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Lately, it's been business as usual—emails, supervising work, and progressing the backgrounds for Snow Woman 3.

Since I draw the backgrounds in full color every time, I feel like my background art is gradually improving.

Drawing is a long-term battle, so without the mental fortitude to keep at it for the long haul, it can be pretty tough. It took me a while to see results, but I still genuinely enjoy drawing for its own sake—I think that's what kept me going. And of course, it's thanks to the fans who watch and support me!

We briefly discussed this on Twitter the other day, but due to ongoing long-term projects, the release date for Yuki Onna 3 has not yet been finalized. I'm truly filled with regret for those eagerly awaiting the new work. This is a serious project—the kind where I'd drive 2-3 hours one way, hike an hour up a mountain, and pray at a shrine. I've endured all kinds of comments from various places, but I'm genuinely working on it every single day. So when the project announcement comes, watch out, watch out! To all the fans supporting Puzaki, thank you so much. Please believe in Puu and wait just another half year.