Volume 12 Afterwords

Afterwords

Thank you for for taking in hands this modern comedy another world heart-warming fantasy 『Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They?』.

And also a big thank you to everyone who helped the release of this volume.

Thinking about it, this series has been ongoing for four years already.

I never thought that I would continue writing until hitting the age of 30!

I wasn't able to do everything I wanted to do, but even so, I think that safely arriving at the conclusion of the first part is all thanks to the readers.

Looking back, the days when I wrestled with the work groaning, "Not like this..." or "This isn't right..." were actually pretty fun. I'm feeling kinda moved. ...Ah, but, just between you and me, I have to admit that there were parts here and there that made me think I could've made them more interesting but you know? It was just a problem of time, and I didn't have enough time so I cut out all that stuff, and actually I cut out so much that you could make three whole series just from the length of everything that had been cut out, and whoa it was so much that I thought writing all this was healthy but, nonono, it's just good practice as a professional in this industry to do the best you can with the time you're given, and it's not like they'd just give some newcomer writer unlimited pages as well as time.

Mondaiji itself was basically created from the concept of being 'every idea that Tatsunoko had on hand’, so I guess in the end, I did it the right way, I thought. But well, with all that included, pushing past all sorts of problems and joyous moments, it's been a hectic four years. I discarded the dry life that I had before becoming a writer, but I began thinking that the density of life can raise immeasurably. In the end, I somehow managed to do something that was impossible and got my debut novel an anime and a manga adaptation. Yes, I have no regrets.

Volume 12 Another Prologue

Part 1

———— That day on Golden Week.

Three years had passed since his brother went missing

That was the fifth of May that was too early for rainy season.

Saigou Homura and Ayazato Suzuka sat quietly under the bus stop in the rain.

Sunny day in May would probably change from seasonal indication to idiom, there was no sign of a sunny day at all.

It was originally the period when troubles came in pairs and people get worried often, adding high humidity and high frequency of rain, it was so unbearable.

The central line that took about thirty minutes on bicycle seemed to be unable to handle rain or snow, surrendered once a bad weather occurred. With that the schedule would be delayed, the density of passengers inside the bus would increase, humidity would reach a new height. The hell in present world was talking about this.

...At least, they wanted to bring a good news back.

Volume 12 Epilogue

Talking about the game’s result.

It was decided that Kudō Asuka, who collected two Gift Cards, to become the winner.

The fight between Izayoi Sakamaki and Kasukabe Yō continued disregarding the end of the Game, and after fighting for seven days and nights, Yō's spirit level got used up and Izayoi emerged as the winner for the time being.

And just like that, she became the leader of the Great Alliance with 3 legendary blunders: losing her debut match after becoming the leader, losing in a personal struggle, and failing her mic speech. After the end of the battle, she continued to shed tears:

"I-I will definitely win next time......! N-Next time I'll absolutely win.........!!!"

Until now, she remembers how much she cried back then.

Despite winning, Kudō Asuka was acting somewhat absentmindedly for the next few days.

But one day, she abruptly got dressed and declared:

Volume 12 Chapter 9

Part 1

—Looking back in time, before the Game start.

Izayoi called Mikado Tokuteru over in a place some distance away from the resting room and actual stage.

Mikado Tokuteru stared at Izayoi with eyes saying “What do you want before the start of the Game”.

“Oi oi, what is it Izayoi? Calling me to this desolate place.”

“...Nothing important. Just that I want another reward, so I want to rip off a little from you.”

Against Mikado Tokuteru’s sarcasm, Izayoi gave a mysterious glance.

That was as if a predator was hesitating whether to jump on the prey right in front of him. Sensing that uneasiness in the atmosphere, Mikado Tokuteru released a fragment of his spirit level for prevention.

So that’s it, this was the reward he really wanted.

Volume 12 Chapter 8

Part 1

The sound of a large gong reverberated throughout the the entire cave. The large gong that signaled the start of the Game, resounded through every part of the cave and continued to spread beyond it. The wild animals and birds weren't aware of what will happen afterwards. Even so, they would still probably be regretting with their lives regardless even if they were.

Kudō Asuka displayed a bitter smile after Kasukabe Yō's speech and plunged forward into the cave with a renewed determination.

(Izayoi-kun and Kasukabe-san will start immediately. I also shouldn't fall behind.)

Faceless —The girl who calls herself Kudō Ayato. There was a need to settle things with her.

Thinking back, Asuka was probably always aware of her.

Ever since she was rescued from the Titans at the waterfall of the giant tree, there had been many opportunities to exchange words with her. Her serpent sword, that easily dashed in the air, had saved Kudō Asuka many times, but at the same time, drew her at a corner with dilemma. Her eyes got attracted to those special moves for over countless times.

Volume 12 Chapter 7

Part 1

「Adamantine Forge」 - Day of finals.

There was a giant barrier for projecting the performance and the seats for spectators.

Going up on stage, Kuro Usagi smiled and waved towards the audience.

"Finally, just half an hour is left before the start of finals of 「Adamantine Forge」! The judge this time would be Kuro Usagi from 「No Name」! Mikado Tokuteru-sama from the three digit community 「Tōiriten」 that is here as the guest judge will be commenting on it!"

───OHHHHhhhhhhh!!!

With the Kuro Usagi on stage, the whole mine was filled with cheerful shouts.

She wasn't here as an official judge of the 「Thousand Eyes」 but that was no concern to the fans. The usual banner was also swaying.

As she returned back to the place for reporters, she was greeted by broadly grinning Sakamaki Izayoi from the wing of the stage.