The author of the light novel “Kare to
Kanojo no Business Plan – His and Her Business Plans“, Sou
Hajikano, has announced that publication of the series will be suspended
after the release of the second volume. It is important to note that the
decision does not come from the publisher, Gagaga Bunko, but directly from the
author.
Before moving forward, let's review the synopsis:
- A battle of business brains with a genius consultant! The World Business Foundation (WBF) is a place where young business geniuses come together to create their own “world”. " ideal. Ina Tamaki – A management rookie with blonde hair, big breasts and a bright smile, Ina dropped out of high school to join the WBF and has chosen a genius consultant, Sei Makoto, as her partner. , the renowned “success contractor.” In the midst of business geniuses, the only way to win for a rookie like her is to sell to her “friends.”
In a statement, Sou Hajikano expressed his gratitude for
readers' continued support and explained the reason behind the decision to
suspend the series. Hajikano noted that the low popularity and current
sales of the light novel made it difficult to continue the story adequately. The
series was originally planned as a work of long duration, with elements of
foreshadowing and narrative developments that indicated an extensive plot.
Hajikano mentioned that, despite the possibility that the
publisher could continue the publication, his personal wish as an author is to
stop at this point. he argued that, given the current state of sales
and market response, continuing the series would inevitably lead to
cancellation in the future, with the need to force an unsatisfactory ending.
The author expressed concern about the quality of the story
if he was forced to end it prematurely, compromising the integrity of the
characters and plot. Hajikano stated that stopping the series now, in
an unfinished state, gives him hope that he can return and complete it properly
in the future, maintaining narrative coherence.
This announcement comes in a context in which the light
novel market in Japan is highly competitive, with numerous monthly
releases. Sou Hajikano recognized the difficulty of standing out in
this saturated environment and expressed his desire to work harder in the
future to create works that can reach a broader audience.
- «Quite
sad to read. I've seen so many isekai stories getting publishing licenses
around the world, but the market doesn't want to give a chance to other
types of stories.
- «This
is disappointing to read. I think I understand the author, why put all
your effort into continuing a series that has no future? ».
- «How
sad, I was really moved by this story. It's the harsh reality of the light
novel industry, many works die before they have the chance to shine».
- «That's
why every time a new light novel comes out that catches my attention I get
scared, most of them are cancelled. I was waiting for them to translate
this, since I liked his other light novel (of which I only read 1 volume).
It's a shame, but I hope he can dedicate himself to other work».
- «I
wish the market gave more opportunity to other works that are not of the
isekai genre, I don't understand how a market that is supposed to be so
competitive is so rooted in a single theme».
- «In
the end, it is a relief for readers when an author makes it clear that
“there will be no sequel.” I am glad to see that this author cares about
his readers and about his own works. Authors who are only interested in
money and releasing book after book each month are the ones who are
rotting the market with unoriginal stories».
- «I
accept the author's decision with all my heart. As a reader, I would like
to read a work that satisfies its author and that is not published out of
“compromise.” I hope to be able to read the development of this light
novel again in the future, if the opportunity arises».
Fuente: MangaMogura