Response to Yagami-san

Yagami-san, sorry for the delay!!! Here are my answers.

<Questions regarding premises>
① Do you post your creative works on note or TALES?
I do.
I might not make it in time for TALES... I'll write about the reason later. It's not a big deal. It'll probably be a silly article.
※I think I can make it in time for one work. I can finish it today.

② Do you have experience posting or submitting to other sites or public contests?
I do not. note is the first time in my life. And probably the last.

③ Have you ever received any feedback regarding ratings?
Nothing other than being told it's "boring" or "pointless."

<Regarding depictions of cruelty>
④ Are depictions of death scenes "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Not allowed.
I think "dying" is a very common development in the entertainment world. Though I wouldn't want it to happen in the real world.

⑤ Are depictions of group assault or bullying "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
I don't want to write them myself, but if I were to, I would self-rate. I feel like there are many people for whom such depictions, and the flashbacks of real-life experiences, would be painful.

⑥ If the target is something other than "humans" or "familiar creatures," are detailed depictions of cruelty "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
I don't really care about humans, but detailed depictions of cruelty toward living creatures in general are tough for me. So, I will definitely turn that on.

<Regarding depictions of violence>
⑦ Are depictions of being hit or struck without bleeding "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
However, things like comedic tsukkomi (slapstick) or playful roughhousing between couples are "not allowed." Although, as the author, I'm shedding tears of blood while writing the couple scenes.

⑧ Are depictions of bleeding, such as being slashed or shot, "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
My early works were full of that kind of stuff. Since note doesn't allow self-rating... I'm sorry if I hurt anyone...

⑨ Are concise descriptions like "the head flew off" or "was hit by a car," even without detailed depictions, "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
I used to write nothing but this. I am truly sorry.

<Regarding sexual depictions>
⑩ Are kiss scenes "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed, leaning towards not allowed.
I've only written them a few times, though.

⑪ Are depictions that are not specific but evoke physical sexual intercourse "allowed" or "not allowed"?
Allowed.
I've never written them, but I imagine some people might dislike them.
...Huh? Me? Well, I enjoy... (omitted)


⑫ Are bathing or sleeping scenes between same-sex couples "allowed" or "not allowed"?Allowed.
I have written about same-sex romance before, but I didn't include scenes like that, so for now, they are "allowed." My values might change as I continue writing.

<Other>
⑬ Please let me know if you have any thoughts on various depictions or ratings.
Regarding cruel and violent depictions, I try to write them as concisely as possible. I think the more detailed the depiction, the more painful it can be for the reader.
I have never written them, but I intend to refrain from depicting things like torture. I'm not that bad at reading such things myself. However, there is no doubt that it is very stressful for the reader. A police novel I read a long time ago was really tough.

Also, I dislike depictions of abusing non-human creatures, and when I see such people in reality, I feel deep disgust (not that anyone asked).

Regarding sexual depictions, as I am careful about even in my usual silly essays, I try to not make them too explicit. I think something on the level of Master Sanyutei Koyuza is just right.
Note: I myself am a severe pervert, so I read works with extreme depictions normally. Even though it affects my mental state. Even though it makes me feel very depressed.

I think it's fine to write about anything to some extent by using indirect expressions, but I'm also struggling with the balance. If I'm too indirect, it won't get across, right? That's true for feelings of love and such too (omitted)

Yagami-san, was this okay?
To tell you the truth, I finished the draft thinking it was about whether it's okay or not to read "allowed or not allowed". So I rewrote it from the beginning, but... Huh?

...Draft???

※Just a typo.

I've been watching the morning drama "Anpan" too much. Even though Ryo Kase was my favorite...
Well, you know. In terms of trial and error and refining, "articles" and "drafts" are the same. Right? Don't you think so too, you there?

#What are you talking about

I'm sorry for the delay!
Well then, everyone.
Take it easy and don't rush today either.
See you later.

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