Sometimes reality surpasses any fiction. Yukiko Nozawa, the extremely talented illustrator behind the massive success of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, just announced that she is officially a mother.
She brought a baby weighing more than four kilos into the world. An absolute miracle that has the entire otaku community sending messages of unconditional love.
A Crazy Cesarean Section and the Creative Instinct
The birth story is a pretty intense journey. Things got complicated and she ended up in the operating room for an emergency cesarean section.
The brutal thing? The anesthesia did not take full effect. Imagine the pain and panic in that moment.
Nozawa described the sensation as feeling like her insides were being pulled out.
What did our heroine do? Her instinct to draw was activated in full chaos. She began thinking about how to use that awful feeling to illustrate a scene in future manga chapters.
She even made a joke to the doctor right there on the table. The doctor just laughed and reminded her that she illustrates a romantic comedy. Putting in such a graphic scene perhaps didn’t fit very well with a harem full of laughter.
Gratitude and Recovery
Now calmer and recovering, the illustrator took the opportunity to publicly thank:
- Rikito Nakamura — the writer of the work
- The entire publishing industry for supporting her during this maternity break
Her maternity hiatus began in mid-February. Knowing that a creator receives this level of patience to prioritize her physical health and her family is huge in such a demanding medium.
The Return to the Boards Can Wait
At the moment there is no confirmed return date. And it’s not even necessary.
The followers of this romance manga are proving to be one of the most loyal fandoms on the internet. No one is demanding she go back to work immediately.
Everyone agrees that this happy ending by the author fits perfectly with the positive vibe of the series.
Right now it’s time to enjoy the new member of the family and let the brushes rest for a while.
What do you think of Nozawa’s tremendous anecdote in the operating room? Definitely the minds of great artists never turn off.
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