Afterword
Afterword
HELLO again, or if we haven’t met before, it’s very nice to meet you.
I’m Yu Sakurai, the author of this book.
I want to thank you for reading Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook with My Fluffy Friends: The Figurehead Queen Is Strongest at Her Own Pace.
This is the novelization of the work I first published through Shōsetsuka ni Narō.
For this adaptation, I polished up the original story to flow more smoothly, added multiple new scenes, and wrote two new bonus chapters as well, all to make it easier to read in book form.
These new side stories include a prequel about Glasses Creep (a.k.a. Ilius) and Laetitia, and another chapter where Laetitia plays with Lord Aroo and a wolf pup. It also contains Berry and Lord Aroo’s first meeting, which I hope you will find amusing.
There are many things I’d like to mention in regards to the story, but above all else, one of the biggest attractions of this version is the beautiful artwork drawn by the wonderful Kasumi Nagi.
From Laetitia’s gorgeous, flowing gown to Berry’s big smile on the cover. Glenreed also looks very handsome in color, not to mention that detailed, gallant, and dreamy outfit…
Each and every illustration surpassed my wildest expectations as the author. Even the black-and-white pictures of the various animals made them look so perfectly fluffy, I wanted to pet them myself. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Kasumi Nagi for her work.
This series was blessed with such beautiful artwork, and even more incredibly, the story is also set to receive a manga version in Japan.
The manga will be illustrated by the artist Monitsunanoni and published through Futabasha’s website Monster. Monitsunanoni’s art makes all the characters look so alive and expressive, and their unique designs are adorable as well. There are also illustrations of Ilius, Sumia, and even Jiro the Shiba Inu, none of whom appear in the novel’s art.
Also, I will be releasing another novel set in the same world as this story, to be published by Ichijinsha’s Iris Neo label.
The title is My Little Sister Stole My Fiancé, and Then the Beast Prince Proposed to Me, and it’s set to be published on February 4, 2020. It’s a story of two characters—a hero who can transform into a lion and a pessimistic countess—so I’d love it if you give that tale a read as well.
Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the people who helped me reach this point: All the readers who supported me on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. My editor, proofreader, and everyone from the printing company who gave me lots of advice about my work. Kasumi Nagi and Monitsunanoni, who provided me with illustrations.
Truly, I can’t thank you all enough. I’ll keep working to live up to your expectations as an author, so I hope you’ll come along for the ride.
Yu Sakurai
Author Bio:
Born in Aichi Prefecture. Lover of furry critters. I love all animals but adore dogs, cats, and penguins in particular. My current dream is to win the lottery and build a penguin aquarium in my house with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
December 2019