Author's Note! IMPORTANT! Surprise Question!
Hey guys!
Since this is after the absolute emotional roller coaster from before...how are you doing? Mentally? Emotionally? You good?
And no, I'm not sorry at all...
Maybe a little- HOWEVER! I gave a happy ending!
Anyway, I really do hope you enjoyed that chapter!
Now, the reason I took a little too long finishing it was because I hesitated.
I wanted to update but I also didn't want to?
Not because I'm no longer in the fandom or because this book is going to be put into a stop! No!
I got a request a while back that opened my eyes on the book situation going on here. I realized that the book ended up having plots and I've been connecting the chapters to each other. The one shot requests separate works in a series. I don't hate what I've written, I don't regret it.
But I'm stuck.
So, I have a question and an announcement regarding this book and series.
First, the announcement: I'm changing something about Yuri. I'm doing this because I realized that I was told the wrong things and I've put him in a stereotype.
So this change comes with an apology.
Let me start in the beginning.
I've recently learned more about the LGBTQIA+ community. Through that, I found discovered myself. A Demigirl and Bisexual!
There's my official coming out I guess.
But as I did discover myself, I realized that I heard the trans term from someone who puts them into stereotypes, such as Luisa from Encanto. That's what happened when I made Yuri trans. I didn't learn properly.
I'm not saying I hate Yuri being trans! I'm just mad at myself for making him trans because someone gave a bad stereotype about it.
This is probably not something many knew, but here's my apology. I'm sorry for believing the wrong truth.
From now, Yuri won't be trans.
I know I learned from my mistakes and I could go with it. But it feels wrong to me because I see as a Demiboy. He would be the person to go like I do: "I AM YURI! I DON'T GIVE A SHIT!"
He's just himself, Yuri.
BUT! Seeing as this book has a sort of plot now, I will continue as Trans Yuri and try to change it from there. Meaning it would be like Yuri rediscovering himself and coming to the conclusion that he's not trans but Demiboy. Yes, that would mean he's still going to transition since he was still born a girl.
Not much is going to change! He's still Yuri, still a boy. Pronouns he/they.
I won't make it a cringe change. I have a plan and I believe it works well with the events. We ended the last chapter as the skaters having a new start, a new beginning, especially Yuri now that he's free from the parents. So, we're starting over here too and Yuri takes this chance to discover himself again.
I understand if many of you might drop this story because of this decision. I hope I worded my explanation properly. I would hate to say the wrong thing about a wonderful community.
Again, I'm sorry.
This is my decision. It doesn't change much about Yuri but it's a change regardless.
I hope you understand.
Away from that...the surprise/question I have is simple. It's made me wonder about this book a lot ever since I noticed that it indeed does have a plot going on.
Before you panic, no I'm not going to ignore the requests, I still will do what I can on them.
I was wondering...
Do you guys want a prequel sort of book? Meaning, do you want a story that takes place after YOI's event with Yuri and the other skaters growing as close as they are in this book and Yuri overcoming his fears and his past?
I may add some requests in that book.
Basically, it's the story of how the family came to be.
I can't guarantee that the updates will be quick, especially since I want to keep on making Groupchat chapters in this book.
But if I could and I planned, would you like it?
You don't have to agree obviously, it's just a suggestion.
So...we start again!
You have two announcements to think about. Take your time. And again, you don't have to continue reading this.
I'm sorry if any of the changes bother you. Personally, I don't think it changes much but I understand that if it does for you.
I do wish to thank you all. This has been incredible so far and, everyday, I'm thankful for you all. Your comments brought a smile to my face that I try to remember all my readers by the name or profile picture.
You're all so supportive and wonderful.
For those who choose to leave, thank you for sticking around this long, it means a lot. I hope you have a wonderful day!
For those who choose to stay, thank you for being here. Your support is deeply appreciated. The next chapter awaits!
Thank you for your time, readers. I love you all.
'Till next time! <3