Why Fukuda Sensei didn't take a break instead?
I don't understand why the author decided to rush to the ending instead of just taking a long break (like 1-2 years) and come back writing the new chapters after Season 2 of Dress Up Darling finishes airing (winter of next year mp, or fall of 2025).
Maybe it's because taking long breaks is not allowed in the Manga industry? Or losing the spot in the monthly magazine where Dress Up Darling is published?
Anyways, such a dead throat schedule and rules kills creativity and ofc everyone deserves a break. Korean Manhwas takes 4-5 months of breaks in between arcs, like "Villainess are Destined to Die" is a super popular Manhwa (It's like #1 for 1-2 years straight , you guys can read it too) and it's on break for like 7 months now, it will continue from next month, and that's totally normal in the Manhwa industry.
I sincerely hope that the author is doing alright and her life is not in danger, and her family is okay too, can't blame her knowing the toxic work culture of Japanese corporates. Recently read the interview of Black Lagoon's author and his problems with depression and drawing the Manga.
Still sad that we missed the best part of the Manga and also Gojou and Marin's romance arcs.
EDIT: One of the replies which gets my question:
"None of your business" is not a good excuse for simply stopping a product you've put out to consumers who have heavily invested time and money on your product.
At this point, you have to accept it. My dress-up darling may have, quite possibly, started as a passionate project, but is now a product many readers and fans consume.
We are heavily invested in this IP. To have it snuff out without an explanation, while in their right, is still going to leave a bad taste in your customers and fans mouth.
Imagine if games like Genshin or Wuwa shutdown tomorrow and all the developers say to the speculation as to why is "it's none of your business". They'll be riots, as fans will feel like they've been robbed of a good game, and the future potential of enjoyment.
That's what I feel personally. I feel robbed of a good series and it's potential.
And she (Fukuda) doesn't owe me that. I get that. But at least ease our pains by telling us why instead of leaving us in silence.
A little transparency is all we ask. Again. This is a product, made by a public figure, consumed by thousands if not millions. We have a right to know why the product we heavily invested in is suddenly being snuffed out like this. None of our business is not a sufficient answer, even if it's likely the only answer we get.