우리 사이의 세 가지 약속

크레페는 한 사람만을 위한 창작물이 오가는 공간이에요. 누군가의 애정이 신청서가 되고, 또 다른 누군가의 손에서 개성을 담은 작업물이 되는 그 과정이 즐겁고 안전하길 바라요. 그럴 수 있도록 크레페가 여러분과 나누고 싶은 약속이 세 가지 있어요.

첫 번째 약속, 신뢰예요. 커미션은 서로의 약속으로 성립돼요. 협의한 기한과 내용을 지키는 일, 서로 메시지에 성실히 답하는 일, 그리고 협의되지 않은 사항을 강요하지 않는 일. 이러한 태도들이 쌓여 더 좋은 작업물을 만들어요. 신뢰가 두터울수록 결과물도 깊어진다는 걸, 크레페에서 오래 머문 분들은 이미 경험하셨을 거예요.

두 번째 약속, 안전이에요. 크레페 안에서는 누구도 폭력이나 차별을 겪지 않아야 해요. 인종과 민족, 출신 국가와 지역, 성별과 성적 지향, 성 정체성, 종교, 연령, 사회 계층, 학력, 장애와 질병 유무, 임신, 가족 상황, 혼인 여부 그 어떤 이유로도요. 서울에서 신청서를 보내든, 도쿄나 타이베이, 로스앤젤레스에서 보내든, 동성을 좋아하거나, 혹은 자신이 어떤 것에도 속하지 않는다고 하더라도. 무언가를 좋아하는 마음으로 커미션 문화를 즐기는 것은 같으니까요. 우리는 그 마음을 다치게 하는 어떤 말과 행동도 허용할 수 없어요.

세 번째 약속, 질서예요. 미성년자가 폭력적이거나 선정적인 콘텐츠에 노출되지 않도록, 누군가를 혐오하거나 공격하기 위한 타입이나 글이 게시되지 않도록, 법이 허용하지 않는 작업이나 크레페가 사용자를 안전히 보호할 수 없는 행위가 오가지 않도록 함께 지켜요. 이건 크레페가 오래 안전하게 머물 수 있는 공간이기 위한 최소한의 기준선이에요.

이 세 약속은 크레페 혼자만으로는 지킬 수 없어요. 사용자 한 명 한 명이 모여 함께 실천할 때, 비로소 우리가 모인 이 공간, 문화 공동체가 더 건강해져요. 좋아하는 것을 계속 좋아할 수 있는 공간을 우리 함께 만들어봐요.

가이드에 어긋나는 상황을 마주쳤다면, 혼자 참지 마세요. 크레페에는 신고와 차단 두 가지 도구가 마련되어 있어요.

차단은 누군가와 거리를 두고 싶을 때 쓸 수 있어요. 프로필이나 커미션 타입, 구해요 게시글에서 '차단하기'를 누르면 상대에게 메시지를 받지 않을 수 있어요. 이후 [설정 > 차단]에서 언제든 관리할 수 있어요.

다만 한 가지 주의할 점이 있어요. 거래가 온전히 종료되지 않은 상황에서 상대를 차단하는 건 제재 대상이 될 수 있어요. 작업이 진행 중인 동안에는 차단보다는 소통을, 그래도 어렵다면 신고와 도움센터를 통한 도움 요청을 먼저 고려해 주세요. 거래 중 커뮤니티 가이드와 관련된 문제가 생겼다면, 크레페 팀이 함께 살펴봐 드릴게요.

더 자세한 내용은 크레페 커뮤니티 가이드에서 확인해 보세요.

• 이번 호 급상승 키워드 1위는 '구독'이에요! 인터넷 스트리밍 문화가 확산되면서, 스트리머가 구독자에게 제공하는 '구독티콘'에 대한 관심이 함께 높아진 것으로 보여요. 정적인 이모티콘부터 움직이는 형태, 채팅창에서 활용할 수 있는 다양한 타입들까지 폭넓게 운영되고 있어요. 스트리머의 색깔을 담은 구독티콘은 구독자와의 소통을 더욱 풍부하게 만들어주는 매력적인 요소예요. 나만의 채널 분위기와 어울리는 구독티콘을 찾고 계시거나, 스트리머의 정체성을 담는 타입을 새롭게 선보이고 싶으시다면 지금 '구독'을 검색해 보세요!

• 2위는 '메이드'예요. 매년 5월 10일은 일본에서 시작된 '메이드의 날(メイドの日)'로, 5월(May)와 10일(일본어 독음 '토오카')을 합쳐 '메이드' 발음과 유사해 이 날을 기념하기 시작했어요. 이 영향으로 5월에 메이드 키워드에 대한 관심이 자연스럽게 높아진 것으로 보여요. 메이드복은 클래식한 스타일부터 변형된 콘셉트까지 표현의 폭이 넓어, 좋아하는 캐릭터에게 새로운 매력을 더해줄 수 있는 의상이에요. 기념일이 아니더라도 좋아하는 대상을 메이드 콘셉트에 담아보는 건 어떨까요? 매력적인 의상을 찾는 분들이 늘어난 만큼, 커미션주분들께서도 메이드 타입을 운영해 보시면 좋은 반응을 얻으실 수 있을 거예요.

• 3위는 '오마모리'예요. 오마모리는 소중한 사람의 안녕과 행운을 기원하며 늘 지니고 다닐 수 있도록 만든 작은 부적을 의미해요. 학업, 연애, 건강 등 다양한 소망을 담을 수 있다는 점이 매력적인데요. 크레페에서는 좋아하는 캐릭터나 모티프를 담은 오마모리 형태로 개인 굿즈 제작이 가능한 타입이 다양하게 운영되고 있어요. 일상에 늘 함께할 작은 부적을 만들어보고 싶다면 '오마모리'를 검색해 보세요! 오마모리 타입 운영을 고민 중이신 커미션주분들이라면, 다양한 소원에 어울리는 나만의 개성을 담은 디자인 콘셉트를 구상해 보시는 건 어떨까요? 분명, 오마모리를 찾는 신청자와 좋은 마음을 주고 받을 수 있을 거예요.

크레페 이모티콘, 어떻게 쓰고 계세요?💜

여러분은 크레페에서 언제, 어떤 이모티콘을 사용하시나요?
자주 쓰는 이유, 어떤 순간에 보내게 되는지, 받았을 때 어떤 기분이 들었는지...

작은 사연이라도 들려주세요.
다음 호에서 여러분이 보내주신 사연을 모아, 크레페에서 실제로 가장 많이 쓰인 이모티콘 순위와 함께 공개할 예정이에요.

💞 여러분의 소중한 사람 이야기를 들어보았어요

지난 호에서는 가족, 연인, 친구 또는 감사하거나 존경하는 누군가 등 소중한 분에 대한 질문을 드렸는데요(가상인물과 반려동물도 당연히 포함해서요!). 총 148분께서 이야기를 들려주셨어요. 그 이야기를 아래에서 조금 보여드릴게요.

💬그 분과의 인연은 어떻게 시작됐나요?

• 중학생 때 국악 뮤지컬을 봤는데, 처음 접한 젠더프리 캐스팅과 더불어 힘차게 소리를 내지르시는 소리꾼 분을 보며 시작되었어요. 그날 이후로 그 캐릭터를 그리다가 어느덧 그 배역을 맡으셨던 소리꾼 그 자체를 사랑하게 되었습니다.
• 저는 사적인 까닭으로 저보다 나이가 많은 성인 여성을 보면 때와 장소를 막론하고 긴장할 때가 많은데, 입학하자마자 처음 배정된 담임 선생님이 여성분이셨어요. 타 지역에서 전근 오신 지 얼마 되지 않아 주변에서도 딱히 이렇다 할 이야기도 없고, 표정 변화도 크지 않으셨던데다 당시 첫인상이 아주 살가운 느낌도 아니었던 기억이 나네요. 어떻게 보면 참 그림자 같은 분이셨어요. 저는 교탁에서 두 번째로 가까운 자리에 앉게 되었고 그 덕에 유독 다른 친구들보다 눈을 자주 마주칠 기회가 많았습니다. 하지만 시선을 마주치는 것도 쉽지 않아 괜히 눈을 굴리곤 했었던 기억이 나네요.
• 다이아몬드 에이스는 인터넷을 서치하다 찾은 만화였습니다. 야구를 잘 알지도 못했고, 스포츠 만화 특유의 뻔한 전개가 지겨웠던 터라 첫 페이지를 넘기는 손이 가벼웠습니다. 그런데 얼마 지나지 않아 저는 이 주인공을 만났습니다.
  사와무라 에이준은 시골 중학교 출신의 좌완 투수로, 제구도 엉망이고, 멘탈도 중구난방이며 뭐든 크게 소리 지르고 금방 눈물을 흘리는 고등학생이에요. 첫인상은 솔직히 말하자면... 이 녀석 열혈캐구나! 였습니다.
  !!!!!! 일단 결정적으로 저는 열혈캐에 취향이 없어서 !!!!!!
  주인공에 대한 큰 관심 없이 (아무 기대 없이) 계속해서 페이지를 넘겼습니다. (만화 자체는 깔끔한 가독성과 연출이 좋아서 잘 읽혔거든요.)
  그런데 계속해서 만화를 넘기고, 매력적인 다른 캐릭터들이 나오는 와중에도 이상하게 사와무라 에이준한테서 눈을 뗄 수가 없게 됩니다.......
  에이준과의 인연은 이렇게 시작되었어요! 강렬한 첫인상도, 운명적인 만남도, 외관에 첫눈에 반하는 것도 아닌... 그냥 어느새부터 옆에 있는 그런 남자애로요.
• About 6 years ago when my mom brought home a kitten.
• I have created her! She is my OC, and from the beginning on I have absolutely adored her.
• I met my partner back in 2017 through his YouTube channel, at an age where I was still learning about who I was. To me, I learnt how to live my life with them. We've been on so many adventures, he's been by my side through thick and thin. We're 8 years strong.

💬그 분을 떠올리면 가장 먼저 생각나는 장면이나 말이 있나요?

• "내 목을 일차로 쳐 주시오!"
  흔들리는 심정 속에서도 당당히 외치던, <적벽>의 장비 배역을 맡으신 소리꾼님의 장면이 아직도 선하게 기억에 남았습니다😊♡
• 쉬는 시간에도 그저 자리에 앉아 하염없이 스케치북에 그림을 그리던 제 뒤로 다가오셔서, '이렇게 잘 그리는 학생은 처음 봤다.' 고 하셨던 기억이 나네요. 여덟 살 아이의 귀에 그런 정직하고 따뜻한 칭찬을 들려준 사람은 그분이 처음이셨어요. 아마 제가 가진 감수성은 어딘가 알지 못할 곳에서, 저 머나먼 별 어딘가에서라도 온 모양입니다. 부모님께서는 툭하면 저지레(말썽을 뜻하는 호남 쪽 사투리예요.)만 하고 종이만 낭비한다면서 제 취미를 썩 좋아하지 않으셨어요. 그래서 제 머릿속에 있는 상상이나 말을 그림으로 풀어내는 것에 대해 오래도록 창피와 부끄러움을 느끼고 있었던 것 같아요. 이런 건 함부로 보여줄 만한 것이 아니라고, 제대로 된 것이 아니라고... 그래서 그때까지의 설움을 씻어준 한마디가 얼마나 반가웠는지 모릅니다. 그리고 선생님은 제 스케치북을 가져다 교무실로 가져가셨어요. 그리고는 액자에 제 그림을 담아 교실 벽에 걸어주셨습니다. 저는 언제나 학교에 제일 일찍 오는 학생이었는데, 그 이후로 아무도 없는 교실에서 홀로 다른 친구들을 기다리는 게 외롭지 않게 느껴졌어요.
• 사와무라 에이준이 마운드 위에서 혼자 남겨지는 장면들입니다.
  에이준은 자주 혼자가 됩니다. 연습 경기에서 무너지고, 선발 자리를 빼앗기고, 동기들에게 뒤처지지요. 에이준은 홀로 야밤과 이른 아침에 연습하기도, 경기에 나가지 못해 홀로 동떨어지는 때도 있지만, 투수가 마운드 위에서 맞이하는 그 순간 또한 혼자처럼 느껴질 때도 있습니다. 아무리 든든한 포수 미유키 카즈야가 있고, 뒤에는 수비를 해주는 멋진 친구들이 있어도 투수의 자리는 유아독존의 느낌이 있어요.
  그 외로운 자리에서 에이준은 도망치지 않습니다. 무서워하고 떨면서, 울먹이면서도 공을 던집니다. 그리고 소리쳐요. 크게, 아주 크게. 마치 그 소리가 자기 자신을 붙잡아두는 끈인 것처럼 "나는 에이스가 될 거야! 이 팀의, 일본 최고의!"
  이 말은 허세처럼 들리기도 해요. 에이준은 실수가 많고, 아직 많이 부족한 애거든요. 하지만 이 말이 반복될수록 저는 이게 단순한 허세가 아니라는 것을 알게 됐습니다.
  이건 에이준이 자기 자신에게 건네는 약속이었습니다. 거친 실력주의와 서바이벌의 야구장에서 무너지지 않기 위해, 포기하지 않기 위해, 오늘도 마운드에 오르기 위해...
  잘하지 못하면서도 포기 못하는 것들, 남들 앞에서 내색은 못해도 혼자서는 이를 악무는 순간들. 에이준이 마운드 위에서 버티는 모습이, 신기하게도 제게 힘이 됐습니다.
  가상의 인물이라도, 누군가를 응원하고, 누군가에게 용기를 받고, 누군가의 성장을 함께 기뻐했다면 ㅡ 그 감정은 충분히 진짜라고 생각합니다.
  사와무라 에이준은 저의 소중한 사람이에요. 책을 펴면 언제든 만날 수 있는, 영원한 제 친구!! ♡
• The kitten was really nice and well-behaved, he would never try to jump into my food.
• I think of all of the cats she takes care of! Her surrounded by 6 cats and 2 ravens hehe
• Our first "date" was at a Toys R Us 😭

💬지금 그 분께 한 마디 전할 수 있다면?

• 반드시 상경을 해서 하시는 모든 공연마다 보러 가고 싶어요!!! 기다려주세요!!!
• 아직까지도 그 액자는 지금껏 제가 받아 본 칭찬 중에서 가장 큰 칭찬이에요.
• 사랑해 바보야
• I really hope you are still doing well.
• Statice, I know there has been a time where I have turned away from you in pain, but I want you to know that I have always loved you so dearly. And now that I was finally able to face you again a while ago, my love for you keeps growing. With you being my creation, something - or someone, that I have put so much love and effort into, I find myself wondering if this is how a mother loves her own child. Because to me, you are my most beloved daughter who brings me so much comfort and joy. And whenever your little tomodachi life Mii on my island tells me some cute and affectionate things, I feel like my heart could explode into a million pieces of happiness and I could burst into tears of love. Even though I know you would never actually outright say things like these lol Thank you for bringing me so many moments of happiness and I'm looking forward to many more in the future!
• I hope he knows how treasured he is to me. He's one of a kind and I was lucky to find him.

가정의 달을 맞아 진행한 주제였던 만큼, 이야기를 읽는 내내 크레페 팀의 마음도 따뜻해졌어요. 소중한 분을 떠올리며 이야기를 나눠주신 모든 분께 감사드리고, 여러분과 여러분 곁의 소중한 분들 모두 늘 행복하시길 바라요.

Three Promises Between Us

CREPE is a place where one-of-a-kind creations are created and shared. One person's imagination becomes a commission request, and in another's hands, it becomes a unique piece of work filled with individuality. We want that entire journey to be both enjoyable and safe. To help make that possible, there are 3 promises CREPE would like to share with you.

The first promise is trust. Commission culture is built on mutual trust. Keeping to deadlines and terms you've agreed on, responding to messages sincerely, and not demanding things that were not previously discussed are attitudes that help create a better collaboration. As trust grows, so does the depth and quality of the final creation. Those who have spent a long time on CREPE have likely experienced this firsthand.

The second promise is safety. No one should experience violence, harassment, or discrimination on CREPE. Not because of race or ethnicity, country or region, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, socioeconomic background, education, disability, illness, pregnancy, family situation, marital status, or any other reason. Whether you're sending a commission request from Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, or Los Angeles; whether you're attracted to the same gender, a different gender, multiple genders, or prefer not to define yourself by any label at all, we're all here because of a shared love for creativity and commission culture. That's why we will not tolerate any words or actions that harm others.

The third promise is respect for the rules. Together, we help ensure that minors are not exposed to violent or sexually explicit content, that commission types and posts are not used to promote hatred or target others, and that activities prohibited by law, or actions that prevent CREPE from keeping its users safe, do not take place on the platform. These are the bare minimum standards that help keep CREPE a safe and sustainable space for everyone.

These three promises cannot be upheld by CREPE alone. It requires every member of the community doing their part to put them into practice. When we do, the culture and space we've built together becomes healthier and stronger.

Let's create a place where everyone can continue enjoying the things they love.

If you encounter situations that go against our guidelines, you don't have to deal with it alone. CREPE provides two features to help: Report and Block.

Block is available when you'd prefer to keep your distance from someone. By selecting Block on a user's profile, commission type, or request post, you can stop receiving messages from them. You can manage blocked users at any time under Settings > Blocked Users.

One important thing to keep in mind, blocking someone before a commission has been fully completed may result in disciplinary action. If a commission is still in progress, we encourage you to try communicating with the other party before resorting to blocking. If that isn't possible, please consider using the Report feature or contacting the Help Center for assistance first. If you encounter an issue related to the Community Guidelines during a commission, the CREPE team will be happy to review the situation and provide help.

For more detailed information, please refer to the CREPE Community Guidelines.

• The #1 fastest-rising keyword this issue is "Subscription"! As streaming culture continues to grow, interest in subscription emotes (special emotes provided by streamers to their subscribers) has been rising as well. From static emojis to animated designs and a variety of chat-ready formats, artists are offering subscription emotes in many different styles. Subscription emotes that reflect a streamer's unique personality can make interactions with subscribers even more engaging and fun. Whether you're looking for emotes that match your channel's vibe or hoping to offer a new commission type that captures a streamer's identity, try searching subscription!

• The second fastest-rising keyword is "Maid". Maid Day (メイドの日) is celebrated every year on May 10th in Japan. The date was chosen because "May" and the Japanese reading of the 10th day of the month (tōka) together sound similar to the word maid. As a result, interest in maid-themed content usually increases in May. Maid outfits offer a wide range of creative possibilities, from classic designs to unique reinterpretations, making them a fun way to explore a different side of your favorite character. Even though Maid Day is over, why not imagine your favorite character in a maid concept? With more people searching for maid commissions, artists may also find positive responses to offering maid-themed commission types.

• The third fastest-rising keyword is "Omamori". An omamori is a small charm carried for good luck, protection, and the well-being of someone important. They can represent a wide range of wishes, including success in studies, love, health, and more, which is part of their appeal. On CREPE, many commission types allow users to create personalized omamori featuring their favorite characters or motifs. If you'd like a small charm to carry with you in everyday life, try searching Omamori. For artists considering offering omamori commissions, why not explore design concepts that reflect your unique style to express different wishes and aspirations? You may find yourself sharing heartfelt moments with the clients looking for a special omamori.

How Do You Use CREPE Emojis?💜

What are your favorite CREPE emojis, and when do you use them ?

Tell us when and why you chose them, or how it feels when someone sends one to you. Even small anecdotes are welcome.

In the next issue, we'll share your responses together with a ranking of the most frequently used emojis.

💞 We Asked About the Special People in Your Life

In our last issue, we asked you to tell us about someone special to you, a family member, partner, friend, or someone you admire and appreciate (fictional characters and pets included!). A total of 148 people shared their stories with us, here are just a few of them :

💬How did your relationship with them begin?

• It started when I watched a traditional Korean musical in middle school. Between my first experience with gender-free casting and seeing the powerful performance of the vocalist on stage, I was completely captivated. After that day, I found myself drawing the character they played, and before I knew it, I had fallen in love with the performer too.
• For personal reasons, I've often felt nervous around adult women who are older than me, regardless of when or where. So when I started school and was assigned a female homeroom teacher, I was especially anxious. She had only recently transferred from another region, so there wasn't much anyone could tell me about her. She rarely showed emotion, and my first impression was that she wasn't particularly warm or approachable. In a way, she felt almost like a shadowy presence. My seat happened to be the second closest to the teacher's desk, which meant I ended up making eye contact with her more often than other classmates. I found it difficult to meet her gaze, and I remember awkwardly looking away whenever our eyes met.
• I first came across Ace of Diamond while browsing the internet. I didn't know much about baseball, and I was tired of the predictable storylines that many sports manga tend to follow, so I started reading without high expectations. But then I met the protagonist. Sawamura Eijun is a left-handed pitcher from a rural middle school. His control is all over the place, his emotions are all over the place, and he's the kind of high schooler who shouts about everything and tears up at the drop of a hat. To be honest, my first impression was simply: "Ah, so he's one of those hot-blooded protagonists!" !!!!!! the thing is I don't usually like hot-blooded characters at all!!!!! So I kept reading without paying much attention to him. The manga itself was easy to read, with clear storytelling and great pacing, so I kept going. But as the story went on, and even as all sorts of other characters appeared, I found that I just couldn't take my eyes off Sawamura Eijun. That's how my connection with Eijun began. Not with a powerful first impression, a fateful encounter, or love at first sight. He simply became the kind of boy who was suddenly there by my side before I even realized it.
• About 6 years ago when my mom brought home a kitten.
• I have created her! She is my OC, and from the beginning on I have absolutely adored her.
• I met my partner back in 2017 through his YouTube channel, at an age where I was still learning about who I was. To me, I learnt how to live my life with them. We've been on so many adventures, he's been by my side through thick and thin. We're 8 years strong.

💬What’s the first memory that comes to mind when you think of them?

• "Take my head first!" Even now, I vividly remember the scene where the vocalist playing Zhang Fei in Red Cliff (적벽) delivered that line with unwavering conviction despite the turmoil around them😊♡
• During break time, I would sit at my desk sketching in my notebook. One day, the teacher came up behind me and said, “I’ve never seen a student draw this well before.” I still remember it clearly. I was eight years old and she was the first person to offer me honest and warm praise. Perhaps my sensitivity comes from somewhere unknown to me, maybe even from a distant star. My parents didn’t really approve of my hobby. They often said I was just causing trouble and wasting paper. Because of that, I think I felt a sense of shame about expressing my imagination and thoughts through drawing. I grew up believing these things weren’t meant to be shown, that they weren’t “proper". So that one sentence, which washed away that long-held frustration, meant more to me than I can express. After that, the teacher took my sketchbook to the staff room. Later, she placed one of my drawings in a frame and hung it on the classroom wall. I was always the student who arrived at school earliest, but after that, waiting alone in an empty classroom no longer felt lonely.
• Moments when Sawamura Eijun is alone on the mound. Eijun is often on his own. He collapses in practice games, loses his starting position, and falls behind his teammates. He sometimes trains alone at night or early in the morning, and there are moments when he is isolated because he cannot get into a game. Even on the mound, the pitcher’s role can feel like an utterly solitary one. No matter how dependable catcher Miyuki Kazuya is, or how solid the defense behind him, the pitcher’s position carries a sense of being alone. And yet, Eijun does not run from loneliness. Even as he trembles in fear, even as he cries and hesitates, he still throws the ball. And he shouts desperately as if the sound itself is the thread holding him together: “I’m going to become an ace! The ace of this team, and the best in Japan!" It may sound like bravado. After all, Eijun makes many mistakes and still has a long way to go. But as he repeats those words, I’ve come to understand that he is not boasting. They are promises he makes to himself so he can stand again on that harsh field of baseball, so he can avoid breaking down, so he can keep taking the mound. When there are things we are not good at but refuse to give up on, the moments when we grit our teeth in private even if we cannot show it to others. The way Eijun endures on the mound gives me strength. Even if they are fictional, if we can root for someone, draw courage from them, and share in their growth, then those feelings are real enough. Sawamura Eijun is someone precious to me, a friend I can meet by opening the pages of a book. My eternal friend ♡
• The kitten was really nice and well-behaved, he would never try to jump into my food.
• I think of all of the cats she takes care of! Her surrounded by 6 cats and 2 ravens hehe
• Our first "date" was at a Toys R Us 😭

💬If you could share a message with them, what would you say?

• I really want to move to Seoul so I can go to all your performances!!! Please wait for me!!!
• To this day, that framed drawing remains the greatest compliment I have ever received.
• I love you, stupid.
• I really hope you are still doing well.
• Statice, I know there has been a time where I have turned away from you in pain, but I want you to know that I have always loved you so dearly. And now that I was finally able to face you again a while ago, my love for you keeps growing. With you being my creation, something - or someone, that I have put so much love and effort into, I find myself wondering if this is how a mother loves her own child. Because to me, you are my most beloved daughter who brings me so much comfort and joy. And whenever your little tomodachi life Mii on my island tells me some cute and affectionate things, I feel like my heart could explode into a million pieces of happiness and I could burst into tears of love. Even though I know you would never actually outright say things like these lol Thank you for bringing me so many moments of happiness and I'm looking forward to many more in the future!
• I hope he knows how treasured he is to me. He's one of a kind and I was lucky to find him.

With Family Month as the issue's theme, reading your stories brought warmth to the hearts of the entire CREPE team. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share stories about the people they cherish. We hope that both you and your loved ones are always surrounded by happiness.

A Community of Diverse Backgrounds and Passions💜

With each newsletter, we're reminded that everyone who makes up the CREPE community brings their own unique background, interests, and perspective. At first glance, it may look like a single ray of light, brought together by a love of subculture and fandom. However through the prism that is CREPE, that light reveals a spectrum of unique colors, each one representing a different person, story, and passion. We dream of building a community where those colors come together to form a beautiful rainbow. CREPE will always be here to support, celebrate, and cheer on your world.

CREPE will continue to connect people through the things they love💜

In this issue, we asked how you've been using CREPE's newly introduced emoji feature. As we continue building connections with one another, CREPE will strive to provide a strong foundation built on trust, safety, and respect for the rules. We always want to hear your thoughts and get to know you better. If you leave us feedback through the "Share Your Thoughts" button below, you'll be entered into a draw for a small gift. 💝 Thank you for spending today with us and for bringing so many different colors to our community. We'll see you again next month in the ninth newsletter. 🥰