Afterword

I’ve said in the past that you can never predict what any event may bring, but when I said such a thing, I certainly never imagined anything leading to something this big.

For most of you, this is probably our first time meeting. I’m CHIROLU, and I’d like to sincerely thank you for picking up this work, the ninth volume of If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord.

As I mentioned last time around, this volume of short stories came about due to my responsibilities as an adult. Are any of you viewing this work now after seeing the anime? I’d be very grateful if that was the case.

Even now, I can’t help but feel, “What happened here?” at the fact that so many people have now seen this series that started as something I typed out one-handed on my smartphone and posted to a corner of the net as just a hobby. It’s become a series of novels, manga, drama CDs, gone overseas, and even turned into an anime. I feel truly honored and blessed at the fact that my work has been able to be seen in so many different mediums.

It’s all thanks to the great many people who have joined me on this journey. Thank you so very much.

Back when I went to that sports day, I certainly hadn’t the foggiest shred of an idea that this future would be waiting for me. And now, I can’t help but wonder what event will help shape my life next.

This will be the last time, but thank you for always responding to my requests with more wonderful illustrations than I could ever have imagined, Kei. And to Truffle, who drew her so adorably as a young girl. To my editor, N, who likely worked even more passionately on this series than me. And of course, I give my sincerest thanks to the great many other people who helped make this series a reality.

And more than anything else, to those of you who chose this book out of so many options, you have my deepest gratitude.

As long as this series brought you at least a little joy, then I’ll feel truly blessed.

August 2019,
CHIROLU