To my editor, who has to put up with my constant nonsense at all times, Mr. Papio. To managing editor Suzuki and the rest of the editorial office. To the proofreaders, whom I give a hard time by being so late with submissions. To all the designers involved with the production of the book. To all the people at Media Works involved in marketing, publishing, and sales. I’m so sorry for pushing the schedule harder than it’s ever been pushed before!
To my family, who do so much for me in so many ways, my friends, fellow authors, and illustrators.
To Director Omori and the rest of the anime staff, and Akiyo Satorigi and Editor Kuma for the tremendous manga adaptation that just released its third volume at the end of the year.
To Suzuhito Yasuda, who took time out of his busy schedule with his art book and manga serial to provide his wonderful interior illustrations. I’m sorry that I turned the text over to you so late in the process…
And to all the readers who checked out this book.
To all of the above, the greatest of appreciation!
January 2011—“Getting His Mind Invaded by Squid Girl”
Ryohgo Narita
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