Dear Readers,

I want to take a moment to share something that’s been weighing on my mind lately. When I first began this story, it was fueled by a spark—a vision I could almost reach out and touch. Every word felt alive, every scene vivid and full of purpose. But somewhere along the way, I feel that I lost sight of that initial inspiration, the heart and soul that made this journey so special to me—and to you.

So, after a lot of thought, I’ve decided to put the story on a brief hiatus. This isn’t a decision I make lightly; your support, encouragement, and shared enthusiasm have been invaluable to me. But I feel that if I am to do justice to this world and these characters, I need to pause, gather my thoughts, and look at what I’ve written so far with fresh eyes.

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During this time, I’ll be revisiting everything—sorting through plans, refining ideas, and maybe even rewriting parts to rediscover that original spark. My hope is that, by taking this step back, I’ll return with a renewed sense of direction and clarity. I don’t know exactly how long this process will take, but I promise you, I’m not giving up. Far from it—I’m working to bring this story back to where it was always meant to be.

Thank you all for your patience, kindness, and unwavering support. If there were a way to add friends here, each one of you would be at the top of my list. Please know that this hiatus is not a goodbye, but a step towards a stronger, truer version of the story that I had always envisioned.

I’ll be back as soon as I can, and when I’m ready to dive back into this world, you’ll be the first to know.

With all my gratitude and respect,

Mochibun