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Jocelyn Samara
@lynnsenpai.bsky.social
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JRPG and retro game nut, anime fan, proud bunny mama, ace trans gal (she/her), rat girl, and author/artist of the webcomics, Rain and My Impossible Soulmate. ^_^
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lynnsenpai.bsky.social
#3YearsOfMIS
In hindsight, I kinda wish I'd held off on the initial launch of MIS, so that it and Rain's anniversaries weren't a mere week apart from. But I know how I am. I got excited about sharing my stories and I was ready and didn't want to wait.

I mean, at least they're not the SAME day. XD
#15YearsOfRain Same as the original anniversary picture, showing "Year 15 Rain" hanging out with "Year 1 Rain." But hold up! Is something else there!? There seems to be some kind of little speck in the background... When zoomed in and observed under a magnifying glass, we see Chiaki (from my webcomic, My Impossible Soulmate), waving a flag which reads "3 Years of MIS."
December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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abhorken.bsky.social
Rainily wedding👰👰

I was supposed to finish this by the 29th, but life happened. Still, I hope you like it.

#15YearsOfRain #RainWebcomic
My interpretation of Rain and Emily on the day of their marriage, using Rain page 1,357: Tie the Knot as the reference.
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
lynnsenpai.bsky.social
Closing out my busiest drawing day in a while, have a random Rain in a maid outfit for no particular reason. ^_^
Rain (from the webcomic, Rain) wearing a maid dress because why not.
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Got over ambitious and was only able to finish her head, and not near as well as I'd like. Thank you so so much for a story that has helped me more than I can say. #15YearsOfRain
A painted clay model head of rain.
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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daphnestar.com
I didn't discover Rain until after I transitioned, but I still recall my first read, clicking through "just one more chapter" until I was sobbing through the final pages at 3:00 AM. Many thanks to @lynnsenpai.bsky.social for providing representation and inspiration for us all. 💜💖 #15YearsOfRain
A pixel art comic tribute to #15YearsOfRain. The first panel is Rain on her first day of senior year, telling herself "I can do this..." The next three panels are various readers discovering the comic; through the print edition, reading online, hearing from a friend. The fifth panel is those same three readers facing the camera in the midst of their own transition or coming out; one wearing a dress and a wig, another with HRT pills in hand, telling themselves "I can do this..." The sixth and final panel is much larger, spanning the entire width of the comic. It shows today's Rain with an umbrella behind her, looking toward the sky. Behind her is a growing sea of umbrellas, representing the many readers inspired by the comic's message, saying "I can do this..." to themselves as they follow in Rain's footsteps.
November 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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emirain.bsky.social
i attempted to draw a whole fanpage in the Rain style for #15YearsOfRain, and i think i got it pretty accurate!

also i can’t lie this scene was SO much funnier in my head (i dont think the dialogue turned out great) so just pretend this comic said something REALLY funny and we’re good
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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sillyraycat.bsky.social
haven't drawn anything in almost a year, but decided i wanted to do something for #15YearsOfRain

love this webcomic and love the community it has :3

congrats @lynnsenpai.bsky.social !!!
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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niborthelurker.bsky.social
And one last alternate reality Rain! Another fantasy adventurer, this time a dragon girl. #15yearsofRain
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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niborthelurker.bsky.social
A bit more for #15yearsofRain! Sci-fi and fantasy adventure Rain, pulp adventurer Ky, and a "What if?" of Gavin's custom skin for his Battlemech-err, "CombatRobo" in "RoboJockey 5 Online."
A Battletech crusader painted up as Mad GigaKaizer from the webcomic "Rain" on the assumption that it's supposed to be gold. An older Yu Jing figure from Infinity in purple and black with grey weapon and teal hair. A "heroine in sensible shoes" adventurer in purple and black with teal hair holding up a lantern with some OSL. A big game hunter with pink hair and light teal accents.
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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abbiegonzalez.com
Today is the 15th Anniversary of the Rain comics!!!

I made a small game in celebration. 😊

#15YearsOfRain

antijingoist.itch.io/rain-anniver...
Rain Anniversary: Find Puddle! by Abbie Gonzalez
15 Years of Rain OMG
antijingoist.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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madredrobin.bsky.social
still quite new to drawing but this is my attempt for the 15 year aniversary, congratulations #15yearsofrain
November 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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the-jonin-monkey.bsky.social
Took me a while, but I managed to finish this just in time for #15YearsOfRain.
One of the few web-comics I've read from beginning to end, and one that taught and entertained me so much over the years.
Thank you Jocelyn for all your amazing work ^_^
An image of Rain (as she is depicted at the end of the comic) holding out her hand from underneath her umbrella to check for falling rain. The storm has passed however, and the skies are clear and blue.
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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luna0tehg.bsky.social
I dont think its that good, but! i wanted to do SOMETHING for the anniversary.
#15YearsOfRain
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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anameistoohard.bsky.social
Thank you @lynnsenpai.bsky.social for giving us a source of positive representation at a time when we struggled to find any.
Your art has been a constant inspiration to us since we found it over a decade ago. 💜

Happy #15YearsOfRain
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
lynnsenpai.bsky.social
Thank you for these 15 years!
#15YearsOfRain
#15YearsOfRain Picture shows "Year 15 Rain" hanging out with "Year 1 Rain." On this day, fifteen years ago, I started a silly little webcomic called Rain, about a trans girl doing her best to be herself in high school. I wasn't sure I was going to stick with it. I wasn't sure anyone but me would even care. It was the kind of story I needed but didn't have when I was growing up, but being the only trans person I knew at the time, I was admittedly expecting it wouldn't click for anyone else. I was wrong. Queer folks have told me they came out after reading it. Trans folks told me they started transition after reading it. Cis folks told me they better understood the queer and trans people in their lives after reading it. Folks of all kinds figured themselves out after reading it. And more than once, I've been told by folks that they're still here because of it. It's a lot to take in. It often feels like more praise than I deserve, considering the simplistic art, and frequently overly verbose dialogue. But it also means the world to me that it resonated so much with people. I'm so grateful that the story I needed meant so much to so many other people. It's more than I could've ever asked for. So thank you to everyone who's ever read it, and everyone who will read it someday. You're the reason I could keep at it. You're the reason I was able to finish it. You're the reason I'll be able to release the final physical volume very soon. I started this because I wanted it, but I couldn't have finished it without you! Thank you for your ongoing support. In return, I hope I can continue to help you laugh and smile and grow.
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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violet--lance.bsky.social
I started reading the webcomic 2 weeks ago and with the upcoming anniversary, I rushed some fanart for it :)

I did the RuIn breakup with Rudy’s running joke and almost posted without the text, I should probably go to bed.
#15YearsOfRain @lynnsenpai.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
lynnsenpai.bsky.social
It's that one time of year where I gotta be obnoxious and advertise.

Use coupon code BOOKGIFT30 for 30% off Rain books on Lulu! Volumes 1-6 are currently available.
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Use coupon code BOOKGIFT30 for 30% off Rain books on Lulu! Volumes 1-6 are currently available. https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/LittleLynn84 Sorry not Volume 7 yet! Still aiming for this year if I can! (I promise it’ll be worth the wait!) And save up to 60% for other merch on RedBubble! No code necessary! https://www.redbubble.com/people/littlelynn84/shop Classic designs are still available on various products! (such as t-shirts, hats, notebooks, mugs, stickers, pins, magnets, and more)
November 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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tigergirltail.bsky.social
Happy 15th birthday to a story very dear to my heart.

Thank you @lynnsenpai.bsky.social for #15YearsOfRain!
November 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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cheryl-flower.bsky.social
already put this on the tumblrs but i drew early Rain for #15yearsofrain (yay!!)
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
lynnsenpai.bsky.social
I miss my girls.
Nagisa and Chiaki from my webcomic, My Impossible Soulmate.
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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madamstarfall.bsky.social
Here is my contribution to #15YearsOfRain
youtu.be/N44NqjhEIA8
A Brief Summary of the Beginning of Rain
YouTube video by Miss Spectra
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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abhorken.bsky.social
Heh... I finally drew these two! They're one of my favorite side couples, and I haven't seen anyone draw them yet, so I decided to be the first (probably). They're so dear to me😊 #15YearsOfRain
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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abhorken.bsky.social
Actually, I just remembered that I haven't uploaded this to Bluesky. Enjoy some Rain :) #15YearsOfRain
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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prettiestplatypus.bsky.social
A familiar family meet a familiar pair of rodents, nothing weird here!

#15YearsOfRain
November 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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sapphires-v9.bsky.social
A bit later than intended, but I threw this doodle together for #15YearsOfRain. I found the comic a bit after it had ended, but it had such a profound impact on me that I can't quite put into words.

(kinda wish i'd finished this earlier so i could've posted it on trans day of remembrance but)
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM