I'm sorry I went so long without updating. Partly it was because of my health, and partly because posting updates on schedule every day felt like clocking in for work.
Here's a summary of where things stand for me.
With such a long gap, it's hard to pick up the earlier plot again, and continuing it now feels a little off.
I also recently went to a mental health hospital for an examination and some tests. Based on the results, they said I had symptoms of depression and anxiety. I'm taking medication now, and it cost me over two thousand.
My precious money.
As for the characters' star ratings, feel free to discuss them in the previous chapter. I'll update them bit by bit when I have time.
Since I have a job now, there won't be a fixed update schedule. I'll just post whenever, I guess. And it bothers me too when the story isn't any good.
I'm also looking for line art of the protagonist. Right now, all I can manage myself is a rough, messy style, and I can't draw what I actually want.
Also, I can't offer payment for this character design of the protagonist, so it would have to be a voluntary gift. Once I can post images, I'll credit the source.
Designs for the other characters are welcome too.
To give you all something to enjoy, here's a little bonus scene. It might contain spoilers.
"Tsukasa, Kohaku, you're in the center with me. Senku and Chrome, stand by at the rear. Taiju, protect them. Ukyo, find a good position. Suika, find somewhere hidden to observe the battlefield..."
"Were you looking for me?" Mozu asked teasingly as he looked at the teenagers before him.
"Do you want to take me on?" Chen Yu