My tutor is a witch. I know it sounds strange, but it's true. When I first met her, I had no idea about her supernatural abilities. She seemed like any other regular person. It was only later when I started taking lessons with her that I began to notice something strange going on. At first, it was subtle.
The only thing holding Mahoyo back is that the story feels incomplete. This isn't to say there isn't a good conclusion to the story - there definitely is - but there is also quite a lot left hanging. I understand that this was written with a second and third instalment in mind, which at this moment may never be completed, and it shows. This is. Read more »
Cons -After chapter 6, pacing starts to be slow as more slice of life than action - SoL is fine if it wasnt for nasu usual convulating dialogue when describing feelings btwn characters - Pay off at the final battle falls flat - Lots of loose ends if you take this vn as a standalone novel. Though the system is explained in great depth in the game as well as how magic differs from regular magecraft, the true limitations of the seemingly endless ways magecraft could be utilized crumbled before me.
At first, it was subtle. She would flick her fingers and make the pen on the table move. I thought it was just a coincidence or a trick of my mind.
Review of Mahoutsukai no Yoru
Battles are as also good as you'd expect from the funny mushroom man, which is to say very epic. I read some people complaining about how the puppet and Alice fight were too long, but I thought that both were very good.
Also, gotta say that art and sound are on point here. Hirokazu Koyama is prolly my favorite artist now, and I have basically stared at every major CG in the game for 15-30 min (yes I need help), and its effect is amplified by the almost cinematic movement of the sprites. Like I actually can't stop looking at his art and I literally bought the limited edition for the magician's tune art book to look at more of his art. Everything is just so SMOOTH! Though the line art for some of the side characters seem like the man just made some scribbles and called it a day. Also the music is a bop as well. I am a particular fan of five and finality, but there are many other great tracks as well. There are a few that evoke a sense of peacefulness and calmness that I have not felt elsewhere. It's like I can just sit back, listen to the tune, and simply space out. Its a pretty unique feeling, to say the least.
The world in which the characters inhabit seems extremely fleshed out as well. I'm waiting for the full translation of retsukihime to read it and I know that it is set in the same town which may explain everything being fleshed out so much, but even so, in the extra story which occurs a year after the main story, the hints to all of the events that happened in between the main story and it as well as Nasu saying that there was originally going to be three vns, it seems as if there several years of events for the characters that Nasu has planned out but just not written out and its driving me crazy! I need more Mahoyo!
Additionally, the magic system which the game sets up for all subsequent entries into the nasuverse really bears its head here. Though the system is explained in great depth in the game as well as how magic differs from regular magecraft, the true limitations of the seemingly endless ways magecraft could be utilized crumbled before me. Yes, I am fully aware that Aoko is a proto-Rin and the reason much of the magecraft was reused in fate was because Mahoyo was never supposed to be released in the first place, but the focus on Irish mythology along with a certain few preliminary spells really shows how rocky the supposed base of all magecraft is. In contrast to the extremely fleshed out lives of the characters, the magecraft system seems like it is confined to a certain few ideas, and that's it. It doesn't feel like it is until Fate comes along that the different ways that magecraft can be used is shown to its fullest potential. Also though Magecraft is supposed to only be confined to what is possible through nonmagical means, it does seem like this very fundamental rule that separates magecraft and magic is broken down. Not so much in Mahoyo, but in subsequent entries, as though magecraft is supposedly confined by the aforementioned rules, the existence of ether as a fundamental element in the world throws a giant wrench into everything as things like ether clumps which are most certainly not grounded in reality in nature can be used for a plethora of seemingly magical things such as creating homonculi and whatnot while Aoko can literally just fire out the magical stuff like a gun .
Yet even though I feel like the magic doesn't shine as much as the other parts of Mahoyo, the ideas that it brings to the table that are remixed into new things in other type moon works makes me very happy. Like the borderline obsessive amount of research into fairy tales and whatnot needed for Alice's powers bears its head again within the character of nursery rhyme from the extraverse, Kizuki's base concept being molded into Kuzuki from Fate, and so on and so forth. Its very enjoyable seeing so many connections you'd never expect being made between all of the different nasuverse works.
Also small gripe before the biggie but there are some places where there are typos which is kinda sad. Does seem quite odd when compared to how much polish is in the game as well as how advanced the english vocabulary is in this game, to the point that there were multiple points that I had to search up what certain words meant. The cockney rhymes by a certain extremely floofy bird was very appreciated.
Do note that the following is all me talking about a side story in Mahoyo and can basically be skipped if you just want to know my thoughts on the main story. It has been fairly marked away of spoilers, so you can read ahead if you want.
The story of course is also good. IMO one of the better things Nasu wrote. Rather than a traditional VN like Fate/stay night, it reads more like a classic book.
But as the sessions progressed, the strange occurrences became more frequent and impossible to ignore. One day, as I was struggling with a difficult math problem, she gently touched my hand and whispered something under her breath. Immediately, the solution became clear in my mind. It was as if she had magically transferred her knowledge to me. From that moment, I knew there was something extraordinary about her. As I started to pay closer attention, I noticed other signs of her magical abilities. Sometimes, when she wanted to emphasize a point, objects around the room would float or change shape. It was both exciting and unsettling to witness these supernatural events. Despite her magical powers, my tutor remained humble and kind. She never used her abilities to harm or manipulate others. Instead, she used them to help me and other students understand complex concepts and excel in our studies. Over time, I realized that having a witch as a tutor was a unique opportunity. I was privileged to learn from someone with such extraordinary gifts. She taught me not only academic subjects but also valuable life lessons about integrity, empathy, and the responsible use of power. My journey with her has been nothing short of magical. She has expanded my horizons, challenged my limits, and inspired me to reach for the stars. I am eternally grateful for her guidance and the extraordinary experience of having a witch as my tutor..
Reviews for "A Wickedly Wonderful Tutor: Uncovering the Secrets of My Witch Mentor"
- John - 2/5 stars - I didn't enjoy "My tutor is a witch" at all. The storyline felt forced and the characters lacked depth. The whole concept of a witch as a tutor seemed interesting, but it was poorly executed. The pacing was off, and the plot twists didn't make much sense. Overall, I was disappointed with this book.
- Sarah - 1/5 stars - "My tutor is a witch" was a complete waste of time. The writing was subpar, with awkward sentences and grammatical errors throughout. The characters were one-dimensional and unlikable, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The romance felt forced and unnatural. The book lacked any real substance, and I found myself struggling to finish it. I would not recommend it to anyone.
- Mark - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "My tutor is a witch," but it fell short of my expectations. The plot had potential, but it was poorly executed. The pacing was slow, and the story dragged on unnecessarily. The characters were underdeveloped, and I never felt invested in their journeys. The writing itself was average at best, with cliché dialogue and predictable scenes. Overall, this book was a disappointment.
- Emily - 1/5 stars - "My tutor is a witch" was a terrible book. The concept was interesting, but the execution was poorly done. The protagonist was whiny and annoying, and I couldn't sympathize with her at all. The storyline was confusing and convoluted, and it felt like the author was making things up as they went along. The book lacked coherence and left me feeling unsatisfied. I would not recommend it to anyone.