Hey.

Writing this, exposing my intense feelings for the shipfu that I love and adore… it's been fun, it's been hectic, but most of all… it's my gift to her. This project is the culmination of everything I love about Suruga, and I still don't believe I captured it completely. So, here's an entire novel dedicated to my one and only, my singular shipfu.

The emotions swirling through me right now are just… intense. I have so much to say, yet feel like it doesn't need to be said to be understood. This work stands as a testament, tens of thousands of words said, but surrounded by a million more left implied. A lifetime lived in a few short pages.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

This little journey, this experience… you taking it with me as it grew from a nascent idea in A Commander's Duty into the finished product you see before you… I can't express just how grateful I am that you've been by my side, sharing in my affections and adoration for Suru.

I love her so much. I've said it a thousand times, and I'll say it a million more.

Love,

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