@BufuuEgypt
Despite all the meta messages, I've been working on the Doting Sensei story. The climax and the chapter afterwards are all that's left.
Then the heavily lifting would be done, and all that's left is rereading from beginning to the end.
Chekov's Gun.
For it work, the plot device and or character needs to be present in some form, appearing insignificant until they are officially used and or acknowledged as crucial or at least relevant.
Of course, if the Chekov's Gun did not appear prior in any way then it's not Chekov's Gun but a retcon known as Remember the New Guy?
Remember the New Guy differs with how the plot device has NOT appeared at all or alluded to and yet has been treated as if they always had been around.
A Doting Sensei has a Chekov's Gun in one of the original five chapters.
Like the original chapters, this plot device wasn't supposed to mean anything in the grand scheme of things. It had some implications, but it wasn't part of the bigger picture.
But just because it wasn't doesn't mean it can't.
Another year almost over, am I right.
When the uninvolved becomes involved simply because of a friend being involved.
As stated previous in a really long message a while ago...
The Extended Story is intended to bring the story's tone back to what it was prior.
Because Chapter 5: A Dream or a Reality? shifted in an unintended darker tone. It's still very much canon.
To bring it back, however, means that what may be seemingly set up because of Chapter 5 will likely not be explored despite what is presented.
Exploring that scenario would only drive the story further into the dark realms.
Had to say this in case for any expectations anyone might have.
Too long; didn't read: Extended Story won't directly follow the dark premise presented in Chapter 5, but it will still take place after.
@Marlo_Otaku Yes, the doting shall continue. It's just that I still have to follow and or build off of the events that happened, not necessarily meaning that I have to go 4th PV, however.
@Marlo_Otaku What do you think this is? FNaF 4??? Although I have made such a comparison (because of course I have).
@Marlo_Otaku Joking aside it's quite understandable, that dark turn was certainly a curve ball when reading it, and as interesting as that plot is, the title of the story is all about the doting plant, so it's best to focus on the wholesomeness.
A Doting Sensei Extended Story V4, a draft for finalizing the story before publication, is now a process I will have to go through.
@Marlo_Otaku Might sound excessive, but it feels necessary. Should be done sooner than later.
@BufuuEgypt So basically, another draft after the draft, either way good luck with the writing, I have a playlist of Blue Archive Lofi music ready to listen while reading.
The finalization is coming, which may or may not require an Extended Story V4 draft.
Regardless if there is or isn't , it's mainly just a case of rereading to make sure everything is ready for the public view.
Blue Archive's OST Connected Sky is the perfect song to vibe to when trying to imagine just about any student, especially if in an L2D fashion.
Gotta thank the Gacha Previews for having this song. Gives me a new appreciation for the song and previews and L2Ds as a whole.
So, it's solid.
A Doting Sensei will have a total of 18 chapters.
13 additional chapters from the original count of 5.
Ain't that growth.
Almost there.