145 days later, the serialization ends today, punctuating the story with a perfect full stop.
This story is now very complete, but Qiao Suisui's life is just beginning.
The ending I originally set did not get written, as I used to think that a grand finale should have a climax and make big news with a bang. On the contrary, this time I prefer the story to continue quietly, without any feeling of an ending. This is not a rush job, but a choice to leave it unfinished.
Because the rest of Qiao Suisui's journey will definitely become more brilliant, rather than an ending, it's better to say it's a new beginning. And all of that, I leave to the readers' imagination.
Those who know me well might be aware that I write a post-mortem after each series ends, so this one is no exception. Next, I'm going to talk about the ideas during the creation process. Interested readers can join me in this experience and see if your understanding of this work aligns with mine.