70 Please Read

Wow. If you've made it this far, I applaud your patience. This fanfic has been very rough around the edges. But all of you have entertained it up till this point. You have no idea how much I appreciate the consideration and kindness all of you have shown. 

For those who have consistently been questioning and commenting on my work. Your words made me seriously think and reflect on these moments. You have my heartfelt gratitude. And to the lurkers who quietly drop power stones, I fully recognize your silent support. You have my heartfelt gratitude.

As a person, the encouragement and criticism have definitely helped me grow into my own. And believe me when I say I appreciate both. 

Regardless, I thank all of you.

*Bows*

However, I will have to inform you of some unfortunate news.

I will be dropping this fanfic. 

I've been thinking about this for a while. 

And even though there are chapters in reserve, I will drop it here to save us a prolonged death of the story. 

Several reasons have led me to make this decision. 

Things such as real-life obligations, creative short-sightedness, literary inexperience, and my idiotic overconfidence in this large-scale work. 

Currently, I'm at a critical juncture in my academic career. The next year can and will affect my future. 

But more importantly, I really have no idea how to properly pace the story or how to tie everything together.

Simply put, I'm overwhelmed by the amount and variation of plot points I've made. 

The vague storytelling also made the story's linearity and readability suffer.

My verbose wording was another issue I didn't fully consider.

If there's one thing I truly regret, it's my shortsightedness in Kenji's and Yachiru's relationship. The relationship dynamic not only made some readers uncomfortable but also left me stumped. I didn't really intend for it to unfold this way. If any of you have read 'Kidnapped Dragons', I was thinking more along those lines.

But my writing killed that route. Before I knew it, the fanfic became weird, even though I didn't mean for it to turn out this way. If I could go back in time, I would adjust some variables such as the characters' ages, the family dynamics, and the usage of titles (i.e. sister, disciple, etc.). 

I butchered it.

I failed to grasp those important details. I was overconfident. This realization hit me like a massive fucking truck. I won't be able to maintain the level of standard I want to have going forward.

One of my main goals this year was to do something new, like provide some enjoyment to others. 

Writing is a completely new hobby for me. 

And in my dumb luck, some of you have voiced your gratification.

It means a lot to me.

I apologize for the unsatisfactory end. 

I hope all of you find some time for yourselves.

Sleep and eat well. Soak up some sunlight.

Find some time to talk with your family and friends.

For my brothers and sisters out there, if no one's close, reach out. 

I know there's a teahouse out there for all of us. 

From your boy, 

AKD_Khmer