June Review | Thank You for the Anniversary | Turning 60 Next Year | Last Year in My 50s | Looking Forward to July's Projects | Minazuki

Before I knew it, half the year has already passed.
It really goes by fast, doesn't it?

As I get older, I've started to feel that each year goes by faster and faster.

While being grateful that I was able to spend the last half-year safely, and wishing to continue living healthily, I am looking back on June while eating a Japanese sweet called Minazuki.

The first thing that comes to mind is the "Mystery Tour" held in May.

Originally, I planned to take a break from writing on Note for about two weeks to go on a trip, and I was going to announce a "Note hiatus."

I continued to update my articles even after the trip ended, and finally finished everything the other day.

To everyone who participated, thank you so much.

I am gradually tallying the survey results, so I will talk about the behind-the-scenes stories and production secrets again later.

And during my break, a series of very happy events occurred.

In the "Kikaku Kaku Kaku Kaku Kikaku" project,

I won the "I Understand That Worry Award."

It made me think, "I'll keep writing in this genre."

It was a very encouraging award that made me feel that way.

Yosshi-san, thank you very much! 👇

Furthermore,

I received a special award in the legendary tip project

Since I haven't had much luck with awards growing up,

I am truly happy and filled with gratitude to be recognized like this

I am full of gratitude

Hitotarao-san, thank you very much!👇

In addition,

I received an unexpected surprise invitation from Naoyuki-san to Hitsujigaoka-san's appraisal

It was a completely unexpected surprise

Events I never could have imagined continued to happen, and June was a month where I felt, 'If you keep going, things like this can happen'

Naoyuki-san, thank you very much!👇

And I also took on something I had been putting off while always thinking, "I should do this."

I opened a brokerage account and started NISA.

I'm still learning, but I'm enjoying the fun of trying new things before turning 60.

I will continue to learn and keep going little by little.

Another big challenge was making GIF animations.

It was because of the event that I was able to take that first step.

I was able to post it just in time for our wedding anniversary, making it a memorable piece for me.

June had our wedding anniversary and my birthday.

The final year of my 50s has begun.

Next year, I will finally turn 60.

I want to make this a year where "there are still fun things waiting for me."

That is the feeling I want to carry with me.

And it looks like some exciting projects are starting in July, too.

First up,

Jimakocha Summer Festival

When you think of an entertainer on note, you think of Jimanyan-san☝️

I'm already excited to see what kind of event it will be
It's bound to be fun, after all~

Co-hosting with them is KOTAYA-san, who is synonymous with note analysis👇

Let's follow both of their accounts and join their memberships to enjoy it to the fullest!!

KOTAYA-san has charms that go beyond just analysis, you know~

And what's more...

It seems there are still more fun things waiting.

I'm already thrilled thinking about what kind of encounters and challenges await.

Chibi Creative Awards

Details seem to be announced on July 1st.

This back view!!
Who could it be? I'm so curious~~

Yamaoku-san👇

You can check out the front-facing illustration here!!

Kawamura-san👇

Akane-chan, one of the judges, has also posted a pre-announcement👇

[Update]

The details have been announced!!

Organizer: Kawamura-san

Akane-chan's theme is "Freedom"

Yamaoku-san's theme is "Nature"

There are other judges as well! Please head over to Kawamura-san's page to check out the details.

The one facing forward was VOID-san.
The theme is "The Choice of That Day"

Let's all participate!
Let's write our articles!

Looking back, even if it wasn't a half-year that drastically changed my life, the accumulation of small challenges has definitely shown me the next view.

Thank you for reading until the end today as well.

I hope the second half of the year is filled with smiles for all of you as well.
Let's continue to enjoy things together!!