I believe that was a perfect ending to this story my friend! ^_^ I was smitten by it and truly appreciated it. I believe that you did a wonderful job in the ending. Now I truly can't wait to see how the sequel comes out!

Good luck Mako-chan!

Love always
Keiko

I must say that i enjoyed this story. as a suggestion, why dont you write a follow up, where Makoto meets Aoshi in the future... i dunno, but like i said before great story and keep writing.

Hey that was great! I love it. Are you going to make a sequal?

Gah! I could have sworn I reviewed the last chapter. But, since I didn't, I'll make this a double review.

The fight had been all that I expected of you,
M-Sempai (^__^). Makoto and Aoshi are a lot alike...other then the height and reletive strength, they both are insecure about their fighting abilities (though Aoshi's are expressed through his desire to be #1). You'd think that they'd be trading fighting secrets but Aoshi's not talkative at all. I understand that in the meditation scene, why there were little words spoken. Aoshi would be majorly OOC if he spoke more then two sentances at a time.

The graveyard scene was unexpected (to me and Makoto), more so, when Aoshi volunteered to show Makoto *his* graveyard. The flower scene was so...tender (the kind of light fluff I enjoy). I almost expected Aoshi to kiss her.

Ah, the ending. My least favorite part of the story (this one, because...well, it ended it). It was so sad, M.A.! It solved my question of what Aoshi *really* thought of Mako-chan's fighting skills and gave me one more teaspoon full of homemade fluff. And Makoto loves Aoshi...this story *so* needs a sequel (or at least another Makoto story written where the whole love interest issue is fully resolved). Keep writing these wonderful stories M-sempai (though my writing is in a dry season). Ja!

-~`Sarien`~-

::cries:: aww...the ending was so sad and sweet. i loved it. poor Mako-chan though...
Congrats on another completed work...as always it was a beautiful story.

NO! That is so sad. It is like when Suliah dies and Terry did not get to say he loved her till she was gone. That is just so sad and it is great though. This was wonderful and I loved it. I am feeling really depressed now so I am going to go and type. Ja Ne!

Very good chapter. I like the details you put into their fight.

I was sure it was over the BOOM something goes wrong. I sowant to know what happens to the denying coupl. It was a cool fightinh skit thing. I enjoyed it and I am loving the storie even though it seems he end it to near. Well I guess I will be waiting till the very end.

Yay! I loved it! Loved the fight! Please continue! ~*~ Lady Ligth

Sorry about this late update. I like this chapter and I'm begining to really understand how Aoshi's past affects his personality and dealing with Makoto...or women for that matter. The fight scene should be good. Makoto's good but Aoshi...it's on a different level. It's like how Kaoru is strong but the freakishly strong Kenshin and Sano make her seem weak. Makoto's not weak...my reasoning is odd.
The fight was interrupted in the nick of time. Mako-chan's just recovering and all, it wouldn't have been much fun. Please update in the not too distant future. I wanna see them fight. ^__^

^_^ Aoshi-sama! ~*~ Lady Light

I liked it alot. I can not wait for the fighting to start! I am glad the romance is not rushed I hate that. And I hate when people ask: When will the romance start? I mean romance is good and all, but action and adventure is better in my book. It is just me I guess, because I was never one for just general romance. I can stand sap and oocness, but some people really overdue it. Well I just want to tell you I enjoy your wonderful fic.

Sorry, I've been lazy in my reviewing.

I love this story. You've done such a great job with it. Can't wait for the next chapter.

Makoto's love life is tragic. If you ever watch the episode where it shows the 'rainy day' breakup you can see hints of her gentle side. Speaking theoretically, much of Makoto's current character in the anime may be due to this break-up. Sure, she is always looking for guys with her old boyfriend's characteristics and traits. However, I think her self-dependant and more hot headed nature are a type of wall she built to protect herself after the incident. -- that's just my opinion though. ^_^

As to reviewing (lol) : once again excellent writing. the angst shown by Aoshi was sensitive and revealing. Also, I enjoyed the insights into Makoto's past when training with her father. I got a chuckle out of the father/daughter "macho talk" description. Also, showing beliefs of both parents was nice in that it showed more on how Makoto's character within the context of the story developed.

Insightfulness on Makoto's part concerning a possibly duel with Aoshi was interesting. Once more, you showed her as a wonderfully observant person. Her self restraint was believable concerning the fight and Aoshi showed the stubbornness normally associated with him when he made his first appearance in the anime.

Overall, I congratulate you for another excellent chapter. Spelling and grammar wise I didn't see any problems, and characterization was fairly on target with only slight variations on Aoshi. I look forward to the next chapter! Ja ne!

How come Makoto keeps on working at a restaurant? Even at Blood and Thunder? Oh yeah Happy birhday! I found out recently that you're a Malaysian! Cool I never thought that there were Malaysians at FF.net! Cool! I am a CMJM( Chinese-japanes-malay!) BBC! BYE-BYE!