The warm connection with readers I felt through '100 yen but free to read in full'

I am writing this to share my thoughts on the '100 yen but free to read in full' setting I tried out on note this week, and to express my gratitude to those who supported me.

I hope this will be helpful for those who want to try the same thing, or for those interested in the bonds of trust with the people who support them.

🧩 The background and goal of this system

1. What does '100 yen but free to read in full' mean?
   The article is set as paid, but by making the full text available at the beginning, it is effectively published for free.
   The app doesn't have a tipping feature, but the browser version does have a 'Support with a tip' button. I thought it might be good to create a system where app users who want to show their support can do so in the form of a purchase.

2. Why I chose this method
   I want people to feel the value of the article after reading it. Therefore, I decided to publish the full text so that anyone can read it first.
   But at the same time, I want to properly reciprocate the feelings of those who support me in some way. Thank you always for your support!

🌟 Introducing those who supported me

This time, when I published 5 articles in the 'Full free + free support' style, I received support from many people. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported me in various ways, such as purchases, tips, and adding to magazines.

I was especially moved that people who had commented before supported me through purchases or tips. I am truly happy that many of you were people I already had a connection with or who had been supporting me for a long time. Thank you always.

🙌 People connected through the articles

🏅Ami-san, who purchased multiple articles
Thank you.
My encounter with Ami-san started with a comment on an article where I wrote a three-line diary on the theme of 'My mother with dementia and me as her caregiver'.
I was drawn to Ami-san's comment and read her articles,
and they were truly interesting and relatable!
I laughed, nodded, and was shouting in my heart, 'Exactly! That's it!'
Reading Ami-san's articles, they are all wonderful pieces that make me feel as close to her as a neighbor.

🏅SHAKE HANDS-san, who purchased multiple articles
And thank you so much for supporting me through your magazine as well.
My encounter with SHAKE HANDS-san was just recently.
It started with a comment on my article 'Precious time spent with my mother...'. I was drawn to SHAKE HANDS-san's comment and read their articles, and I truly respect how many hobbies they have.
And you are also doing home gardening, which I want to try too!
I was very happy to receive a comment on this project's article as well.
By the way, SHAKE HANDS-san is interested in agriculture such as home gardening, so please check them out.

💌Perin-san, who supported with a tip & magazine🍡-san,
thank you so much.
I am full of gratitude to Perin🍡-san for watching over me warmly for a long time.
Actually, Perin🍡-san cleared all my 'firsts'.
The first person to purchase my article, the first person to send me a tip, and the first person I sent a tip to myself was Perin🍡-san.
They are like a 'Pudding Teacher' who raised me when I really didn't know left from right!
They are interested in health and dieting, so please check them out.

Even though it was a paid article, you gave it a 'Like'!

To everyone who gave a 'Like', thank you so much.
Your 'Likes' are my encouragement.
Please take a look at everyone's wonderful notes too!

Mofuneko Hakase-san, who gave a 'Like'
Mofuneko Hakase-san, nice to meet you. There is a sense of relief in your choice of words and perspective,
and I read your wonderful article that gently captured the essence of quantum computers.
Thank you.

Kagemusha Copywriter / Miyamoto Shingan-san, who gave a 'Like'🎈-san
Miyamoto Shingan🎈-san, nice to meet you. Your articles on copywriting are very educational!

Umino Usagi-san, who gave a 'Like'
Umino Usagi-san, nice to meet you. I heard that your note, which has wonderful illustrations, is made with Canva. It's very lovely. I'm looking forward to your next work!

Ripista-jin-san, who gave a 'Like'
Nice to meet you. In Ripista-jin-san's writing, there is a reality without stiffness and a warmth that gently pushes the reader's back,
and I felt that it has a gentle power that makes me think, 'Maybe I'll try taking action'.

Funkorou-san, who gave a 'Like'
Nice to meet you. I think it was about 15 years ago, but I also thought, 'I'm going to make LINE stickers!'
However, I don't have an artistic sense, so I ended it with just enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to Funkorou-san's note.

Carib | The person who funnily introduces quotes from great people, who gave a 'Like'
Your collection of quotes is very helpful! Every time, every time, I laugh. I'm looking forward to more. The reason why I can't go read them right away is... you'll understand if you peek at the article!

Saika | Even if I can't see or hear well, I still have things I want to convey, who gave me a 'like'-san
Nice to meet you, I look forward to connecting with you. Actually, I have an acquaintance who I think might have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, so I would like to continue visiting Saika-san's note in the future. I'm rooting for you!

Tetta Niizuma-san, who gave me a 'like'
Nice to meet you. I look forward to connecting with you. It really came across that Tetta Niizuma-san is learning and growing every day as an educator and mentor. You are sharing the appeal of badminton.

Miyaken @ SME Consultant x note-san, who gave me a 'like'
Miyaken-san's note is very helpful!
You started a membership and are growing rapidly.
Thank you for your support on X as well.

Yamada-san, who gave me a 'like', thank you.
Nice to meet you. I look forward to connecting with you.
You are using your own experience and knowledge to share useful information about nursing care, nursing care prevention, and work styles.

Since this article was saved as a scheduled post for 5/16/2025 (at 7:00 PM),
please understand that I unfortunately cannot introduce the articles of those who gave me a 'like' after 7:00 PM.

I am truly happy for all the 'likes'!

Everyone's 'likes' are a great encouragement to me.
Thank you.

🎁 Summary: What I felt as a creator

By setting a price, the number of 'likes' per article has decreased, but more than that, I have once again felt the weight of the action of 'supporting me through purchases or tips after reading and empathizing with my work.'

While making it readable for everyone, when feelings of support arrive, I can properly receive them and return them as gratitude.
I thought that if such a small cycle is born, this method is very meaningful.
And I realized once again that behind actions like purchases and tips, there is already established trust and connection.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Does the number of 'likes' per article really decrease when you set a price?
Please read Murata-san's article about this!

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Moving forward, I want to continue sharing content that not only delivers information but also allows me to grow together with my readers.

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