Hey there, it's me, Maiumi.

My apologies for the lack of chapters within this hiatus that seemed to occur so quickly.

The reasoning that this had happened was initially due to some drama that I had seen happen, not only here but absolutely everywhere, which I won't name anything that I saw. The negativity that I witnessed was absolutely disgusting and seeing it happen to people I know and care about with a lack of reason other than the lack of human compassion absolutely killed me and all of my characters. Which leads to why it took me so long to come back.

The pandemic along with this seen drama had lead to a mood drop that I hadn't endured in years. I was left trying to control my emotions and hope that they rose back up over time. As you can see, my mood rose up enough for me to bother even coming back onto the site after this long hiatus.

I apologize for how long it'd taken me to come back, the events in real life as of recently has seemed to get to a lot of people in a similar manner to what I have (and still am) enduring. However, this doesn't mean that I feel comfortable enough to promise to get back to writing just yet. I'm not quite sure if I can in the state I'm in, however, I do wish to try. But it might not be for this story but for a project that I desire to complete more than this one. There's something I've had in the backburner for some time, about as long as I've had this one on my mind.

I suppose it depends on my mood up and coming. Both for if and what I write. Due to this, as well, my schedule will likely become obsolete and I'll post when I feel in the mood until this entire worldwide crisis ends.

That said, I want to respond to some reviews that I have gotten within this hiatus while I'm here, so here we go!

Chapter 9

CaitHawke4Ever: This reminded me of how the original set up of the equipment went. Of course in the original Mai did not have so much trouble setting up the shelves. Update when you can. MaiXNaru forever!

MaiumiTaniyama: Haha, that's exactly how it's supposed to feel like. Not exactly the same, but kind of. After all, the same events are happening, but it isn't like the characters themselves are too different. The only one to actually be different's Mai, due to her experiences.

nagisa akabane: Pleasee update and is it possible that there can be any changes in this story like for example mai actually the first one to solve the case and casualky giving hints to naru
Hehe

MaiumiTaniyama: I suppose this author's note says a lot about what I have planned regarding this story. As for changes, as I mentioned to the previous review I'm responding to, the events aren't going to be all that different, at the moment. Mai herself doesn't actually know what she's looking for nor does she understand the concept of the paranormal other than the ghost stories she writes. For her to add everything up and actually know that was what Naru's looking for wouldn't be instantaneous, it'd likely take at least one case for it to process.
If anything, this fic is more fit to be considered a domino effect in its ways. More changes will happen the more Mai understands how everything works, as well as the subtle differences adding up over time to offer more dramatic ones later.
Trust me, I have plans for this fic and where it'll go over time. It's just that the start will feel bland, like any other start to a canon-based Ghost Hunt fic.

Well, that's that. Anything else sent will be answered when I post the next chapter. Until then, I hope that everyone stays safe and protected during this troubling time.