Enter the kitchen

Investigate barrels

* The barrel is empty.

Investigate boxes

* Fresh-looking vegetables.

Investigate the fridge

* There's mainly meat being kept inside.

Investigate the bookshelf

* Books about foreign cooking.