it really is me. i mean i really am akio! i'm pretty surprised to read all these posts. it makes me feel good.
jdii disappointed me as much as anyone, i think. i wanted to finish the story but it would have been too time consuming; happening two had already been delayed for months simply because i hadn't gotten around to it. it was a mistake to take on a project of that size. on an impulse, i burned the mansion to the ground - an act heavy with symbolism, probably, though not particularly effective, since i'd been neglecting the mansion anyway. i can't say i miss it too much; if i were to recreate it today, it would be different. in retrospect, my main regret is not saving those jungle de ikou mpegs that imaginos captured! but i'm sorry for leaving without so much as a word, particularly after leading people on with jdii happening one.
leviathan made some interesting speculations. we all face a question of balance: how do we manage our social lives and our fantasy lives? it's sad when fantasies hold a person back from pursuing potential realities, but as long as reality is up and running, indulging in fantasy seems very healthy. at least, it's good fun. i'm not ashamed of my fantasies. if they are "immature," then they must mature through a natural process. i won't struggle to conform to a guess at what "mature" fantasies should be - it's impossible for me to imagine anyway. human sexuality is fascinating for all its depth, variety, and absurdity. and as i said, as long as reality works, let fantasies play.
i've thought recently about starting a new site, though i'm not sure where to build it. i'd like it to be free for me and free for guests. and i'd do it under a new name.
for now, i'm here: [email protected]
feel free to email me. i try to reply to everyone but sometimes i'm just too disorganized!
by the way, i heard recently that there's a jungle de ikou tv series in production - but it was only a rumor. i've been trying to confirm it but so far have come up with nothing. anyone have any leads?
thanks again, everybody.