Hello, and if this is our first encounter, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Tamaki Itomori. Thank you very much for picking up this book.
This story includes two components that I am fond of: a Japanese aesthetic and beasts. I really like the combination of a young girl and a beast who serves her. I can remember writing about large dogs, dragons, and birds, but it occurred to me that I had never based a story around tigers, and so this tale was born. I did waver on whether I should go with lions instead. Bears are nice, too…
The main character reincarnates into a world with an ancient vibe but a quality of living closer to, though a little above, Japan’s Sengoku period. She possesses a degree of mental maturity because she has retained her memories from her past life, but her mind is held back by her current physical age. This resulted in a protagonist who often overthinks things.
She becomes a doctor in the new world, but the fantasy setting means that her medical practice is completely different from reality.
Now for acknowledgments.
I had a change in supervisors with this volume, and I am grateful to them both. To the supervisor who has helped me until now, thank you very much. Take care of yourself, and I pray for your success in the future.
To my new supervisor, I am looking forward to working with you. (Though I’ve already caused you trouble with deadlines and such!) It is an honor to have your help and advice. Please continue to give me your guidance in the future.
To Izumi, I am very happy I was able to work with you. The character designs for this book are wonderful. I was ecstatic when I saw the rough drafts. The protagonist and Arai are so cool and beautiful! Thank you for giving my book such rich charm and expression.
To the editorial team, the designer, the proofreader, the bookstores, and everyone else who helped with the book’s publishing, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you also to my family and friends.
To everyone who read the book, I hope it was a thrilling journey. May our paths cross again.
Tamaki Itomori