Author Q&A Special
Hello, dear readers!
We've now reached 32 chapters in this journey—and I'm beyond grateful to the 250+ of you shadow-following this series like a skilled ANBU… even if only 10 of you drop comments, forgetting to erase their presence, while the rest use "invisibility jutsu."
So, I thought: why not do a Q&A session between me and YOU—the readers?
You don't need to comment right now, but if this inspires you, let's break the silence. Ask any question here and I, your always chaotic author, will try my best to answer.
Oh, already asking why I made this?
Well, of course, because there is a Discussion Chanel for my novel, and I'm not part of it...
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Reader (1): "How do you write Menma so convincingly for a one-and-a-half-year-old?"
Me: You'd be surprised what pain, memory, and a little monster fox inside your soul can do to a toddler. Menma isn't just precocious—he's reborn with clarity, and that's what makes his maturity plausible. Plus, writing him is like writing a philosopher trapped in a child's body—with trauma for seasoning.
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Reader (2): "Will Kakashi and Yoruusagi kiss? WHEN?"
Steve: Ah. The ultimate question. Let's say their story isn't about if—it's about when, where, and whether someone (ahem, Snow) will interrupt. Keep your sharingan peeled. Their moment is coming. Slowly. Like all things in love… and fanfiction.
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Reader (3): "What's with Snow? Is she just comic relief or does she have a bigger role?"
A cat lover: You dare disrespect Her Royal Highness, Queen of Claw and Judgement?
Snow is everything. Comic relief? Yes.
Silent emotional anchor? Absolutely.
The glue holding Menma's sanity together with fur and fish bones? Without a doubt.
And yes… She may have her moment in the sun later. No spoilers.
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Reader (4): "How much of this is planned ahead? It feels too layered to be improvised!"
Mr Director: smirks behind kunai mask I keep a detailed lorebook and plot roadmap with character arcs, timelines, historical shifts, and thematic echoes planned ahead. But… sometimes, Menma and Kurama take the pen from me and run wild. So, let's say it's 70% planned, 30% spiritually hijacked.
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Reader (5): "Can I leave a comment if I'm shy or don't know what to say?"
In need of chakra: YES. Always yes. Even if you just write:
"Here." or
"Snow supremacy forever." or
"Menma's gonna destroy capitalism and I'm here for it."
Every comment adds chakra to my soul. So don't hesitate.
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Your Turn: Ask Me Anything
Have a theory?
Want to know what's canon vs headcanon?
Curious about the world, the clans, or the secret behind Menma's future?
Drop your question in the comments of this chapter—or ANY chapter— and I'll respond either under your comment or in the next Q&A Scroll!
And FINALLY:
Ask the Characters: our first guest today:
Snow
A devoted subject of the empress: "Snow, what's your secret to handling all this chaos?"
Snow (tail flicking royally):
"Meow."
[TRANSLATED BY MENMA]: "I have my human wrapped around my paw. I collect bugs. I nap on Kakashi's chest. And I know everyone's secrets. I am perfection made fluffy."
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Until then…
Don't make me send Snow to your dreams to remind you to leave a comment.
She's cuter than she is gentle.
~ Your Devoted Author
Still peeling fish, still whispering "Adios" in the night.
Don't forget, stay chaotic, stay safe
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