Afterword
WHETHER in novels or movies, I’ve always loved stories with happy endings.
But occasionally, the fairy tales or folk tales I was fond of as a child didn’t end in “And they lived happily ever after…” On those occasions, I would think up my own stories that took place after the unhappy ending.
Even stories that end happily probably have their share of obstacles and hardships in the “after” part of “happily ever after.” But the best endings are the ones that make me think that things will always turn out okay for the characters, come what may.
That was what I hoped to write for Amy’s story.
This volume was mostly centered around events at school. Even though the focus of Amy’s life shifted from her home to the outside world, she was still devoted to animals, and now she’s even made some human friends, further expanding her world.
Amy couldn’t just stand on the sidelines, either, forever uneasy about her otome game fears, including her relationship with Edward.
Although she may have hesitated, Amy moved forward in her journey one step at a time. And little by little, I grew as a weaver of stories alongside her.
I would like to express my gratitude once again to everyone who has continued to support me in publishing the second volume.
Charis Messier, from Cross Infinite World. All the staff who were involved with editing and translating the book. The illustrator, Hinano Chano, who drew the fantastic book covers and illustrations for both volumes.
All the readers who have supported me.
And to my family, friends, and writing pals, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Writing can be a challenge, but when I think back on the times I was writing, I was always having fun.
I bring this story to a close with the hopes that you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it, and that in the future, when you see a cat or owl, you’ll smile and think, “Ah, that reminds me…”
-Kosuzu Kobato