Yesterday I dropped my cell in the company toilet. I was wearing those stupid tight-as-heck benggirl high-waist jeans and bent over to pick something up in the bathroom stall, and it slid out of my back pocket and nose-dived into the toilet bowl with a resounding plop. I’m just glad I didn’t already do what I had gone in there to do, because without even thinking, I shoved my hand into the toilet bowl to retrieve it. It was only until after I had it dripping in my hand that a feeling of disgust washed over me.
I think that says a lot about my current situation.
So this is my ritual RL spiel. You can probably already guess what’s coming, right? Yep, delays and more delays, and more delays after that. Right now my aunt is still hospitalized from throat cancer (the cause of my earlier delay); my home PC is totally caput; I am in the process of moving out of my apartment because I can no longer afford the one I’m in now; I have to support my unemployed sister’s family until they can get back on their feet again; I am dealing with a really bad break-up with a guy who was “meant to be”; Things are just going down the drain for me right now.
I have been super-duper depressed for the past few weeks and was at a point where I didn’t even really care about coming online or scanlations or anything anymore. I didn’t really care if there were frustrated readers out there demanding their dosage of yaoi/josei/whatever it was either. I was like, “Forget you!”
But there will always, always be some of you who I just can’t picture myself disappointing. First and foremost is my staff, and secondly, all the regulars who are always thoughtful and send us encouragement despite the constant disappointments. A part of me was almost tempted to just disappear off the face of the e-planet, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.
So, this is what I want you to do. I want you guys to sit tight until the end of the month. We will have a release then. My laptop will come in for site to store pick-up on November 23, and I will have packed up everything in my room by then, which will give me ample time to QC. I’m asking you to hang in there for just a little while longer, guys.
See you soon.
hey, i’ve always been “watching” but have never commented until now and all i want to say is 1) I am so sorry about your phone, i heard making calls with it upside down can help but if it’s gone, it’s gone 2) Your current situation sounded utterly unbearable but I want to give you all my support and breaking through it. I truly admire you for all the strength you have. I think you’re amazing 3) Thanks for not giving up on the scanalations but if you need to quit no one will be disappointed. a scanalation is always a gift and I have no right to be upset about a gift. It’s always totally optional but that just means that every time I see one I am overwhelmed with gratitude and I honestly appericate all the work you and all the wonderful staff here do. Thank you all to the ends of the earth.
Hey there, just donated funds to meet your raws goal of $108. Hope to read more of Okazaki’s &(and) when you’re able to. Thanks for your hard work.
Thank you for your donation. Much appreciated. I’ve placed an order for the rest of the volumes of & available. Currently I am in the process of translating the last two chapters of Volume 1 and Volume 2, Ch.6, which have already been cleaned.
There were several delays caused by my absence, but we’re picking up the pace and will start releasing our ongoing projects asap. 🙂
I just came across this. Take all the time you need, really. You guys are doing this for free afterall, so yeah. I know what its like in your shoes but do your best!
Omg, that sucks Hats! I’ve had something similar happen to me and needless to say, I was thoroughly disgusted. I must have washed and rewashed my hands at least 10 times after that.
I’m sooo sorry about all the RL stuff going on for you now and the hard time you’re having. I hope things start to look up for you soon! Try to look on the positive side of things: you have your health, family and friends who love you and appreciative fans who are really thankful for everything you do! Please take as much time as you need and know that we’ll be patiently waiting. 🙂
P.S.- It’s your ex’s loss for losing someone as AMAZING as you!
Don’t worry about us, just care about you now !
Take care of you.
Big hugs 🙂
All the best!.. you have all of our heartfelt sympathy for what it’s worth. As others said, scanlating should be in no way a priority right now. Hope everything betters soon.
hang in there!! there’s just so much things for you to right now, i think scanlations and readers are hardly a priority. 😀 i hope things get better for you and your family… all the best!
That’s hilarious, that’s exactly what I would have done…
I hope things get better for you <3 delays really don't matter! RL is much more important XD and it seems you have your hands full with it…
I’m sending you all my support, I hope things get better and come back when you feel you are ready for it. Take your time! *hugs*
Don’t worry, I can understand that, unfortunately when everything sucks and you think it cannot get any worse, always comes something that makes you reset that limit of the worst, that you had established … bad experiences: I am having too in this period with my family and I really can understand you; further since I was a child I have always had a very poor health and this only serves to extra stress for my mother and my loved ones and the only thing that sometimes I wish it would disappear so as not to create more problems no one, driven by the strong desire to delete everything, but then I think of all those beautiful people I’ve met who encourage me and how many still, out there, waiting for me because I have not yet encountered them, and so I get up again and resume where I left off … . all is just to say: “Come on girl! We are with you and hang in there!” Do not worry , we can understand you and I will always be here waiting for you because with your projects you give us some really wonderful moments! Thanks guys and see you soon!
Well, at first I was like “Heck no” when I realise this post held no new release but then I took the time to read the post through and I am totally supportive of you ans of the rest of the staff. This is nice of u even to think about keeping us up to date of this situation you are in, given the circumstances. I honestly hope things will get better from now on for you. Gambatte!
Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through. Hang in there! You and everyone else on this scanlation team are awesome, and I really appreciate what you’ve done (and the great manga you’ve introduced me to). I hope things improve for you!
Lady! I’m happy to wait for you as long as you want, but when a crisis like yours comes along, I also would’ve seen myself understanding if you wanted to throw in the towel. Cancer is… well, I went through it with my mom, so I understand the pain and anguish too. She didn’t make it, but I hope your aunt will be alright. Hang in there. Is there a “Help Hatsumimi Personal Crisis” Fund anywhere so I can donate?
” I’m asking you to hang in there for just a little while longer, guys.”
what. WHAT.
It’s us that have to thank you. In no way are you obligated to us strangers. It’s people like you and your staff that makes the world a better place. I admit I was disappointed at the rate of the updates, but it’s all good, because with all considered, this IS one of the best websites that I’ve come across so far, what with its series, interface, and reader, not to mention you. I just don’t know how you do it. I can’t imagine devoting myself to something like what you’re doing.
Hang in there! I don’t know you personally, but this is the best scanalation site i’ve ever come across! I like almost every manga scanalated here. Your work speaks for itself and it would be a shame to stop doing it. I know there’s nothing i can say to make your personal life be less depressing, but i sincerely wish all the best for you and your family. Life can have in store many surprises, you just have to wait for the pleasant ones. 🙂 Be strong and good luck!
Hatsumimi, I know I just plain reader, who never even says “thank you”, but after reading this news I wanna support you somehow. Don’t give up, everything will be OK. Just do what you need to do. White strips always come after black one. Fighting! ^^
I believe, you live it through. Good luck!
I just want to send my heartfelt appreciation and thanks your way. I really hope things get better for you, my mom just got over her breast cancer last year, and I’ve been in and out of the hospital because of my auto immune disease, but when ever I see your releases it brings me happiness in a world where sometimes it’s hard to find. I know life can be hard sometimes, but we just have to get through it and things will get better, I’d like to think =) Take your time and sort things out, and just know that there are people who really appreciate your hard work and are rooting for you
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry everything’s going so poorly for you, Mimi. 🙁 I have SO much sympathy, because I went through a similar period in 2008 when my Nanny got lung cancer and I was temporarily kicked out of the house when my bedroom was the center of a termite infestation, plus my clinical depression was in a low phase, and so on. It’s not easy – it’s very stressful! And it felt like things would never get better. But they eventually did…and I hope that your troubles improve, too, and very soon. You definitely deserve indulging in things you WANT to do and ignoring things that aren’t super vital. Best wishes!
Delays don’t matter, you and your staff do a wonderful job. I just wish you and your family the very best!