July 2 Update
I finally did it. I managed to start reading ๅใฎๅใฏ. I read through the first chapter (which is a lot less impressive than it sounds since itโs only 4 pages with lots of spaces) and was surprised to see that I comprehended more than I could the last time I tried this back in February. I havenโt really actively learned any more vocabulary or kanji since then. The increase in stamina and speed however, are both definitely apparent, since these four pages only took an hour to complete. Iโm sure Iโd pick up more by trying to really write out and break down the sentences and look deeply into each grammar point, but I donโt have the energy for that today. Mostly just feeling proud I managed to read.