Afterword
Hello, everyone. It’s been a while. It is I, Yu Okano. We’re finally here with the big tenth volume. We’ve hit double digits, all thanks to dedicated readers like yourself. I began writing this series just to write what interested me, but the story grew more in-depth, the characters took on a mind of their own, and the world of the series kept expanding. I wouldn’t be able to continue writing such a large-scale series without your support.
By the time this volume is published in Japan, the anime adaptation should be officially announced. I never expected what is arguably the most ambitious dream of any light novel writer to come to fruition for my work out of all things. When I was first offered the adaptation, I spent a day or two wondering when I’d wake up, or when they’d finally tell me it was all a joke.
But as preproduction went on, I was forced to accept the reality that, with so many people involved in the process, it was no joke. By now, I’m at peace with the reality that this is really happening. I am an anime viewer myself, but I didn’t know much about the production process. Now that I have the privilege of being involved in the anime, every day is a new adventure for me.
One difficulty that came with this amazing development, though, was that I was not allowed to tell anyone until the project was publicly announced. I’d always been good at keeping secrets, but even I was tempted to spill the beans to somebody. Anybody. I didn’t, of course, especially when all of the other people involved were keeping it secret.
Imagining that all novel writers felt the same way I did, I’m impressed that none of them have ever let it slip about an animation project. I had signed NDAs in the past, but there was something different about the anime. Maybe I could feel how special it is for my very own story to be animated. At the end of the day, I just want all of you to enjoy the anime when it’s released. Once again, it would not have happened without your support. It’s almost like I have nothing left to accomplish in this world.
Well, this afterword is long enough. Thank you for your continued support.
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