"...I thought with certainty, This is a masterpiece. But it’d probably be impossible to explain how amazing it is to ten people and have all ten of them understand. ... Once you’ve been shown something like this, you can’t ignore it. It felt like peeping on someone’s secrets, like I’d seen something I shouldn’t have."

"I had the casual goal of 'finding some time to write a novel,' and I didn't notice my dream was slowly being buried, while I lived idly, day after day. Neon Genesis Evangelion was what gave me a big push in the back...or should I say, kicked me and sent me flying. ... I supposed Eva had the charm and enthusiasm that makes people think, I have to do something. Instead of idly saying 'when I have time next time,' I thought I should at least write something. And so, the result of this sudden momentum was Mahoutsukai no Yoru."

"Make yourself comfortable. We've kept you waiting long enough. Without further ado..."

Brilliant. A story that shines, like the brightest star in the night sky.