This is Koushi Tachibana. It’s been a while, huh? I have delivered to you Date A Live, Vol. 15: Family Mukuro. How did you like it? I hope you had a good time with this one.
Thus, we have the second half of Mukuro’s story. I feel like I managed to tell not only that tale but also pack the book with all kinds of things I wanted to do. To be specific, the CR unit + the limited Astral Dress, and Mukuro’s form change. These are both elements I wanted to bring up, so I’m quite satisfied with the results here. Also, this is a bit of a digression, but Mukuro’s line about the blouse being too tight on her chest.
However, it is Tohka (inverted) who graces the cover of this volume. At first, there was a proposal to have it be the transformed Mukuro, but in the interest of prioritizing the reveal’s impact, we went with this. And in that truly adorable pose, like she is grateful for everything that led to her meeting you. So cute.
With the design, you might not be able to see it in the maid café in the background, but the signboard says, “The maid’s whimsical treat: This week is all you can eat kinako. ” …Shingen mochi cakes, perhaps? The sweet soy flour craze has reached new heights in Tengu.
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Well, this volume was again the result of the combined efforts of many people. Illustrator Tsunako, thank you so much for the wonderful illustrations. Dark Tohka’s streetwear is ridiculously cute. And to my editor, I’m sorry for all the work I make you do. The book designer Kusano, everyone in the editorial and sales departments, the publishers, the shippers, the retailers, and you, who have picked up this book—everyone who touched this book, I offer my sincerest thanks to all of you.
Next up on the publication schedule is Date A Live, Vol. 16: Encore 6. A certain someone we’re all very curious about made an appearance in the epilogue of this volume, so I would like to get volume sixteen of the main series out as soon as possible. Kee-hee-hee-hee! What exactly will Shido do now? I hope you’re getting excited.
Now then, I looked forward to meeting again in the next book.
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Koushi Tachibana
Aug. 2016