To the prospective research students at the Graduate School of Kumamoto University, I'm terribly sorry to say this, but it has become confirmed that I am leaving Kumamoto University for a private University in Tokyo next spring. Accordingly, there will be no British literature specialist in our Department. I know this situation might cause you some trouble, but I am telling you this in advance to minimize the risk. My sincere hope is that I will be able to have your understanding of this unexpected change of the situation. It is strongly advisable to apply for other Universities if you would like to study British fiction.-- Tat OHNO: Department of English, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan