Afterword
MAY your monochrome world be filled with color. I’m Hiironoame, and lately, I’ve been utterly fascinated by the world of VTubers.
VTubing—what a phenomenon, wouldn’t you agree? It’s been, what, maybe ten years since the very first VTuber stepped into the world? Now how many are there? Thousands? Tens of thousands? Although, I’ve heard that half of those VTubers call it quits before their first-ever stream (scary).
What surprises me most is the diversity among VTubers. From mangaka and illustrators to novelists, idols, voice actors, and musicians—the list seems endless. Honestly, it might be quicker to name the professions that aren’t represented in the virtual world at this point.
Recently, I’ve found myself watching a certain singing-songwriting VTuber, and their voice is just lovely—something that left a lasting impression from the moment I first heard it. Turns out, they’re a professional musician. And not just any professional musician, but one who composed the opening theme to a nationally beloved anime. And then there’s a former idol from a well-known group who time-traveled from 2001 and is now a VTuber—that’s also pretty cool.
I think that if VTubers became more mainstream, light novels featuring them would also gain popularity. With that in mind, I think I’d love to write a story exploring that world someday.
Oops, I got sidetracked. Thank you so much for picking up the second volume of Let’s Get to Villainessin’! A second volume that was only made possible with your support, and I’m truly delighted that we’ve made it this far together!
First and foremost, I’d like to thank the illustrator of the series, Misumi—your work has been nothing but wonderful since the first volume! As I write this, I’ve only seen your rough sketches due to the deadline for the afterword, but they’re already breathtaking.
I also want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in the production of this book. And to all the light novel influencers who reviewed this series—your contributions played a crucial role in making this publication a reality. Thank you. Of course, my deepest thanks go to everyone who read the first volume and decided to pick up this second one.
Until next time, this has been Hiironoame on a serene February day.