Overwhelmed by caring for her father, Utsudo caught herself dismissing a friend’s work stress. Why pain can’t be measured or compared, and how to be there for each other.

Signing form after form for her father’s care, Utsudo realized their roles had reversed. On the weight of caregiving, resisting growing up, and the friends who held her up.

Asked to write a BL novel on private commission, Utsudo declined. Why buyouts undervalue a novelist’s work, the risks of unclear terms, and which collaborations she’d accept.

When sudden storms hit, it’s a “first time” for everyone, whatever their age. Utsudo shares how she and her father, facing his dementia, found their way out of despair.

A downpour during a barbecue dinner taught Utsudo a lesson: worry less about the distant future, enjoy the present—and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

A light novel isn’t just an easy read with an anime cover. Utsudo shares editor Xiaoqi’s definition—character-driven fiction—and why fake light novels hurt Taiwan’s market.