Original light novel author Ghost Mikawa also confirmed that the novel was canceled with the second volume
Kodoani.com – Manga adapted from the light novel series Looks Are All You Need (Kao Sae Yokereba Ii Kyōshitsu) của Ghost Delivery and illustrator necömi ended with the second part of the 17th and final chapter last Wednesday. The third and final volume of the manga will be released on November 25.
Information from Ghost Mikawa:
Mikawa confirmed on the X account (formerly Twitter) that the original light novels have been cancelled. The novel's second volume, released in October 2022, is the final volume. He said announcing the cancellation of light novels is generally discouraged in the industry, but he asked permission to release this information, because he writes many works, some of which are best-selling works. He also shared that many people do not accept that some of his series will be canceled due to poor sales and hopes to be able to announce the cancellation of other novel series in the future.
Information about the light novel series:
Mikawa launched the light novel series with illustrations by necömi in June 2022. Fantasia Bunko belong to Kadokawa publishing novels, and Yen Press licensed and released both novellas.
Plot description:
The story takes place in high school Ryourana private art academy where geniuses in many fields gather. Here, appearance determines a student's success, not talent. main character, Shika Ikebukurois a closed-minded girl who can't do anything without her brother's support. Despite her lack of charisma, Shika is a VSINGER internet sensation, and the story follows her as she tries to overcome social prejudice in her school.
More information:
Mikawa is also known for other works such as Shitsugyō Kenja no Nariagari, Monsterholic, Days With My Stepsister and My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me!. The story Days With My Stepsister inspired both the manga and anime, while My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! There is also an upcoming manga and anime adaptation.
Other projects:
Mikawa also wrote two storylines for the visual novel Hacking the Moon to Find My Goddess and co-wrote the visual novel Same to Ikiru Nanokakan.