♥ rainbow spirit - author's note + acknowledgements ♥ writing a story is a beautiful journey, but a hard one. ive learned many things while creating this small book. my language skills have improved a lot. ive made amazing new friends, who’ve shown me what it’s like to be popular (haha). and, of course, ive deeply connected with the characters, who are now not only my friends, they are a part of my family. writing these chapters was also anything but lonely. i have so many people to be grateful for, and im going to try to name everyone (sorry if i forgot you, my sincerest apologies and heartfelt thanks). first of all, thank you to my incredible family, especially my sister. you don’t know about this story, or even this account, but you’ve been so kind and loving. i wouldn’t be where i am today without you. thank you to @foster_fan_club, @b_coder4life, and all my loyal readers. you encouraged me and made me smile even through my darkest moments. i love every one of you, and im sorry i couldn’t include all of you. thank you to @beebean37, who’s my unofficial editor (though any mistakes are mine) and platonic partner. you’re awesome. my friends @-wonderinggirl-, @gamerny, and @shenanigins kept me going even when i wanted to give up. thank you. many thanks to @her_story. im a better writer because of you. im so grateful for @falcana and @mistralhp, who made such beautiful art. you captured the characters perfectly. special thanks to @peppermint_proud. you don’t really know me, but you’re one of the reasons why i started writing this story. and, of course, thank you god. you are my everything. im greatly indebted to everyone who helped me along the way. i hope i can be as amazing as you someday. lots of love, rainbow