This is the last monthly forecast of 2015.

I originally intended to imbue this piece of writing with a touch of solemnity and a hint of melancholy.

However, I asked myself, are these the emotions I truly want to express?

Obviously not…

At this moment, my heart is filled with a faint sense of laziness and the inherent decadence of procrastination.

Having read this, I'm sure everyone understands that you will continue to be governed by the terror of random updates for the next two months.

(A string of "hehehe" laughter is omitted here…)

Alright, after the usual unscrupulous opening, let's get down to business.

First of all, I must thank everyone for their support of the *Thriller Paradise* physical books. The first volume sold very well, and the news of a reprint came not long after. Everyone's enthusiasm made me feel flattered and startled, causing my hand to tremble… resulting in many ugly signatures.

Just take that statement as the truth (laughing with hands on hips).

As far as I know, the second volume should be released by mid-December at the latest, and I hope everyone will continue to support it then.

Starting with the second volume, each physical book of *Thriller Paradise* will include a *Second-Rate Detective and Cat* story, scheduled at a pace of two stories per case.

Of course, just as *Thriller Paradise* is not a horror novel, although the title *Second-Rate Detective and Cat* contains the word "detective," it may not be a detective novel either. Rather than calling *Second-Rate* a full-fledged mystery, it's closer to a fantasy detective manga like those of Gosho Aoyama… it's best to have some mental preparation when reading it…

So, having talked about the physical books, let's talk about the progress of the serialization.

In the next two months, I may be quite busy with life, and the time I have to write will indeed be reduced. Moreover, in addition to *Thriller*, I also have to write *Second-Rate*, which has a deadline. If I don't meet it, the printing factory won't wait, so… whether I can finish the "Twilight of the Gods" arc in these two months, I myself don't know…

However, the overall progress will not change. At the latest by the Lunar New Year, the storyline of season 2 will definitely come to an end.

Then, throughout the year 2016, I will "try my best" to maintain perfect attendance and "strive" to have the story of *Thriller Paradise* enter its final stage by the end of the year.

(When reading the above sentences, please pay close attention to the keywords in quotation marks.)

Writing this, I can't help but think… maybe, by this time next year, everyone will once again have a conflicting desire for me not to write too fast, because that will be about the time to say goodbye to Feng Bujue.

In short… who knows what will happen next year?

Human speculation about the future is like looking back after using the toilet—you never know what shape the thing (shit) you see will be.

So… here, I would like to wish everyone that they can fulfill a small wish every day in the coming month. Even if you can only sleep five minutes later each day, that's still two and a half hours of extra sleep in a month, isn't it?

Please accept my two and a half hours of goodwill, and don't be polite.

As for myself… I've already used these two and a half hours to write this forecast…