Afterword

Afterword

Putting my works out into the world is a very stressful thing. I’m always on edge, thinking maybe this is the one that turns all my readers against me.

This might make it sound like I’m “afraid of criticism” or something, but it’s not that. As an author, I feel honored when people form opinions on my books, even if those opinions are negative.

That said, if every single person who read my work ended up hating it, I’d probably have to stop and wonder whether there was any merit in me writing it in the first place. Conversely, if even one person has an enjoyable experience reading my work, it gives me the motivation to continue. Yes, the opposite of “everyone hates it” is not “everyone loves it.” It’s “not everyone hates it.” And that’s enough for me.

Maybe that one person is you. And if so, I appreciate you.

I mean, obviously I’d love for thousands of people to enjoy the books and support my further work, but those thousands are still made up of individuals. And right now, I’d like to give thanks to the individual reading this text.

Anyway, I’m approaching the end here, so I thought I’d wax sentimental for a change. Please know that your individual support directly contributes to the success of Kokoro Connect.

Lastly, I’d like to extend my thanks to everyone who helped me get this book published.

—Anda Sadanatsu

September 2012

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Kokoro Connect Volume 9: Asu Random Part 1

by Sadanatsu Anda

Translated by Molly Lee

Edited by Adam Fogle

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Copyright © 2012 Sadanatsu Anda

Illustrations by Shiromizakana

First published in Japan in 2012 by KADOKAWA CORPORATION ENTERBRAIN

English translation rights arranged with KADOKAWA CORPORATION ENTERBRAIN

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Ebook edition 1.0 June 2020