I'm sorry. ( Author's Note. )

Hello everyone. Minna san..

The time has come, that i shall now address some important issues. ( This is a very serious author's note. I am very sorry, but it is time to finally speak my mind truthfully. And if you all think differently about me after this, it is alright. It's okay. I'll respect your understanding. )

Also, for my younger readers, this may be a tough read, but you should know the truth, even if you don't understand it, my feelings in this are strong. I would like you and everyone to understand them.

I know i have made countless author's notes, that some of you may or may not have read. Some of them were written out of irritance, some were written purely to tell you inform you. And when i say irritance ( irritance isn't even a word, but I meant irritated. ), I don't mean it harshly. I cherish every one of my readers. Even those who have read and just plain dissed my story. I thank them for their criticism. I really do. Even if their comment was as simple as the following:

( Most of these are some general negative criticism I receive once in awhile, and i have re-worded them because, I don't well-acknowledge those with poor grammar. I receive poorly written comments a lot, but I am okay with that, I am not saying that the comments aren't worth reading and are impudent. As long as I can understand it. I am fine with it. I am sorry, but it really is hard being an author, especially for a well-received fanfict, such as this one, where there are many demands.. )

"This is trash"

"Stop ruining my favorite story"

"Ayano is such a weakling. Kazuma is such a dick."

"I hate this story"

"I thought you were AyanoxKazuma, why the hell are you making this KazumaxLapis?"

"This story is TOO dramatic and TOO romantic, where is the action?"

"Just stop writing. You suck. Everything you write is just trash."

Mhm. That's right. Even if I have the most "popular" ( I use this term loosely. ) story on this Fanfict section, I still have many readers who dislike this story and wish I would just stop writing.

But look. Did I stop? No. I receive some hate mail. But did I give up? No. These are the negatives of having a "popular" story.

To be honest, I love having the most well-read story on this fanfict section. I never, ever thought I would receive as many fans/loyal readers, reviews, Visitors/Views to MY fanfict. I never did. So that's why I love typing this story because it brings joy to others and to myself, knowing that I am affecting others lives in a positive note. And if some find my writings disgusting, It's okay. I'll take your criticism to heart and mind. I'll respect what you have to say. But, honestly here. We are all human. We hate hearing negative things. We do don't take negative things lightly, I should say.

Getting to the point, yes. I do admit to deleting some negative comments. BUT, I don't delete all negative comments. I only delete the ones which are PURELY and UTTERLY negative. I have feelings you guys, obviously.

And it's about time I came out with the truth of my absence. I hope you all understand, that everyone has their days, everyone has problems in their life, and sadly, some just can't take it anymore, some live out their days negatively, because of society's peer pressure. Life is hard. Life's a "bitch." And I am one, who represents that population on this planet earth. I am not ignorant. I do not live in pure bliss anymore. I have suffered. I have had break downs. I suffer from anxiety and long-term depression. And that is all I can say. ( The tears are flowing as i type this. )

I am only 15. I am just ONE 15 year old girl. And I am expected to do so much. And I try my hardest and my best to meet those demands that I am assigned to everyday in my daily life. Even this. I try my hardest to type out a story worth reading and I am content to receive all types of criticism. And If i delete it, it is only because one has criticized so low, it's not even worth keeping it. There are some authors who keep reviews, because they want a ton of reviews. ( it's true you guys, don't lie. It's the blunt truth. ) I am too one, who also loves to receive plenty reviews, but i have my limits. As long as the review is respectful towards my story, towards me, and if the criticism helps, It will stay as a review. And if you do not like that I delete the reviews, if you lose respect for me as an author, it's okay, as long as I keep your respect as a person, because I do have feelings, everyone does.

Right now I am working to make things better in my life. I am doing well as of now. My grades are going back up. My social life is getting better again. So school isn't that unbearable anymore. Family life is still a bit stressful, but I can live through it. My online reputation is good. On this site, as well, i suppose. And I am getting better at dealing with my anxiety and my depression, but I do have my days. Everyone does. At some point of your lives, whether it be in the past, now, or in the future, you may experience such negativeness and it WILL be an arduous obstacle to overcome, but you will overcome it trust me.

I am sorry, if this was a little bit too strong-felt for everyone's taste, but I had to give everyone my truth. I hope you all understand a bit where I am coming from, where i stand as a human being. Some of you may have residual feelings, because you have felt this way before and I acknowledge and respect you. And some may have pity, sympathy, etc. And I thank you for your concern.

So yup. lol. I am a very caring person, I am not heart-less. trust me. I am just going through so much in my life and it is very hard for a 15 year old girl, who's trying to live her life as happily as possible. I love people. I love making people happy. And I am a very good friend, if you came to know me, so don't hesitate to PM me.

I thank those who have read this far. Really, thank you so much. I cherish you all. And i hope that you ALL continue to read my story. A little of what i go through is put into this story. I feel for what my characters feel. Which is why i prefer to write drama. And I am a hopeless romantic, lol. So I love writing romance.

Anyways. A new chapter will be posted soon. I am working on it as of now, little by little. But i am working on it, so expect an update from me soon!

Thank you all. Thank you. And if you could do as little as to review this with your final thoughts on what i have said, please do/feel free to do so. It would be nice to know that people actually acknowledge what I have to say, not just read my story and neglect me, the author, as a person.

Until then my lovelies, stay strong, be happy, and look forward to the next rendition of Kaze no Stigma Season 2! :D