Thank you very much for reading this book. I’m Chidori Hama, and I’m excited to announce we reached volume 6! I’m sorry, but this story is far from over!
I was given the opportunity to debut as a writer with this series, and it’s still running. Debut works aren’t supposed to be this long, are they? Sorry about that, everyone. On top of that, volume 6 has ended up being the longest installment so far—sorry about that too!
Still, I’m very happy. Unlike in the story, there is plenty of entertainment to choose from in our era, so I feel blessed that you decided to pick up my book. I have nothing but gratitude for my dear readers who have continued to stick with me for six volumes.
The long, long summer vacation was finally over at the end of the previous volume, after which Ekaterina returned to the capital and to the academy. As she tried to enjoy her student life, she discovered that one of her friends had a great, unsuspected talent. However, the fun only lasted so long because she found herself making every effort to save that very friend from a crisis. Two new characters, a young man whom Ekaterina believes to be one of the dateable characters of the game, and a rival noble lady, also made their appearance. Ekaterina’s glass workshop and its employees, as well as the glass pens, made a comeback as well.
I’m picking old plotlines back up and laying down new foreshadowing, so I get the feeling the volumes will keep getting longer. Still, I’m afraid you’ll think I’ve forgotten some of the things I wrote about if I don’t bring them back here and there. Although, there is always a risk I might actually forget, to be honest!
Of course, Alexei’s sister complex is as strong as ever—it seems to have even grown taller than Mount Everest! By now, I think it’s reached the height of the tallest peak in the entirety of the solar system, Mars’s Olympus Mons, which some of you told me about in the comments of the web novel.
What a grand sister complex... I sometimes cannot help but think as I look in the distance.
This time, Mikhail is ready to challenge this oh-so-grand sister complex, but I’m afraid it’s not a peak you can take on without a great oxygen supply, Mikhail. You’ll die! As always, our poor prince has to go through the most terrible tribulations. I’m sorry, Mikhail!
Kadokawa Beans Bunko, to whom I’m indebted, recently welcomed its twentieth anniversary! As part of the celebrations, some wonderful character goods from my series were made, and I’ve been happily decorating my room with them.
I’ve been receiving help from so many people, so I’d like to take this chance to thank them.
As always, I’m grateful to my editor and to my proofreaders and designers. I’d also like to thank Wan Hachipisu-sensei from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful illustrations I’m blessed with every volume.
Please allow me to thank you once again as well, my dear readers! I hope you’ll keep on loving Ekaterina and Alexei!
Chidori Hama