I'm not dead, dudes. Motivation to work on Chapter 4 is here and there, but it IS being done. I still feel some parts are a bit lacking (mostly because I can't think of any well-known "cursed" objects that aren't already in museums). My girlfriend helped me with one of them and for that, I'm thankful.
Depression has also done a number on my motivation. Part of me is wondering if this chapter is just "filler". The truth is, Chapter 4 is supposed to be the final breather episode before things go to hell in a handbasket. When Nanashi's around, things never are what they seem...