I'm very happy you got back to this fic. It's one of my top favorites, and I always loved Yui and Tasuki's chemistry here. Thanks for finishing this one and for writing a great story.

I love the parts written in Tasuki's voice. They feel so sincere it's like he's really there, a real person pouring his heart out. Well done. :)

"...blue and red together make purple." -- Aww...

Cute. Great job. Be proud.

Though a few more chapters of YxT fluff would have been nice. =)

I'm torn between squeeing and a sigh of regret that this story has come to a close. ^_^ Yui and Glen definitely deserved a happy ending, and you gave them an excellent one! Great job in having Miaka and Taka get to meet Glen; that was a very crucial loose end to be tied up. Glen needed to say hello to his past so that everything could be put into its proper perspective/place- to have him avoid it would have left questions in my mind as to his feelings about Miaka. ^_~ I was also impressed that you had Yui and Glen both acknowledge those past feelings. Doing that gave emphasis and rock solid credibility to Glen choosing to stay with Yui by his own free will. ^_^

Got a huge kick out of the role reversal between Yui and Miaka...with Yui now being the impulsive and giddy one. Interest contrast as well between the very Japanese behavior of Taka and Miaka and Yui's 'American' behavior of standing on a chair to see, and giving Glen a very PDA. *grin* I liked that she's had a beneficial influence on Glen's manners towards other...but I like even more that he's been good for her too.^_^

I think we, your readers, should be thanking *you* for hanging in there, especially during the policy change regarding lyrics. (The lyrics definitely add dimension to the story, and it was no problem to look them up, so no worries!!) And thank you so much for the dedication...it's an honor that means more to me than I can adequately express.

I can't think of anything else to say, save for congratulations on finishing this very lovely story. *celebratory glomp of CK* It rocked, and so do you.

Hugs,
KL

Wow, I really don't have anything constructive to say... although I'm glad Yui and Glen got their happy ending, I'm really sad to see this story go! (And I totally didn't get the connection to 'Genrou' until Taka mentioned it... *facepalm*) Thanks for sharing this very original and engaging story with us!

Ayriel

*squeals*
absolutely love you for not abandoning this story despite the long, long wait. Well, it was worth it. Happy with the plot and how real it seems. =D

This IS a really good Story So Buck up Continue.Plus dont Abondon it so make Tasuki Look COOL I mean Really Cool not a Loser

Nice. There is more, isn't there? I seem to remember him going to Tokyo, but not being really eager to see Miaka.

This is some really cute fluff, even if it was short.

Keep up the great work. =)

What can I say about this terrific story that hasn't already been said? Guess that I'll just have to work a bit. :P

This closing chapter was fantastic; a bit short but to the point. I know that I keep repeating myself on your review page, but the thing that elevates this section from too much sentimental sap is your spot-on depiction of Tasuki's voice. His self-deprecating humor leaps off the page and makes him--and everything around him--real: i.e. "And I figured, hey, third time’s a charm, so I gave it one more go. “I love you, Yui.” See how I mixed it up there, using her name?"

Hee!

Also, that airport parting scene was so damn accurate. Airport partings are the worst: heart-rending but also open to the entire gawping public. I've made a fool of myself in more airports than I care to remember, and you've done a great job of capturing the awkwardness of feeling profound emotion while trying to keep from creating a scene in public, and that moment when you just say, "F_ck it!"

I also love the last line and how it ties into the title--sheer brilliance! I've greatly enjoyed this ride, and am looking forward to the epilogue.

Hi CK!

Wow. This is a tremendous set up to an epilogue; there's a satisfying resolution to how Yui and Glen feel about each other, and yet you're still keeping something back for the finale. *grin*

Characterization wise, you did wonderfully in blending the essence who Glen was with who he is now--one great example is in how he went from righteous fury in kicking the muggers' behind to depositing the gun in the mailbox before it could be used for its deadly purpose. (His added aside of that move having been copied from a movie makes it totally Glen. *grin*)

Among the many things that impressed me in regards to the maturity of your writing in this chapter, the biggest was that you didn't try to use the mugging as a way to introduce sex. Having Glen and Yui going to bed and simply holding one another was not only spoke of realism, but of a far greater intimacy between them than any coupling ever could have produced. Major, MAJOR kudos to you for that. *cheers CK loudly*

I loved and appreciated and cried through the farewell scene-the Fushigi Yuugi spirit shone through in every word, letting the readers know that even though that separation is inevitable, it's not going be permanent. ^_^

I have only one minute piece of concrit. In the line: 'I was loosing her, I thought.' the word 'loosing' should be 'losing'. I know it's easy to overlook, and spellcheck won't catch it, so I thought I should mention it. :)

Your ending line is brilliant- it brings things full circle for Gen, and ties everything together with the song and the theme. To be honest, it was so perfect a line I decided that if you would end ITAL right here, I would still be very satisfied! And yet I really hope you won't, as I'm eager and excite to see what you do for your finale!! :D

Hugs and good wishes,
KL

Why does this sound like an ending?? I mean really it could work for an ending to the story but I don't want it to be the ending. So what is this please tell me. I would much appreciate it.

The one and only strangeness, Emily.

Two updates in a month? Awesome! And I loved how you tied Tasuki's thoughts into the title of the story. All his dialogue is so natural... it feels as if I'm sitting right there with him while he narrates his life. Glen finally thinking of himself as Tasuki was a definite highlight; it shows how meeting Yui has changed him, too. Plus I loved the sappiness. :P

There's just one thing that's bothering me, and every time I think to mention it I always forget later... Suzaku is spelled wrong in the story summary! Okay, now that I have that off my chest... I love your story! ^^ Very original, if not a little bizarre, to have Tasuki fall in love with Yui. I'm glad he could give her the redemption she so desperately needed. ^_^

Ayriel

Nice chapter. Though more fluff like 15 would have been nice. Tasuki is better at cheap fluff than pretentious fluff.

I like how you've reworked the story. I REALLY like this story. Also, you are an evil rat bastard for lietting it sit this long. And then the chapter isn't any longer, either.

Keep up the good work. =)

Oh, what a cool chapter: well worth the wait! I absolutely loved the fight scene--in my aikido class, that wrist-breaking move is called "kotagaishi',and man, it hurts, even just as a little twist (we try not to break each others' bones in class :P).

You've got me so wrapped up in this couple that I kept feeling pangs at their imminent separation (their last night together, wah!), and wondered how they could see each other again, being that Glen is so against going to Tokyo, as I remember--fear of meeting Miaka and Tama again?

I guess I'll just have to wait with bated breath for more developments. Oh, and the purple light--excellent!