Date A Live Encore - Volume 3 - Chapter Aft

Afterword
Long time no see, this is Tachibana Koushi. For you, I present “Date a Live Encore Volume 3”.

 
What do you think? If you readers liked this book, it would be my greatest honor.

 
There are only a few pages left this time, so I’ll be quick and share my customary thoughts on the short stories. The content will mention plot points from the stories, so readers who have not yet read the short stories, please beware.

 
○ Miku On Stage

 
Miku is the protagonist of this short story. A popular idol and Miku’s opponent in this story─Asakura Hiyori appears as well. Because this is a short story and new characters can be played freely, I like those characters a lot. However, the downside is that it makes it difficult to choose which illustrations should be drawn.

 
This is a story about the lingering effects of Tsukino Yoimachi and Miku’s growth. To make a digression, Asakura Hiyori and Tsukino Yoimachi’s names have characters in common relating to the sun and moon. When Hiyori debuted, she was named after Tsukino.

 
○ Shiori Penalty

 
The protagonist of this short story is the beautiful Shiori. Shidou is forced into a situation that he can’t escape lest his shameful past is discovered. Judging by the fact that ‘beauty’ was added, it seems that the identity has become deeply entrenched.

 
To sum it up in a single sentence: “What would happen if the beautiful Shiori came to school?”. Since it was tough to get the chance to write this story, I remember how annoyed I was with having to choose which activities to use. However, the scene with Origami on the train had been decided from the start. How could I write this without that, she is Origami after all.

 
○ Natsumi Teaching

 
So the protagonist for this story is Natsumi. If you want to imagine it: Think of the adult version of Natsumi dressed as a female teacher and Yoshino who’d been transformed into an adult using the power of <Haniel> which allows for transformation rather than growth after all. That’s what Natsumi was imagining when she imagined an adult Yoshino in her mind. In addition, I unconsciously had the classmates including Ai, Mai, and Mii being more active. I never would have thought to think about their families.

 
○ Mana Research

 
It finally happened: A short story focused around Mana. It can be shown that Mana, who rarely wears her hair down, looks just as beautiful as Shiori. Truly, she is worthy of being sisters with her. Wait, they are brother and sister.

 
It’s a story about the tomboy Mana. Because to Mana, the love between a real brother and sister is deeper than the sea, Captain Shidou would be able to accept it. If I had a chance in the future, should I write a story about Shiori and Mana shopping together? Would anyone want to read that?

 
○ Cat Cafe a Live

 
This was a short story that came with the full set of special purchases on Amazon. This describes the cafe cafe (Nya). I originally wanted to use “Nyo” at the end of the sentence but I thought I would be in danger if I did that.

 
○ Spirit Merry Christmas

 
This was one of the unpublished manuscripts. Yes, there were two new drafts this time. It’s really luxurious!

 
As the title suggests, it is a story about Christmas. Everyone wrote down the gift that they wanted but Yuzuru wanted a digital camera. Who influenced her to want that? In addition, Miku, who loves Shidou and beautiful girls can get both all at once. Miku is really good at budgeting.

 
○ Kurumi Santa Claus

 
This is the second unpublished manuscript. The same is true of “Cat Cafe a Live”, Kurumi in short stories are often underestimated. That said, I really liked the clones’ various outfits. Probably another clone with a strong personality can become a heavenly king. Hahaha…! Was the blindfolded Kurumi defeated? However, she was among the weakest of us… I want to say that Kurumi will force them out.

 
Then, on December 26, the day after Christmas, the volume of the manga adaptation of “Date A Live” will be released! Please support it! Since it is the final volume, interested readers, please buy the first and second volumes together!

 
All the same, this book was completed with help from many people.

 
Tsuanko-sensei who was in charge of illustrations, the responsible editors, the publishing company, sales related personnel, and all of the readers who bought this book to read, really, thank you so much.

 
It will be a great honor for us to meet again next time on <Date a Live Volume 12>.

 
November 2014 Koushi Tachibana.

Credits

 
Disclaimer: Date A Live is owned by Kadokawa and Koushi Tachibana. This is a non-profit fan translation; please support the official release.

 
Author: Tachibana Koushi

 
Illustrator: Tsunako

 
Translator: Lightning Farron, Koyuki, Baka Tsuki

 
Editor: Ene

 
Thanks To: Joé, ABearCat, Midgert