Afterword

Winter has arrived. It’s so cold that it almost seems surreal, considering how I wrote about the arrival of summer in the afterword of the last volume!

Now then, has my life changed in any way since then?

...Not really, no.

If I had to pick one thing, it might be how I’ve gotten a little busier with work.

Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to find joy on weekdays as I lead my everyday life. For example, I found one way is watching TV.

To me, a TV is just a machine for watching movies on the weekend...or at least that was what I used to think. However, I’ve gradually found more programs that I’m interested in, so I’ve been watching it on weekdays too.

I’ve recently found an especially interesting show. It’s a program on TV Asah* with Takahide Tomoyori, called The Great Adventures of NasuD. The director has been going into the Amazon rainforest and excitedly reviewing his adventures. So far, he’s eaten monkeys and crocodiles and has tried all sorts of crazy things.

I watch it and think, “You must be kidding me!” I never know what’s going to happen next, and none of it feels like it’s following a forced set pattern or convention.

It’s super entertaining!

The future is a complete mystery, so I’m always looking forward to the days when it airs.

Speaking of following forced set patterns and not knowing what will happen in the future, this volume of Piggy Duke probably went along those lines too.

If everything went according to the Piggy Duke’s plans in Huzak, the future would have been rewritten according to his wishes. He would have prevented all of the events that built up to the war.

In this future, he wouldn’t have to worry his head off about the anime’s plot. With only days of happiness waiting for him, he could mingle with his past comrades, enjoy the brilliance of youth in Kirsch, and also choose to aim for a glorious future.

Or, well, that had been his plan.

However, due to his actions, the future will change in ways he never expected!

Unlike the previous volumes that are more self-contained, this volume is one that bridges the gap to the next book.

I really struggled with this volume and my deadlines were extended, among other things... I really can’t express my gratitude enough to everyone involved. Thank you so much!

The next volume will be focused on resolve and responsibility and will sign off on this arc.

Oh, before I forget, I would like to announce something. Believe it or not, this series is getting a manga adaptation!

Apparently, the serialization is going to start this winter, and it will be published on websites like Monthly Comic Alive and ComicWalker. The artist in charge of the manga is fujy-sama.

I was able to take a look at the illustrations and materials in advance. The art style is done in a comical way that’s perfect for the Piggy Duke. I’m so excited!!!

As the person responsible for the original work, I shall also try my best. Please look forward to more Piggy Duke in the future.

See you again!

Rhythm Aida

(Published December 20, 2017)