The magician of the forest invites Chise into his library. Chise is reluctant at first, but they develop a strong friendship that would have a lasting influence on her.
"The child of a star asked,
with a voice like a bell,
،سألت طفلة النجمة، بصوتٍ كالجرس"
Das Sternenkind sprach
mit glockenklarer Stimme:
L’enfant des étoiles demanda,
de sa voix telle un carillon :
"Allora, la piccola stella,
chiese con voce squillante...