Parting words

This game was a very important part of my life. When facing difficulties and struggling with my personal life, I could always play songs I enjoyed and allow my mind to wander through happy places, instead of the dark valleys I found myself in at the time.

I no longer feel the drive and spirit I once had for improving and enjoying this game, on top of the fact that my hands are injured (right hand is particularly bad). I'm not gonna keep seeking drive or playing just for the sake of a time that was once enjoyed. Instead, I'll look at things the way they are now, because only that matters. No enjoyment, no drive, feeling pain... I'd say those are pretty fair reasons to stop doing something, no matter what it is.

With that said, my time spent playing this game was incredibly important to my growth as a person, as well as a player (in all games). It made me discover what the climb for self improvement truly means, and words cannot express how grateful I am to have had this experience. I'm also very thankful for all of the friends I made, the artists and songs I discovered, as well as the wonderful feeling of ecstasy after setting scores I considered cool. And that's all that matters.

osu! is such a personal game, you shouldn't ever need to compare yourself to others, for this is your journey and yours alone. As long as you're enjoying yourself and feeling happy, you can be sure you are on the right track.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone and everything that was part of this experience, which I will never forget. I'll look back fondly on the days spent playing this game, as well as everything that derived from doing so.