Zense de Tsurai Omoi wo Shitanode, Kamisama ga Shazai ni Kimashita #5

Zense de Tsurai Omoi wo Shitanode, Kamisama ga Shazai ni Kimashita, known in English as Because I Had a Hard Time in My Previous Life, the Gods Came to Apologize, is a Japanese light novel series written by Kiki and illustrated by Kikkaiki. The fifth volume serves as a continuation of the protagonists' journey following the divine intervention that grants them a chance to rectify past tragedies, blending the sub-genres of reincarnation fantasy and slice-of-life comedy. The narrative is heavily focused on character-driven dialogue and the whimsical interactions between the human characters and the often overwhelmed deities.

The character designs by Kikkaiki are noted for their clean, soft aesthetic, which complements the series' gentle tone and lighthearted approach to the isekai trope. The illustrations were crafted to emphasize the personal development of the leads rather than high-stakes action. Upon its release, the volume was received by fans as a stable entry in the ongoing series, appreciated for maintaining the consistent visual identity and whimsical charm established by the previous installments in the collection.