07/01/2026
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Long post, but very necessary.
Good evening, guys, itโs me again. I just want to start by thanking my God in heaven, Creator of heaven and earth. You are the best. None of this would have happened without You, and I truly mean that. You answered every prayer. You provided everything I needed, even the things I didnโt know I was asking for. Thank You so much.
Okayโฆ now to us mere mortals.
To my family and friends, thank you for making this launch more than I could have ever imagined. You helped me arrange my books, sell my merch, and even volunteered to be my staff for the day, manning the booth during our intimate celebration. In my heart, I already felt that if I could simply make this happen, that wouldโve been enough. But you all made it so much more. I cried the night before because God has been so good to me, and I couldnโt hold it in.
To all my guests, despite your busy schedules and even though the event fell on a Monday, you still showed up. You gave me your time, your effort, and your presence. Some of you came from Pampanga, others from Rizal, one even from Indonesia, and many more places I may not have listed, but God knows how grateful I am for each of you. You made this possible for me.
To Lance Prints, thank you for printing all the books and giveaways. The quality of your work is beautiful, and the trust you gave me means more than you know. You even sent my books ahead of full payment, and that says so much about who you are. Thank you for the late nights and last-minute prints. You are amazing.
To my friends from Panchito Eastwood Julie and Benjo, thank you for serving my favorite tacos and for the huge discount. Iโve always missed your food since we moved, and you made my birthday even happier by being there. Iโm sorry I donโt have photos because I devoured everything before I could take one, but Iโll definitely be visiting your Eastwood stall again!
To Kofe, thank you for serving us such delicious drinks. You may be a small stall, but your drinks are incredibly good, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and honestly addicting. I wish you enjoy your manga, and I hope you were able to enjoy the event, even just for a little while.
To Sine Pop my favorite place in Cubao, youโve already made two of my dreams come true. First, my dream wedding. And now, my book launch. Thank you for allowing us to use your venue for this celebration. I canโt wait to come back again, hopefully for another dream fulfilled.
To Charles Matthew my favorite host of all time, thank you for being such a supportive friend and for handling the program with so much grace. A lot of things were last-minute, but you still said yes and even gave me a discount. I truly couldnโt have done this without you.
To my brothers, Kuya Chino (my favorite Kuya) and Adam (my favorite Bunso), you are the coolest brothers anyone could ask for. Thank you for sharing your love for games with me, for watching me play, for binging any cool anime or show, and for giving me the space to fully express myself as an artist. I honestly donโt know what Iโd do without you both.
To my mothers, Mama Odette, Mommy Louie, and Tita Bambieโthank you for building me up and teaching me what it means to be a good woman. All the wisdom I carry is a combination of everything youโve given me. Iโm so blessed to have not just one mom, but three. I pray that one day Iโll be able to bring you all to Japan, because Eyes See You will be premiering there.
To my husband, Yins my love, you are the best partner I could ever ask for. Thank you for making my dreams come true. Working on Eyes See You with me was never easy, but I always tell you this: I love you so much it hurts. You made me believe in my dreams again, and you made everything better. You and Cailey are the most important people in my life, and I wouldnโt be standing here if it werenโt for the two of you.
And to everyone reading thisโthank you. From the messages, the comments, the shares, and even the quiet support from afarโฆ you have no idea how much it all means to me. Your love is what gives me the strength and foundation to keep telling stories from the heart.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey with me. This milestone belongs to all of us.
Eyes See You: Book One is officially available now on my website.
