Mushi Uta:Volume 3rd Afterword

Afterword

Hello, this is Iwai Kyouhei.

Along with the short stories serialized in "The Sneaker" plus a new story, I was able to deliver the third volume of "Mushi Uta Bug" to you.

Having made it through two years of publication, and even getting a special issue in the summer, as well as having goods being sold, I am extremely happy with life right now. I believe this is all wholly due to you, the readers.

I am immensely grateful.

Now for a few comments on this volume while avoiding spoilers.

About "The Flower Garden Aiming for Dreams".

This is the meeting between Ichinokuro Arisu and Harukiyo. I've thought a lot about the timing to bring them together, and it ended up in the third volume.

Speaking of the character Harukiyo, those who have read the main series should know him. His first appearance in Bug was in the newly written story last volume.

He would probably end up meddling again and again in the relationship between the protagonist Arisu and Mari.

About "The Dream Welcoming Feelings".

This is a story about an annoying guest character.

Everyone probably worries about how others such as friends and close associates perceive them.

This time, it was about reasons such as being a Mushitsuki, because they were annoying and so on, but once you start thinking about it there will be no end. The fear of being rejected also makes them scared of getting closer to someone.

Even so, I think that it's important to show your affection for the other party. After all, being able to find someone who are willing to support you is the chance of a lifetime.

About "The Journey Lost in Dreams".

This is the story depicted in the magazine with the special feature.

All sorts of new characters appeared this time. They should serve as connections at the important turning point from now on. The story also sets up an important piece to the puzzle of the world of Mushi Uta.

Hopefully, this will also serve as a key to unlocking a small part of the mystery of the existence known as the Mushi.

About "The Doll Playing the Melody of Dreams".

This was newly written.

Just like in the volumes until now, this is a tale from a viewpoint other than that of the protagonist Arisu. This is a girl with an ambiguous position in the ongoing story of Arisu—will she be an ally, or will she just be standing in her way?

Thinking back, there sure wasn't that many times when I've clearly depicted the moment when a character became a Mushitsuki. As such, could she possibly have an important role?

This is the recital of how even such a violent girl had a period where she was refined.

That the publication was able to continue thus far is genuinely due to the care of the supervisor Yamaguchi-sama. Or perhaps I should use the alias Kumirin-san so that it would be more recognizable for the subscribers of "The Sneaker". Please continue to guide me from now on.

To Llo-sama who keeps drawing such lovely illustrations every time. In addition to this work, there were also the cover of the special edition and appendix and so on, so I have truly been in your care. Thank you very much.

And to you the readers who are holding this book, allow me to thank you again.

Each and every one of your words of encouragement from all the fan letters and the postcards makes me tremendously happy.

I'm also writing the main work Mushi Uta as well as the other series "Shoukan no Chousensha" side-by-side while receiving your impressions, and they give me even more strength to do my best.

I will continue to give my very all so that you will enjoy it.

Let us meet again in the next stage.

Iwai Kyouhei

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