https://thetv.jp/news/detail/1273502/ -Translation reposted from /u/ scanlations.
--What was the source of inspiration for this story?
I was inspired by a manga I drew a long time ago called "What Was I Just Thinking?" (which I've also posted on X)
https://mangadex.org/chapter/b35ab226-9adc-47db-a084-8dca4b336b09/1, and I started creating it with the themes of impulse and liberation.
--In this work, the gap between Yoshizawa's inner and outer self, and the scene where Naoi learns her secret, were very striking. Are there any particular points you focused on while drawing, or anything you'd especially like readers to notice?
Thank you for reading it. My favorite yuri tropes are "a girl who's a handful but you can't leave her alone" and "bickering couples" (ken-couple), so I suppose what I'd really like people to see is Yoshizawa getting jerked around by the free-spirited Naoi, and the dynamic between the two of them who can't be honest with each other... Maybe there isn't enough of that yet, but I want to draw more!
--Do you have a favorite scene or line? If so, please tell us why.
It's the color spread in Chapter 1. The onlookers in the gym disappear, and only one person is there to hear Yoshizawa's real scream... I love it because it symbolizes their relationship. I was worried the storyboard wouldn't get approved because you can barely see the main character's face and the heroine is shown from behind, despite it being a color spread, so I was really happy when it did.
--What do you keep in mind or focus on when creating the story?
I try to make sure that either Yoshizawa or Naoi is involved in every event, and that they change or grow as a result... This might sound obvious, but it's difficult! I'm still learning...
--Please tell us about your future prospects or goals.
It's less of a goal, but I've always hoped we could release various merchandise for this series. Thanks to so many people reading it, that dream has mostly come true. But if I had to pick one more thing... I'd love for it to get voice actors (CVs)! I want to hear the voices of all the characters in "Destroy It All and Love Me in Hell"!
--Do you have a message for the readers who are looking forward to your work?
Thank you for always enjoying "Destroy It All and Love Me in Hell." The comments and fan art I receive from everyone are a huge source of motivation for me. The story is far from over, so I hope you'll stick with us to the very end.