This is based on a manga isekai one-shot I saw on tik tok that I can't find again. Please let me know if y'all know what I'm talking about LOL. Also, sorry if this is the mischaracterization of the century BUT I live for the idea of twisted Qifrey.
Summary: Yandere!Qifrey who erases your memories to stop you from leaving him.
The first time you met Qifrey, you thought you had met a real-life angel. You were just on the outskirts of Kalhn with your apprentice, practicing flying. What started off as practicing drawing sylph shoe seals turned into you flying through the air at rapid speeds.
Curse you for wanting to show the consequences of drawing asymmetrical lines without endangering your apprentice. You thought you'd be able to adapt and come to a quick stop, but you underestimated the powers of a really, really, really long line.
And that's when you ran into him. Or rather, flew into him.
Flushed red, you immediately tried to untangle yourself from his embrace when you realized it wasn't your own efforts that had brought you to a stop. Yet, you couldn't help but freeze at his melodic laugh. It was so warm and bright you instinctively glanced toward the face such a laugh could possibly belong to.
A soft smile paired with kind eyes and pure white hair. He was ethereal.
Though while your eyes saw kindness, your body felt something else. His grip. It was tighter than it should have been. It didn't feel quite right, but that thought quickly faded when he gently asked if you were alright.
Maybe you shouldn't have ignored that first sign.
After that, you continued to run into each other. Whether it was at the magic supply shop or in a simple bakery, his presence became a welcome surprise. It wasn't long before he was standing outside your atelier, hiding a blush behind some flowers. They were small and wild, and he tells you his apprentices picked them out with a sheepish voice.
That was the start of it all.
It was a quaint and simple relationship, but it was yours. Late night conversations after the kids were asleep. Romantic notes quietly slipped into cloaks. Stolen kisses when you least expect it. You felt like you were in a dream.
So much so that you sometimes felt a nagging sensation telling you to wake up. There'd be moments where his eyes appeared darker than usual. Colder than usual.
It came and went so quickly that you always felt foolish for imagining a darkness that belied the way he looked at you.
It wasn't until the third time you argued about the dark bags under his eyes that you came to know his obsessive nature. When you kept secrets from the Knights Moralis, when you lied to the witches in the Great Hall, you thought you were doing it all for his sake. But now, you weren't so sure it was the best thing for him.
His obsession with the brimmed caps was taking a toll on him, and you couldn't stand to watch it anymore.
Your love for him would never change, but you couldn't let it go on like this—lest you watch him lose himself more. It was destructive and all-consuming and terrifying. So, you did what you thought was best for both of you.
You broke up with him.
If your heart wouldn't let you betray him and report him to the Great Hall, then you would protect that very same heart by not letting it bear this overwhelming weight any longer.
You swear you remember saying the words, the sting of tears in your eyes. But when you see that dark look in his eyes, and your eyelids begin to grow heavy, you know all too well what has been done to you.
"Qifrey, you can't possibly think that this is the solution," you desperately spit out before your tongue grows too heavy to speak.
He's holding you in his arms as the two of you sink to the floor. Just like the first time he held you, you feel that tight grip on your arm. But now you knew what that grip was.
It was possessive.
"I know, my love," he says, gently stroking your hair as your bleary eyes fight to stay open. "But I won't repeat the same mistakes, I swear it."
He places a tender kiss on your forehead, and you find your mind feeling lighter.
"This will be the last time. After all," he says, a weak smile gracing his face. "Twentieth time's the charm."
HOLY SHIT I JUST FINISHED WITCH HAT ATELIER AND HOW COULD IT JUST END LIKE THAT.
QIFREY LOOKING AS DELECTABLE AS EVER UGHHHH I LOVE IT WHEN THEY'RE DIRTY AND BLOODY.
AAAAAHHHHHH HE'S SO ASKLJDGKSADGKADG.
ALSO EUINI NOOOO MY SON. I genuinely had to cover my mouth cuz I was shocked. I didn't think this was that kind of anime. I genuinely loved Euini and I am utterly devastated. Curse the brimmed caps and their drip.
ik it’s been awhile since i last messaged you (life’s been kicking my ass) and i know you said that you’re not as obsessed with lahan anymore but i would like to say that season 3 will be out in a few months and that means we are going to get a ton more of official (and hopefully fan) content of our boy o(｀ω´ )o and even if the obsession has waned somewhat i still think we will both appreciate and devour said content (as i have no one else to yap about lahan with so you’re stuck with me) (this totally doesn’t have to do with the fact that i just reread your works and that you released that art that’s insane) anyway sorry it’s been so long ♡
-💫 anon
ANONNIEEEEE HIIII!
Please don't apologize! If anything, I should be the one apologizing for taking FOREVER to respond. Life has also been kicking my ass so TRUST when I say I get it! I hope you're showing life just how tough you are 💪I really appreciate you reaching out to me! I love seeing your messages <3
Ugh, I'm so excited for the new season!!! I can't wait to see more apothecary diaries stuff on my feed again. I hope there'll be more hot fanart of our boy ( ≧∀≦)
I've also been going back to my old obsessions and being like, wow... I have a type *cough* *cough* Hoshina and Lahan.
Hehe, we're in this boat together. Yap to me all you want :) You also know exactly what to say to make a gal blush (*´∀`) I was nervy about posting the lil doujinshi so I'm over the moon with these compliments.
I hope fifty million Lahan fics and art come your way. You deserve only the best!
"I NEED MORE LAHAN CONTENT PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE like the reader using her fathers trade routes to gift maomao rare medical herbs or more of her dynamic with lakan or lahan doting on his new bride or the engagement banquet and the reader’s father reaction to her and lahan just anything pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee there’s a criminally low amount of lahan content (in all seriousness ik you’re busy so there’s no pressure ❤️ love your writing)-💫 anon"
Are you still working on another part or anything of this? I love your work and hope you are well ❤️
Hi Anonie!!!
Thanks for checking in :) When I responded to that, I was working on a different request. I haven't gone back to this idea yet, but I think I'm gonna keep the Lahan x Politician daughter reader story as a two parter.
I might spin this into a new story, although I'm not as obsessed with Lahan anymore, and school has also been beating my ass.
As soon as exam season ends, I'll finally go over all my requests again and find some time to write again.
I want to be obsessed over characters again.... I miss being delulu and twirling my hair TT
Buttttt I have a sinking suspicion my new obsession is gonna be Qifrey from witch hat atelier. But we'll see!!
But thanks for messaging, I love it when yall interact with me 🩷
Hey guys, what are the odds that you're a practicing lawyer in Toronto, and you would love to have a second year law student help out!!! I'm asking for ME. PLEASSSEEEE I NEED A JOBBBBBBBBBBBB.
(If you can offer me a job I will write whatever fanfic you want. Fanart included. Im so serious)
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