Afterword

Hello, I’m Kagami Yuu.

The last volume was a return after six years; this one’s a reunion after just four months (Note: Refers to Japanese release schedule). Way too fast.

What shocked me most was that Volume 1 went into reprint right after release. Thanks to everyone’s support—truly, thank you!

But the biggest surprise came shortly after Volume 1’s release when I got a warning from the submission site “Kakuyomu,” where I serialize Female Friends. They said, “This work is too erotic. Fix it, or it’ll be deleted~” (paraphrased).

I’m not complaining about Kakuyomu—it’s my fault for posting something that pushed their rules…

I never dreamed I’d get a warning right after Volume 1’s release. Total shock.

Since the Kakuyomu version promotes the book, I couldn’t let it get deleted, so I hurriedly revised it.

The revised version passed Kakuyomu’s approval. But the book version still uses the pre-revised text.

Even so, Volume 2 underwent even bigger revisions than Volume 1.

While the plot is based on Kakuyomu’s “Season 2,” the characters and other elements differ, using only about 30-40% of the original text.

This Volume 2 is the “Serina Arc,” but Kakuyomu’s Season 2 didn’t center on Serina. It focused on another female friend who doesn’t appear in the book version.

With the rare chance to publish a second volume, I wanted to boost the role of Serina, who’s super popular on Kakuyomu.

Everyone loves a pure, long-haired black-haired beauty, right? I sure do.

Serina seems serious but is actually the wildest… or rather, a bit mysterious. Her enthusiasm for erotic stuff makes her popularity a no-brainer.

The story’s packed with Serina in maid outfits—hope you enjoy it!

If there’s a Volume 3, the heroine whose role was sadly cut might make a comeback. Or rather, I want her to. Her personality and role might change, likely made cuter and spicier.

So, please keep supporting these heroines.

The manga version by Rokuro-sensei is currently serialized on ComicNewtype! It depicts Hazuki and the others’ cuteness and sexiness in a fresh way—please check it out!

Komori Kuzuyu-sensei, thank you for providing gorgeous illustrations again after Volume 1! Hazuki and Serina are drawn both erotically and cutely, and the striking Honami Mugi balances gyaru flair and adorableness perfectly. Amazing!

To my overworked editor and the editorial team, thank you so much.

Thanks to everyone involved in the book’s sales and distribution.

Above all, my deepest gratitude to readers of both the book and Kakuyomu versions!

Hope to see you again.

Summer 2023, Kagami yuu