Hey guys, it's Monado1022. Just thought I'd give you a little update and explain why I've been gone for so long. To start off, no, Not This Time isn't getting discontinued. I'm going to finish this series no matter what, as I know at least some of you have been wondering that. As for why I've been gone… I can't go into much detail, but I'll give you all the general idea.

At the start of 2021, I began my first relationship. However, it didn't last long, as they soon found out they were into girls a week after we got together. Now, I'll admit, I wouldn't have gone on hiatus due to just that. However, soon after, I started to have issues with self-confidence and minor depression. I recently turned 17 in October, so the stress of being one year away from adulthood also affected that. To put it simply, I took some time off to focus on myself and get help from friends.

Now, these issues have been resolved mostly, and I'm back. I'm officially starting back up on Not This Time, and you can expect the next chapter to be out some time later this month. Once again, I'm sorry for the delay in updates to the story. If you're curious about anything else, you can leave a review and I'll do my best to respond. I can only respond to people who have accounts.

Anyway, that'll be all from me for now. I hope you're all excited for the next chapter, and I'll see you next time.