I'm back with updates on Volume 4's whereabouts!
Hello, everynyan! Long time no see, quite some time has passed since my last post, no? Well, after a quick excursion to the great Mofujin Moon in the sky, I have returned with some exciting updates for you all! Let’s get right to it, shall we?
Volume 4 of My Best Friend is Dense Harem Main Character-kun, But Why am I the Heroine?! is nearly finished, (about 95% complete) yahoo! However, that is as a manuscript, unfortunately... The good news is that polishing and editing from this state to being ready for release, doesn’t take much time at all due to how carefully written the draft is! Since I need to get back to work real soon, I’ll leave you with some non-spoilerific tidbits about this exciting addition to my beloved series!
- Nearly all of the volume is from Tomo’s perspective! Although these volumes are planned long in advance, it sounds like readers very much prefer our best friend turned main heroine, which I agree with! Volume 3 was indeed a deviation from the norm, however there is still a sliver of Dense Main Character-kun present for those who do appreciate him!
- Wordcount-wise, Volume 4 will be longer than the first 2 volumes, but likely not as long as Volume 3. I mean it’s possible that something miraculous will happen during editing, however I want to get to work on Volume 5 as soon as possible, so I’ll be more focused on polishing what’s already established.
- This is arguably the comfiest/cutest volume of the series thus far. I very much wanted this book to be a return to what makes this series most endearing, the lighthearted fun harem hijinks, fluffy wholesome romance, and the struggles of Tomo dealing with her new circumstances. Although it seems like the most slice-of-life entry out of the stories, don’t let that fool you into thinking that it’s filler! Every interaction matters, and has meaning to events and encounters that will occur later on! It’s that sort of attention to detail that often prolongs releases, but it’s worth it for the sake of quality!
- The cover is not finished yet (which is also another reason for the delay) due to an unforeseen series of unfortunate events happening back-to-back to the wonderful official artist… Please do send some positive vibes her way, she is going through a rough time. This cover will feature Kana and an important new addition to our imminently crowded cast of colorful characters!
- Although there are a few school scenes, due to this being a rom-com in a standard modern setting, I wanted this volume to focus on Tomo’s life at home, and mostly have interactions that happen outside of the classroom this time.
Phew… With that, I need to get back to writing! I deeply apologize for the delay, and thank you all for your patience and support! You can expect Volume 4 to release sometime next month and I’ll let you all know when a date is cemented, a week or so in advance!
–Until time time!~
Volume 4 of My Best Friend is Dense Harem Main Character-kun, But Why am I the Heroine?! is nearly finished, (about 95% complete) yahoo! However, that is as a manuscript, unfortunately... The good news is that polishing and editing from this state to being ready for release, doesn’t take much time at all due to how carefully written the draft is! Since I need to get back to work real soon, I’ll leave you with some non-spoilerific tidbits about this exciting addition to my beloved series!
- Nearly all of the volume is from Tomo’s perspective! Although these volumes are planned long in advance, it sounds like readers very much prefer our best friend turned main heroine, which I agree with! Volume 3 was indeed a deviation from the norm, however there is still a sliver of Dense Main Character-kun present for those who do appreciate him!
- Wordcount-wise, Volume 4 will be longer than the first 2 volumes, but likely not as long as Volume 3. I mean it’s possible that something miraculous will happen during editing, however I want to get to work on Volume 5 as soon as possible, so I’ll be more focused on polishing what’s already established.
- This is arguably the comfiest/cutest volume of the series thus far. I very much wanted this book to be a return to what makes this series most endearing, the lighthearted fun harem hijinks, fluffy wholesome romance, and the struggles of Tomo dealing with her new circumstances. Although it seems like the most slice-of-life entry out of the stories, don’t let that fool you into thinking that it’s filler! Every interaction matters, and has meaning to events and encounters that will occur later on! It’s that sort of attention to detail that often prolongs releases, but it’s worth it for the sake of quality!
- The cover is not finished yet (which is also another reason for the delay) due to an unforeseen series of unfortunate events happening back-to-back to the wonderful official artist… Please do send some positive vibes her way, she is going through a rough time. This cover will feature Kana and an important new addition to our imminently crowded cast of colorful characters!
- Although there are a few school scenes, due to this being a rom-com in a standard modern setting, I wanted this volume to focus on Tomo’s life at home, and mostly have interactions that happen outside of the classroom this time.
Phew… With that, I need to get back to writing! I deeply apologize for the delay, and thank you all for your patience and support! You can expect Volume 4 to release sometime next month and I’ll let you all know when a date is cemented, a week or so in advance!
–Until time time!~
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Ben wrote: "While vol 3 was a departure from 1 and 2, I think it was necessary thanks to the rather important event at the end of vol 2 to help lead into the end of vol 3. (No spoilers for new readers!)I'm i..."
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your consolation, Ben! It means a bunch that you're excited for the next volume, hearing that motivates me to try even harder! I agree with everything you said, you can expect all sorts of fun and heartwarming events in this upcoming episode, and hopefully the wait won't be much longer. I really do appreciate your feedback and readership, thank you!
I just realized something... I own everything you've put out.......like....I think I might have a problem.....
DJay wrote: "I just realized something... I own everything you've put out.......like....I think I might have a problem....."I already replied on Twitter, but I'll say it here too since I really want to emphasize just how grateful I am to supportive readers like you. Thank you sooooooo much! It's not a problem at all, it's beyond helpful that you read my small books! T_T Oh, also, if you haven't noticed, the update for Other You with the new cover, polished script and special illustration went live recently! It's available in a free update so have at it if you want!
And to everyone else: I'll put up a blog update in a week or so with some fun updates about the series, so stay tuned!
yeah, I just noticed that. I was 
I'm interested in seeing how home life goes for Tomo, as those details have been just a bit sparse up until now. Slice of life is good, especially for a story like this one since it is highlights how much Tomo has had to adapt, and how much more work she needs to do.
I hope things get better for your artist too, I'll be leaving some encouragement for her on DA later on.