Afterword
IT’S BEEN A WHILE. This is Reia. Thank you for reading this book. A lot has changed in the world since the release of the first volume. The days that I took for granted all seem like priceless treasures to me now.
Many people are out there trying their hardest to avoid a worst-case scenario, to bring a sense of normalcy back into their lives. I bow my head to everyone fighting for what they believe in.
My life update is that I haven’t been exercising enough lately. I’m trying out strength training, and I lasted more than three days straight this time. The old me from many years ago would never believe I pulled that off.
As an adult, I see people in person less and less. More of my life has moved online lately. As a bookworm for most of my life, I don’t terribly mind being stuck inside all day, but even I get lonely and crave contact with other people now and then. That may be part of the reason why I get so invested in reading.
I truly believe that what you love can save your soul. But I can only say this because I’ve indulged in what I love at home for so long. I hope the day when everyone can do the same, freely and peacefully, will come soon.
My sincerest thanks to everyone who helped me out. Futaba-sama, thank you for the lovely illustrations. They were even more delightful in this volume. Special thanks to my managers and the people who supported the production of this book. All the people in my life have done so much to help me, and I am deeply grateful to everyone.
But more than anyone, thank you to all the readers who chose to read this book. Thank you all so very much. I hope to see you all again someday soon.
—REIA