Majutsushi Orphen Haguretabi

The first volume of the manga introduces Azalie, a character who is both a love interest and a close friend from six years prior to the main character, Orphen, earlier than the anime. It covers details about her that are later presented in the eighth episode of the anime. The manga's narrative closely aligns with the novels, differing from the anime primarily in the timing of information—some details appear earlier or later than in the animated version.