<Too Many Losing Heroines!> has finally reached Volume 4! This is all thanks to everyone's support!
I am truly happy to be able to deliver the story of Shikiya-san, who had been shrouded in mystery until now.
Actually, during the production of Volume 1, I got worried and wondered if it was really okay to put this girl in, and consulted my editor, Iwaasa-san.
"It should be fine."
He replied immediately, and that's how Shikiya-san became who she is.
Then, she was given her current appearance by the hands of Imigimuru-sensei and was finally able to grace the cover.
If not for Iwaasa-san's prompt decision, I couldn't completely discard the possibility that the cover of Volume 4 might have been a twintailed crossdressing boy. I'm not to be messed with.
For the publication of Volume 4, I was once again greatly indebted to my editor, Iwaasa-san.
Though I say that, not all the work is finished yet at the time of writing this.
The fact that you all are reading this means either it finished without a hitch, or something happened but Iwaasa-san somehow managed to make it work by sacrificing his sleep.
...I am truly sorry (inputting apologies in advance).
Imigimuru-sensei's god-tier art shines even brighter, and Tiara-chan's delusions taking form are trying to pry open a new door within me. Everyone, please don't hold back and open yours all the way too.
Also, before the release of Volume 4, Volume 1 of the Makeine manga adaptation by Itachi-sensei has been released! It's another Makeine world, and I highly recommend it, so please pick it up!
Personally, my favorite part is the illustration in the OO book Nukumizu-kun read in the clubroom, where the tip of Takuya's tie is tucked into a chest pocket. Please check it out in the manga volume.
Here's another announcement! Coinciding with the release of Volume 4, the second phase of the collaboration event is currently being held at the Nonhoi Park Botanical Garden in Toyohashi, the setting of our story! Please enjoy this collaboration filled with the love of the person in charge and puzzle-solving elements.
...But the Makeine Nonhoi collaboration doesn't end there.
Believe it or not! Tae Sano-sensei, known for <Morita-san is Taciturn> and <Didn't I Tell You I Love Toyohashi!>, has drawn an illustrated map for us!
It is so wonderfully stunning that it will make you faint, so please take a look!
Now, for everyone who thought, "There's going to be one this time too, right?" You are exactly right.
Please enjoy the epilogue of these two who kept missing each other in the main story…
Safe for All Ages
Seibunkan Bookstore Main Branch. In front of a bookshelf, a young woman stood as if trying to avoid public attention.
She looked to be around high school age.
At first, she paced back and forth while minding her surroundings, but eventually, she stopped moving entirely, her eyes fixed on the spine of a paperback.
Then, she made up her mind and reached her hand out.
"A school setting, huh? You have good taste."
"Huh!?"
The one who let out a voiceless scream after being suddenly called out was Tiara Basori, a first-year in Tsuwabuki High School.
"Wha!? T-Tsukinoki-san!? W-Why are you here?"
"I come to Seibunkan often, too. And to this shelf as well, see."
Casually placing a hand on Tiara's back, she directed her gaze to the spine of the book.
"I'm glad it seems like you and I have similar tastes, Basori-san. Do you have a favorite?"
"N-No... I-I just happened to be passing by!"
"It's fine, all encounters in this world are inevitabilities called coincidences. I wonder if this is what you were trying to look at earlier."
Tiara, with a pale face, grabbed the hand Koto extended.
"As I said, I was just a little curious. I have absolutely no intention of reading it! A book like this is not suitable for a Tsuwabuki student!"
"Reading is freedom. You can read whatever you want, and feel whatever you want. Besides, this shelf is for all ages, so there's absolutely no problem with a high school student reading them."
"All ages...?"
Keeping her smile, Koto nodded gently.
"That's right. Commercial BL is the hometown of the soul. There's something here that you can't get from derivative works."
"Commercial BL? Is it different from so-called doujinshi?"
"There are various types of doujinshi, but for example, derivative BL has things like reversible couples, reverse pairings, character misinterpretations... various landmines lying in wait. But commercial BL is different, as long as you can meet a trustworthy author."
Koto pulled out a single book and offered it to Tiara with zero hesitation.
The title written on the cover was <Love Trap in the Student Council Room ~The Ice President was Sweet~>.
"It's a story about a president nicknamed the Ice Emperor for being so cool, melting sweetly like rock candy in the arms of a male student."
"Prez… like rock candy…?"
Gulp. Tiara swallowed and timidly accepted the book.
"Basori-san, you like this kind of thing, right?"
"Wha!? D-Don't say such ridiculous things!"
Koto strongly grasped Tiara's arm as she hurriedly tried to return the book to the shelf.
"Search for your ultimate masterpiece. There are no character misinterpretations or landmines there, just an endlessly sweet and beautiful world spreading out."
"An endlessly sweet and beautiful world…!"
Tiara unintentionally caught her breath.
"B-But still, that doesn't necessarily mean this book will be my ultimate masterpiece, right!?"
"In my judgment, your favorite character is strictly a bottom, right? I wonder if it would be a bottom-for-everyone in this case. If it's a school setting other than that, a super-darling bottom-for-everyone would be around here. Here you go."
Koto quickly selected several books and offered them to Tiara.
"Um, well..."
"Oh, would you have preferred a fantasy or a working adult story? You're quite the glutton despite your appearance, aren't you? In that case-"
Seeing Koto starting to pick out even more books, Tiara shook her head.
"T-This one book will do! Thank you very much!"
Tiara bowed her head deeply, started heading towards the register, and then hurriedly came back.
"What's wrong?"
"Um, Shikiya-senpai invited me to play board games with everyone, so..."
"Eh? Ah, I see."
"Once your exam studies settle down... uhh, please join us too, senpai!"
Koto was momentarily bewildered by the unexpected invitation, and then showed a warm smile.
"Thank you. I would definitely love to join you once I have some free time."
"Yes! Well then, please excuse me!"
As she was leaving, Tiara grabbed one more book from the shelf and trotted off to the register.
Watching her figure as she paid for her items while nervously keeping an eye on her surroundings, Koto superimposed her own past self over her.
"That girl is already... on this side, huh?"
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