■ 1. Book Cover Design Revealed! Cover Illustration Newly Drawn by Yoshiki Imazu, Who Handled the PV Animation The book cover design, like the hardcover edition, was handled by Masato Takayanagi, who has designed numerous bestsellers. The cover illustration has been newly drawn as an illustration for the paperback edition! It was newly drawn by Yoshiki Imazu, who was in charge of the animation for the official PV of 'Nare no Hate.' The illustration is designed to create many ripples around a single person's thoughts, evoking a sense of spreading waves. It's an illustration that readers will want to look back at after finishing the book and savor once more. The main tagline for the paperback is, "Promises eventually became prayers." The "170th Naoki Prize Nominee" is also displayed. ■ 2. New Poster Unveiled! A new visual poster of the author has also been released. This poster will be signed by Kato and distributed to select bookstores! Furthermore, posters featuring the visual released in the first announcement will also be distributed to some bookstores. Both will be distributed around the paperback release date of 'Nare no Hate' on July 15 (Wed.), though distribution may vary by region. Please visit bookstores to find them. ■ 4. Special 'Mini Book Cover' Sticker Enclosed! [First Print Run Limited Bonus] To commemorate the paperback release of 'Nare no Hate,' a 'mini book cover' sticker, which is a miniature version of the paperback cover, will be enclosed with the book. Look for the text on the obi: "[First Print Run Limited Bonus] Commemorating the Paperback Release! With Special Sticker." This is only included in the first print run and will end once supplies are depleted, so please purchase early. ■ 5. Book Card Present Campaign to Be Held! To celebrate the publication of the paperback 'Nare no Hate,' a book card present campaign will be held, offering a chance to win 1,000 yen worth of book cards to 100 people. The book cards feature a special design with the