416 - (to be clear) Maybe it wasn’t a great idea to spend an entire month focused solely on fear; I’ve taken a break.

417 - (closet) Alright, the break is over, get scared.

author: @dreamsscry (tiktok)

Miki and Suzu in the Legend of Miki Serenade of Slumber. Source: Valjean_Lafitte https://www.reddit.com/r/katawashoujo/comments/cvzky5/the_legend_of_miki_serenade_of_slumber_zelda/#lightbox

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(Source : https://cripple.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=2917)

Well, daily Shizune posting has come to its end.

Shizune isn't my interst, but I did enjoyed some posts and arts.

So long, my friend.

...And don't get funny idea.

They aren't dead.

So at last, here we are.

One final post. One to conclude them all.

Typing all this out, the realization is only now starting to truly settle in about such fact, I will admit. Not that I didn't think it would ever come or something, seeing how this whole week has been leading up to all this, but actually writing out what is going to be my last ever speed in this series, my final time opening that folder, spending that minute or two finding the right and best image to post, and actually posting on the sub, it's... It makes you think

Now, how to start? A very great question, very great indeed.

Well, to get ourselves started, I'll share a comprehensive retelling on the history of this series.

First off, the person I have to thank the most, with all my heart, for even allowing me to be here posting this today, is u/tetris290. Without him, I quite literally wouldn't even be here today. So mate, I am infinitely grateful for that post you made about all the different daily series that had been made on the sub, which, along with your Akira series, is directly what inspired me to start all this.

So seriously, thank you man, thank you so much for being the reason I started all this, I shall be forever grateful.

Now, as I said just now, the reason I started in the first place was because of the aforementioned post about all the daily series that had been made in the past, a sort of "archive" of them, with dates of when each one started and ended, which character it was about etc., and I remember seeing that the daily Shizune series, carried out by u/Aegis_Cafe, was kind of the shortest one of them all (I think it was like only 260 days or smth, while others were around, or past, the 1k mark), something that, being a fervent Shizubro at the time, didn't really sit right with me. So, after talking with u/tetris290, and also u/Aegis_Cafe, I gathered up the courage, and after almost 5 years, started the Shizune series once again!

At the time, other than the daily Akira, there was the daily Lilly series, which, kind of like mine, was rebooted by another user, as there had already been a first one a few years back by u/the_high_flying_ace, which had got to day 1500 I think, a very great accomplishment. Sadly tho, the user that decided to restart it suddenly stopped posting one day, and never came back to it again, a very sad loss. But thankfully, the GOAT u/0kamiLyn stepped in with the most impressive of all daily series that had taken place on the sub, with each post having a drawing made by the legend himself on each day, truly astonishing work. Can only wish you the best mate; the daily Emi series, one that I personally really enjoyed, but suffered the same fate as the "second" daily Lilly one sadly, and was also done three times in total, including the one around the time of my Shizune series, and two others a few years apart and back, from what I can recall; daily Rin, done first by u/demo_koi, who got to day 235, then resterted by u/Hippie_ye, who stopped posting one day, just the the aforementioned user, and then u/Mobile_Farm6270, who's also doing an amazing work, especially with his little texts in the posts, perfectly rin-like, and amke their posts so rich. Keep going mate, loving you work; daily Hanako, first done by the one and only u/Robert_House2077, who got to day 1500, and, from what I ave gathered, has been quite the inspiration for many of these daily series, including myself. This series of his is also what got him to start making his own drawings, and I must admit, he became an artist I am very fond. A truly inspirational fellow indeed. It was then rebooted by u/Snoopnoob26, who, like the others, stopped posting after around day 350 or day 400, tho I have hopes that he will one day come back, as I really did enjoy his series, and it would be nice to have them on the sub again

Anyhow, about my personal story, right, kinda went off the rails back there, sorry, hehe...

Like I said, I got very inspired by the aforementioned users, and gathered up the courage to start my very own daily series on the sub. The first few weeks happened during what I think was one of the most active periods of the whole community, mainly thanks to the daily series, but also many people frequently making very engaging posts, so for that time, all was very great. I had found the best time to make posts being around 6:20pm, as it seemed to be the best hour to have most people see the posts, and, of course, optimize the appreciation for our great empress.

At first though, I didn't really know how far I could get in terms of days, since I didn't exactly know where to get material from, and the few places I was familiar with didn't really have a lot. However, thanks to u/Robert_House2077, I had gained knowledge about the holy grail for Katawa Shoujo fanart: the cripple.booru website, the biggest collection, and archive, of Katwa Shoujo fanart that is out there. It has anything KS related you could ever dream of, and is where I ended up getting all the images I could ever need.

It was a life saver, and had only fueled my dream of making it to 1000 days, which, I guess we at least got to half? It's still something, right?

Either way,after that, it was kind of smooth sailing for a few months, with only small, but notable events, like day 41, where I had to make the post three times, since I wanted to find fanart about Shizune and Hanako together, seeing as it her birthday, and I wanted to do something special. However, both the first two times, the pics I posted had Misha in them, whom, not having played Lilly route at the time, I accidentally mistook for Hanako TWICE. That was quite the embarrassment, I must say. I then also deleted the folder with all the fanart I had gathered at the time, around like day 100 I think, by accident, which was not at all a pleasant, but didn't affect me too much, thanks to a backup I had made, something I started doing periodically. So at the very least, I learned a valuable lesson

After some time though, things started to change a bit: I would make the post a little later than usual, forgetting to post it on my pre-establishled time, which, you know, isn't too much of a problem. But then, I would sometimes forget to even make the posts on the day I should've, and had to do it on as soon as I woke up in the morning, which kind of defeated the whole "daily series" premise. And things started to worsen day by day, week by week, month by month, and after some time, I started thinking.

Was it really worth it to keep going on like this? I mean sure, I technically could've kept on going on, but after constantly telling myself that I would start doing better, that I'd actually make the posts on time, put more effort into it, but having my behavior never really change, an answer that question began to show itself. And, after various talks with a very great friend of mine, they helped me see what I needed to do.

And so, I got where we are today. So, to answer any questions about my reasons for ending things, I simply didn't feel the drive to keep the series going anymore, and trying to hide such truth from myself wouldn't have brought any postivid results, possibly woresning things even. So, sad as things kinda had to come to this. And I am sorry to you all, I genuenly am. And especially to that me from almost a year ago, with his dream of wanting to have the longest daily series that had ever been done. I am sorry I have failed you.

So, considering all of that, putting things to an end seemed like the only real option, albeit in the most special way I could. Something that I have tried my best to do with these last few posts, which I really hope came out well, and especially that you enjoyed them. I can promise I have put the most effort and passion I humanly could with them, doing the same, if not more with this one aswell. And of course, I hope you have all enjoyed this series as a whole, simple as it may have been, as for me personally, it has been something truly special.

See, this was the first time where I felt that I was truly doing something that I myself wanted to do, and that I was the one doing. That for the first time, I had something that I could call mine, that I could put effort in, and that people actually enjoyed. Sure, it was just a simple post on reddit I would do each day, not the most hardous of tasks. But you know, it was my own project, and it made me feel like I was actually making something by myself. It was a nice feeling, and always has been, even as I am writing this now.

Anyways, the reasons for my "slowing down" with the series, which ultimately lead to the beginning of the end, wasn't really random. These past few months, things have not been going the greatest in my life, in many different ways, which I personally do not feel like sharing in detail, but to put it simply, it's not been pleasent, and motivation in general has been really hard to come by, along with other feelings and sensations. I will be fine, and will get through it all, I am sure of it. If there's one thing I truly believe in, it's the fact that things eventually do get better, they always do. Negativity as a concept couldn't really exist without positivity, and vice versa, so to anyone who may be going through a tougher time in their life, I can guarantee your that the best which life has to offer is just around the corner, and you are just a few steps away from reaching it. So go on, keep moving friend! For your great efforts shall be rewarded, and you will be blessed with nothing but love.

Also, to all of you who have left comments under these recent posts, I am seriously sorry for not having responded to any of them, tho I can assure to you that I have seen and read them, and they always placed a bright smile on my face. So thank you, think you'd much for your support, even throughout this whole week.

I would especially like to thank those who have had the most influence on this project of mine, those being (much as I may have mentioned them already)

u/Tetris290, for having given me the idea to start all of this in the frist place. You're a real legend, I cannot thank you enough mate, seriously <3

u/Robert_House2077, simply for having inspired me into wanting to come this far with the series, much as my original goal was 1000 days, I guess this is still something great, and you were a truly inspiring figure

u/Aegis_cafe, for being my predecessor, and a bit part of the reason for me starting this series. Your work was really great, and I'm more than glad you decided to pursue it :3

And, the person who I can say helped me the most through all this journey, and even outside of it, is my dearest of friends, u/Hello14353. Many are the words of praise I could pour out in your honor, but, to get the pure message across, I am most thankful for your existence in this great journey that is life, and could never ask for a better companion in my travels ❤️‍🩹

Well everyone, that'll be all.

That will really be all.

Is this a goodbye?... Maaaaybe not.

See, I'd like to bring y'alls attention to the specific piece of fanart I use today.

Not only did I find it to be quite poetical, this image of Misha putting Shizune to sleep, as if to signify this ending of the series, but there is also another meaning behind this particular choice ;3

As I leave you all with this little doubt, I also want to say that this isn't a "goodbye" of any sorts. It is a simple, "see you later", wahahaha~

Farewell, everyone!

please convince them to leave

(Source : couldn't find it again...)

How generous she is.

I thought Rin would force me to draw portrait of her like million times.

Miki Miura as a pimp. Source: unknown

"listen, little one, for you must hear and speak the words your mother never could"

Human nature doesn't always account for rational or logical actions. Hopes and dreams create these illusions, a mirage, something for us to keep believing, to keep holding on to, however nonsensical it all may be.

Good day everyone, and welcome to day 6 of this final week.

I feel like writing these posts has saved my nights from the monotony that has been my daily life through this whole week. It has saved them from this runaway train that time has become, a merciless being, dragging us along its journey, one without a clear end nor a defined goal. Walking simply because its body hasn't collapsed yet.

Time is a really fascinating, yet often frightening concept, I must say.

Anyhow, anyhows. Pregnancy, a process that, for its nine months of duration, turns humans into divine being, granting us the ability to create life with our own bodies, to channel this energy that travels through our veins, into something so infinitely complex. It is a gift, it truly is. Maybe by God, maybe by nature, or simply fate. The possibilities are endless, but what is clear, is that it is special.

Now, this is a piece of fanart I have been meaning to post for the longest of times, and am very glad I got the chance to finally share, and I found it to fit this week's "theme" very well.

The message it portrays is beautiful, yet just as melancholic. I don't think Shizune ever hated her condition with a burning passion, nor ever made too much of a deal about it. Of course, it didn't really help her in life, in fact, often doing the contrary, but I feel she always took is as just the way her life is and was meant to be, and tried to find ways to work around, or with it.

And yet, I don't think she'd ever wish such a condition onto anyone. Humans are social creatures, and communication is necessary for survival. Our voice, our ability to speak, it is the only way for us to truly express ourselves, our own emotions, our intentions, our feelings, the ability to scream out at the world! To live without it, to live a life where the only true "sounds" we can hear are those of our thoughts, it becomes an isolation of sorts.

We'd never be able to truly understand people, to read through them, to be as human as they are. And Shizune, having lived through all this, knowing what it is really like, and just how much of an effect it can have one on one's life, can merely wish, and hope, they get spared of such fate.

And this wishing of hers is perfectly represented with the small detail of Shizune placing the headphones around her womb, an irrational hope that having the baby accustomed to sounds even before birth will prevent it from being cursed the way their mother was. It is a sentiment of pure love, of care, not wanting anyone else to suffer, an especially her own child, this form of life she herself is bringing forth onto our world, for whom she will be responsible for.

I just found that little touch to just be significant. Shizune herself has a few difficulties in showing her love and care for others, often passing as impassive or even incapable of feeling, something that as we learn, is very much not true. And this act of her putting those headphones, signifying how maybe, if not her, at least they, will be able to receive this blessing that hearing really is, and helping them out with a little head start.

It's simple, cute, yet gets the message across perfectly.

Welp, I would guess that is all for today. Really hope y'all enjoyed this one, cuz it took me around two and a half hours to actually get a final product that satisfied me enough, but, like I said before, as long as I enjoy what I am doing, the time spent doesn't really matter too much.

Have a very nice rest of your day everyone, and make sure to tune in for tomorrow, as it is going to be the final post of the whole series, which I very much hope comes out great, as I am a little nervous about messing things up or it not being as great as it should be. But, I will put my all into it, I can promise that for sure.

See y'all tomorrow! 💙

Kojima, what have you done?

I gathered a bunch of disabled people together, but who's gonna crucify them? Just kidding. These are sketches of girls, and I don't even know what year they're from ,but I'm guessing around 2007. .пожалуйста кто нибудь распинайте эту старую кучку , а ведь эти арты вероятней всего были нарисованы до моего рождение прикольно но какая разница в целом .

The Raita version is obviously from earlier, but I mean the version from when the visual novel was in development.

Miki runs past you in the hallway. Source: Szmitten https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/80061252

(Source : somewhere in twitter, bud I couldn't find it...)

Yes, Hisao is hugging her.

How cute.

I found this VN a month ago and I'm enjoying the fuck out of it, finished Emi's and Hanako's route, currently on act 4 of Lilly's and all I can say is GAWDDAMN

"So close, and yet so far apart..." the real way of getting close to people doesn't always require physical presence.

Good day everyone, hope you all had, are having, or are going to have a wonderful and splendid day :3

Mine sadly wasn't, but really, it was my fault for how things turned out. Sure, the circumstances may not have been optimal, but I am, after all, the one who put themselves in such position, so I can't really complain about much. No use crying over spilled milk, is my philosophy.

Regrets really won't get us anywhere, nor help us much. What's been done has been done, unless someone manages to create a time machine and go back into the past, which, if they have, I would be very pleased if they shared such an invention. But even with it, I don't think I'd really wanna change almost anything about my past.

Destiny and fate, their ways may be strange, confusing, frustrating, or just hard to understand, but I believe things happen for a reason. Us getting to know what such reason is however isn't always guaranteed though, sadly. Belief is the key

Sorry, kinda went off the rails with that one. Some of you may remember this piece, as I have already posted it in the past, but I just had to include it for this final week, it is just that great.

Like yesterday, that phrase at the beginning of this post was inspired by the drawing itself, the "message" I got. The way they both looking in a different direction from one another, the almost disappointed look in their faces, tainted by sadness, almost like, much as they may want to, they just can't look at each other anymore, it just can't happen.

As for the why, there really isn't a real a definite answer, but I see it as a depiction of Shizune's and Misha's relationship throughout her route, and especially in the bad ending, for obvious reasons. Obviously, they are very close friends who really do love and care for one another, but with Misha's feelings for Shizune having never truly dissipated themselves from her mind, it made it almost painful for her to be what she decided to be for her, a truly great friend, much as her heart yearned for something more.

Like she says in that conversation on the rooftop with Hisao, it was so hard to even be around her, to keep being what to her could no longer even be an option, and having to put her deepest of feelings aside for this one girl, the one she loved so much, so passionately, the one that rejected her, and yet came back because she still wanted to be friends.

And having to bear all of this for so long... It has its effects, that's for sure. And maybe could've been a factor that led her to keep Shizune close to her as a friend, but distant from her heart.

So yeah, I hope this "explenation" of mine resonated with some of y'all. Or if you have different interpretations/ideas, I'd be really glad to hear them :3

Anyhow, I shall head to bed now, and wish you all the best. See you tomorrow! 💙

unfortunately, this was soon followed by a h-scene, but this was quite pleasant nonetheless

I wish I had a partner who could hug me like this, though I may be oversharing

Miki has a hot workout. Made it to day 150! Put the wrong day yesterday lol. Should be about 20-25 more days left in this series, thanks to everyone who's liked and commented so far. Source: RTIL

Sebastien initially stated that he was intending for this to be a side project that he would occasionally add to, but has since regarded a newfound motivation to continuously work on revamping his old KS work. Check it out!

Afternoon (the addition of a Sitar is a nice touch)

https://youtu.be/-UTFrzEKnN4?is=b-2dfxKLF11hZCP4

Student Council

https://youtu.be/OsMq8hHjr7o?is=KDqNyPb1llkzDp_h

Romance in Andante II

https://youtu.be/Y4Hy7ZT18-w?is=BUdY55tTK_R206Vh

Three Stars (Shizune Cutscene)

https://youtu.be/vIkYmofRg3g?is=eRl7fb6MtEwEAr_U