Toradora!

Volume 9, Author's Notes

Wow! It's already autumn! It's unbelievable that summer's over already!

The only thirty year-old summer in my life has already passed without anything of note happening......No, there's nothing to be sad about, for that is only the passing of the seasons, though summer will come again, but just thinking of the fact that I will be even older than I am right now next summer, I feel extremely tired. To discover the value of my existence in this world, it seems like the only way would be to live like a think tank. Just like a Yuyuko-chan pota pota yaki. (Translator's note: I have absolutely no idea what she just wrote -_-)

Even though I am in such a sorry state, but I still managed to get 'Toradora 9!' in a relatively short period of time since the previous volume. For the readers who have supported this series the since the beginning, and has also bought this volume, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! This volume is the tenth volume in the Toradora! series. As more volumes are published, I have also accumulated a huge amount of gratitude towards the readers. It makes me extremely anxious to be unable to express my gratitude no matter how many 'Thank you!'s I write down on paper. To me, you readers are the familiar, strong shield that has always been supporting me from behind. The only definitive bond that I can have with you, the reader is by sending a finished volume into your hands. That will be my strongest motivation to continue writing! Please continue to support the Toradora! series!

On another note. During the summer, I spent the bulk of my time commuting between my home, the cafe where I wrote my scripts, and the supermarket. What would I do if the three places were suddenly linked together to form a demonic summoning magic triangle? 'You went through with a secret summoning ritual, didn't you!' If a beautiful but rash girl suddenly appeared in front of me saying something like that......What do I do if her silvery hair was tied in a butterfly knot with a black ribbon? What if she had watery blue eyes, and wore a western one piece black lace dress together with knee length stockings......'You summoned me, so you have to take the responsibility! Humph! What a pitiful home! It's really the worst thing ever to have to live with you in a place like this!......I think I would probably give her a few punches before forcing her into sports clothes and order her to clean up my apartment. Stop trying to act cute! Go clean my floor with the vacuum cleaner! Then wipe the windows that are full of rain marks! And then tidy up all the [Dengeki Daioh]-related books! Oh right, don't forget the SYLPH megazines! The drainage in the bathroom and kitchen too! Right now, my apartment is so dirty that I've broken my own record, it's so dirty that I'm running away from reality. To be honest, I don't want to go home. Is there a choice for me to stay here for a while......(No)

That's about it, everyone! I'm really grateful that you've finished this volume. The animated version of the Toradora! series has also started broadcasting! Oh! Looks like I'll have to at least clean up the area around my television so that I'll be able to catch the animation!

Takemiya Yuyuko