Chapter 101

AFTERWORD Nice to see you again. It’s me, Kisetsu Morita. The story is finally reaching its culmination! There will be slight spoilers below, so if you haven’t read the book yet, please skip over this section. Shiren’s mother, Sairi, finally reveals herself. And then there’s Ouka’s mother, Ominaeshi. The truth of the tragedy in their past finally comes to light…! And what decision will Shiren make after Sairi asks her to return to Japan with her…? That’s the story we are dealing with this time, probably. It hasn’t been this serious since Volume 1. I feel like we’ve come full circle. I don’t feel like tiptoeing around spoilers for Volume 6, so I’m going to change the topic a little. You Call That Service? Nico Plus is now on sale! The serialized spin-off by Toshiko Machida is finally being brought to print in February! Bonus pages you can’t read in the Niconico Manga version have been added, so it’s a must-have! To be honest, having Ms. Machida create a different story in parallel with me has been an incredible stimulus. Her setting for the Virginal Father, especially, was one I borrowed heavily from and then incorporated into my own story. You could even say that this light novel series is a kind of cocreation between Ms. Machida and myself. I am eternally grateful. The serialization by urute is still on-going in Age Premium. Don’t miss that one, either! Compared with the original story, urute’s Shiren and Ouka are alluring and enchanting in a whole new way. I love them so much. And finally, my thanks. I know it was tough with all the new characters, but thank you so much, Mr. Ozaki, for the beautiful and amazing illustrations. Both of our new characters are in their thirties, and I think the real world would have a bright future ahead of it if people in their thirties were all this powerful and beautiful. And of course, I always find my strength in my editors, the sales team, all those working at the bookstores, and all of you, my readers. With your strength, I hope to work hard on this series for just a little longer, and I hope you stick along for the ride!