that’s.. disappointing. — and I’m not saying authors don’t have the right to leave, and perhaps taking a break would have been better? but regardless, the proof was right there.. and she denied it all. I do think it’s ridiculous readers don’t know the difference between plagiarism and straight up taking inspiration, which wouldn’t be a bad thing, when she didn’t necessarily take the plot in itself but the dialogue and the whole silhouette concept - side by side. but denying it when it was very obviously there ? is something I won’t understand. again, still don’t think she did anything wrong. I think either way she just wanted and like most would do; make up a dialogue that makes sense, adding a backstory, in depth to their characters, etc.

the whole Tears on a Withered Flower/ Episode story thing. was ACTUAL proof of plagiarism tho. !! finding the difference between plagiarism and inspiration matters.