HS2C14: Afterword

Kouji Ohji provides an Afterword following both High☆Speed 1 and High☆Speed 2. In the HS2 afterword, the author reveals his initial anxiety at having to write a sequel to such a popular light novel. Once he accepted that both the characters and himself had changed, he was able to proceed. In HS2, the characters are in junior high school and are beginning to experience puberty, along with a maturity in thinking about themselves in relation to the world, themselves, and to one another. The technical aspects of swimming are covered in a way that laypeople can understand, along with the characters' individual thoughts and feelings. In summary, Kouji Ohji hopes that his story resonates with others in a meaningful way and expresses his thanks to everyone involved in the project.