Thank you so much for your honesty and transparency. This kind of message is never easy to write, but it shows how deeply you care about this project and the community that supports it. Honestly, you have no need to apologize for putting your personal life and your studies first—it's completely understandable and even admirable.
Creating something as ambitious as a VN requires not only time but also mental, emotional, and creative energy. The fact that you continue to move forward, even at a slower pace, despite personal challenges and academic responsibilities, is already an achievement in itself.
It's great to see that despite the hiatus, you never completely gave up on the project—you just let it breathe while you took care of yourself, and that's exactly what you needed to do. What you share here gives the project even more value, because it is the result of true human commitment.
We'll be there, no matter how long it takes. Take the time you need, move at your own pace, and above all, continue to take care of yourself. The fact that you communicate with such sincerity shows how much this project means to you, and that's what makes us want to continue supporting it.
Good luck for the future, and thank you again for everything you do, take your time we will be there at the end, from a sincere fan.