...-begins sobbing buckets- Dee-chan...why do you manage to elicit this response from me and others so well?

I liked the music selection for this chapter. I actually have the Elemental song, 'It's only a Fairy Tale.' From MAi-HiMe, right? My friend decided one find day to burn me a bunch of random cds of cool musics she liked and that happened to be one of the songs. Spiffy, huh?

It's ironic...I emailed you talking about how I was waiting anxiously for updates on FY:NC and such, and then I discover you already did. A happy coincidence indeed, or it would be if it weren't so sad! Wah...

I thought it would still end the same way as it did in the old version, but this way seemed more thought-out and technical, for lack of a better description, and...well, I thought it was really well-written. Epic props, for the words and making me almost cry.

-comfort-cuddles everyone- Poor darlings...

Haha, Ritsu: If you get yourself killed, I'll never speak to you again. Absolutely no sense at all, but hilarious as only she can be.

Well, Dee-chan, one again you rock and no mistake. Keep on writing stuff that makes me blurt out loud "HA!"s in the school library and nearly make me cry. (I'm extra emotional these days due to my brain no longer existing. Lovely, huh?) Take care!

Your friend,
~Amaya

What another awesome chapter! When I read your story I can picture exactly what your characters are doing, or how their voices sound. You have this way of connecting with your audience that it makes it feel as though we are really watching the anime, rather than just reading a story about it. The other thing I really love is that this story you have written could totally be in a Fushigi Yuugi episode. In fact you should submit this to them!

Well, this chapter was very sad (as I’m sure you already know). But in reality you can’t have an anime or story that all the characters remained unscathed. Unfortunately death is a very likely reality for people in your characters situations and it’s also a great tool for developing them. I’m thinking in this case that the development is “with every ending comes a new beginning”. We see the closing of a relationship that was never established with Akai and Aoi. And now I’m assuming we will see the growth or beginning of actual relationships with Chichiri, Kiori, Ritsuka, and Tasuki. I enjoy how slowly their relationships are being built because it is very realistic and I sincerely thank you for not making them be like “Oh I’ve just met you and I love you!” as so many other writers have done in the past.
The next chapter sounds very interesting. I wonder what Ritsuka has planned to cheer everyone up. I bet it will be one hell of a plan.

I hope you will update soon and thank you for writing such a great story that has captured my attention.Can't wait to read more!

I'm not sure if I love you or hate you. I mean I know I love you but right now I really don't like you! (that sounded so much better in my head... in type I sounds like some scary stalker... so glad I'm not)

The writing was well done, or at least I think it was I was rush reading so the particulars didn't always make it all the way to my brain. If the goal was to make me cry you succeeded with lots to spare.

By the way I've stated keeping some notes on this story mostly having to do with the mystery of the prophesy. Since sorting it out in my head didn't work I'm trying to sort it out on paper (or computer screen as the case may be). I just hope it works.

The one and only strangeness. Emily.

Why? Why? Why?

Is it really necessary to actually write a story that rivals Watase's? Do you need to make us even more miserable than after reading Fushigi Yuugi for the very first time?

This chapter was... Sad. (wow) I was kinda hoping Sora would accept Akai's proposal, but it was unrealistic. It's always an eye for an eye after all. But now there's only 2 Elements left (Tasuki counts?), so Setsuka must come up with an evil plan if she wants to have a chance at wining this war... I only wish Hataku won't die too in the end! Or anybody else for that matter... No more deaths please!

A traitor in RAFT? Who? I bet it's either Aji or Kita or someone we know and like, 'cause you're masochistic like that. Killing your own characters or making them rotten must suck...

Well, at least the preview for 31 sounds promising... Some fun is just what's needed! Hoping for a romantic development would be pushing it, right? ^.~

Thank you for the amazing update! (and fast one) I hope to hear (read) from you soon!

Take care! ^.^

O_o You killed Kenny! You bastard!

...Whoops, wrong show. But you know, Dee, I'm really getting sick of you and your chapters of ever flowing angst. Not that that's all that different from how the original show was, but still...! I was never that attracted to the person who died (to avoid giving out spoilers) in this chapter... he or she was just an undeveloped side character to me (no offense to you, of course!), but he or she did have their little moments that allowed he or she to shine through amongst the other outstanding, better developed and more powerful cast members. His/her overwhelming love, devotion, and naivete endeared me to him/her just a smidgen right before he/she passed on (dual pronouns are a pain!). Mostly, though, it was the reactions of the Konan Warriors to his/her death that affected me the most. Although I really do want some more happy-making scenes in this epic story, you really do write tragedies well.

I loved the Long Night scene... even without knowing that it was supposed to have a specific musical accompaniment, it still read with a lyrical quality to it. Really tugged on my heartstrings. And I'm really wondering about Mitsukake's holy water now... I think the best chapters are the ones where the author leaves you asking questions and speculating. It gives us something to occupy us with while we wait on the next chapter! ^_^

Oh, and one thing I've always wanted to mention, but have always forgotten about... the romance -or lack thereof- in this story. Although the hopeless romantic in me desperately wants to see more love! action, the realist and writer in me appreciates the fact that you're slowing building it, and that I imagine it'll only reach its peak once the story finishes. One thing that has always bugged me about fanfiction (and some published novels, too), is that characters seem to fall in love way too fast. This was something that made me gag repeatedly about original Fushigi Yugi as well. Being the pessimistic bastard I am, I don't believe in love at first sight. Sure, there's lust or infatuation, but the real, honest to god love that lasts a lifetime takes much longer to build. Or so I think, anyway. Whether or not you intended it that way and for that reason, I really love the subtle words and actions Ritsuka, Tasuki, Kiori, and Chichiri display that shows they just might care for their counterpart more than just as friends (well, Kiori is pretty much out of the closet already, but still...). Just wanted to give you another thumbs up for that, though my romantic side is still glaring rather evilly at you right now. D:<

Thanks for another very enjoyable chapter! Make sure you keep on writing; you have way too much talent to waste!

Ayriel

HOW DARE YOU , YOU ..YOU... *starts crying* This is the 2 time you make me cry... 2 TIME! I still feel like taking a bowl of ice-cream, a box of tissues and going all emo.
I know itś a fine way of getting the cast smaller but still... WHY *cryes again*

P.S: I accualt tought that your gone O__o , like there wasn´t a chapter for a ...HECK long time. Your story is by far the best I have ever read in fanfiction... BUT YOUR STILL A JERK FOR NOW ! ! ! ! (Sorry, I have no contorol over my emotions)

Recently I stumbled upon Fusigi Yuugi, and by recently I mean two days ago. Anyway long story short I watched the entire series and loved every second of it. Sad that it ended I just had to look up fan fics on it.

Your story is by far one of the bests I have ever read on this site. Your style of writing actually makes me visualize the characters and I feel like its just a continuation of the anime.

You are an amazing author and I really think you have done an excellent job with all the characters I enjoy Kiori and Ritsuka, they are both very entertaining and interesting female leads. I also love how you write Chichiri( who is my favorite) and Tasuki, as I said before i can actually visualize them doing what you have written for them to do.

Anyway You are awesome and thank you so much for writing this great story. I'm no where near finished with this story but I hope that you will update it soon.

Dee-chan! ^_^

Man!! Why do you gotta leave us in suspense until the next update? I was like Keisuke and Tetsuya waiting for Yui to continue on reading. Only there isn't another written page to turn to. Gah! Oh well, waiting shall be worth it.

Ah-ha...you spiced up stuffs between our two primary colors, didn't you? (Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. Akai, Aoi...yeah. Lame pun, I guess.) I don't think I remember that particular scene being in the original. And because I remember what became of them in the old version...I can only cross my fingers and hope they both make it out of this fight to snog each other senseless again. -crosses fingers!-

XD Tasuki and Ritsu reenacting a would-be scene between Aoi and Akai was hilarious. They even added in a bit of the Tamahome-Miaka syndrome for flavor. And then it ends so sweetly with Tasuki-dearest shoving her over a railing. Lolz. Hey, I wouldn't care if he was sweaty...I'd hug/glomp that. Or worse. ^.^

And just a quick comment...but when Ritsu coined the term "honey monk" I couldn't stop smiling, or help giggling. It's an oxymoron yet so freaking cute at the same time.

"Joke's on you. He doesn't wear socks." XD I still don't understand why I found this line so amusing, yet I do.

Wahaha, she got the birdie from two redheads at the same time. Waha. If only she knew what it meant. Curses. -kicks her into next week- Le hiss, I say!

I'm really anxious to see what happens next. And not to sound whiny or annoying, but I hope I don't have to wait long for the next chapter. I REALY wanna know what happens! You gotta know by now that you rock, having as many fans/reviewers as you do, including me. ^^ So, yeah, hopefully I'll talk to you soon! Don't let school weigh you down! I'm still pressing ahead, so you do the same, oki?

-Amaya-chan

Dee-chan! ^_^

XD "Damn you and your poker face!" Awesome. Probably one of the best lines from this entire fanfic! I still hold the "Thou Shalt Not Getteth Any" in high esteem, but this one is really high up there, too. Chiri would be a hard guy to play card games with, huh, confounded mask and all that. Cool idea, though.

-growls and punts Setsuka into next week- How frickin' dare she use Koji's headband to get to Tasuki! Le grr!! -makes further unhappy/angry noises- I'm glad they figured it out and can do something about it, especially with Tasuki being able to get it back once Chiri does a whole bunch of spiffy stuff to purify it.

I'm liking Hataku a lot ^_^ -nod nod- As well as the fellow RAFT members in the Takkan army, namely Yuki. So much like his big bro...only, I do believe Aji-dearest is worse. Do I assume correctly? (Oh yeah, on a brief side-note, I dunno if you got this or not but I read the short fic about them you posted on your LJ account and I absolutely loved it!)

But yay, Akai and Hataku made nice! No more awkwardness or embarrassing, wishing-you-could-crawl-under-a-rock moments like before! Woohoo!

Ya got me a little paranoid with that little scene between Kiori and Chiri while they're looking over the scrolls and comparing them, along with putting the clues together and such. I don't really remember this part, since it's been forever, but I get the feeling Sora will be attacking soon. (Lol, every time I think 'Sora' it's always the Kingdom Hearts charrie, then I remember, 'Oh yeah, reading FY:NC here...' and I revert back to your version.)

And as much as I would love to plow through to the next chapter, my brains have gone bye-bye for the day. Evening. Whatever. In short, I couldn't promise a good review if I pushed it tonight. But I'll get to it soon, don't worry! And then I'll be all caught up! Yay! Either way, great job! I can't wait to see what happens next!

-Amaya-chan

Hiya! ^_^

I'm still behind but I'm catching up! Consider it me taking a break from nuking my brain to recharge it with your awesome writing; sounds really inviting, especially when I put it like that, ne?

So...for starters, ouch, Akai, ouch. -cringe- But I can sympathize. I've felt the same way on several occasions in the past, even if it wasn't anything similar as far as the situation at the time. I kinda figured it had more to do with her missing Koji than anything else. Poor thing. I miss him, too. -sad face-

Lolz, Tasuki and Ritsuka being all 'omg you're so freaking awesome please teach us the awesomeness too!!' with Hataku after he disarmed Akai in the rings made me giggle. I just pictured these two little chibies with shiny, starry eyes and clasped hands. Then when you mentioned Ritsu practically having puppy ears and a tail that became added to my previous mental image, hehe.

-hisses at Setsuka; flails fists- Get outta his head, ya friggin' creepy...crazy lady!! Gr!!

Nawe, but you had Chiri and Kiori hanging out some in this chapter, yay! Cuteness abounds. Dey so cute ^-^ Lol, is our mask-wearing seishi thinking some un-monk-like thoughts? Goodness. I wonder what those thoughts entailed? Truly scandalous, I say. Dangit, they're so freaking cute together. More fluff between those two in future chapters, yes? Maybe?

Wow...my brain power is completely gone. Just up and went 'poof!' I was going to comment about a few other things I enjoyed, but I guess my brain has other ideas. Confounded school and projects and deadlines... Anyway, I'll pop back in with another review soon, okay? At least, that's my goal. So, um, 'til then, I guess, lol.

-Amaya-chan

As you said, pretty "silly' chapter, but cute! I also love it when Ristuka and Tasuki flirt without really realizing what they are doing! Aoi is adorable, the guy-next-door you know will always be there for you... And Sora is an idiot... Such blind obedience is detestable! But we get action again next chappie... Me is happy! I'll get on to reading your side story later, I'm kinda worn out right now! But you know, you are still doing an awesome job! I'll keep cheering! ^.^

Oh wow...I can't believe u updated! Do it again soon, please, lmao!

Bonus story, you say?
*Goes to look at it.*
Good as usual, and I was very close to crying at the end!
(Which is very hard for me to cry at Oc writing.)
So I applaud.
Until next time,
~Warrior-of-the-Flames

Yay, an update! (^_^) This chapter was cute pretty much straight-through, save for the few serious/suspenseful parts; basically, an overall-great chapter, as usual. (^^) Of course, I can't see anyone NOT loving the scene between Akai and Aoi at the end--it was so cute! (^_^) (It's about /time/ you threw some actual, mutual, out-in-the-open romance in this story! (^_~)) I also really loved the banter at the beginning of the chapter between Ritsuka and Kiori, especially how Ritsuka got Kiori to admit to having certain dreams about a certain monk. (XD) Once again, an overall-great chapter, and I'm looking forward to the next one! Jaa mata ne! (^_~)

(Oh, I guess I should just put this here too: I read the bonus story on your lj, but lj is acting all weird on me (or maybe it's just my computer...(^^")...whatever), so I couldn't comment on it there (or rather, I tried to, but for some reason, the comment wouldn't post (^^")). But I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed it, and I thought that it was a really interesting background story, especially for those two, who are normally seen as being...eccentric? (^^") How would you describe them? (XD) Even if we go with eccentric, I mean it in a good way--after all, you can't /not/ love those guys! (^_^) 'kay, now I'm /really/ done. Jaa mata ne (again)! (^_~))

I hope everything turns out alright. Yay for updates! Keep up the great work; I look forward to reading more!