Afterword

 

 

 

Afterword

 

IT’S nice to meet you. My name is Chii Kurusu.

Thank you very much for purchasing I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death!

This story is heavily influenced by Lewis Carroll’s novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. I was a young girl when I first read these two books, and I quickly became hooked on the world crafted from chess and playing cards, as well as the rich wordplay throughout the story. Even now, when I read them again as an adult, I still love these books with all my heart.

After I decided to take on the popular “evil heroine” trope for this story, I was trying to come up with ways to make my version unique, and I finally landed on using my beloved Alice books as a motif. Different versions of Alice, Jack, the Tweedle brothers, and the Mad Hatter all appear as characters in this story. There are other references that appear in my writing too, like the pool of tears, mirrors, and people growing larger. I even ended up writing tea party scenes twice since they’re just so much fun. I love how the table gets turned into such a mess.

If you have any favorite scenes, I’d love to hear what you thought of them. I’ll be waiting for your reviews!

A girl is reborn as the heroine of an otome game. She encounters perplexing events and even death flags but learns to grow as she discovers her changing feelings and role in the story.

Even though she’s surrounded by pursuable characters, she’s able to find her strength when she realizes there’s only one man she truly loves. This is the tale of “Evil Alice.” As the author, I’d be thrilled if you enjoyed experiencing this story alongside her.

I offer my sincerest gratitude to everyone who participated in translating this book.

Finally, I’d like to give you, the reader, my utmost thanks for making it this far!

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Chii Kurusu