AFTERWORD
At your service as always, Tappei Nagatsuki aka the Mouse-Colored Cat!
Thank you for sticking with me through Re:ZERO , Volume 13! Sorry that the font size for the afterword might have gotten a bit smaller these last few times. I keep warning myself to not let this become some kind of new standard, but just like before, this volume was packed with content!
Arc 4, often known as the Sanctuary arc, is finally reaching the comeback phase. Here, we’ll dive into the part of the story where senseless circumstances are broken through. Please look forward to Volume 14, where not only the problems of the present must be confronted, but also those of the past!
Also, I have to say, this volume’s cover illustration is the first one to feature only men (even Vol. 7, featuring Wilhelm, included his wife), which is a milestone that actually gave me an inward sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
Even while engaging in such banter, the space limitations are strict this time, too, so onto the customary thanks!
Editor I, just as I predicted at the end of Volume 12, Volume 13 was quite a ride! That goes for Subaru, too, but even your dear author’s brain felt like it would boil over from the intense combat. Sorry about the repeated phone calls in the middle of the night! And thank you very much!
To the honored illustrator Otsuka, a huge thanks for every volume’s illustrations, but thank you in particular for drawing an all-male cover this time around! It’s such a simple thing, but even with men in over 50 percent of the book illustrations, it’s something that simply hasn’t happened in all this time. With Volume 13, we finally did it! Thank you very much!
To Kusano, the cover designer, thank you very much for finally whipping up a stylish picture with nothing but smelly, grimy men. It’s amazing how cool Otto looks in it!
To Daichi Matsuse, who’s in charge of the manga edition, and Makoto Fugetsu, too, thank you for continuing to stick with me and this tale! From the Arc 2 side stories to Arc 3’s Battle of the White Whale, I couldn’t pull my eyes away! I hope you’ll continue to take care of me from here on out!
And with a whole year having passed since the start of the anime broadcast, this author’s excitement is undiminished. I’m so grateful for how much everyone related to the anime has done for the story and motivated me to work even harder. I can’t thank you enough! Many of the letters I received from fans also said The anime was terrific! Thank you very much!
To others, such as everyone at the MF Bunko J editorial department and everyone involved in each and every bookstore, like always, I sincerely want to thank you all. You all always make me feel blessed.
And finally, my greatest of thanks goes out to the readers who have bought this book and had their hearts leap after seeing how this tale has developed! As usual, thanks a million!
I’ll be working really hard again for Act 4’s final stretch, the resolution phase! I hope you’ll stick with me for it!
Well then, let’s meet again in Volume 14! The next one’s going to have some pretty intense twists and turns, too!
May 2017
<<The year is already half over! Gotta put some oomph into the second half!>>
“So Ram ’n’ I are doin’ the next volume prev…hey, what the hell are you doin’ here?!”
“To be honest, I also wondered at first what they were thinking. Now, I cannot help but think this selection was based on the contents of the most recent volume. Besides, this is my second shot at doing the preview!”
“I came ’cause I thought Ram was gonna be here. No one told me I had to do it with Third-Rate…”
“It would seem Ram deceived you… Though I feel bad for your heartbreak, Garfiel, this, too, is work. Let’s begin. The first announcement concerns information about the opening of an event in Shibuya for August: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Eternal Summer-.”
“E-eternal summer…? Seems like Gurigori is bustling , but I don’t really get it.”
“I suppose the details are being shared on Twitter and the website. That said, judging from the name, perhaps the contents and structure have a different theme from other events to date?”
“There’s also Re:ZERO -Starting Emilia’s Birthday 2017 -happening in September, so there must be some celebration for the princess. Even though she’s half-useless, she sure gets blessed with this kinda stuff, huh.”
“I can imagine Mr. Natsuki would be terrifyingly angry if he heard you say that…but as it seems you are accustomed to this by now, perhaps you could continue with the other September information, Garfiel?”
“Hah! I don’t like this one bit. Why do I have to listen to you…?”
“It will show off your good side to Miss Ram, too.”
“…On September 10, MF Bunko J is openin’ Summer School Festival 2017 . It’s old-fashioned, but millin’ around these events is fun, so give it a try, all right?”
“This applies to Mr. Natsuki as well, but it is incredibly easy to push your buttons…”
“Also, on September 23, a Re:ZERO artbook for the princess’s birthday goes on sale, too, ya hear?”
“A collection of illustrations drawn by Shinichirou Otsuka for the Re:ZERO series, yes. These were attached to the novels on a special store-by-store basis, never before published in book form, which makes them quite a hot commodity. So buy, buy, buy!”
“I’m fine with introducing all this other junk, but what about Volume 14?”
“How surprising! Re:ZERO , Volume 14 is expected to go on sale in September. September is set to become a very special month. We hope you follow not only the events, but also the next book in the main series as well.”
“So that’s it, huh?”
“Yes, so it would seem. I say, you have pulled this off unexpectedly well.”
“Ahh? Get real, it was obvious I can do this much, at least. Don’t go lookin’ down on other people so much, Third-Rate!”
“Does that form of address not indicate you are looking down on me?! Goodness, and to think I was giving you honest praise… Truly, do you not have any intention of getting along nicely with others?”
“That’s my line, damn it. Just like the general, I ain’t givin’ my approval that easy.”
“Then, difficult as it might be, I suppose I shall have to try my best… I’m a bit concerned for the future.”
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