Strangely enough, this moment had appeared in my mind right at the beginning, when I first started publishing the book.
As I tapped out one word after another on the keyboard to wish a happy New Year to a group of friends with a shared interest on the other side of the screen, just thinking about it made me feel warm and happy.
It had been several years since I'd gone home for the New Year. It felt faintly like I'd been running a marathon for more than a thousand days, until I'd gone numb.
Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have everyone's company for the second half of that marathon. I also hoped Left Wheel had brought you some enjoyment, a small way of giving something back.
As promised, here's a little bonus chapter by way of apology. It's not long, but it's freshly written just for you—not some half-hearted trick.
It was 2023, the Year of the Water Rabbit in the lunar calendar. Left Wheel wished you all a happy New Year!
May everything go your way and may you enjoy good health in the year ahead!
Bows with hands clasped!