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From June through July, things got so hectic that I barely had proper meals or regular sleep. It all finally caught up with me—I fell seriously ill, and I’m still recovering now. Honestly, I can’t even remember how many days it’s been since I last had the peace of mind to just sit down and draw...

Maybe I should see this as a test from God? Ever since my main Twitter account was hacked in March, every single month has brought unexpected big problems that completely consumed my time. Just when I thought I’d wrapped one thing up and could finally return to creating, something new would come along.

This past June and July pushed me to a new limit. On top of preparing for my trip to Europe, I suddenly found myself at a huge turning point: for the first time, creative talent agencies reached out to me—actually, not just one, but two. So I spent nearly all my energy in meetings, trying to understand what each could offer, whether they were trustworthy partners, and whether I’d have to choose between them or find a way for a three-way collaboration. I poured everything into these talks... and then I just collapsed.

Even now, while I’m still sick, I’ve had to push myself to start organizing all the Ordo Mediare lore to prepare for the future.

There’s good and bad in this. The bright side is that all this forced me to shape the story more clearly—so future Ordo Mediare works will have even stronger, more coherent connections.

As for the agency talks... nothing’s final yet. I worry that until there’s a clear outcome, it’ll be hard for me to really settle down and create like I used to.

Anyway, that’s my current situation. Whatever comes next, I hope I can get through it and keep moving forward. Thank you all for staying with me.

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Crackalackin

Oh wow. Hope it all pans out well. Good luck.

Pawn_01

Best of Luck!

Leon

Sorry to hear, hope things can normalize for you again

Karp The Mad

Best of luck. I hope everything works out for the best

Albojack

I love you, so please take it easy, look after yourself, and listen to your heart. You are a gift to this world~

Julien L

Take care of yourself. Go at your own pace, don't push yourself too hard. Take the time to enjoy the clouds in the sky, the butterfly on the shield of a resting Sister, and your trip to Europe.

Andrew Akiyama

I strongly advise against signing any form on contract with agencies or corporations. They are opportunistic predators who only care about making money, and they will destroy the very thing you have created by wrestling creative control from you in an attempt to claim ownership of your work.

Ironlily's Scriptorium

for those "only want to drain your stuff for money" kind, I’ll refuse or ignore immediately. However, if things want to developed into some good anime, games, or else, corporations is still needed. That's why I need to put efforts to figure out

Andrew Akiyama

The best thing you can do is to maintain being an independent artist. that way you will have 100% creative control of everything you have built for yourself. :)

FrontlineSpark

Oh man that is rough. Hope you find a good balance. I would much rather have you get better than feel the need to rush out art or into a decision. Will definitely wait however long it takes. The world would be a bit dimmer without you and your art.

Andrew Akiyama

Even if they are game, anime, etc, I still advise to err on the side of caution. Some mangaka have fought tooth and nail with their publishers as the latter have tried to claim ownership over the authors' manga.

Andrew Akiyama

That being said, the idea of a game, anime, etc does sound nice. :)

ThatChristian-Metalhead

Whatever decisions you make, we'll support you. Just please take care of yourself

Dr. Steelworth

Jesus. I'm so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself and know we fans will always hope for the best. Love ya, friend

The Mailman

Take care of yourself first, please. I'll still patiently wait for updates

Warriorcatv2

Please prioritize your health & well-being above all else. As much as we may miss your art we'd much rather you take care of yourself first and foremost.

Sororitas Cupid

Take your time and recover. I know Ill be here when you get back.

TouchtheSky

Take all the time you need. You gotta take care of yourself first and foremost

Kevin Clark

Take care of yourself first and foremost. If there is anything me and mine can do to help please let me know (decades of world building, game development etc...). Not searching for work, just loving your stuff and wanting to pay it forward :)

Just Jack

Self care is number one, please take care.

Henry Walker

Can't pour from an empty cup, I believe is an expression. Take care of yourself, we can wait... happily.

Nerd_Power

We can wait, please I beg you. Get. Some. Rest. 😴 💤 🛏 🫂 🤗

David Thompson

We your supporters and fans understand. As others have pointed out you rest to recover fully. Stress is a wicked thing for the body to endure. You definitely need to be well if you are going to create for Agencies. We all wish you well and full and speedy recovery. It may be a test just to see if you can tell when to set a boundary as well as how much you can handle. Good luck in your endeavours.

Mazed

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Derufu

Oi, lay down and shut those peepers.

Meaningless Theories

Get well soon! Sleep, multivitamins, and natural sunlight are the holy trinity of making your body passively feel good. I was miserable as a software developer locked indoors, until my coworker introduced me to vitamin supplements.

Ryujin199

Regardless of how the talks turn out, congratulations on getting attention from agencies!

Grumpy Badger

Your art always brightens up my day. That being said, please prioritize yourself and your well being.