When I started editing the manuscript, I had two dreams that I’d missed the deadline.
I have no idea how many times I dreamed that I was wealthy enough to rule the world.
In fact, as I write this afterword, I’m wondering even now whether this is a dream or reality.
To the pre-readers, editors, and prize selection committee members that opened the door to this world of dreams, I give my most humble thanks. Also to the people at the prize-acceptance party who raised their voices in support; and most especially to Mitsutaka Yuki-sensei, who gave me a silver wolf accessory in connection with the Spice and Wolf title, I want to say thank you so much. The little silver wolf is even now enshrined by my computer.
I must also thank Ju Asakura-sensei for the gorgeous illustrations. They captured my characters perfectly. I hope my thanks are as great as my surprise at seeing them.
To all the people, things, and events responsible for putting me in the position I’m in today: Thank you so much.
It is my intention to put forth every effort to ensure that I never wake from this fleeting dream.
—Isuna Hasekura