#I've read a bit more of the story and it made me soo upset

[carebird]

"I can't get that voice out of my head..."

[taruruchi]

I just wanted to join in and say something about A3 en too and I might cry while writing this but here we go

I actually downloaded the game a few days after my birthday which was... good, but one moment from that day is something I'd like to change. I thought about downloading a game like it's a little present to myself, I guess? And I was scrolling through the games when I came across A3. It looked decent so I downloaded it.

I remember opening the game and thinking, "Honestly, this design seems like it's for small children." I was also going through the tutorial which was soo boring for me. Now, the things I'd give just to go back to that time...

I wasn't attached to the characters at that time so while reading Spring Troupe's story, I didn't really feel anything. I just went along with the story, going, "Yeah, okay. That makes sense. All right." But as I played more, I grew to love them more too. By the time I got to Winter Troupe's story, I was bawling.

I've grown to love these characters and their stories. They've taught me so much, they've shown me what it's like to have a true family. They had their own struggles and they got over it with the help of their friends. I've learned so many lessons from them.

What I love most about this game, though, is that it focuses on found family. It focuses on their relationships. I think that's what makes me love them even more. The way they truly care for each other, it touches me a lot. They're not related by blood, but their connections are so strong. Thinking about that makes me want to find relationships like theirs.

When I heard about that they were going to stop adding new events, I was comforted by the fact that they would always be there for me to come back to. I could log in at any time and they'd still be there. I was upset for a few days but I got over it because of that thought.

Now there's nothing to comfort me. They're ceasing operations, the game is going to disappear. I know the jp server exists, but it isn't the same. The jp server makes me feel a bit better though. I at least know I don't have to let them go completely. But the en server was where I started, where I've made these memories. The jp server can't replace that.

I sometimes get thoughts like "What if I never played in the en server and just played in the jp server?" but I don't have any regrets playing in the en server. I love all the memories I made. I love all the tears I shed. I love all the jokes I laughed at. I love everything. I wouldn't give any of those up. They're precious to me. They're irreplaceable.

I've been playing this game since September 12, 2020. I've been playing for more than a year. I've been able to participate in the first and second anniversaries. I've gotten a lot of cards, badges, and so much stuff. I'm rank 204. I even got to see the rankers sing songs. This game has been with me during the toughest time of my life, throughout the pandemic. It brought me joy when I was sad. Because of that, it will forever hold a special place in my heart.

If I'm not sure about anything else, the one thing I'm sure about is that I'm grateful to A3 and all the lessons it has taught me. I could never express all my feelings in words, but I know that I'll remember them in my heart.

Thank you for everything, A3 EN! 🌸🌻🍁❄️