Today’s a special one, so let’s get right into it!
Minus One Arc TwoThe Council ArcJune 20th
“Choices. What are they, truly? Are they the demonstration and practice of something known to us as free will, or are they just illusions that aim to mimic this notion? We’re often told that everyone has a choice, but each choice inevitably carries consequences—sometimes subtle, sometimes profound.
When faced with decisions, humans tend to calculate, weighing options against their potential outcomes. They consider whether the price of a decision is worth paying. But does this act of deliberation reveal a paradox? Does the presence of overwhelming consequences strip us of genuine choice?
Is it possible for a choice to bear consequences so severe that the freedom to decide is effectively erased? Some would argue yes, that in such scenarios, the "choice" becomes a mere formality, dictated by survival, fear, or inevitability.
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My answer is—”
And just to get you a bit more hyped, here are the titles of the first five chapters:
- The New Student Council
- A Symbol of Trust
- A Group Outing With Amelie
- Share A Booth
- Sick Day
Oh, and the cover art has also been updated for the arc!
Now, onto other updates:
Remember that new project I mentioned earlier this year? The one with a shorter release schedule? Yeah... I’ve restarted it like three times now. Still not happy with the direction, so it’s gonna take a bit longer before that’s ready to roll. Hopefully I’ll have a solid backlog built up by the end of the year!
As for the writing project, I haven’t started that one yet either. Still dealing with writer’s fatigue and haven’t fully wrapped up Arc 3’s first draft. So that one’s on hold for now too.
On the illustration side of things—I’ll still be using AI for now until I can afford to bring on an artist (which might take a while, sadly). But hey, I’ll keep doing my best to make them look great in the meantime.
That’s it from me for now. Mark your calendars for June 20thCouncil Arc
Catch you then.