Release Delays and Compensation Options (Patreon)

I apologize deeply for the repeated inconveniences.

I had cold symptoms since the end of last month, but during the first week of production, I unfortunately contracted coronavirus again. Though not severe, the symptoms persisted for quite a long time. Currently, I'm feeling well except for my sense of taste and smell.

Regardless of my symptoms, I believe those who have been supporting me for a long time are concerned about my increasingly fragile health. I've occasionally mentioned this before, but haven't been able to improve it within my means. I now keenly feel the need to schedule with the assumption that these health issues will continue to recur.

This time, my poor physical health negatively affected my mental state, and the psychological burden since last month has been substantial, further damaging my mental wellbeing. When my mental health deteriorates, I choose to rest rather than push myself, but it takes considerable time to return to production even after resting. I'm sorry for the delayed report. I wanted to inform you earlier, but couldn't manage to do so.

I haven't been attacked by anyone, nor have I fallen into self-denial like a mental illness. It feels like a loop of self-disappointment - losing confidence in my work and values, struggling to progress with my creations, and failing to rebuild my mindset. However, based on experience, I believe these are temporary issues stemming from poor health. This incident has made me strongly aware that in my case, consecutive health problems can send my mental state in a terrible direction. As my physical health recovers, my perspective is finally broadening, and I'm gradually becoming able to function again. While I say I rest, I tend to confront myself in unhealthy ways when physically unable to move due to illness, so I'll implement more fundamental measures like firmly deciding that thoughts during illness have no value and ceasing to overthink.

For either "A: Fan Tier supporters who have been supporting since December and continued in January, February, or both" or "B: Fan Tier supporters who supported in both January and February," I will take the following actions. It's a bit complicated, but I want to provide appropriate compensation to all supporters.

If you send me a message with "Refund," I will refund one month's payment. Alternatively, if there are any of my past works you don't yet own, I can send you work from any month of your choice. Please let me know the URL of the desired post on the content site. For those who fall under both A and B (Fan Tier supporters since December continuously), I will accommodate a total of two months.

I have already provided the URL for the next new work (Hasshaku-sama), so please access that through the provided URL when it is released. So please use your compensation options for other months of your choice.

I have nothing but heartfelt gratitude for everyone who continues to support me in these circumstances, so please don't hesitate to take advantage of these options.

I believe I'm causing concerns about whether works will be properly released in the future, so please stop your support and wait for completion.

Since I've rescheduled the voice recording aiming for a March release, I'm targeting a March publication. However, given the current situation, I cannot make promises that would raise expectations. I will do what I can to bring good news.