I see why you never finished this story. I loved it, but I don't really think it needs more of a plot. That would be kind of random, wouldn't it? The title of the fic is "breathing" so it makes sense that it should end here, focused on Ryuuen's disease. Anyway, this was pretty incredible writing. I'm so glad I managed to find it. It's been a while since I read a fushigi yuugi fanfic and I was in the mood for a good cry. lol.

/sniff sniff/ That was so sad... but really so~ good (because I'm an angst-addict)!! I really enjoyed reading that and thought that the fic was really well written -- a well written fic with a good plot and it's a *Hotohori and Nuriko* no less! Can't get any better than that. ^_~

-- scryoko

God! I read the first six chapters of this fic on KOTWAS about a year ago and CRIED because i couldn't finish it. And now i got to finish it, and i CRIED again! This story is beautiful... i hate to sound corny, but it's heartwarming. You write so well!

It's a good story. I've actually read up to chapter 10, but there's something wrong with either this computer or that chapter, because I couldn't review on it...
The beginning (of the first chapter) is kind of confusing, but I figured it out after a couple chapters...
I like this story.
YEA Hotohori and Nuriko! ^_^
Keep up the good work! Hope to see more fics!

ITS SO GOG!MY EYES WERE PRACTICALLY GLUE TO THE SCREEN AND I WAS CURSING AT THE COMP CAUSE IT TOOK TOO LONG TO LOAD.-_- I forgot to take me medicine...sorry

YAY! Good fic, good fic! Can't wait to read Part 2!

I really do like how you handled the return of the memories... and really, a lot of what you said about Nuriko makes sense. ^_^ He was strong, but... out of all of them, he was the most sensitive. I mean, look at how he handled Kourin's death? Another death of someone close to him would have devestated him!

Awesome work! *camps out*

Great story. It's really cute how Chiriko is Mitsukake and Shouka's son, except for some reason I keep picturing him as the kid from PSME because of the bowl cut.

That outtake was hilarious! Of course the story was good as usual but I actually managed to spot a grammar mistake! You are no longer by object of worship... jk.

I have a question: Is Nuriko still crossdressing? The high ponytail thing threw me off. I think of that as a girlish hairstyle I guess.

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod! I so totally did NOT see that coming. When I first stumbled upon this fic, I thought all I needed to prepare myself for was some heart wrenching sap, but this is SO much more than that! You've taken the original plot-line, and (like a good author) twisted it around to fit your story, and then twisted the combined lot into something that has really piqued my interest.
Why does everyone need to remember their pasts? What exactly is is going to happen? And are Genrou and Houjun going to get together? I've noticed a few hints tossed in that direction, but nothing that loudly screams, "THESE TWO ARE A COUPLE!"
He he he. I'm looking forward to more soon.

ANOTHER CHAPTER!! ANOTHER CHAPTER!!! YAY!

oh. gods. *sniff* *sniff* *sniffs more* *sheds a tear*

you get the picture.

*coughs* anywayz...i'm kinda speechless right now. really. *sighs* very...very poignant. and brilliant. and beautiful. AND keep on writing the next part.

*sniffs again*

Gahhhhhhhh! It's only taken me 500 years to get this review page up - what is WITH ff.net??!!

Anyway, enough ** - it's time to review this wonderful chapter while ff.net is semi-functional! Ryuen, this was outstanding! The scenes from Ryuuen's past - the wonderful justification for his existence as Kourin, the death of Saihitei's mother, and the aborted garden scene - they were fabulous details added to Nuriko's past life!

And Saihetei's memories of loving Nuriko only as a friend - very powerful and appropriate.

I absolutely ADORED the closing lines to this chapter - no, not gooey sap - just pure, wonderful, succinct Love.

I can't wait for Part 2!! Great job!! Ja ne!

I'm glad that chapter finally came out,i've been waiting forever!It was a great chapter!And I can't wait to read the rest!PLease update soon!

ooh. nice! yes, sai and ry were made for one another... which anyone can plainly tell by how damn good they look together. *nods affirmatively*

very nice chapter, and a very nice closure to the medical problems. see, and as long as sai and ry are together, whatever trials they have to go through will be ok...

(i always knew ry was suzaku's fav. ^_~ )

thanks!
trixie

aww...that was sweet...
Q: Ryuen...thank you.
Ryuen: Hmm? For what?
Q: For writing
*giggles* sorry, just couldn't let that pass up. but, really...this is good. well, this and every other story you write, come to think of it. ^_^
update soon!