And although we’re all getting up in age, we were really excited to put on our yukata, and once somebody said, “Hey, let’s go sliding!” we were soon slip-sliding all over the wooden floors. This is all the more amazing since none of us were drunk. For the sake of my own pride, I should say that I did not participate in such unbecoming games. It’s true, I swear.
Later, we all abused each others’ terrible physical condition, then arm wrestled, had push-up contests, and then took purikura photos. It was like being back in junior high.
To get home, of course, we rode in the 420-horsepower supercar.
I do worry about my little scooter taking revenge on me, though.
And somehow after writing all that, I’ve filled up the page.
The next volume will return to the main story.
I’d like to think I can give Lawrence a chance to be a little cooler, but who knows.
Until we meet again.
Isuna Hasekura
Isuna Hasekura
Born December 27, 1982, winner of the twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize Silver Medal. He spends his time musing that one can tell the difference between a science-minded person and a literary-minded person by whether or not they become excited by the prospect of benzene ring diagrams.
Works from Dengeki Bunko:
Spice and Wolf
Spice and Wolf II
Spice and Wolf III
Spice and Wolf IV
Spice and Wolf V
Spice and Wolf VI
Illustrations: Jyuu Ayakura
Born 1981. Birthplace: Kyoto. Blood type: AB. Currently living a free, Spartan life in Tokyo. Recently he’s been listening to the soundtrack from the Spice and Wolf anime. Such happiness. Just watching it makes him want to head out on a journey, which is admittedly a bit dangerous…
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