Sensei's note in volume 8, resposting because it quickly got drowned in all the comments

ねぇねぇ March 7, 2017 4:54 am

Hello! This is Yamane Ayano. Thank you very much for purchasing "You're My Secret Promise in Viewfinder". A new volume after two and a half years... did you all enjoy it? This time it took longer than usual to release the volume for the tseries and I apologize for making you all wait. Even though I previously said I would try harder, due to my health problems, I wasn't able to draw much, and ended up causing tremendous problems for the editor and the printing office instead... However, this new release has given me some relief. I was not aware of how poor my drawing skills were until I began doing the revisions, so I redrew quite a few of them, just like I usually do with every volume. Please try not to compare them with my old work in the magazine T.T

This volume doesn't have many love scenes since the story is progressing, and I apologize for that. I have to keep my patience as well when this happens. The cutesy and juicy scenes I wanted to draw were replaced by bloody battles instead. Akihito's weakened spirit and Sudou's touchiness irritated me, so I put effort into drawing Akihito's butt crack which can be seen during the catfight (being rubbed) and the gunfight scenes in the latter half of the book. I had spoken to my editor about my desire to draw Akihito and Asami escaping through the secret passage in the apartment after being cornered, and my wish partially came true! My highlight was Kirishima in pajamas... ^^ With the scene where Akihito was hanging from a crane, I felt a little violence fit the situation. The uke hung up like a sandbag... Such manly manliness (I'll shut up now...)

These days, the rules and regulations on explicit artwork has become stricter, so the private regions have been left undrawn... It's really a shame >.< There might be audiences who are okay with censorship of the genitals as long as the two men are in love, but I prefer to have a mind-blowing, vividly rich erotic love scene ^.^... I want Asami and Akihito to keep having a thrilling type of "chase or be chased" relationship, even in bed <3.

15 years have passed by without me realizing it until someone told me, and it's kind of scary if I think about it, but this is a long series that moves at a rather slow pace; however, this is the speed at which I draw, so what I can do is to make sure I work as hard as I can. To those who look forward to my work, I am very sorry. It would be lovely if you could all support Akihito and not let him fall down the rabbit hole, and support Asami, who has enemies who both love and hate him. And the character you have been waiting to see again might appear in the story!

Lastly, for the longtime fans of the Viewfinder series, new readers of the story, the letters, presents, and cheerful tweets: I always get such encouragement from all of you when I need it. This series would not have lasted this long without you. Thank you so much!

The editors and editorial department that work together with my slow drawing hand and who come up with various plans and ideas to make the story more appealing, the god-like skilled artisan who brings the beautiful colors, the printing office and agency that keeps their doors open until the last second, and the book stores - I appreciate all the people involved in publishing. I will try hard to make the future stories more entertaining, so I ask you to continue to support me!

February 29, 2016
Yamane Ayano

Responses
    BTStrash_Baby March 7, 2017 3:31 am

    I will forever support you sensei!!! Keep up the good work you've always been doing:) love ya

    Anoni Grrl March 7, 2017 4:44 am

    Thanks for posting this. She is adorable! You have to love someone who works hard on butt cracks.

    Crimson March 7, 2017 6:26 am

    thank you for re-posting, seeing her note made me all giddy inside (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

    Flying_Penguin March 7, 2017 6:30 am

    I'm so glad that another chapter has come out! I love the direction that the plot is facing. I'm looking forward to the character development of Akihito and how he's now chasing Asami. I'm imagining a BAMF Akihito when they meet up again, because then they will be on even grounds (in some sense).(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ

    Romanceisdead69 March 7, 2017 10:32 am

    Damn I love this woman so much (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ

    Sasha March 7, 2017 11:08 am

    I love you sensei and I will forever support you. Thanks

    GrievingSanctuary March 7, 2017 12:17 pm

    Sensei, I'm a big fan of yours and your artwork. I really want to buy your works. Unfortunately, it's not available in my country, and my parents would kill me if they find out. I hope you get better soon.

    Anonymous March 7, 2017 3:32 pm

    Thanks for posting. Interesting how she doesn't like the censorship either.

    Ayu chan March 7, 2017 3:54 pm

    先生 おつかれさま
    l love your manga sense even if i new in yaoi things I'm enjoying and get happy +embarrassed, the anime i watched and replay it many times. I want you to be healthy please eat more vegetables, fruits and meat, don't eat junk food please, no alcohol/please replaced with fruits juice and drink more water. you will be very healthy ready to do anything.
    ありがとうございました

    valery March 7, 2017 4:55 pm

    I love asami and Akihito, but the manga would be even more beautiful if you stop drawing rapes

    Romanceisdead69 March 7, 2017 5:37 pm
    I love asami and Akihito, but the manga would be even more beautiful if you stop drawing rapes @valery

    Hmm, I guess that's subjective then… ( ̄∇ ̄") I like de mens picking on poor Akihito's bottom, the more the merrier!……………………..eheh

    LadyLigeia March 7, 2017 6:07 pm
    Hmm, I guess that's subjective then… ( ̄∇ ̄") I like de mens picking on poor Akihito's bottom, the more the merrier!……………………..eheh Romanceisdead69

    (≧∀≦) Tastes are tastes, you know. I would like to see other ukes 'molested' in the story, not only the hot Aki. But if they will be separated for some chapters what characters Sensei will use to give us our dose of sex?? (⊙…⊙ )

    Romanceisdead69 March 7, 2017 10:50 pm
    (≧∀≦) Tastes are tastes, you know. I would like to see other ukes 'molested' in the story, not only the hot Aki. But if they will be separated for some chapters what characters Sensei will use to give us ... LadyLigeia

    Yeah I must admit this twist took me completely by surprise - so I guess anything can happen! Uke's (hell, maybe Seme's too) watch your behinds!!!!!! 0_0

    LadyLigeia March 7, 2017 11:09 pm
    Yeah I must admit this twist took me completely by surprise - so I guess anything can happen! Uke's (hell, maybe Seme's too) watch your behinds!!!!!! 0_0 Romanceisdead69

    (≧∀≦) I mean, if Sudou is telling everything to Asami's enemies, did he become Mik or Sakazaki sexual slave? I'm so curious about it. (⊙…⊙ )

    Romanceisdead69 March 8, 2017 8:09 am
    (≧∀≦) I mean, if Sudou is telling everything to Asami's enemies, did he become Mik or Sakazaki sexual slave? I'm so curious about it. (⊙…⊙ ) LadyLigeia

    Well there was that question "Is this what you do with someone, to get them spilling very secret…" (can't remember the quote exactly) but maybe Sakazaki has got that* arrangement with Sudoh?? But TBH I'm not sure if they'll be any real action with anyone else surely, maybe a loooong Akihito self-love shower scene though while he's missing Asami? (▰˘◡˘▰)

    LadyLigeia March 8, 2017 12:05 pm
    Well there was that question "Is this what you do with someone, to get them spilling very secret…" (can't remember the quote exactly) but maybe Sakazaki has got that* arrangement with Sudoh?? But TBH I'm not ... Romanceisdead69

    Only Aki and his hand it's sad, Rommy, (≧∀≦). I would like to see others in action (Sudou, Mik, Sakazaki, Fei , and so -but, please, not Tao- even if by this moment, I guess, he's about 15 years old) (≧∀≦)(≧∀≦)

    Asami-sama March 8, 2017 7:42 pm

    OMG! Sorry for my wrong voted i press at the wrong place and i can't change my voted