Author's note:
Hey guys, so I saw some reviews that were slightly concerned about issues of plagiarism regarding this fic and 'Your Smile in the Spring.' first of all, I'd like to thank those who immediately called my attention, but I'd like to clarify things too.
First and foremost, I have NEVER read the fic mentioned above (please don't kill me.) in fact, I dont read any kind of AU regarding DITF; I mean, nothing personal, it's just, I dont want myself getting ideas from other fics because it feels unoriginal.
Buuut, since my fic is also an AU, I think it's very possible for some scenes to be similar since some stories follow certain tropes and stereotypes (something I'm guilty of, since I've kinda watched and read a few anime/manga/kdrama.). Anyway-
As for similar lines, I modify some lines from the anime just to create the illusion of parallelism between my universe and the anime for the readers to relate to. I try incorporating some themes from the original story with some modern elements. By no way, in any means, have I copied from another fic- I mean, I'd be a complete idiot to do so.
In fact, WHY THE HELL WOULD I ENDANGER MY CREDIBILITY AS A FANFIC WRITER BY COPYING FROM AN APPARENTLY WELL KNOWN FIC? I mean, I still haven't started reading Your Smile, but I saw the tags in Ao3 and I find it a big coincidence that the writer too tackles on the theme of mental illness (I think?)
Hello darling is just one part of a whole story and I've already planned things AGES ago (reddit users might've encountered by modern AU Headcanons). If some of ya'll are really uncomfortable about some similar scenes, I'd be happy to receive your comments privately, or better yet, you are free to drop this series. If I also have the time, I could rewrite some upcoming parts in a more original way (in my standards of course.)
Anywho, to the author of Your Smile, I humbly apologize if you get the wrong idea with this fic! I never intended to write some scenes similar to yours. I'll also start reading your fic to avoid any problems again in the future. To those who called me out, I'm not asking you to believe me in an instant, but I really do hope this clarifies a few things. Lastly, to those who support this fic, thank you so much for sticking with me and I hope you keep on enjoying till the end!
Love Ya'll!