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Life Update: January 2026
🕑 Added 2026-01-14 23:00:00 +0000 UTCHello! It's been a while, how have you been?
It is very late, but happy New Year! I hope this year treats you kindly :)
As you may have noticed, I changed my username! They say a name is a kind of prayer, so I'm hoping this one brings me better health.
Things have been tense everywhere lately. Honestly, I've been afraid to check the internet, including Pixiv and FANBOX, so I'm sorry for the long silence.
Speaking of Pixiv, when I finally browsed again, I saw many new artists and works from people I've followed. At the same time, I noticed how much AI-generated content has grown, including ryona works.
Before AI, I already compared myself to artists whose skills felt impossibly far ahead of mine, like standing at the bottom of a steep cliff. Now, with AI, that feeling has only grown stronger. Now, it's like facing a wall that can't be climbed.
So to you who follow and support me financially, knowing I can't compete with the speed or sheer output of AI-generated content, thank you. Truly. It means more than I can say. I'll keep doing my best and working harder!
The Future?
I'm sorry. I can't promise anything concrete.
My health, something I really hope will improve, continues to be a struggle, and more often than not, I feel like I'm losing that fight. My parents aren't getting any younger as well, and it's heartbreaking to see them getting older but still need to take care of myself.
I still have many commissions, and I'm working through them slowly. But once this batch is finished, I don't think I'll be accepting new commissions. It's not fair to my clients for waiting more than a year for their commissions to be finished.
(I also just finished two commissions, so there'll be at least two updates this month!)
Moving forward, there won't be fixed schedule. But I'll try my best to at least upload something every month!
About Old Projects
This is my biggest weakness:
I struggle to finish things.
I get bored or burned out very easily, even with projects I care about. I've tried keeping things short and simple, but I often overdo them anyway, and then they remain unfinished.
At this point, I have more unfinished projects than completed ones. I'm planning to clean some of them up and post them here on FANBOX only, so at least they can see the light of day :')
If you have any advice on how to deal with this, I'd really appreciate it.
The Feedback?
If you have any thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for me--about my work, the things you enjoy, or even what you'd like to see less of--I'd really love to hear them.
It doesn't have to be detailed or formal. I don't promise I can act on everything, but I promise I'll read and think about them seriously.
Thank you for being here, for your patience, and for sticking with me through all of this.
All in all, I wish you nothing but good things.
Please stay safe and healthy.
I'll see you again!
Comments
Spatux
Good to hear you are still around
johndamm7
welcome back, I hope your health continues to improve
小云
To be honest, I've never been a big fan of AI-generated artwork. I think only real artists like you can create truly exciting works.
金式
Thank you for sharing such an honest update. I’m really glad to see you again, and I truly hope your new name brings you better health and gentler days ahead. Please don’t compare yourself too harshly—none of the AI work can replace your amazing work. There’s no need to rush or promise anything; moving at your own pace is more than enough. I’m grateful just to be here and to continue supporting you. Please take good care of yourself.
妍妍
Long time no see, welcome back. Please don't worry, I'll continue to support you. Please remember that somewhere on Earth, there are people supporting you. Finally, take care of yourself, everything will be alright~ (ง •̀_•́)ง (^▽^)
SAG-13
glad to hear you again, hope your health can be better in new year and wish your other things gose well too, I shall keep supporting you as always, those AI can't draw good arts like yours.
robbie_melrose
Late Night News? This I gotta know.
krollym09
Glad to see you posting again. When it comes to the ai thing, you're already far superior to anything a computer can churn out. Ai "art" is soulless and lack anything that makes it good.
一枪
Forgive me for this, but I still want to shamelessly ask again: could we see the whole version of Christmas Operation in the future (I remember you said that the part that you like most has been finished)
Falcomster
glad you're alive again, get well soon and hope to see you again next year :D jokes aside, your works are amazing and AI won't be hitting the same quality anytime soon
一枪
Glad to hear from you, but heartbreaking to know that things are still not getting better for you... I can do nothing but wish you good health and good luck (and a little money by subscription😂) By the way, I really dont think AI generated pictures are better than artists in this field, and I haven't seen artists drawing obviously better than you in this field too (my personal view)
