I just fucking realized I didn't include Ikazuchi's character card in "New Management," and no one has come to complain. Are you all using your own characters with no issues, or is everyone just really good at editing so no one complains?
Anyway, this SD includes Last Order and Ikazuchi. Since I'm unlikely to find out who the author of Last Order is, and I'm the creator of Ikazuchi, I'm releasing these two cards. If you know who the author of this Last Order is, share it with me; maybe I can find other good character cards.
have fun!
I heard Railgun is getting a fourth season, so I made a simple animation. It's not anything special, but it should give everyone something to use tonight.
This is my first attempt at a time-stop themed video, more like a test. If people like it, there might be shorts with other characters. The key point is that the sound effects in the video are from the KK scene, meaning I didn't edit this video at all. This is also my first try at using the timeline to control sound effects.
Two last things: first, I'm currently on vacation because the production of "New Management" nearly drained my HP to zero. So February's agenda is to focus on community updates and handling pending tasks. At least, that's what's written in my plan. I should release the new annual plan this Sunday, but before that, I have a lot to deal with, so you might have to wait a few days for some things. I'm really swamped.
The last thing is that everyone's asking me about videos with special sauce. I did provide them before, but not many people knew about it. However, there aren't any currently, and I'll need about two to three weeks to handle this. You can basically think of it as there won't be any before March. Let me tell you why it's difficult. First, it's because I obviously can't distribute videos with special sauce everywhere; it would violate the rules. Second, the special sauce is adjusted within the animation scenes, making the in-animation sauce look better, so it's not part of video editing. This means I need to re-record and edit the videos to give everyone the special sauce version. I'm also thinking about how to better provide these sauced-up videos. There's not a second version of these videos on Earth yet, and I don't plan to stop adding the special sauce or charge more. It's not that your money isn't enough; I just haven't had the time to deal with it (I speak pretty bluntly). If you ask for my advice, I'd say you can do nothing and one day they'll be there, and it shouldn't take long because I measure my work in hours - I'm a fucking Asian.
Okay that's all. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on my Discord or leave a comment below.
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
Hello everyone, based on my significant upgrade to KK, I've created a version specifically for myself called KKSE. After extensive testing by many people, this version is very stable and lightweight. I strongly recommend everyone download this version.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JDz76p5XnZM6divzdofymVEnKkfV43H5
KKSE backup
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y-Q4vtFTrM3Vja2VnVkQYbjXIPDeOjxJ
I will then optimize the information for each version update. I won't put fucking ten links in the README telling you to download everything. Basically, if my mods or plugins get updated, I'll post an update log in my Discord for everyone to download the new content. I strongly recommend joining my Discord to get this information.
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
I hope you enjoy this SD and the video; it symbolizes a new era for KosoruCG 2.0.
I'm back
Before you start watching the video, you should prepare a pack of tissues and some popcorn because you won't find another video on Earth with so many fetishes.
I have a ton of new announcements to make, but I need to turn around and handle the preview images and stuff for SD subscribers first. I'll leave the video here so everyone doesn't get too bored over the weekend. We'll see each other soon.
I hope you enjoy this video; it symbolizes the start of KosoruCG 2.0
Well, considering I told you all I'd release a new video before 2/10, I guess this is the last WIP for {New Management}, at least I hope so. Let's take a quick look at a five-second sneak peek, and then I'll tell you what happens next.
Actually, this 5-second sneak peek looks different from the preview image above because this video was recorded a few days ago. Considering Adobe was really pissing me off, I needed to get familiar with new video editing software, so I made a quick video. And I tweaked the visuals today, so these preview images actually look quite different from before. In fact, by the time I actually finish the video, the lighting effects might change again. Speaking of lighting effects, I've got some good news for you.
In fact, the computer equipment I'm using now was bought in January 2022, and back then, I didn't know I'd end up making animations, so the specs aren't that great. This wasn't a huge issue with my early work because I wasn't creating overly complex animations, but as my projects got more intricate, my computer can barely handle the load. During playback, stuttering and freezing are pretty much guaranteed, and I have to keep pausing the recording to start over or cut out the frozen parts and re-record. This has become a huge burden on my work, and I'm not sure if it's a software issue or a hardware problem. So I had my friend, who has a 4070Ti graphics card, test whether there would be stuttering with the same Reshade settings and SD. The result was that the same scene ran smoothly on his end, so I'm pretty sure my hardware is definitely not up to par for what I need.
I've been looking for an opportunity to upgrade my setup, and it wasn't until I heard about the release of the 5080 and 5090 that I decided to change my computer. I had considered not upgrading, but based on my friend's test, it's definitely a hardware issue, and this has been causing me major inconvenience, leaving me with no choice. So, I started thinking about how I could get my hands on a 5080 or 5090. Clearly, everyone on Earth wants these things because even if you don't need one, you can resell it for a hefty profit. This makes it a very tough task, and with how busy I've been making animations recently, I barely have time to plan on how to secure such a high-end product. Thus, all sorts of miracles started happening.
The first thing is I'm not familiar with computer hardware, so I didn't know what I needed. I got my friend to research what I should buy, and he gave me a computer build list with all the price and performance-balanced components. The second challenge is that the 5080 and 5090 are so rare that everyone has to line up to buy them, and the stores are far from where I live. I couldn't spend hours waiting in line and then find a place to stay locally, plus there's the risk of coming away empty-handed after waiting for hours. Then, my retired aunt said she'd do it for me because the store is just an 8-minute walk from her place, and she's willing to wait for hours to buy something that might not even be available. Next, I ran into another big problem: this computer would cost at least $3200, not including the new monitor I'd need to buy, and I couldn't let someone stand in the cold for hours on my behalf without compensation; that would be wrong. So, I figured I'd need up to $6000 to make sure everything goes smoothly. However, I don't have that much cash because most of my subscription earnings are still in yen in my Japanese account (since the yen has depreciated, it wouldn't be wise to convert everything now, so my account is currently empty).
But I waited a week, and the bank still hadn't transferred the money into my account, which meant my plan was going to fail because I didn't have $6000 readily available. So, I went to ask my parents. My father, of course, didn't have it since he's not one to save money, so I was essentially just asking my mother. I told her how important this was, that it concerned my ability to produce animations smoothly for the next six months. She then lent me $6000, and I promised to pay her back as soon as my yen was converted by the bank. However, all my savings combined were only about $6000, so this equipment purchase drained all my savings.
Okay, so I now have my computer build list, someone willing to line up for me, and I've borrowed the money I needed. That night, I was anxiously waiting at home for the call because I knew everyone wanted this thing, but not everyone could get it. Then, past midnight, I got the call. She told me she'd managed to buy the 5080 graphics card and was currently picking out the other items on the list. She sounded exhausted, and I could tell that staying up late wasn't suitable for someone over 60. I wanted to say something to thank her and tell her how much this meant to me, but she just told me she was super busy and to save those words for another day. Okay, I totally get it. You know, the 5080 seems to be what everyone on Earth wants right now. After a series of miracles, I've successfully acquired it, and I'm sure it'll be a huge help for my work. This means I can create more complex scenes without worrying about whether my hardware can handle it. So, my good news is, I can add even more amazing effects to my future videos because I've got myself a new computer.
Okay, that's the story of how I got a new computer, but actually, it hasn't been shipped to me yet. I hope they'll send it within a week so that my {New Management} can look even better. If not, at least it'll make my next video better. Let's talk about some other little things that have happened?
Uh, you know I'm not exactly rich. In fact, I can tell you that my revenue six months ago (last August) was around 300,000 yen, and it's been decreasing every month since then, with last month down to 190,000 yen (thanks to those who are still paying despite no updates for half a year). I know you've all been thinking, "Wow, what's this?" about the new videos I've put out in the last few months. I've actually mentioned in my recent weekly reports what's been going on. Basically, it was a series of bad decisions or things I left unhandled that all exploded at once, making the last six months look like a disaster, and I almost decided to retire to go back to farming or something instead of making animations. But after deciding on the 2.0 update, it seems like a string of good luck has started. I feel that managing to get the 5080 as an ordinary person is a miracle in itself; I didn't spend big bucks to have someone buy it for me or write scripts to outbid others online. This has only deepened my resolve to dedicate my life to art. You know, I have some very scientific friends, and they've talked to me about this.
I might have mentioned that my personal trainer told me to stop sitting in a chair all day and to get up, walk around, eat something, or at least get more sleep. I hadn't been to the gym for a while, and he messaged me to check if I was still alive. I told him I've been working on this video for 16 hours a day for nearly a month to get it close to completion. I said I thought this was hardcore and maybe I shouldn't be releasing a 2:30 minute video every month. He silently started calculating, then told me that if I'm working 16 hours a day and it took nearly a month, it translates to two months' worth of work for someone working 8 hours a day. Considering normal people have days off, this means I've squeezed 2 to 3 months of work into one month. He knows my salary is around 300,000 yen a month, and he told me that if my monthly salary is that, doing this isn't worth it at all; I'm exploiting myself. Then I told him last month was only 190,000 yen, but it's enough not to starve, at least I don't have to live in a cardboard box (I went to the market the other day to buy tomatoes and found out two tomatoes weighing 300g cost $3, I actually considered switching careers to grow tomatoes).
Actually, I think my plan is pretty crazy, but I'm not very business-minded, so I'll just tell you what's on my mind.
Actually, spending $6000 on new equipment was essentially all the savings I had. I was thinking, I'll keep making animations, so there isn't a better use for this money. I remember telling you about a dinner reunion with former colleagues where my old boss bragged about buying a $6000 stock that turned into $6600 over a few years, telling me it was a smart investment and I should look into passive income. Another guy said if I had some money, I should borrow more with it to buy real estate and rent it out, using the rent to pay off the mortgage. But honestly, I'm not that interested in those life plans. Seriously, what would you do if you retired at 30? Watch TV for 50 years at home?
When I told my father I was spending $6000 on equipment, he was very anxious. He told me not to spend all my earnings, that I should keep using my old computer until it couldn't earn me another cent. You know, like all Asian dads, he thinks all products should last like a vacuum cleaner - if it still works, don't buy a new one. He questioned how long it would take me to recoup the cost if I spent $6000 on new equipment, and that was all my money. I've actually thought about this; objectively, even without upgrading my gear, people would still subscribe as long as I keep making videos because they don't know it could be better - just like with Apex Legends, where they don't change anything and people still play and pay because you don't know how much better it could get, so you don't expect it. It's a good business model; if you can make money with a $20 setup, you don't need to upgrade because people are already willing to pay. So why am I not worried about recouping the cost?
It's not because I'm super confident that my income will skyrocket after this, or that everyone will love my work once I have the new equipment. Trust me, I know that won't happen. Years ago, I spent about $3000 on a drawing tablet, thinking that with high-end gear, I'd become some amazing artist and get tons of subscribers as an illustrator. Uh, nope, because I later found out that after being active for three months, I only had 100 followers on Pixiv - not subscribers, followers - and then I deleted that account.
Now I just draw weird stuff occasionally, and I know that most people won't subscribe to artists who aren't consistent. For example, if a creator sometimes just vanishes - dead or whatever, no updates - I find it hard to resubscribe because I think there's a chance they'll disappear again, so I won't easily subscribe back. I think it might take a year for people to trust I can produce content again, like updating consecutively for 12 months or something; at least, that's how I feel about myself. So, I don't actually think I'll recoup my investment immediately after buying new equipment; that's impossible. I made this decision just because I really want to make animations. The guy who helped me with the computer parts list asked me if I'd sell the graphics card for $2000 if someone offered it, and I told him I wouldn't sell even if someone offered $6000, and I was serious about it. Then he told me he felt my determination. I don't need the whole world's money; I just want that graphics card to keep making animations smoothly for the foreseeable future. That's what I think.
Ah, sometimes when I write the weekly report, I end up writing too much. Where were we? Oh, right. Basically, I've ordered a very powerful computer, and I'll try to use its capabilities for {New Management}. If it arrives too late, I'll make sure you'll see the performance in the next work. Up until now, I still think there's a good chance I can finish this animation by 2/10, but there might not be much room for error. After I finish this video, I plan to consider whether I need to adjust my schedule for February and March because, honestly, I've been burning the candle at both ends since January. So, I've left a bunch of things unhandled, and I'm not sure if this will become a concern in the future, but I've decided to think about that problem after the video release on 2/10.
I can't think of anything else for now. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or find me on my Discord server; I'm happy to answer your questions. In any case, I'll make sure everyone can see the new video on time before 2/10, and I'm certain it'll be great.
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
Oh my, it’s already the end of the month? Let me tell you what I’m thinking right now—you guys are here for this, right?
Last Saturday on my Discord server, I mentioned that I’m contemplating some decisions about my video content. I believe everyone would agree that if you want something to be polished and high-quality, it takes a long time. On the other hand, if you want to produce something quickly, the video might lack some content. Of course, advancements in technology can significantly improve quality. For example, the animation I made two years ago in eight hours would definitely look different from what I can produce now in the same amount of time.
So, balancing these choices is part of my job. I casually asked for everyone’s opinions on Discord, but I didn’t hold a formal poll because I don’t have the time to wait 24 or 48 hours for everyone to make a decision. Plus, I believe you all prefer to leave the decision-making to me since I’m the one creating the animations. I asked for your opinions on whether I should have the character start fully clothed and then undress or begin semi-nude. Why did I ask this? Because animating the removal of clothes takes extra time. If I want more content, it means longer production time, but there are pros and cons to each approach.
Pros of Starting Fully Clothed:
We can animate the removal of clothes later, which I think looks pretty good and is something I’m excited to include in the video. I’d love to see those scenes.
Cons of Starting Fully Clothed:
It takes longer to produce, so the video will be completed later.
Pros of Starting Semi-Nude:
Obviously, Ikazuchi not wearing clothes looks pretty good, and I don’t think anyone would have an issue with that. Watching semi-nude Ikazuchi struggling on the ropes probably wouldn’t bother anyone. Plus, without having to animate the removal of clothing, the video can be released sooner.
After translating your feedback, the general consensus was, “I’d like to see scenes of removing clothes, but if you think it’s not feasible, I can accept that.” but you know, I want to show you everything you want to see. I believe I can make this happen and show the undressing scene without delaying too much time, so I've decided to include this in the video.
Back to our main question—should I include this content or not? Actually, last night I was working with my mentor on new techniques and learned a way to improve water flow animations, which I’ve applied to my current video. Honestly, I feel like I’ve lost track of time because I spend most of each day in front of the computer. The pressure I feel now is different from what I felt in the past. I’m still stressed about not having any new works for nearly half a year, but looking at the 60-second animation I’ve completed, I firmly believe people will like it and that it can definitely represent KosoruCG 2.0.
I think if everyone can give me this much time, polishing this work before releasing it will make it even better. So here’s my decision: I plan to postpone this animation to around February 10th. I had promised you all that I would explain the reasons behind each of my decisions, so let me break it down for you.
First and most importantly, if you all can wait six months and stay here with me without anyone leaving, I believe waiting an additional ten days shouldn’t be a problem. Thank you for your trust. When this work is released, I will make you believe that the wait was worth it.
Second, the production of {New Management} started as just an image to attract people to join Discord, then I decided to turn it into an animation, almost leading me to retire, and now it has become the first video of KosoruCG 2.0. This has taken a long time. I think setting the monthly update date to around the 10th of each month might be more reasonable (unless there are special reasons like the July plan). Once {New Management} is released on February 10th, I can take another whole month to carefully polish the next video and release the February video on March 10th. Moving forward, producing videos at this pace—a non-rushed release process—can get the entire channel back on track. So, I’ve decided to move the monthly update date from the end of each month to around the 10th of each month. Of course, if I finish early, I will release it directly rather than holding onto it until the 10th because there’s no benefit to delaying it—it won’t add value.
That evening, I thought about the possibility that this video might not be released on February 10th. The only reason that could happen is if my computer explode, destroying all the files and my external backup hard drives. So that evening, I started regularly saving the latest progress to the cloud drive, ensuring that even if my computer does get destroyed, I can borrow someone else’s computer, download my scenes, and continue working. Considering that my KKSE version is circulating online, there shouldn’t be any issues.
Okay, so to sum it up: This video won’t be released at the end of January—you’ll have to wait until February 10th. But you might have noticed the WIP (work in progress) images look a bit different—I dressed her in a skirt because I’m adding more content, making the undressing scenes more interesting.
I don’t think there’s any possibility that I won’t be able to release the video on February 10th. There aren’t that many things left to do. The technical challenges I anticipate for this scene are animating urination, texture changes, and production difficulties due to a large number of keyframes. However, my mentor helped me solve these three issues. I believe the remaining necro part of this scene is within my expertise, so I really don’t think I won’t be able to finish it within the nearly 15-day deadline. I’m confident this will be completed smoothly; I just need you to give me another ten-some days.
That’s about it. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or ask in my Discord. I’m available there except when I’m sleeping, and I’d be happy to answer your questions.
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
Now, in addition to the weekly reports and WIPs, we have an annual plan. Let’s start with the WIP section since it’s easier to explain.
Welcome to my annual report, where I’ll share a detailed overview of the projects I’ve worked on throughout the year. This report highlights my progress, challenges, and plans moving forward, with a special focus on the third Work-in-Progress (WIP03). Let’s take a closer look at what I’ve been working on.
This is WIP 03 of *New Management*. Don’t worry about the coordinates in the top right corner; I’ll remove them in the final video. And all the colors will be adjusted further once the entire animation is complete—this is just a preview.
Basically, I’ve gathered everything needed for this scene, from new character textures to technical support for animations and map editing. As of today, I’ve started working on the animation, which is actually the part I’m best at. Given the current pace, I estimate I can create about 20 seconds of animation per day. My expectation for all videos in the 2.0 version is a runtime of 2 minutes and 30 seconds (150 seconds). Subtracting the 20 seconds I’ve already completed today, I expect to finish the animation portion in about 6.5 days and then move on to the video editing stage.
Since I haven’t worked with the new sound effects or video editing software yet, I estimate it will take me about three to five days to complete the video production. Assuming I finish the animation by next Sunday evening, I’ll still have five days left for editing.
So here’s my plan: This week, I’ll share my annual plan with you. By next Sunday, I’ll release WIP04, which will basically be a preview of the full video, just missing the sound editing. During the remaining five days of the month, I’ll complete the video editing. After that, we can move on to February’s plan and start getting everything back on track.
Alright, let’s dive right into the annual plan. This is the annual plan.
2025 Annual Content Plan
February
• Create a video featuring Yamada Ryo, as per the lucky draw request.
March
• Produce Nahida Wallpaper 2.0, a remastered version of the original.
April
• Work on a request video for Fubuki, based on the outline provided in the Discord server.
May
• Remaster the Picnic video.
June
• Leave this month open to address unfinished tasks and plan for the second half of the year.
July
• Create a yuri-themed commission featuring Illya and Kuro, to celebrate their birthdays on July 20.
August
• Produce a request video for Prinz Eugen, fulfilling a promise to the person who provided the character and authorization.
September
• Release the full version of Loot0, featuring Okayu, as a standalone story.
October
• Create the full version of Loot1, featuring Korone, completing another standalone story.
November
• Complete the second lucky draw video, starring SAO’s Asuna, with the premise of Kirito failing to rescue her from Oberon.
December
• Leave this month open to address unfinished tasks and wrap up the year.
Basically, this is what we’ll be working on this year. If you’re interested, let me explain the details.
The Yamada Ryo lucky draw video was something decided back in December 2023. However, the entire year of 2024 was chaotic and unproductive for me, so I couldn’t complete it. Honestly, I feel like 2024 was a disastrous year. I’m glad I now have the chance to fulfill a promise I made last year.
As for why March will feature the 2.0 version of the Nahida wallpaper, there are two reasons. First, I really like this wallpaper. It’s dark enough not to blind me when my computer boots up, and it’s beautiful. Now that I have better techniques, I want to create a 2.0 version. The second reason is that Monster Hunter will launch on February 28, so I expect March will be a busy month for me. I wanted to pick a simpler project to work on（´・ω・｀）
Leaving June and December open was a lesson learned from the chaos of 2024. Many unexpected things can come up—like needing to update software or hardware or handling other requirements. When I fill my schedule completely, I have no time to deal with non-video production tasks. Leaving June and December open is my way of avoiding repeating the mistakes of 2024.
The decision to split and remake Loot0 and Loot1 stems from the original plan for a nine-episode series. However, with the 2.0 version, I’ve moved away from series and focused on standalone videos. I think the people who shared these excellent characters with me would be disappointed if I didn’t produce anything with them. Since they’ve been so generous, I don’t want to waste their goodwill. That’s why I’ve decided to split and remake Loot0 and Loot1 into two separate videos.
The request for the Fubuki video came from the request channel on my Discord server. I promised everyone I’d select a few ideas I liked from there to turn into videos. Since I’m someone who keeps my word, this video is happening.
The Eugen request, on the other hand, was more specific. Someone approached me saying they wanted a Eugen video. I told them I didn’t mind but didn’t have a model of Eugen. I said, “If you can find a good-looking one with the creator’s permission, I’ll make it for you.” And, well, they did. So now there’s a request for an Eugen video. I’m expecting this one to be about one minute long.
One notable project is the Yuri-themed Illya and Kuro video. It’s a theme I’ve never worked on before, which is why I accepted it. If it were something I’m already good at, I would’ve declined. This will be quite a challenge, so I plan to do detailed planning in June and will share more about this project then.
Now, let me tell you what’s been on my mind.
As I mentioned earlier, I feel like the entirety of 2024 was chaotic. It was essentially a series of bad decisions and unfinished tasks piling up, creating a disastrous year. The last four months, in particular, felt like I had no updates at all—an incredibly long time.
I’m truly grateful to the supporters who stuck around despite this, but I’m also very aware that people subscribe because they want new content. I don’t intend to waste your money.
Right now, I’m putting some pressure on myself to stay on schedule because I want to get everything back on track. My goal is to release a new video every month and stick closely to my plans.
That’s why I believe I must complete {New Management} this month, and by February, I’ll start executing the plans I’ve set for this year to ensure everything gets back on track.
This might sound a bit serious, but personally, I’m very optimistic about this year. Over the past few months, I’ve worked on clearing up unfinished tasks and making necessary plans, which allowed me to decide on the future direction of this channel.
Right now, I have a much better animation production workflow, improved software, and a more reasonable approach to animation length and production timelines.
Even though I may sound a bit urgent, the truth is that the time required to complete {New Management} is well within the planned schedule. So I’m not worried about that part at all.
Alright, that’s the content of this year’s annual plan. If you have any questions, feel free to ask—I’d be happy to answer them.
By next Sunday, you should be able to see a full preview of the {New Management} video, and a few days after that, the complete version will be available.
Hello! here we are in the second week!
Most of my work this week has been focused on animation progress. I’ve nearly completed the first scene, which is the struggling sequence, clocking in at about 55 seconds. Next, I'll be refining the "Necro" segment. Since I’ve been working on it for a while and most of it is already finished, I originally thought I might be able to wrap up the entire animation by next week.
But! Plans have changed. Someone came to me with an Elder Scroll, and after learning the knowledge within, I managed to solve a lot of problems I thought were impossible to fix. You see, sometimes technical limitations force you to take shortcuts. For example, originally, I couldn’t make a good animation for removing underwear. So, I thought, why not just skip it and start with the character already undressed? If I can’t do something well, I’d rather not do it at all—like how Kemono Friends should’ve skipped season two.
But now that I’ve resolved some technical hurdles, I can create a proper animation for removing clothes, and honestly, it looks amazing. Fixing these technical issues also allows me to add more shots and sequences that were previously impossible. Of course, we want to see the slow, detailed process of a character’s demise—something that was hard to achieve before due to technical constraints. Now that it’s possible, I’ve decided to add some new shots and cut out some of the original ones. I genuinely believe these changes will make the final video much better.
Now, moving on from the animation and scene design updates, let’s talk about improving character quality. Normally, I don’t spend much time creating characters because I’m not good at it and I don’t know how to make them better. But now, I’ve learned techniques to unify the art style of the characters and make them blend seamlessly with the scenes. One breakthrough was adjusting the shadow colors of the characters.
As a former illustrator, there were colors I used to love but couldn’t replicate in 3D. Now, I’ve found a way to bring those colors back into my 3D scenes. Honestly, the new shadow colors look so much better. I started learning to draw around 2014, and you can see these colors in the works of many artists from that era. To be fair, modern artists tend to use paler or lighter color schemes—like the style in Blue Archive, with white skin and soft purple shadows. While that style isn’t bad, I personally prefer these more classic tones. You can see the adjusted colors on my cover art, which perfectly aligns with my vision for KosoruCG 2.0.
I now have a unique color palette that looks amazing, and I have full control to tweak everything to my liking.
So, that’s pretty much all for this week’s WIP update! Since I’ve learned so many new techniques, I plan to redo some scenes in New Management. But I’m confident I can still finish everything by the end of the month.
I’m also organizing all my ongoing projects and messaging a bunch of people to confirm production schedules. By the end of the month, I’ll share my plans for the year, so you’ll know what videos to expect and what I aim to accomplish.
Okay, that’s all for now! If you have any questions or if there’s anything unclear, feel free to ask—I’d be happy to answer!
Hey everyone, welcome to the new segment! This is the first WIP post. One thing I’ve pretty much confirmed with Kosoru CG 2.0 is that I’ll probably only be able to release one animation per month moving forward. So, from now on, I’ll be sharing what I’m currently working on every Sunday to keep you all updated!
Actually, I originally planned for **{New Management}** to include only necro scenes, but after upgrading the video to version 2.0, I decided to add some hanging struggle animations. I've roughly completed the rough sketches for the death animation in the first 55 seconds. I believe the remaining animation adjustments shouldn't be too difficult since this is the part I'm more skilled at.
I plan to introduce semi-transparent male characters for the first time in this video. I want to ensure that the male characters won't block anything you want to see while still letting you understand what's happening. This is why I decided to try this design for the first time. However, we'll have to wait until the video is finished to see how well it actually works.
If there’s any update, I’ll let you know. For now, I’m working on getting this video ready for you to see as soon as possible.
Wow, we’ve entered 2025! First, let me share this month’s plans with you. Then, I’ll explain the details of these plans.
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### Week 1: Simplified KKSE Version
- **Task**: Create a simplified version of KKSE.
- Include: Mod pack and plugin pack only.
- Exclude: Full base package.
- **Goal**: Provide users with an easier-to-use version.
The first thing is obvious—not everyone can download KKSE. Considering not everyone has the means to download a 96GB file, why was KKSE designed this way in the first place?
KKSE was originally designed for people who have *never used Koikatsu* before. It’s challenging to tell someone, "Download this thing, put it here and there, then do this and that." I believe there are people in the world who have a computer, internet access, and time to wait for a download but don’t want to figure out all the rules. KKSE exists specifically for those people.
You just need to click download, wait for it to complete, and then you’ll have a fully functional, ready-to-use program. I believe there’s a demand for this kind of simplicity in the world, which is why I created KKSE. But here’s the problem.
Some people already have KK and fully understand how to use it. In that case, all you might need is a mod pack or a plugin pack—or maybe you don’t need any resources from me at all because you already have a customized version of KK that works perfectly for you.
What I need to prepare now is a mod pack and a plugin pack. The mod pack alone is 79GB, which isn’t much smaller than KKSE’s 96GB. Still, I’ll make a separate version available in case someone needs it. This is the first thing. I’ll also provide two separate links for downloading just the plugins or mods if you don’t need the complete KK package.
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### Week 2-3: Video Upgrade to Version 2.0
- **Task**: Upgrade the current 1.0 version video to 2.0.
- Improve: Visuals, transitions, and content flow.
- Ensure: Compatibility with the simplified KKSE version.
- **Goal**: Deliver an enhanced and polished video experience.
The second matter is a bit more complex. Some of you might know that I’m currently working on **{Picnic 03}** and **{Discord Server 02}**. A lot of people have been asking about them, so let me share my thoughts on this.
Basically, I originally planned to complete these two videos using the **KosoruCG 1.0** model as a way to mark the end of the old generation. But after thinking it over, I realized—why not start the 2.0 version with these two videos? So, I’ll directly update the half-finished videos I’m working on to the 2.0 version. Let me explain.
Essentially, a 2.0 video means it will have a complete story, with a beginning and an end. Currently, it’s clear that {Discord Server 02} doesn’t have any introduction—we don’t know why Ikazuchi is being hung there. Moreover, 2.0 videos won’t use numerical codes like "02" in their titles. So, I’m renaming the {Discord Server 02} series to {New Management}.
As for {Picnic 03}, it will be completely remade. You won’t see {Picnic 03}, but instead, you’ll see {Picnic R}. However, since the remake will extend the runtime, you’ll probably have to wait until February to see {Picnic R}.
So, now we have the {New Management} production plan. It’s expected to be completed between the second and third weeks, with a runtime of approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds. After that, we can move on to the next phase.
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### Week 4: Finalization and Community Update
- **Task**: Finalize any pending adjustments.
- Review: Feedback from the community.
- Announce: Release schedule for KKSE and version 2.0 video.
- **Goal**: Ensure all updates are ready for release.
In the final week, I’ll tackle the requests that have piled up over the past year, including the lucky draw video. I’ve been putting it off for an entire year, and now it’s time to get it done. I’ll start scheduling when these things will be made to ensure everyone gets to see what they’ve been waiting for.
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Uh, I can’t think of anything else for now. Our weekly updates and WIP content will be released next week. I plan to keep the weekly updates since it’s a good tradition, though now we’ve added a monthly planning report at the start of each month.
Finally, let me promote the Discord server. If you’re looking for resources or have any questions, feel free to join the server and ask me directly, or leave a comment below. I’ll make sure to answer your questions.
Okay, let me explain what KKSE is. The full name is Kosoru Koikatsu Special Edition. KKSE is a highly optimized and lightweight version of Koikatsu that I have personally modified. All unnecessary elements have been removed, leaving only the most useful plugins and mods. It’s the exact version I use myself, meaning it fully supports all of my SD files. I believe this is the most practical version available.
With the release of KKSE, I will also start using this version. I’ve anticipated that all previous works might have some flaws. I don’t intend to charge 3000 yen for something with visible imperfections. However, I believe the time cost of fixing all issues in past works is too high. Instead, I think it's better to focus on creating new animations, especially since I’ve entered version 2.0. Therefore, I’ve decided to make all previous SD content publicly available for free.
Now that we’ve come this far, you’re probably wondering, “So, where’s the download link?” Well, here’s the sad part: I’ve uploaded this 96GB KKSE to uTorrent, but FANBOX doesn’t allow me to share torrent files with uTorrent download links. So, you’ll still need to visit my server to get it. However, I’m confident that if you know how to use uTorrent, you can definitely handle Discord. I’ve included the server link here for you:
This KKSE has been available for download and testing on my server for a day now, and so far, no one has reported any issues. So, I’m guessing it should work for you as well.
If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them for you.
You guys know I always bring good news in the end, right? Let’s start with the most important stuff first, and then I’ll explain why. Here’s the update plan for December:
1. Update KK:
- Upgrade KK to the latest version.
- Integrate all installed plugins.
- Release a KosoruCG-specific version of KK.
- Update the README file.
2. Video Editing Transition:
- Replace Premiere Pro with DaVinci Resolve.
- Create a preview video for {Discord Server 02} using DaVinci Resolve.
3. Audio Enhancement:
- Utilize the new sound effect pack for a comprehensive audio upgrade.
4. Content Creation:
- Share insights and conclusions about the channel’s future direction in the weekly report.
- Publish WIP progress updates.
5. Reshade Update:
- Update Reshade to the latest version for improved visual effects.
This is just a plan for December, mainly to make adjustments for the upcoming 2.0. After that, I’ll tell you what’s going to change with 2.0. But before I get into the changes, I should explain why these adjustments are being made.
Okay, here’s the deal. Do you know what the most common thing that happened this past year was? A series would get a "Part 1" and then... nothing else. For example, {Stream Sniping 5} had a story for its first part—even though it’s called “5,” it was actually the first episode of a new project. But you’ll never see a “6” because I couldn’t make it happen. Then there’s the {With You} series, which only has two episodes. {Jewelry} was great, but it only got two episodes too. Or {World Gym}, which had so much potential, but only got one episode.
Over the past year, I’ve had so many unfinished stories. I used to think there were all kinds of reasons for this, but now I’ve figured out the cause—and the solution. Let me tell you how I’m going to fix this problem.
The root of all these issues comes from my "series" format. Okay, let me explain how this format started. At first, my videos were just standalone shorts. Then, I realized I should make a "Part 1" to set the scene, followed by "Part 2" for the H-animation. For example, {In Restaurant with Momo 1}. Later, with the {Take Out} series, I found that having three episodes worked better for fully exploring a scene and doing everything you wanted.
Then came the {Invade} series, where I created my first four-episode series. I realized that after running through a good flow of storytelling, you might want some short clips with different poses or moments—something apart from the storyline. That’s how the "four-episode series" format became a thing, starting on 2022/11/30. After that, I stuck to this format for all my videos: Episodes 1 and 4 were free to the public, while 2 and 3 required a subscription. Every series followed the four-episode model.
This worked fine for a while, but at some point, things started to go wrong.
{Doll} series
If you check my Pixiv profile, you’ll notice something: after the {Doll} series, the production speed slowed down significantly, and shorter clips started appearing. Let me explain why. This was actually a side effect of a technical improvement. The folder plugin was first introduced in {Rat 1} and perfected in {Doll 01}. It greatly improved production efficiency, allowing more content to be created in the same amount of time and resulting in longer videos. That’s why the videos in the {Doll} series are relatively lengthy.
However, this improvement led to a major problem: it became much harder to break a video into "four parts." Sometimes a single video would end up covering the content of two episodes, leaving no material for the later parts—or causing other disasters. This issue was especially obvious in the {Occupational Injuries} series, where three episodes essentially covered five episodes' worth of content. There was no material left for a fourth episode.
This is the challenge with splitting videos into multiple episodes: it’s hard to manage pacing. For example, you release Part 1, and then Part 2 has to follow up on what was already done, leading to unexpected problems. These issues have been around since the {Doll} series launched last year. One of the reasons for the "four-part series" format was to avoid long waits between releases, so people could see new videos weekly. But as the videos became more detailed and time-consuming to produce, this format ended up being a major obstacle to smooth production.
So, here’s the solution: from now on, there will be no more "four-part series." Every series will be condensed into a single episode. For instance, if I make a {Jewelry} series, it won’t have Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4—it’ll just be {Jewelry}, but as a 2:30 video. Let me explain this in detail.
How can we create a video that has a storyline and also includes necro content? Actually, I’ve already done this in {Stream Sniping 5}. You can see this in the first minute, where Pekomama is pinned to the ground. This video was originally a test for efficient storytelling. It shows that you can fully convey the rape content within one minute and then use the remaining 1:30 to focus on the ryona scenes.
With this approach, you can include R18 rape content, R18G material, and necro elements all in one 2:30 video. clape please. /clap
Now imagine watching the {Jewelry} series. It’s not just a collection of images or a first episode followed by a long wait for a second one because I got sidetracked with other projects. Instead, you’d see yourself walking into the {Jewelry} shop, buying something, and using it—all in one 2:30 video. That’s it. No {Jewelry 2}. The entire story is complete in 2:30, and you don’t have to wait for who knows how long for a sequel.
Okay, at this point, you might have a lot of questions. Let me explain the benefits of doing it this way.
The first benefit is video consistency. Since it’s a single-episode format, there’s no issue with fragmented information. Even as the creator, I sometimes lose track of ideas or details between separate episodes, or I discover that what seemed feasible during planning actually isn’t. Creating standalone videos with a complete story significantly boosts my efficiency because I no longer have to worry about where to end one episode or plan what to include in Parts 2, 3, and so on. You’ll also get to see the full story at once without waiting for sequels. I believe this will greatly improve your viewing experience.
The second benefit is video compression. The most compressed video I’ve made so far is {Stream Sniping 3}, where you get a complete necro sequence in just 1:30 minutes, with plenty of varied actions and angles to keep the pace engaging. My 2.0 videos will follow this structure: the storytelling style of {Stream Sniping 5} for the first minute, and the density of {Stream Sniping 3} for the remaining 1:30. I think 2:30 minutes is the perfect length to tell a full story without feeling rushed.
The third benefit is production focus. Without splitting into multiple parts, there’s no issue of series becoming too scattered. Since my time is fixed, spreading it across different series leads to situations where someone watches Part 1 but never gets to see Part 2.
There are probably more benefits I haven’t thought of yet, but I can’t see any downsides to this change.
Now, let’s talk about changes to the "Plan" channel on my Discord server. I’m not sure how many of you are part of the server, but I’ll explain here anyway.
Previously, the "Plan" channel had a bunch of my "video production plans" listed—videos in planning or halfway done. I decided to remove those because they were pointless. Posting a list of videos that might never get made didn’t help anyone. Now, the "Plan" channel will feature plans for the current month, including not just video production but also things like plugin updates or creating new textures.
Before, my entire schedule revolved around video production, leaving no time for things like sound upgrades or software improvements, which wasn’t ideal. By shifting the "Plan" channel’s focus to all production-related tasks, I think it will be more practical. Instead of focusing on major updates or videos, making small, daily changes and updates seems more realistic.
This ties into another change: moving to a monthly release schedule for videos starting with 2.0. It’s funny how, when I first started, I could release new videos daily. Now, producing one polished, detailed 2:30 video per month feels like a more reasonable goal. To be honest, my current chaotic production schedule is worse—I’m not even managing to release monthly, just some random shorts.
In 2.0, every video will be a standalone piece, unless you guys really want it, in which case I might consider short bonus clips as rewards.
I can already imagine the sound of your brows furrowing. Don’t worry—I’m ready to answer your questions. I’ve already mentioned some of these changes in my Discord server, so I’ve had plenty of practice answering them:
Q1: What will happen to old videos and incomplete series?
A1: The old videos will stay as they are. I believe they aren’t bothering anyone, and deleting them seems pointless and time-consuming. As for incomplete series, it depends. Some will be remade as part of the 2.0 update, like I’m planning for {Jewelry} and {Doll}. I believe I can do a better job with those.
Q2: How will the subscription model change?
A2: Since the 1-to-4 episode series format is being removed, all videos—except for short bonus clips—will now require a 500 yen subscription.
That’s all for now since no one has asked more questions yet. Honestly, I can’t think of what other questions you might have, so I won’t do a self-Q&A. But feel free to ask anything, and I’ll definitely respond
I think I can break down the December plan into separate parts:
1. Update KK:
My current KK setup is from two years ago. While I’ve updated a few plugins here and there as needed, I downloaded them on different dates, leading to a chaotic and unorganized setup. Even the README files are a mess, and I can barely figure things out myself. I’ll spend the remaining days of December fixing this issue.
2. Video Editing Transition:
Why switch to DaVinci? Because Adobe Premiere Pro is awful. I’ve been paying over $20 a month for it, barely using any of its features, and when I tried to cancel, they charged me an additional $120 as an early termination fee. Adobe feels like a bunch of robbers, so I’m switching to a new tool. However, learning a new interface will take me a few days to figure out.
3. Audio Enhancement:
I haven’t updated my audio library in over a year, and most of my videos use the same sound pack. This has become a pressing issue, but I’ve been putting it off because my planning skills aren’t great. My schedule is always packed with video production, leaving no time for upgrades. I think it’s time to find new sound effects.
4. Content Creation:
Previously, I didn’t plan for monthly updates, but that seems to be the direction things are heading. While I’ve been using the WIP channel in Discord to share progress, not everyone uses Discord. So, I’ll include updates on video progress in my weekly reports to keep everyone informed.
5. Reshade Update:
This is another thing I’ve been neglecting for over a year. Reshade has had several updates, but I haven’t upgraded or adjusted any settings. I plan to get this done in December.
Since I need to complete all these tasks, you probably won’t see any new videos in December. The works I’m currently finishing, {Discord Server 02} and {Picnic 03}, will be the last two projects under the old system. Both will be free and are likely to be released in January. After completing these, I’ll start planning for KosoruCG 2.0 content.
There’s a “Request” section in my Discord server with discussions about new projects, so you might want to check it out to see what’s coming. However, the lucky draw video project from last year will likely be one of the first videos under the 2.0 system. That said, we can finalize this in January.
My brain is still buzzing with a lot of things, but for now, I think I’ve covered everything. If there’s anything I missed or something you’re curious about, feel free to leave a comment below or ask directly in my Discord server:
After a month of constant experimentation, I’ve noticed some things. Now I need to clarify and organize some assumptions, most of which are related to the production process. I believe these decisions will influence the future direction of the entire channel. Give me a few more days to share these conclusions with you all. In the meantime, I’ll focus on finishing {Discord Server 02} and {Picnic 03}, both of which are almost done, with only a small part remaining.
First I should promote the friend who provided this Korone character card, because it was thanks to the fresh Korone he offered that I was able to complete this video. However, since he prefer not to appear anywhere outside of Discord, if you want to meet him, join my server and you'll encounter he there, and you can get the latest news and see some unfinished works
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
And I should let you watch the video first.
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Let me briefly tell you what's on my mind right now. Because I'm so busy, I might not be able to write a full weekly report. I'm starting to think that art might be something that doesn't have to adhere to a specific form. I often struggle with whether to include details or not, whether to have a plot or not, whether to focus on length or not. I feel like most of my time is being limited by these things. I've thought a lot, and I think I've gotten some answers, but I'm not sure if they're correct. Give me two weeks to focus on making videos. In two weeks, we'll write another weekly report to see if these decisions were the right ones.
First I should promote the friend who provided this Korone character card, because it was thanks to the fresh Korone he offered that I was able to complete this video. However, since he prefer not to appear anywhere outside of Discord, if you want to meet him, join my server and you'll encounter he there, and you can get the latest news and see some unfinished works
https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC
And I should let you watch the video first.
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Let me briefly tell you what's on my mind right now. Because I'm so busy, I might not be able to write a full weekly report. I'm starting to think that art might be something that doesn't have to adhere to a specific form. I often struggle with whether to include details or not, whether to have a plot or not, whether to focus on length or not. I feel like most of my time is being limited by these things. I've thought a lot, and I think I've gotten some answers, but I'm not sure if they're correct. Give me two weeks to focus on making videos. In two weeks, we'll write another weekly report to see if these decisions were the right ones.
okay, here’s the thing:
someone sent me an amazing Korone model, and it solved all my problems. So I just took this model and made this pointless video lol.
Hope you all enjoy the content!
okay, here’s the thing:
someone sent me an amazing Korone model, and it solved all my problems. So I just took this model and made this pointless video lol.
Hope you all enjoy the content!
I'm thinking about starting a Discord group, let me tell you what I'm thinking to help you make your decision.
So, here's the thing, there are two reasons I starting a Discord group. The first reason should be easy for understand, "because Pixiv has more censor than Discord". you guys understand what I'm talking about right?
I want to focus more on the second reason. "Pixiv does not have any social functions".
well, you may be wondering why a place where people can watch hentai images or videos needs to have any social functions, Let me explain to you.
Basically what you can see in Pixiv comments are usually elephants. Well, elephant is good I like elephant, but actually if you look at other websites, such as rule34 and E-hentai, you will see more direct opinions. Usually you will not see a certain person in any Pixiv comment says: "This work sucks", but that's the point my friend, That's why you need social features, I once saw someone sharing other creators' FANBOX creations and I thought "WTF is this? Why would anyone want to pay for something like this?", Then I found out that the rating of this work was only 1.8, and then the whole comment section was complaining about what the hell this is, like one image and then developed into 240 different versions. If you saw this thing on Pixiv, you would just close the page, you wouldn't complain that you think this thing sucks, or discuss this work with other people, usually only praise or elephants, Do you know what I’m thinking? The thoughts and discussions of these viewers are actually what creators need to know, because it presents a completely different kind of thinking. I am an animator, and when I watch other creators’ video, I'm thinking about technical details, lens design, and scripts. But this causes us to lose sight of the most important thing, "Is this interesting?"
see, as a creator, the goal you need to achieve is to make your work interesting, not just difficult or other things, but when you are a creator, it is difficult to watch a work from the perspective of an ordinary audience, for example {The end of the adventure 03} took about 6 hours to complete, but its number of views and likes were already close to {Loot 0} on September 26, and {Loot 0} actually took about a month to complete. if you consider skills, cost and difficulty, {Loot 0} will be the most successful work, but in fact, everyone doesn’t care so much about these things that only animators know, because everyone’s preferences are different, If you always start from the perspective of the creator and don't understand what everyone is thinking, I think the end of this road will be those AAA games that are no longer fun.
Do you know what I'm most proud of? I think I'm probably the only creator who has had other people discuss their work on Pixiv, and I think that's an achievement, When {Solo 9} was completed, someone commented that he did not quite understand the content of the video. Then someone left a message and explained to him that the origin of the ring was {Solo 3}, and then explained to him what happened to this series. When have you ever seen an interaction on Pixiv that wasn’t with the creator? I think these discussions are important, And that's why I'm considering starting a Discord group.
oh, another reason is that Pixiv’s messaging function sucks.
Anyway I will open a poll on Pixiv, you can leave your suggestions or ideas
I installed new plugins, I'm not sure if there is a way to get SD to work if you don't have these things installed, if you find that you are still having issues with SD after installing new plugins please let me know.
My README looks like a mess, with some old plug-ins mixed in. I promise you guys that I will sort out the README and all the plug-ins as soon as possible to make it easier for you guys to use my SD.
A giant spider found some meat in the forest.
I will upload this video first so that everyone will not be too bored. Then I have to deal with other things. I will add description about this video later.
If someone asked me what AI’s biggest contribution to humanity is? I’d say it proven that if someone "looking safety" means not looking good. when you mention NSFW in AI, your character will be good lookin, but when you mention safety, your character will become ugly, that means all LGBTQ-loved things looking safety, Well, ugly is a negative word that people don’t like to hear, but you know what? people loved safety, So you can definitely say that someone is looking safety, and he will be very grateful for your compliment.
Hello GG welcome to the weekly report! according to our good tradition, I should introduce the cover first, it's "Mari Setagaya" from "Itadaki! Seieki". well, I personally dislike NTR but I like succubus school girls, so I can ignore this part. If you like, welcome to save it.
okay now we have a lot to talk about today, so I need to put on my 2-point intelligence glasses before I start gibbering. Then you can prepare a cup of coffee or whatever you need, and let's get started.
First off, I want to thank everyone for your concern. My knee no longer sounds like a castanet every day, and I'm guessing I won’t be in a wheelchair by the time I’m thirty. now let’s talk about {Jewelry 02}.
I’m sure most of you have already seen {Jewelry 02}, but if not, you should go watch it first—it’s free, and probably way more interesting than my weekly, so really, go watch it! Based on the poll results, 50% of you chose "All" , You might not know what that means, but by choosing "All" it means each character will appear in a different video as the main character. I won’t put them all in the same scene. First, because I want different scenarios, imagining they were bought by different people and put to different uses. For instance, Toki was clearly bought by a school to be used as teaching material, bringing joy to children’s childhoods and potentially reducing societal issues. Second, if I animate three different girls at once, the video would take weeks to finish—even single-shot loop animations like {Jewelry 02}, when finely polished, are still super time-consuming. Third reason? My computer would explode (・ω・｀). So in {Jewelry 03}, you’ll see Asuna, and in Jewelry 04, Karin. I’m doing these in the order of their poll rankings.
Next, let’s talk about {Loot 01}. I’ve come to see it a bit differently than I used to. Initially, the {Loot} series was about exploring new techniques. I’m not sure how many noticed, but {Loot} uses more advanced storyboard methods to shorten video length by skipping less important parts, while still letting you understand what’s happening. For example, I don’t need to show two characters walking home; I just place two pairs of shoes there. This method keeps the video engaging without dragging on or getting boring, yet it doesn’t cut so much that the scenes feel abstract.
That’s really what I want to bring you in the {Loot} series—a story that’s rich in narrative but not overly lengthy. To use this advanced storytelling technique requires a lot of experience, and I think it’s a great learning opportunity. So I really do want to make this series, but while making {Jewelry 02}, I started thinking differently. You know, part of why I’m so excited about {Loot} is the chance to use many new and challenging things. But, {Jewelry 02} has been full of challenges, too. It’s filled with a ton of new stuff—heavy use of morphing techniques to keep the animation smooth. This short ten-second clip is loaded with challenges. So while working on it, I started feeling that there’s no need to insist on finishing a specific project. Whichever video I work on first will be a challenge and a learning experience for me. I expect that {Jewelry 03} will be just as challenging because everything will always be new in some way. So, I guess there’s no reason to be fixated on any particular video. As for {Loot 01}, I’ve actually finished the first scene, so if you’re waiting for it, don’t worry too much.
I’ve already told you that my next video will be {Jewelry 03}, and I have some good news. You know, most of my time is spent on researching and improving animations. If you’re the (a lot lot) plan subscribers or, for some reason, have my scene data, you may notice I rarely update my tools. There are two reasons for this: first, if every time you use my new SD, you have to download five different things, you’d go nuts. Who has time to download a bunch of stuff? Second, I just don’t have time to install and explore new features every day. But here’s the good news—I recently gathered some new tools. I’ll skip the technical details because nobody probably wants to hear about them, but essentially, they’re more convenient tools to improve efficiency. The main point is, we can now use animal models for animation! I’ve always wanted to make animations involving interactions between animals (or even monsters) and girls. With the help of these new tools, I can now animate animals—dogs, wolves, foxes, horses, elephants…? So you can expect to see male animals in my animations soon, which will definitely be fun. I’d rather watch animals interact with girls than see male characters in these scenarios. I’ll try to showcase these results to you as soon as possible.
That’s about all the animation updates for now. Next, I’ll share some thoughts I had last week.
My ancestors have lived here for about 100 years, until my grandfather moved the family to the city for work about fifty years ago. Last week, the caretaker of the cemetery informed my uncle grave plot was nearly full, urging my uncle to finally handle my grandmother’s incomplete funeral from ten years ago. So, my uncle—the current owner of the house I’m living in—came to stay with me for a day. That morning, as I sat at the door thinking about how to animate a dog-and-girl scene, I lit a cigarette and started contemplating. His wife saw me smoking and was shocked, asking why I’d started? I didn't smoke before. You know, I take everyone questions seriously, so I started reflecting on how many things used to be different but have changed. I wasn’t an animator before , didn’t live here before, and i used to be a kid before. I realized her main point wasn’t that question, so I focused on that, wondering if I should tell her about my struggles with insomnia and smoking a pipe at my door… or...
She mentioned that smoking is harmful and addictive(Actually I think everything can be addictive, I do think that looking at your phone or watching TV can be addictive). I told her that I don’t really “smoke” ; I know people who smoke it's all 20 cigarettes a day, interrupting meals or games to go outside and smoke. I roll my own tobacco, enjoying the calming process of rolling it, which helps me think. I explained that one cigarette lasts me about 25 minutes (friends who tried my cigarettes said they last way too long, so they didn’t like them), explain to her the peace it brings me. By the time I’d explained this, I noticed she wasn’t really listening anymore. She seemed fixated on the idea that smoking is wrong, but was too polite to interrupt. When I realized she was thinking about something else, I quickly summarized, “I think it’s harmless” About ten minutes later, she suddenly said, “Your smoking looks ugly .” un, well...That definitely startled me. I mean, I speak Chinese, Japanese, English, and language usually has patterns, like, if someone says 'Good morning' you have about 20 response options. But her comment didn’t fit into any of the languages I knew. so I just nodded my dead with a deep frown.
I think her aim was to get me to stop smoking but she didn’t have a better way to convince me. Her comment was almost like when a parent warns a kid, “If you don’t eat your vegetables, the ghost will get you at night” The only difference is that I'm not a kid. The truth is, I’m surrounded by more dead than living people. The village population is shrinking, but the graveyard is full. So it’s not possible that the reason why I smoke it's because looking good, I thought to myself, “She must really value appearances.” Later that morning, I watched her pose with her phone for selfies, changing expressions and angles, adjusting her hair for the perfect background—she spent the whole day doing this. I don’t think she’s bad person at all, she’s a good person trying to show her concern for young people. But when you see a nearly 60-year-old woman posing and uploading selfies all day, it gives a different impression.
Have I mentioned my uncle? He’s a good man, but his life seems full of regrets. Normally frugal, when he returns to the village, he turns into a big spender. When his grandchild was born, he spent $10,000 on a feast for everyone he knew here. The house I live in has four unnecessary steel doors that cost $20,000, and they’re not made of gold or anything special; his friends just quoted a high price, and he accepted to avoid appearing poor. And there’s an overpriced wooden chair in the living room—six of them at $500 each—that no one even sits on because I live here alone, When my grandfather passed, my uncle bought an extravagant jade urn. I don’t want to know how much that cost, but I imagine my late grandfather, a frugal farmer, wouldn’t have cared what kind of urn held his ashes. Watching my uncle try to show everyone he succeeded in the city, I see him caught in a cycle, believing that flaunting wealth brings happiness. I don’t think he’s truly fulfilled.
I watch my uncle doing all this, honestly, it just seems like he’s trying to tell everyone ‘Look, working hard in the city really paid off! we made the right decision!’ one time, I bought a $100 fan, and all my neighbors were shocked, telling me you could get a perfectly good one for $30! I mean, I don’t think fan are disposable, so paying $100 for something that could last 20 years doesn’t seem like a big deal. It’s not like I’m eating $100 worth of food that just turns to shit in a few hours.
I see my uncle trying to prove to everyone back in his hometown that their decision to move to the city was right, that they made money while everyone else stayed here poor. But if you think he’s really happy, just last month I heard he went to the hospital to see a psychiatrist. I don’t think he’s really living the good life. You know, I used to have this stingy boss, and my old coworkers and I used to wish hope he had a miserable life. Even four years later, I still hear them talking about how he’s had a miserable life and happy about it. Honestly, I stopped caring about him a long time ago, so I don’t really care how he’s doing. But whenever we all meet up, someone brings him up. I feel it’s a bit sad because, in a way, it’s like my friends just want to talk about his miserable to reassure themselves that quitting that job was the right call. But they haven’t really did a better life.
It’s like my uncle—he’s actually a really frugal person, but when he’s back in his hometown around the people he knows, he spends all his saved-up money to look like he’s made it. I think people get trapped by these images they build of themselves. My uncle’s wife can’t accept that she’s almost 60; she should be more worried about her knees and back than her face. My uncle’s trapped in the image of himself as a rich guy, showing off his money to others, but he can’t accept that every dollar was hard-earned. I believe if people aren’t honest with themselves, it’s hard to make any real friends. You just end up alone in the end.
I remember sharing my story of how I became an animator. I had a friend who, since middle school, just skipped class and spent every day watching movies or browsing online. Meanwhile, I was the kid who rarely missed school, graduated on time, and got right into working. I used to look at him as a cautionary tale, someone I’d never want to become. Then, almost ten years later, when I was 24, I was cleaning up after a shift at a restaurant, and he was talking to me about all these things happening in the world, sharing his insights about movies, like there was so much to discover, everything is so interesting. And all I could do was complain about life. Then he just stopped, and said, 'I think you wash too many dishes and turn into an idiot, I don't want talk to you'. Honestly, that might be the most truthful thing anyone’s ever said to me. I was put myself in a frame, playing a hard-working role, thinking I was knew the world, talking like I’d figured out everything clearly. Turns out it's just an unsuccessful person talking about how to be successful.
I think people get so caught up in these frame they create for themselves without even realizing it. My uncle thinks showing off his wealth to the people in his village will make him happy and fulfilled, but deep down, I know he’s lonely. This time, he even took a taxi to visit the village—he doesn’t know the driver. It felt strange having a stranger sitting with us at a family meal, though I get that he can’t ask someone to drive him to the restaurant and asked him wait in the car. But when a 60-year-old man can’t find a friend willing to drive him or spend the day with him, it feels a bit lonely.
I’m lucky, you know, to have people who are there for me. When I’m unsure what gift someone might like, or when I need a recommendation, there are people willing to help. I believe goodwill is built on trust, and trust depends on being honest with yourself and others. I see my neighbors pretending to be nice, smiling and saying all the right words, but I know they criticize me behind my back. Here’s a little story: When I first started working in a restaurant at 18, my mentor told me, ‘If you’re going to talk badly about someone, you need to be prepared it’ll eventually reach their ears, otherwise, don’t say it’, and over the years, I’ve found that to be true. Anyway, I hope each of you has a friend who’s willing to tell you the hard truths. Alright, I should get back to working on that dog scene in the animation. If you have any suggestions for animal scenes, feel free to let me know.
that's all, thanks for watch the weekly report!
If we had a school like this, I dare say the kids would have a happy childhood.
This video took longer than I expected. I originally planned to make a simple short video before {Loot 01} was completed so that you guys wouldn't be too bored, but I think simplicity is deceiving. I usually do Start adding more stuff in the making lol.
Oh I should let you watch the video first:
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Well, according to our good tradition, usually the videos codenamed 02 and 03 will require subscription, but considering that I held a vote for the {Jewelry} series, there is no reason you can’t enjoy the results of the vote right? So the free release of this video is not because I pressed the wrong button, I hope you like this video, I will write the production plan for the next video in the weekly report, see you there.
If we had a school like this, I dare say the kids would have a happy childhood.
This video took longer than I expected. I originally planned to make a simple short video before {Loot 01} was completed so that you guys wouldn't be too bored, but I think simplicity is deceiving. I usually do Start adding more stuff in the making lol.
Oh I should let you watch the video first:
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Well, according to our good tradition, usually the videos codenamed 02 and 03 will require subscription, but considering that I held a vote for the {Jewelry} series, there is no reason you can’t enjoy the results of the vote right? So the free release of this video is not because I pressed the wrong button, I hope you like this video, I will write the production plan for the next video in the weekly report, see you there.
You know, I heard people says exercise makes you healthy, but the truth is, no exercise will let you cripple
Hello GG welcome to the weekly report! According to our good tradition, I should introduce the cover first, because the scene of {Loot 1} is still in the confidentiality stage, and we will not reveal the scene of {Loot 1} here, So I put Fennec here to let you guys won’t be too bored. Okay let's get started.
First of all, I want to tell you guys some data. {Jewelry} has entered Pixiv's R18G rankings for three consecutive days {10/4, 10/5, 10/6}. They are ranked 44th, 12th, and 26th respectively. In fact, based on previous experience, I knew that this would probably be on the popular ranking list, but I didn’t expect it to be so popular. you know what? basically all image post are on the ranking list, and Pixiv automatically sent me an mail to tell me about it, {Doll SS}, {Mo R}…. Funny thing is the only video I have on the list is {Irur 2}, and it’s actually a pretty simple video, if you asked me to pick the best I would say is {Stream sniping 5} or {Loot 0} or something like that. Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean that you all should go and hit like button for me. I'm not a some Youtube channel that pauses the video in the halfway and asks you to like and subscribe(That drives me nuts), What I really mean is that I think most of my guesses are correct. The R18G community is more focused on showing girls’ body instead of interacting with girl and boy. Otherwise, There is no reason why any work with plot and animation should have lower views than a few boxes placed over there. Well, this is actually not a secret. I have always welcomed others to learn from my experience. Make more works to expand the R18G community, so that I will have more things to see, but I still have to tell you that although the {Jewelry} has been overwhelmingly praised, I will still focus on making the {Loot} series, I'll tell you more about the production plans later but first let me share with you what I have been busy with recently.
I remember mentioning that I had early signs of degenerative arthritis. My fitness coach told me that if things keep going this way, stairs would become my worst enemy soon. Besides that, I also have a bunch of health issues from sitting for too long. Normally, I go to the gym twice a week, working out for an hour each time. I thought that was enough, but my unresponsive fingers and aching knees make me feel like I’m 70 years old. The truth is, it’s impossible to counterbalance over 100 work hours a week with just 2 hours at the gym. So, I ended up doing rehab-like exercises at the gym, like a 70 years old.
If I told you I was working out, you might imagine weights and machines, but honestly, all I’m doing is lifting my arms and legs and rolling around on the floor. My health was so bad that I didn’t even need to lift weights—just moving my limbs was a struggle. When I started doing these exercises, I felt pain in my neck, shoulders, arms, hips, thighs, knees, feet... pretty much everywhere. But interestingly, after pushing myself harder in recent workouts, I suddenly felt ten years younger the other day. I used to think I was healthy, but only then did I realize that I wasn’t. I'm just used to the soreness and stiffness. It made me think back to when my knees used to lock up every morning, making it impossible to bend or straighten them. It was a serious issue, but I didn’t care much back then. I should’ve paid more attention to those warning signs.
But after almost two weeks of cutting back on work and exercising more, I feel great now. At least my knees don’t lock up or feel uncomfortable anymore. Honestly, I think everyone should hit the gym—not to become a muscle-bound athlete, but to avoid ending up in a wheelchair at 30. Let me tell you a story.
The other night, my neighbor invited me over for dinner. I shared with them the health issues I’d been dealing with recently and how I was working on them. They mentioned that they take walks around the neighborhood every evening after 8 PM. I even met their 94-year-old mother—though she moved slowly, she was still getting around on her own. I couldn’t help but wonder if I was the only one there with joint problems, even though these folks were all 30 years older than me at least.
Just then, their son came back from outside. He had some medication in his hand, and I got curious. He seemed reluctant to talk about it, and I could see the exhaustion, frustration, and a hint of anger in his expression. But he kept it polite, just saying, “Uh, yeah... my back hurts,” before leaving the living room. His mother noticed his reaction wasn’t exactly polite, so she quickly explained that he’s been working until 8 PM every Monday through Saturday, and he’s had back pain for a while now. She really hopes he finds time to find physical therapist. “He won’t even sit down for a bowl of soup” she said.
I knew a physical therapist wouldn’t solve his problem. I’ve heard that most car mechanics deal with back pain, but I never thought a guy in his early 20s would be seeing a doctor for it. I wondered how I could help him. I’d love to recommend my fitness coach, but getting someone who works until 8 PM six days a week to find time for the gym is pretty tough. Sure, muscle relaxers might give him some short-term relief, and a massage therapist might make him feel better for a week, but those aren’t long-term solutions. He needs to learn how to use his body properly to avoid injuries—or at least be able to stretch and recover after those long work hours.
I talked to my friend about this, and I think his approach is more practical. He agreed that while going to the gym and study with a coach is a long-term solution, it’s unrealistic to expect someone with such long work hours to find time for the gym. He suggested I recommend a supportive brace instead. Even if he doesn’t have the time or energy for the gym, a brace could at least help reduce the strain. It made sense to me. I’m not his best friend or family member, and people tend to trap themselves in their things they believe
When I had my first job, my boss expected me to start work two hours before my actual shift began, saying it would help me learn more. Back then, others told me I was being exploited and that my boss was terrible. I told them I had to do it. When I worked as a manager in a restaurant, I’d get up at 9 AM to get ready for work, and I wouldn’t leave the place until 2 AM, thinking to myself, “I have to do this.” I once spent $20 on a cab to attend a work event I didn’t even want to go to, with people I didn’t care to meet, and I still thought, “I have to do this.” Even when I’d pass by a café and resist buying myself a drink I really wanted, Just to save two dollars. I think humans are wired to get used to pain—to survive, you have to make peace with discomfort, so you don’t break down or lose your mind.
People often create stories to limit themselves, so if I told his son, “You don’t actually have to work so much,” or “Health should be your priority,” or “Working out would help you,” I think those heartfelt suggestions might be worthless to him. All I can realistically do is suggest a brace. People find it easier to spend money than to change. So, finding a good brace might be the only thing I can do for him. The rest is up to him to learn and figure out on his own journey through life. As outsiders, we can mostly just listen to the challenges others face.
I’ve heard so many stories filled with tragic. These people are the protagonists of their own stories—like the one who can’t invest in themselves because they’re constantly giving money to their parents, or the one who can’t go to the gym because they work full-time, or the person who’s driven a bus for 30 years to support their two kids. You know, most of the time, I don’t point out the flaws in their logic. I once spoke with someone who wanted a divorce because her husband made her miserable every day. She said she couldn’t leave him because their kids will lose father and have psychological issues. But honestly, even if my parents had divorced, I would’ve known who my mom and dad were, and I wouldn’t have cared about their relationship. They chose to marry; it had nothing to do with me. So, if they decided to separate, I’d respect their decision.
I have a friend who’s been running a shop for three years without seeing much growth in customers or income. When I asked, “What’s your plan?” I hoped to hear something like, “I’m working on a new product...” or “I’m testing out new strategies...” or “I’m planning an...” Do you know what he said? He told me he couldn’t do any of that because his wife would get too tired if things got busier. He said he couldn’t launch new products or host events because she might feel exhausted. Honestly, if you feel like your wife is holding you back, you should talk to her about it now—ask her to change or support you, or it’s best to part ways. Otherwise, 20 years down the road, you’ll end up resenting her. “If only she wasn’t so lazy back then, I’d be living in a mansion by now”, This kind of thinking is obviously not helpful to your career or relationship.
Now you see why I don’t tell his son, “You don’t have to work so hard.” It’s not that I don’t care, I just know it’s pointless. You can only hope that they figure things out for themselves. At least, that’s how I see it. So, tomorrow, I might ask my friends in the auto repair field if they know of any good supportive brace instead. But for now, let’s get back to video production.
I’m feeling great now—no more stiff fingers or aching knees. The strange thing is, These issues may be present for over a year, but I never paid attention until they got really bad. It’s only when my knee completely locked up or when I couldn’t move my index finger that I realized something was wrong. Through this experience, I learned that while the human spirit has no limits, our bodies do. Now that I feel healthy again, it’s time to get back to creating.
Currently, I’m working on {Loot 1}, and the progress is pretty good. It might even be ready for release this week. As for the {Jewelry}… it’s clear that everyone wants to see all the girls, so the plan is to mix a few episodes of the {Jewelry} series into the {Loot} series produce. They’ll probably be single-shot loop shorts. Considering my limited time, I can’t make them super polished, but I’ve noticed that single-shot loop shorts are always popular, so I think people won’t mind.
Woooo that is something that I would buy.
Before we start I want to suggest you download these images first because Pixiv image compression is terrible and the colors of these images look completely wrong on Pixiv.
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you have downloaded? Okay according to good tradition we will first introduce the origin of character cards:
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/107540900
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/93857820
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/93662700
Thanks to these creators for generously sharing their cards!
Now let me explain what this is, This is actually a discarded storyboard from the {Loot} series. In other words, in the original plan, the {Loot} series would have this storyboard, but for some reasons I deleted this scene, but we may all agree that these things should not be thrown into the trash, so I am preparing to make a weekly report I picked it out when making the cover and continued to process it, so actually this scene was originally part of {Loot}, and later became the cover of the weekly newspaper, and then continued to process it and turned it into a more refined scene.
You can vote on Pixiv to tell me whose video you want to see, and I will make a decision at some point.
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/122914043
Woooo that is something that I would buy.
Before we start I want to suggest you download these images first because Pixiv image compression is terrible and the colors of these images look completely wrong on Pixiv.
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you have downloaded? Okay according to good tradition we will first introduce the origin of character cards:
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/107540900
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/93857820
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/93662700
Thanks to these creators for generously sharing their cards!
Now let me explain what this is, This is actually a discarded storyboard from the {Loot} series. In other words, in the original plan, the {Loot} series would have this storyboard, but for some reasons I deleted this scene, but we may all agree that these things should not be thrown into the trash, so I am preparing to make a weekly report I picked it out when making the cover and continued to process it, so actually this scene was originally part of {Loot}, and later became the cover of the weekly newspaper, and then continued to process it and turned it into a more refined scene.
You can vote on Pixiv to tell me whose video you want to see, and I will make a decision at some point.
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/122914043
Okay okay, I know you all want to see this new series, but I must first introduce the source of Okayu character cards, Master "Koiking":
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/117755613
I went to him about five months ago and asked if he could make an Okayu card for me. We could discuss the price. Then he asked me for a few reference pictures, and suddenly I got this character card, and he didn’t charge me. Let me tell you, there are probably not many people who can complete such high quality character cards in a few hours. This guy is truly a king, I will introduce him more another day,but now you should watch the video first:
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To be honest I'm not good at telling people what I'm doing, I think creators spend most of their time thinking of new things instead of actually using a mouse to animate, uh....I throw it in the trash There's a lot more in there than what you see, so using the mouse may be part of it, but most of it is just testing.
All I can say is that for the opening of the {Loot} series, {Loot 0} fully meets my expectations for this series. We want to see new stories, new character models, new skins, new storyboards, everything is new, In fact, I have a very good plan for this series, so if nothing unexpected happens, I can complete a total of nine episodes of this series this year.
I actually have a lot of things I'm thinking about, but I don't have the answer yet. I think I should leave the rest of the content to the weekly report. If you have any ideas, please let me know.
Okay okay, I know you all want to see this new series, but I must first introduce the source of Okayu character cards, Master "Koiking":
https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/117755613
I went to him about five months ago and asked if he could make an Okayu card for me. We could discuss the price. Then he asked me for a few reference pictures, and suddenly I got this character card, and he didn’t charge me. Let me tell you, there are probably not many people who can complete such high quality character cards in a few hours. This guy is truly a king, I will introduce him more another day,but now you should watch the video first:
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To be honest I'm not good at telling people what I'm doing, I think creators spend most of their time thinking of new things instead of actually using a mouse to animate, uh....I throw it in the trash There's a lot more in there than what you see, so using the mouse may be part of it, but most of it is just testing.
All I can say is that for the opening of the {Loot} series, {Loot 0} fully meets my expectations for this series. We want to see new stories, new character models, new skins, new storyboards, everything is new, In fact, I have a very good plan for this series, so if nothing unexpected happens, I can complete a total of nine episodes of this series this year.
I actually have a lot of things I'm thinking about, but I don't have the answer yet. I think I should leave the rest of the content to the weekly report. If you have any ideas, please let me know.
In keeping with our fine tradition, I should introduce the cover first, It's a storyboard from the {Loot 0} , You heard it right, the nine-episode series is no longer called the nine-episode series. The official name of the series now is the {Loot} series.
Hello GG welcome to the weekly report, I should start with the important stuff first, and then tell you what I've seen recently, that's start!
The first thing is to announce the production of the {Loot} series. Although you may have known that I am producing a nine-episode feature-length animation, I have just completed the script for the beginning and end of this story, and there are a lot of things about the storyboard. I have to say that I haven’t planned a series in such detail for a long time. This may be why the planning of this series took so long. and I'm not going to reveal too much about the story of this series yet, but what I can reveal is that there are two characters in this story, they are Okayu and Korone, because they usually appear together so I put them in this series. This story started with R18, but it will become R18G later, but I believe that no one who reads my weekly will hate R18G, I mean, if you don’t watch R18G works, I don’t know why you are here(´・ω・`)
Anyway, this work will be labeled R18 at first, and then it will become R18G in a certain episode. Remember the evil plan I mentioned to you before? First of all, I want to attract people with cute R18 content, and then one day the series suddenly becomes R18G, but you have already watched the previous episodes and you will not miss the sequel, right? Then after people watch the sequel of R18G, they will realize that the content of R18G is actually very good. Then I can attract more people to become R18G fans and expand the R18G community. It’s very evil, right? Even though I told you about my But I dare say that not everyone reads my weekly report, so I believe that I can still attract many people who originally rejected R18G’s works to watch these contents.
Well, actually I don’t have much to say about the new work in this weekly report, because I’m still keeping most of the content secret, so let me tell you some stories.
Have I told you about my dad? He’s a pretty ordinary guy—not a bad person, just very average. What I mean is, if you don't understand someone’s motives, you could ask my dad. His thinking probably aligns with about 60% of the people on this planet. Have you seen Rick and Morty? He’s basically Jerry—exactly the same.
Once, I complained to him about how ridiculous our country’s healthcare system is. We give our hard-earned money to the government, and they use it to help others who need medical care. I told him it was a stupid, communist system. He called me selfish and said we should help people, that helping others is the right thing to do. I looked at him and thought about the times I’ve helped others. Then I remembered last month when my mom felt sick after drinking too much at a company dinner and asked my dad if he could drive her home. His response? “You can take a taxi.” Well, duh, she knew that, but taxis are expensive! Here was a guy who wouldn’t even help his own wife telling me I should help strangers and let the government take his money each month because "helping is the right thing to do."
You know, last month I went out to dinner with three of my closest friends. We’ve been through a lot together, so I consider them brothers. They told me, “Dude, if you have money, you should invest in stocks or take out a loan to buy property and rent it out. That way, you’ll have passive income.” My old boss once told me he invested $10,000 in a stock, and now it’s worth $11,000. I didn’t ask him how long it took him to save up that $10,000, but knowing his salary, it probably took two years of frugal living. I told my friends I thought we should invest in ourselves—like going to the gym, making games, starting a business, or learning new skills. I didn’t think we should just park our money somewhere and hope it grows by 10%. But all three of them disagreed with me. They said creating games or businesses requires active income—you have to work for the money. Instead, you should put your money somewhere and wait for it to grow, like in stocks or real estate.
I told them we’re still young, and it feels too early to settle down. We should create more opportunities while we still can. That’s when my dad interrupted, telling me I should respect other people. I looked at him, confused, and asked why he said that. Where was I being disrespectful? He said he thought I looked down on my friends and wasn’t showing them respect. said these were just my thoughts, You know, I’m tired of being told, “That’s just your opinion,” or “You should respect others.” of course it’s my opinion, I’m not parroting a talk show host or a comic book character. Everything I say comes from my own experience. So when people tell me “That’s just your opinion,” it feels like nonsense. And telling me I should respect others? My dad thinks I look down on my friends, but I don’t. I just think they’re wrong.
In fact, we're all kind of the same in this. They think I’m wrong, too. They believe I should invest in stocks and real estate, not buy computer equipment or hire people to write code for me. I see my friends as brothers, and I’m sure they feel the same about me. Even though we disagree, there’s no disrespect. We’re just each following the path we think is right. But my dad, like many people, thinks you’re not allowed to believe others are wrong. You should respect their ideas. That’s what ordinary people do, I guess. I’m tired of that kind of ordinary.
But last week, I heard a relative passed away. To be honest, it’s hard to feel sadness for someone whose name and face you don’t even know. Then one of my aunts came to stay with us, along with five family members, for a week because of the funeral. They used one of our rooms. I had a few conversations with her husband, and you can tell he’s an educated man who knows a lot. He works for a big company and is knowledgeable about law, medicine, and business. He’s also a decent person. I asked him how he was finding the stay, and he said, “It can't be better than my own home.” I liked him for his honesty—people who are always pleasant and say all the right things usually aren’t great people. But after chatting with him a few more times, I did start to feel pity for him. I told him I was wearing braces and not drinking cold beverages because my dentist said my buck teeth were caused by breathing through my mouth, which was caused by a blocked nose, due to drinking cold drinks. He firmly told me I’d been scammed. He said there was no way that could be true. Or he’d say my motorcycle gear was useless because it wasn’t metal, even though reinforced plastic gear has been proven effective.
I didn’t start disliking him, but I did think his kids must have it rough. Imagine being a child, discovering something new, and then having your dad shut you down, telling you you’re wrong. If this dad does that all the time, his kids probably stop sharing anything with him after a few years. I think his achievements, salary, or knowledge have blinded him. He may be great at business and negotiating with officials, but he’s not a compassionate or reflective person, and that’s a shame.
This family of five lived with us for a week, and I felt a lot of things. Their son, who looked about 16, always had his face glued to his phone playing games whenever his dad was around. The relatives might think he’s addicted to games, but to me, it looked like he just didn’t want to talk to his dad. Honestly, within three days of their stay, the whole house reeked of urine. I even prepared some empty bottles in the room because the bathroom was so disgusting. I often saw pee on the floor or the toilet seat. I can’t imagine how someone could borrow a house from someone and make such a mess of the place. What does their own house even look like?
One day, I grabbed some cleaning supplies and scrubbed the bathroom. I wasn’t angry. I didn’t want to get stuck in the cycle of blame and anger. I used to clean bathrooms every day when I worked in a restaurant, so it’s no big deal for me. After cleaning, the urine smell was gone, the bathroom looked better, and I got some exercise too! You know, I’ve had knee pain recently from sitting too much, and my fitness trainer told me it’s an early sign of arthritis. He said I must avoid sitting for too long and stay active. So, I kept the house clean, got some exercise, and enjoyed the quiet while drinking a beverage and soaking up the sun outside.
I did feel a bit sorry for this family, though. Imagine living with people who don’t flush the toilet or help clean up, or having someone around you just don’t want to talk to. For me, it was only a week, but for them, it’s an ongoing reality. I went to the funeral yesterday, not because I cared much about the ceremony, but out of respect. The deceased was 76, which is pretty young these days—most people live to at least 83 now. I looked at a photo of the deceased for the first time and thought about how I’d asked my uncle how much the funeral cost. He said around $140,000. Looking at that picture, I thought, "If she had that $140,000, maybe she wouldn’t have died." Not that money can bring someone back, but if she had used that money to travel, exercise, or learn something new, maybe she’d still be alive.
At the funeral, my dad was taking pictures with his phone, and a relative told him, “You should hold the phone vertically. You’re doing it wrong.” You know, there’s research showing that when people have more control over things, they live longer. If you let the elderly in nursing homes decide how to arrange their furniture, which pictures to hang, or what to eat, they tend to live longer. On the flip side, if you want to break someone’s spirit—whether through torture or making them a slave—all you need to do is take away their control over everything. I looked at that relative and thought her kids probably avoid her too. If she can’t stand the way a stranger takes a photo, imagine how strict she must be with her family.
I’m tired of ordinary. I used to think my dad was the epitome of it, but after seeing these people who nitpick about strangers taking pictures or mess up your house, I suddenly feel like my dad’s not that bad. He’s just average, but he’s harmless. He’s actually a pretty decent guy—at least he’s not trying to control everyone or cause trouble. After spending a week with these people and attending an overpriced funeral, I realize my dad isn’t as bad as I thought. I’ve come to see things a little clearer after this week.
So, that’s the story from last week, Because September is super busy, a bunch of people came to live in my house and I am planning the entire {Loot} series and making a bunch of new character models. I feel like there are a little few updates this month, and I have to go back to the city on 9/27. Looking for a dentist, I should go home on 9/28. I hope I can at least complete {Loot 0} before 9/27. The current progress is actually pretty good, but even if I can do it, there will only be one new video this month, it's a little sorry for yoy guys, but there seems to be nothing I can do. Since I already have such a complete plan, I think I should be able to update the {Loot} series more frequently? I guess? Basically, I hope to complete the entire {Loot} series before the end of December. Loot} series nine episodes, and then we’ll see what’s next
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