To everyone who read and supported Sword Art Online: Broken — thank you.
This story was one of my first projects that truly connected with readers, and it will always mean a lot to me. I poured real heart and romance into it, and seeing people enjoy that made the experience incredibly special.
After stepping away from the story for over a year and growing as a writer, I realized I no longer felt passionate about continuing into the Phantom Bullet arc. The direction I had planned followed the anime too closely, and it didn’t feel right to force an entire season I wasn’t fully invested in. Because of that, I’ve decided to unpublish the two Phantom Bullet chapters and mark the story as complete at the end of Season 1, concluding with the Fairy Dance arc.
I truly believe the characters ended at a good place, and I’m at peace letting their story remain there.
Thank you to everyone who read, commented, voted, and supported this fic while it was ongoing. Your encouragement meant more than you know, especially during my early days as a writer. I’m incredibly grateful that you chose to spend your time with these characters and this version of their story.
Though this chapter is closing, your support continues to inspire me in everything I write next. I hope you’ll continue to follow my work and join me on new stories and new journeys.
Until next time.