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Author’s notes: Hello lovely readers! I’ll be going on a wee break for the holidays. (Apologies it’s a bit of weird place to pause at, but at least we’re not leaving Prince Yùzǐ under a mountain of mattresses till the new year.)

Now Recharging will be back on January 3, 2022.

I’ve never done this before, so I debated over it for a while. Part of me was like no! I don’t wanna break my streak all these years!! And then another part of me meditated and reflected, and realized… for what? What does “not breaking my streak” ultimately mean? Some kind of bragging rights? Seems like a bit of ego/vanity, which I can certainly use less of. So I decided to try it this year, offer a little bit of kindness and gentleness towards my schedule. I hope for your understanding and support.

As we near the end of 2021, I want to share my deepest gratitude for everyone who’s been reading and enjoying Now Recharging. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable time with this little webcomic. I feel very privileged to be able to be part of your life in this small way! Wherever you are, I hope there’s a place of warmth and wonder – whether it’s with you, within you, or waiting for you.

And, when we reunite in the new year, may you all be safe and well and not buried under mattresses! Or if you are, that it’s in a totally intended, comfy and cozy way.

♥ Maiji (December 15, 2021)

• See entire chapter: 11 Story Time

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