This is one of my comfort fics so far and I've found myself coming back to it again and again any time I crave the feeling of just simply living life. A great way to end my year as well going through this story again. Apparently, I'm one day early to wish you a happy new year but happy new year anyway. Happy new year and mid year and end of year. Thanks for keeping me company with your work.

I've read this twice, now! And I'll read it again soon enough, I know!
I love this!
Thank youuuu

I come back to read this story about once a year or so, and I love it dearly every time. Such a charming story.

Rereading…. After 17 years, this is still a great story. Bunjiro’s play makes me think of the play the Kenshingumi attend in Tokyo during the second live action film. Anyway, thanks again for writing years ago.

I know that in the time span of his wandering years, something had to happen and this story is so perfect for it. It has everything a good story required. Light hearted moments here and there to build up some sort of climax. All the details in the story and the atmosphere is on point. My review can't even condence every feelings I have while reading this story (bc of my poor writing skill) but I really want to say that I am so glad I stumble upon this story(kinda sequel)

The dedication on historical facts and reseaches As amazing as always.

i imagine that getting one's face slammed to the ground with a spelled necklace with no way to escape it would be worse than being smacked by kaoru's bokken when one has the choice to allow it or the ability to move to avoid it... so he likely knew every time it was coming and decided to allow it. i think that's a little masochistic tendency on his part (i wrote a short drabble about that called: ''expected'').
i've always loved this story and have recommended it to may people.
gin
a.k.a. kokoronagomu

Hello! This is an amazing story! I really enjoy your little ambiance towards how Kenshin's behavior developed into the personality he presents when meeting Koaru! Great job over all!

Love this story!

I really enjoyed reading this!

Brilliant story, I very much enjoyed reading it! It has got everything: interesting characters, action, funny scenes and a heartwarming ending. Even the author's (and co-conspirator's) notes are entertaining!

A wonderful story! Thank you for sharing it.

I just finished this story and, even though i know it was written long ago and that you've probably moved on, I have to share my appreciation for this fic. What a great job you did in melding Kenshin's angstthe pain of his memories of the war and his actions in Kyoto, the knowledge that he is a danger to people he comes into contact with, his deep desire for a family to belong towith the drama fermenting in the Daisuke's troupe and the genuine hilarity of Kenshin's response to having to play thr part of the girl. To me, the mark of a good fic, especially one with original characters, is when I forget I'm reading fanfic. For this story, the only time i remembered that fact was when the author's notes started at the end of the chapter. Anyway, if you are still reading comments, thank you so much for creating this story for me to enjoy!

I've always wondered what Kenshin did when he was wandering

This was amazing! I'm a little obsessed right now so I'm combing through favorites of favorites. I'm so glad I found this gem! Beautifully done. Thank you so much for sharing this. Good luck in everything!