First off, belated Happy International New Trials Day! And also I feel so bad for missing Sakura's birthday on April 1 and Syaoran's birthday on July 13. It's not that I did not forget them, but rather, I felt so guilty for not having the latest chapter up and ready, so I've banned myself from doing anything else but work on the chapter, including communicating with all of you here and via FB and Yahoo Group. Self-imposed punishment that no one wants, including myself. Without further ado, New Trials of Card Captor Sakura Chapter 73: The Other Side of Midnight Part 1 is up on ff.net.
Now, for the usual apologies and updates on what I've been up to. Truthfully speaking, Part 1 of Chapter 73 has been pretty much ready to go since Sakura's birthday, but there was an aspect of Part 2 that I have not been completely satisfied with. But I think I've sorted out the kinks finally. I think if it was an earlier on arc, I would have just went with it, but as you know, New Trials is coming to an end, and the closer we get to the finale, the higher standards I have for myself, and the harder it's become to publish chapters, especially because I am writing ahead as well. It's not that I have neglected New Trials, but rather, when I am home at night after work, I always have my New Trials Word document open on the background, every single day probably, though some days I am more productive than others. But I don't want to bore you with all the excuses, but I want to thank all of you for being so patient from the bottom of my heart.
In my head, I have a timeline (which I probably never keep), but I expect Chapter 73 Part 2 to be up within one or two weeks, catch up with correspondence this month, and also update my website wishluv.com page finally with Chapter 72 and 73, so that it would be easier to read by next month.
Thank you always for supporting New Trials! Really, I think without everyone's encouragement, I would not have been able to celebrate the 18th of New Trials, and over 20 years of Card Captor Sakura. I guess thanks for CLAMP for sticking with Sakura and Syaoran so long, and keeping the franchise up and vibrant, especially now with the Clear Card Arc!
Music Spotlight:
Family of the Year - "Hero"
This is a song I listen to a lot when I write Leiyun scenes, and I think it is an appropriate theme song for him. And below is Yo Yo Ma's performance of Paganini's Caprice No. 24, which would make sense if you've read the chapter.
I clicked on that email notification so fast. LOL You definitely don't have to apologize about being MIA for the past few months. Not only is the story coming to a close, but we aren't in high school anymore, so it's expected that there would be some delays in updating. I'm sure part one and part two of this chapter will be ridiculously good - your standards have always been high (it's why no one cringes when rereading the story from beginning to end).
ReplyDeleteHappy belated New Trials Day. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend and that the next season will treat you well. Now to dig into this chapter!
Thank you so much for being understanding >.< But I get embarrassed at myself nonetheless all these years later, and the pattern never changes. Happy Labor Day! Not a holiday where I live currently, but I did actually want to post for the long weekend. ^^
DeleteHi Wish-chan! I'm so glad that you've lifted your ban. After following this fic for over a decade, I've grown accustomed with your decision to go dark. But when three special occasions came and went without a peep, I won't say that I wasn't nervous. I'm glad that you're back and that you've updated. Have fun catching up!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I've only been checking at http://www.wishluv.com/newtrials.htm for new chapters, which apparently stopped getting updated at Chapter 71. I have some catching up to do! Thank you for all the time you've put in to this.
ReplyDeleteI'm screaming because I just got the email notification of Part 2 being put up on FF.net. Best Thanksgiving present ever!!!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well. 😃 Excuse me while I stop prepping for Thursday to dive into this beautiful chapter.