I Appreciate You. (Patreon)

I know this is a rather impromptu message, but I'd like to address this.

In the beginning, my audios were meant to fulfil certain tropes and stereotypes because that's what was popular, and it's what I believed I needed to do for engagement, almost like ticking off a list of what personality traits a character is supposed to have. However, as the years have gone by, I've been more comfortable with exploring different themes—particularly making both characters and listeners feel more human.

Of course, with a community that spans the globe with various backgrounds, beliefs, and upbringings, ideologies will vary widely. Each of you will experience my audios differently, whether that be reacting, or relating, or feeling, or challenging. Some concepts I utilise can also be divisive and delicate, and I know that some won't vibe with everyone. They never will.

Still, I want to thank you all for your comments. I read all of them. All the discussions. I think one of the most gratifying things about making stories in general is the discourse that comes out of it, and the diverse opinions that are formed from your own perspectives. It allows me to integrate that into future stories because for me, nuance is everything with characters. Their conflicting and contradictive choices is always a pleasure to dissect and see what actions or consequences come from it.

So to read all of your comments/analyses honestly makes what I do completely worth it. I know I don't respond to majority of them (mostly to not confirm or deny anything), but each of them warms my heart. It keeps the fire in me alive, because many times I've caught myself pondering on the "what ifs" after reading some comments if I chose to continue the story their way. By the end, I'm filled with so much inspiration, and I'm eager to write more stories.

Words can't express my gratitude for your engagement and support. And not only that, you all ensure to be understanding of one another despite the differing opinions and keep discussions respectful which I appreciate very much. It truly means a lot to me. Please continue to be amazing.

Thank you~ (´∀｀)♡