Afterword
HELLO, Hanami Nishine here. I’m delighted that I was able to deliver Strawberry Princess: The Time Loop Defying Villainess to all of you, my dear readers.
The protagonist, Amelia, has a history of misfortune—despite being a princess, she’s mistreated by the consort who serves as her guardian. For some reason, she has been reliving the same year over and over, and time rewinds whenever men propose to her half-sister, Prisca.
The fourth timeline reset is the turning point when Amelia realizes some significant truths: she’s a reincarnator, and this world resembles an otome game. To protect her first crush and fiancé, Luke, from Prisca’s evil clutches, she steels her resolve to make a stand against Prisca.
But her situation isn’t what you’d call ideal. She only has a single servant. She doesn’t have any money, isn’t granted sufficient meals or food, and she’s even been locked up for several years. It all seems hopeless, but there is one weapon available to Amelia—strawberries, believe it or not!
That’s the gist of it! I hope you will enjoy the story of a world where strawberries appear out of thin air, as well as a princess who valiantly tries to protect her fiancé by making full use of her mysterious strawberry magic!
The side story focuses on the handsome knight in his prime, who protects Amelia from right by her side, and Amelia’s mother. It features a slightly mature first crush, loyalty, and a glimpse of the hidden circumstances of the main story.
While you’re here, the Japanese manga adaptation of Strawberry Princess is currently serializing. You can enjoy Amelia, who moves about energetically and adorably, Luke, who’s handsome but a crybaby, as well as Helt, the handsome older knight who loves Amelia way too much, in manga format, too!
Lastly, I would like to thank all my wonderful readers who have read this far; Renta-sensei, who depicted the characters and strawberries with gorgeous art; all the people involved in the publication of this work; and my family, who supported my writing process. Strawberry Princess wouldn’t have been possible without all your support. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Well then, I hope that I will be able to see you again somewhere.
Hanami Nishine