FOR THE AFTERWORD: MY DAUGHTER
My daughter was born shortly before Book 10 was released.
I couldn’t help but feel like I was going in circles with all these new experiences day in and day out, but it became a great research (?) opportunity to experience firsthand some things I’ve only vaguely alluded to in the past, like a parent’s emotions, birth, and child-rearing.
This book focused heavily on Yaichi and Ginko’s childhood.
I had the basic outline planned out before my daughter was born, but I can tell that I’ve made several adjustments as I fleshed out the story. I hope they were for the better.
Which reminds me: I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several Shogi professionals whose winning percentage increased after their children were born.
Of course, I believe that the loving support their wives provided played a part, but they gave me obscure answers when I asked them why they were winning more matches when their preparation time had decreased ……
“I have no idea.”
“I can’t figure it out either.”
Responses like that ……
However, after my daughter was born, I understood.
There is no real reason. No one has a child because they want to become better at Shogi, and a life completely different from what they had envisioned before their child came into the world is waiting for them on the other side.
It’s fun not being able to read what lies ahead, and that makes us strong. I think that’s the strength they found.
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