Those familiar with my work know that I'm someone who places great importance on readers' opinions (low EQ version: I have no mind of my own and am easily influenced).
So in almost every book I write, I end up posting a standalone note responding to readers as I go.
Sure enough, this book didn't escape either _(:з"∠)_
Seeing everyone arguing over the female lead, I thought I'd explain things properly:
A lot of readers support harems. I actually like harems too; that was what I did when I wrote One Piece fanfiction.
But that wouldn't work for this book, because its subject matter was different.
When I wrote One Piece, I simply wanted to write an overpowered power-fantasy story. Even when there were scenes about taking down the Celestial Dragons, they were just slogans shouted during fights and never touched on anything substantial.
But while this book was also a wish-fulfillment novel, the wish it fulfilled was an ideal. I wanted to write about real things, not just indulge personal desires. As the Wind Takers' leader, the protagonist's personal conduct couldn't have such a serious problem.
So a harem was definitely out. It could only have one female lead.
To those readers who hoped for a harem, I'm truly sorry to have disappointed you.
And since we're already here, I'll answer a few specific questions as well:
Q: The book is called Janna, so why is Seraphine the female lead?
A: That depends on how everyone viewed the concept of a "female lead." Janna was the absolutely compassionate, just, selfless utopian goddess in my fantasy. Her existence was even more important than the protagonist himself.
She and the protagonist would have a comradeship that transcended love, something more precious than any personal emotion. And as a sacred soul meant