Update - Jan 15

Hope everything is going a little better, I know how that bad headspace can be. Take care of yourself!

Congrats at getting the Second Best Rated novel on Royal Road! That's nothing to snuff at! keep up the good job!

Every time I open up my feed and see an update from you it makes my day, keep doing whatever it is that allows you to write such a wonderful story. Your time and your pace :) The community isn't going anywhere we can wait :)

Your mental health is your health. Sometimes you just have a bad brain day (or week, or...). I've been there myself. So no worries, and just focus on taking care of yourself.

Could you put together a simple summary of the different colors, with their different sources/bonuses/roles/etc ? It's explained well and thoroughly in a chapter, but that doesn't make for easy referencing. And it would be extra beneficial I think to have it as a reminder now that a lot of other magical girls are showing. Not sure if it would work better on it's own, or as another forum thread chapter, though a forum would only have the "public" version of Dark girls so that could be an issue. No matter what, thank you for writing this and take your time getting to it. Would rather you keep the emotional power of your writing than lose it from trying to force/rush things.

Thanks for the update, take all the time you need ^_^

I really hope you can get through your troubles, stay safe!

Your health (both physical and mental) is most important, I would rather have a great chapter later than an ok one now.

I am here for the ride. If you do a backlog or not I am still throwing my money at you for this awesome story.

all good, this kind of thing is why you have a backlog on Patreon. So if you are having writers block or need a holiday, you can still keep the algorithm fed.

Not to worry my friend...like so many others have said, health...especially mental health comes first. Your story is amazing and I am beyond excited to continue reading it, but not at the cost of your peace of mind. Also, I joined this patreon to show my support to an author, not to buy a story...so don't sweat if you cant stick to a monthly schedule for a bit. Take care of yourself, I'm pulling for you.

Can you refund the month or set it so no charge next month then?

All good, take all the time you need. We can wait, and when you're ready, we'll still be here :) And once again, thank you so much for a creating a story that moves me like barely any other.

No worries. Don’t stress it, your health is very important to us :3

Probably my favorite work right now I can't wait for more, keep your head up man you have serious talent, take your time. Best wishes your health is the most important!

Take care of yourself Mikasane, your mental health is the most important thing here, the story and us readers can clearly wait. Don't feel guilty for taking some time off to center yourself, and please for the love of God don't burn yourself out because of us. Quality work like yours don't write itself in a couple hours, and unfortunately Mai's current situation and mindset might not be the best for you to write about if you're feeling a bit down yourself. Mai's not in a great place mentally so maybe take a break away from her if you still want to write, do some other project or even an interlude from a more positive character's perspective, you're not obligated to post it just do this for yourself. Your health, mental or otherwise, is the most precious thing here so please take care of it.

Take your time dude/dudette depression’s a miserable bitch and we’ve got patience.

You've got this. It'll take time and effort, and maybe some days that's more than you have in you. That's okay, we'll be here waiting regardless.

i appreciate the update, take all the time you need

Take care of yourself first, and what Melting Sky said. You'll never please everyone, but just remember how many people asked you for a patreon just to support YOU for what you've done. You've done amazingly well writing a story that keeps me wanting more. Take your time, do what you need to do for your own well-being.

Ah, Depression sucks. Hope you get through it well and better soon. Its fine if it takes a while, as long as you don't abandon the story completely. But even then, your own health is more important than our entertainment!

You poor thing. You are actually reading through all the private messages you are being sent and responding to most of them? That is a dangerous path, down which only baldness and madness lie. Remember to take everything you are told with a grain of salt, that includes comments like this one I just wrote. The best way to ensure you make something that will please no one is if you try to make something that pleases everyone. Always keep in mind that the average internet commenter couldn't write themselves out of a wet paper bag, so it is best to pay no heed to the things we, the vocal minority, are shouting at you in the comment section. I've seen that very thing doom about half the writers on RR once they inevitably reach a point in their story that bothers like 1% of their reader base for whatever silly reason leading to a flame war in the comment section. For sensitive authors who actually read and engage with the comments they receive, this is pure poison. It is very kind of you to value the words of your readers so highly, but please be careful and remember to distance yourself and simply ignore or completely avoid any negativity you eventually come across from random internet commenters. They aren't writers and they have no idea what they are talking about. Seriously, don't listen to us when it comes to this sort of thing. You are an author, not a PR rep so you don't owe us your ear and it is very unlikely some random fry cook has anything of constructive value to say when it comes to creating literature. You've written a great story. Don't get lost second-guessing yourself. Perfect is the enemy of good enough.

*hugs sent on the wind* 🌬️ You are the priority here take care of yourself

Success and expectations can be crushing. Write the story you want to read and let the rest fall away.

My sympathies, depression sucks to live with. Wish we could help somehow, but that's not how it works. Take all the time you need to care for yourself! We'll be here for you! <3

Take all the time you need

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Take your time! Your health should come first! ^-^

Mental health is important! Take all the time you need and don't feel pressured to push out more chapters.

Please be careful when making a public discord server. It will suck out all the joy in your life if you let it.

Depression is a biiiiiitch, don't feel bad about having to take some time to manage it.

Much love <3

I think two is a good amount while the story is still starting out, particularly as the chapters are pretty lengthy. Cheers for the update and hope you're taking care of yourself!

Tyt, and hope you recover successfully <3

Take your time and write what feels right when you've got your head on right, your mental health is the most important!

As always thank you for the amazing world you are creating.