Hello! I’m Harunadon. Thank you so much for picking up Volume 2 of If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love.
In this volume, Brigitte’s contracted spirit, Peep, finally takes the stage. I spent a long time deciding what Brigitte’s contracted spirit should be like. Now I can’t imagine it being anyone other than Peep.
As for the exclusive short story, I told my editor in advance that I planned to write the story from Peep’s perspective, but after reading it, my editor noted that “It’s even more Peep than I expected.” This story is the only chance you’ll have to experience 100 percent pure Peep. Adorable, isn’t it?
I feel like little by little, Brigitte and Yuri are growing closer. Considering how stubborn and contrary they both are, don’t you agree that they’ve really made impressive progress?
But Brigitte is always so nervous, I sometimes worry whether her heart can take all those palpitations, ha-ha.
When Volume 1 was published, a reader-comment tweet campaign was held, and I had the pleasure of reading wonderful comments from many of you. Every time I saw a tweet saying “Great illustrations!” I nodded enthusiastically at my screen.
If you liked Volume 2, your author would be very happy if you would post your comments on social media. Fan letters are also most welcome. Your author would be very happy to receive some!
Finally, my acknowledgments.
To F-sama, my editor, I am full of gratitude that you constantly give my books your all. I look forward to working with you again next time.
To Yomi Sarachi-sensei, my illustrator, I am so excited to see how you illustrate various scenes in this volume.
To everyone who buys this book, please accept my heartfelt thanks.
I hope to see you again in the next volume!