Dear My Wonderful Readers.

I know, I know—you've been waiting for updates, refreshing the Novel, wondering if I vanished into another dimension… but fear not! I didn't get kidnapped by a villain, nor did I get lost in a deadly labyrinth (though, let's be honest, that would be fitting for SSLG). Instead, I had a real-life boss battle with sickness… and let's just say, it nearly won.

Yes, dear readers, I was so down bad that even my immune system decided to take a vacation. I even made a dramatic trip to the hospital, where I lay on the bed like a fallen protagonist, staring at the ceiling, questioning my life choices. If this were my novel, this would be the part where the mysterious healer swoops in with ancient magic… but unfortunately, all I got was medicine and concerned nurses. (Still grateful, though!)

But good news—I survived! And now, I'm back, still a little weak but stronger than ever (cue epic comeback music). Thank you for your patience and for not starting an uprising in my absence. I promise to return with more updates, more betrayal, more pain (for the characters, not me this time), and more plot twists that will leave you all screaming.

Moral of the story? Even authors need to rest… but I'll try not to disappear like this again. Unless fate decides to throw me into another survival trial—let's hope not.

Sending love and health to you all! Stay safe, drink water, and may your immune systems be stronger than mine.

With love and slightly less energy,

{ Strawberry Mochie♡ }

P.S.: If anyone wants to gift me a legendary healing potion, I won't say no.