Smile.

My closest friend. best friend and childhood friend-- Sera.

You helped me remember how it was to smile, even though I had sunk down to the lowest of the low. You were appreciative, happy, and a lovely person to be around. Although the distance between us has increased much more than before and the initial shakiness, I appreciate you're being here, and speaking to me more than ever. You understand my situation of being unable to reach out, and speak to me, trying not to dwell on sad topics for too long. You are the reason why I appreciate friends so much.

Thank you for existing. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you, for staying with me for so long, even though I have my conditions and what not. Thank you, for trying to be as understanding as you possibly could. You are wonderful.

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My dear leader-sama, Jenn, creator of Tear Project.

You helped me get back up to my feet to continue my project, and how much a person to push people along every so often is oh so important. And though you feel that you are unable to comfort me when I am sad and unable to speak to me when I am in sadness, your motivation to continue the project helps me remember that I still have things to do, and that I should not give up so easily. You are a dear friend of mine, a great person, and a wonderful artist. It's like you have a hand reached out, ready to help pull me out -- even if you don't feel like you do.

Thank you for helping me up my feet, though it maybe unintentional. Thank you for being how you are, for being bothered by me and talk to me every time I talk to you. Thank you for being just as motivated, and saying kind words to me to help me feel better.

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My lovely, talented friend, Nico--  Luyu to my Zanthe.

You helped me learn that there are still kind people in the word. Though you insist that you are not kind in the slightest, the way you treat me only fills me with joy every time we speak.  Though we've only met for several weeks, I feel like you have been with me for much longer than that. Your talent amazes me every time I see it, and I know that you're hard on yourself, but I will also show you the best of yourself even though you are in the middle of the dark. You are my comrade, my ally in battle, and one of the reasons why I still fight.

Thank you for being so friendly, and kind to me. Thank you, for all the times that you understood, and said kind words that were filled with compassion. I will always help you as best as I can, as you would for me, my dear friend.

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My talented, kind-hearted friend, Lin-- concept artist for Lightless.

You were willing to lend me a hand in this project, and even though the task itself seemed very big at a glance, you still made the effort to do as much as you can. The first time you heard of my condition, you just like many others, readily offered an ear and help whenever I needed it. I enjoy every time I speak to you, and how you are as well, so motivated and excited for the project. You are why I can still work on Project: Lightless, and manage to get out of my slump-- your efforts motivate me to do just as well.

Thank you for all of the help you've given, and will give to me. Thank you for taking your time to do all the things that you do for the project, and for lending your talent to the project. I will always appreciate it, I promise.

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My lovely caregiver Lorna, almost like a second mother to me.

Your kindness and love shows no bounds. You are the one that was always understanding, and positive no matter how I spoke, or thought. The one light that shone in the midst of the darkness, no matter how overwhelming the darkness was. You have saved me many a time, and I have gone to you to seek comfort, to which you have never failed to give. You call me kind, but I can only see you as the kind one, always ready to be there if I needed you, unless busy.

Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for all the times that you had to deal with my hysterical sobbing and incomprehensible words. Thank you for taking the time to calm me down, and help me in my time of need. If you ever need the same, please ask.

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My sweet friend Lonneke, adorable and lovely.

You were very kind, and friendly to me, though I was but a stranger to you. It was by chance that I actually found you, and asked for an artwork, where you willingly obliged. Though I was worried that I may have seem terribly wanting free art from you, we eventually added each other on Skype, and you were so kind to talk to me and keep me company. You've been a great friend to me, regardless if you are bust, and not around at times. You are the reason why I feel very welcome on this site.

Thank you for being so friendly, and accepting me regardless of my many conditions. Thank you for taking the time and effort to talk to me sometimes, though you are still busy with life and its many obstacles. Stay strong, my dear-- remember that I'm always here for you.

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My dearest Krissy, kindest person I've met.

Your kindness has no limits. And though you are busy now, I still appreciate all of you many efforts that you have made in the past. I love talking to you whenever I can, and you are just one of the few people that I feel so supported by that it makes me happy just saying hi to you. I hope you are doing well with your schoolwork and school, and you remember how nice of a person that you are. You have saved me many a time, and made sure that I felt as supported as I could, and there's no amount of gratitude that I can express to you in words.

Thank you for being so kind to me. Thank you for trying so hard to help me, and all those times that you made an effort to help me as much as you could. Even though you may be busy with your school now, remember that whenever you need someone to talk to, or wish to talk to me, feel free to come to me. You are wonderful.

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Rainy, you hardworking, smart, talented friend of mine.

Though we have only met for a while, you have spoken to me quite some time now, and I always enjoy the conversations that we have together. You never fail to put a smile on my face, Rainy. You responded to my call for help, and gave me words of advice that I very much appreciated. You humour my odd changes of subject, and odd topics of conversation, and make me feel happy just by talking to you. You are a talented individual, and a wonderful person.

Thank you for talking to me. Thank you for making the effort to answer my call for help, even writing out such a long paragraph that was obviously well thought out and sincere. Thank you for your lovely, carefree nature, and please-- if you ever need someone to just talk to, or if you're ever lonely, please, feel free to speak to me. I'm proud to be your friend, thank you for being mine.

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-- Kei senpai, you lovely, lovely sweetie.

You are amaaazing. You're great and lovely. You're super talented, and wonderful in every way. Though you are busy with school as well, every time I talk to you is always enjoyable. You're a wonderful person to be around, and your enthusiasm is so infectious. I never thought that I would be your friend, I remember you as an amazing, talented person who I looked up to so much. Regardless,
you are a wonderful person to be around every time, every day.

Thank you for being so light-hearted and enthusiastic in the project. Thank you, for your help, your support and your efforts in everything that you do. Thank you for talking to me-- I appreciate that you take the effort to talk to me, even though that you are busy with life.

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My comrade-in-arms, fighter, Mari.

Now you. You are the epitome of wonderful. You are a great, amazing, lovely person, and so strong. Even if the going gets tough, stay strong, my dear friend. You're so talented in art, and just amaze me by drawing such great things. None of the things I say are lies, but the truth, sincerely. You're full of potential, and I really, really know that you're capable of great, great things. I know it's hard now, but we'll get through all of this together.

Thank you for being you. Thank you for continuing to breathe, for everything that you do everyday and making the effort to do all of things that you do. You're wonderful, you're great. Stay strong, Mari, and know that you're not alone.

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I love all of you dearly, and know that I will always support you in everything you do, and help in the way I best know how, and how I can. Stay strong, and stay the way you are. You're all lovely, and thank you, thank you so much for being my friend.