Afterword

Afterword

 

HI, EVERYONE! It’s me, Kennoji.

Never in a million years did I imagine Drugstore in Another World would keep going this long—let alone get a manga (and even an anime) adaptation! I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make this a reality.

As I’ve said, I first published this particular title on Shousetsuka ni Narou (“Let’s Be Novelists”) during the summer of 2016. Looking back, I’ve been working on Drugstore in Another World for nearly five years. This is the first time I’ve been involved with a single title for so long.

Back in 2016, I was focused on writing something new and hopefully publishing it as a novel. If it hadn’t worked, I would’ve tried again. I first published on Narou in December 2015, so I’ve got about five years of history on that site. On the other hand, that means barely any time has passed, although I feel like I’ve been doing this for a decade already. The fact that even someone like me feels like a veteran author just shows how tough this industry can be.

Since 2016, things have changed bit by bit. I have other successful series running now, which is great, but it’s also a lot of work. I’m just getting by happily without falling apart.

I’m also currently writing a teen romcom called Chikan Saresou ni Natteiru S-kyuu Bishoujo wo Tasuketara Tonari no Seki no Osananajimi datta. Please take a look at that too, if you’re interested!

Anyway, this slow, relaxing tale will continue onward! I don’t plan to change the vibe anytime soon. So, when the time comes, I’d be happy if you considered picking up the next volume!

 

—KENNOJI