Chapter 14 postscript

It has been quite a while since I and Kaori Eguni started to co-create a book in a coffee shop in Shimokitazawa.When the book was successfully published as the two of them wished, I still feel excited when I think about it.I can't remember what topic fermented into this elegant affair, but what is certain is that we shared a common passion.On the way home that day, we looked at the sunset and were very excited. If this project was proposed by the publishing house, I might not be able to sustain this excitement until the end.If it weren't for my interest and respect for Jiang Guo as a writer, I probably wouldn't be able to maintain the serial enthusiasm for two years.

Serialization is like communication.I always enjoyed the manuscripts she sent me, thinking I couldn't let her win and ignite my fighting spirit.When I was excited by Aoi's emotional ups and downs, I also devoted my enthusiasm to Shunzheng.Because I am not creating alone, I will be distressed by various restrictions, but in the overall creative process, these side details are insignificant.There’s a lot of excitement and meaning to this co-creation.I think this kind of experimental novel technique has considerable possibility.The problem is, being a writer is such a self-important creature that such collaborations are harder to come by.Is it an exaggeration to say that we are the first step in a miracle?

The simultaneous publication of novels with the same title by different authors gives us satisfaction, joy and wonder. It's always fun to move forward.I sincerely thank my excellent partner Kaori Eguni.Your enthusiasm and calmness is a great encouragement and learning for me.If possible, I hope it will be serialized forever.I am already secretly imagining Aoi's future. Yuka Takeuchi, editor-in-chief of Kadokawa Shoten, Daiki Horiuchi, editor-in-chief of Kaori Ekuni, Shingo Iketani, editor of Kadokawa Monthly, Masahiro Tsuji, editor of the serial FEATURE monthly magazine, Nobuya Miyake and Shinji Nakao from Milan, Pei Bo, the illustrator, Florence took care of my Kayo Agata, so many friends helped make this work come out, I would like to use this place to say thank you.Thank you very much.

There is something between calmness and enthusiasm!There is something between love and loneliness!I hope that all readers can discover the endless little rivers that flow through their respective emotions through the works.