Afterword
Hello, I’m Hiro Ainana.
Thank you so much for picking up Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 17!
It’s thanks to all of you readers that I can keep putting out so many volumes. I’ll keep making the story even more interesting from now on, so please keep on supporting it in the future, too.
Now then, let’s discuss some of the highlights of this volume.
I rewrote this volume from the web novel based around the royal capital’s sakura tree that isn’t blooming.
In this print version, characters like the Sakura Protector and the princess get a lot more time in the spotlight. Of course, there are brand-new characters and more stories for the leading ladies, too, don’t worry.
Let me explain things with just a little bit of spoilers, to make it easier to follow.
After getting involved with the Shiga Eight Swordsmen and the internal conflict of Vistall Duchy last volume, Satou and friends spent time this volume watching street performers like snake charmers, admiring a water fountain, and other fun sightseeing activities.
After all the new strength they gained in Labyrinth City, the group might just discover new sides of themselves in the royal capital.
Arisa has many hobbies, Lulu loves cooking, Mia loves music, Nana loves children, Tama loves art, Pochi loves picture books, and Liza loves training.
As the girls explore their passions, find new paths, and take their hobbies to new levels, Satou supports their enjoyment from the shadows. Without forgetting his own hobbies, too, of course.
But naturally, there’s more than just hobbies in this volume.
After they receive medals from the king, new friends and reunions await beneath the Royal Sakura Tree.
Will these meetings be a blessing or the beginning of new trials? You’ll have to read the book to find out. Like the previous volumes, you’ll be able to see things differently if you reread it from the beginning after you finish. Please give it a try if you’d like.
Will the Evil-Cleansing Ceremony, the big year-end event in the royal capital, go off without a hitch? Will Satou and friends be able to enjoy their New Year’s soba and shrine visits in peace? Keep an eye out for hidden flags throughout the story.
I’ll wrap up the highlights of Volume 17 here to avoid taking away your enjoyment by spoiling too much.
That being said, since I packed it with so many features, this volume ended up being over 170,000 characters, one of the longest volumes yet. I hope you enjoy this extra-long stay in the world of Death March.
Now then, the usual thank-yous!
The specific revisions, suggestions, and advice from my two editors, A and I, were instrumental in clearing up sections that were too long, confusing, or repetitive, and made each scene more realistic and exciting. I hope you’ll continue to give me such wonderful guidance.
I can’t thank shri enough for providing such wonderful illustrations that bring Death March to life with every volume. The cover with Lulu and the frontispiece with Princess Sistina are especially lovely.
And of course, thank you to everyone in the Kadokawa Books editorial department and everyone involved in the production, sales, marketing, distribution, and multimedia work that brought this book into the world.
Finally, the biggest thanks of all to you readers!!
Thank you for reading this volume all the way to the end!
Well then, let’s meet again next volume for the heartwarming royal capital relaxation arc!
Hiro Ainana
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