Afterword

Hello, this is Makishima.

This is the prologue I wrote after completing volume two. This may have already been mentioned in this volume, but Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is planning to be released as a manga. Aonoesu, who has many titles under his belt, is the one who’s in charge of the manga version. I love reading manga myself, and seeing Mariabelle in comic form was very refreshing. I couldn’t help but say, “She’s so cute...” in front of the ticket gate at a public station. This may be obvious, but there was an illustration of Marie on every page, and it was wonderful seeing pictures of her being happy and surprised and everything in between. The artist’s drawings are just that expressive and lovely. I’m sure you’ll understand if you read it, but there’s a charm to it that’s a little different from the light novel version. I’d be thrilled if you would visit the Comic Fire site and see for yourself.

Now, volume two is out thanks to all of the readers. This is a happy announcement indeed, but I’m grateful to say volume three is scheduled to release, as well. To everyone who picked up a copy, and Hobby Japan, which published not only additional volumes, but a manga version as well, I can’t express my gratitude enough. I’ll continue to write many stories about the half-fairy elf, Mariabelle, and her adventures in Japan and the dream world. Oh, and I’ve received a comment from one of my readers who read the afterword from the last volume saying they “vomited sugar.” This may be an unfamiliar term, but it apparently means “they heard a story so sweet that it felt like sugar would come out of their mouth.” As a progression of this saying, it can also be referred to as “vomiting sand.” This is getting off topic, but that’s okay.

There are various interesting compliments for writers and manga artists like this, such as calling them “precious.” I think these direct expressions of emotion are quite entertaining. If you’re interested in such things, please look them up on the internet.

Back to the main topic. In the previous afterword, I wrote words of deep gratitude and love toward my very supportive wife. I’ve been planning on repaying her kindness in other forms (like food and going on trips together), but I wanted to express my feelings first. But she hadn’t commented on it even after a few days passed, and even a month later, and a month after that. Even when the new volume and comics were in the works, she hadn’t read my afterword. After looking into it, I realized what the reason was. It was my own fault. Since she helped me proofread the first volume, there was no need for her to read it anymore.

It all made sense. But I’m not stupid. I had a plan.

In order to have her read the afterword, I took the slightly sneaky approach of proofreading myself, and I built up her anticipation by showing her Yappen’s illustrations and Aonoesu’s comic version. It was too perfect. Such a splendidly brilliant plan that I made myself dizzy, I must say.

And so, with the release of volume two, it’s time for my revenge match. I’m sure it will work out, but I hope my feelings of gratitude will reach her this time.

In the next volume, the story will enter the ancient labyrinth deep beneath the ruins of Ujah Peak. Many of the protagonist’s colleagues will gather there to make the adventure even more lively. There may even be a dark elf woman in there.

Please look forward to the adventures to come.