I Hate Regret, Misery, and Obsession Stories

“Did you see it? Her Highness the Imperial Princess’s new novel?”

“The Abandoned Bride and the Black Duke? I read it, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. I didn’t like the ending, either.”

“Apparently, most people feel that way. Maybe Her Highness took public opinion into account; they say a side story is coming out this time.”

“A side story?”

“They say it’ll tell the story that couldn’t be included in the main one. Apparently, the ending will be different, too.”

“What? Then we have to buy it again. Books aren’t exactly cheap. She should’ve written it properly the first time.”

But if we don’t see the changed ending, everything we’ve read so far will have been for nothing.

Might as well buy the side story and accept being duped.

Before long, the side story to Aurora’s new work, as she had announced, was published.

People bought it despite their doubts, trusting in Aurora’s previous work...