Afterword
Nice to meet those of you for the first time, and greetings again to those familiar faces. I'm Kuroe Hayase.
Many of you might recognize me from "Shousetsuka ni Narou" or my personal website.
A heartfelt thank you for picking up "I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess, but the Hidden Character Isn't Hiding." It might be my second venture, but let's dive back into the world of print media together!
This work has seen daily updates for over six months, and I'm genuinely overjoyed and honored to see it transformed into a book. The illustrations of Lucienne and Lefebvre are simply fantastic!
Yes, cover and illustrations in an online novel!
That alone brings me an indescribable sense of delight.
Since the last novelization, quite a bit of time has passed, and I'm relieved to find that it wasn't a one-hit wonder. I even pondered whether I can now confidently say, "I'm a novelist." Receiving this kind of recognition is more than I could have hoped for.
But, I have to admit, the word "deadline" gave me a bit of a scare (laughs).
I felt a twinge of fear regarding the deadline; it had to be met without question, or I'd be in big trouble. While feeling the pressure, I diligently worked on each task, ensuring to submit ahead of the deadline each time. Deadlines are intimidating. They're not exactly heart-friendly.
Waiting anxiously every day for updates from the editor, working on the manuscript, responding - these hectic days may have softened the sharp edges of my mental state (laughs).
However, thinking about the journey to publication, it's both nerve-wracking and enjoyable. The editor has been kind and attentive, and the steady progress feels like a source of happiness.
The novel's publication owes its success not only to my family and friends but also to the publishers, editors who kindly and diligently handled everything, and the talented illustrator who brought the characters to life. I believe it's thanks to the support, feedback, and evaluations from those who came to read the novel.
I want to express my gratitude here.
Thank you all very much!
I hope for the day when we can meet again.
Kuroe Hayase, 2022
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