I was starting2 wonder when u were goin 2 update! Funny chapter ! Can't wait 4 the next one!

UH-OH! Mai made a slip up while talking to Lin. Mai's going to find herself in hot water soon and poor Naru still thinks she loves Gene. _ This is the best story.

Silly me, somehow I missed the fact that you had updated this week! Though I probably wouldn't have had time to read until today anyway. But how wonderful to have another great chapter here waiting for me.

Poor Naru... How unforunate to believe that Mai loves Gene, but (on top of that!) to also believe they are secretly seeing each other on the astral plane. On one hand, of course, I want the misunderstanding to be cleared up as quickly as possible, but I know that will probably herald the closure of the story, so I suppose you should draw it out as long as possible. _ Besides, everyone loves an angsty Naru, right?

I really liked the end of the scene of Naru's contemplation when Gene showed up, drawn by his twin thinking of him. I wonder what kind of schemes Naru will come up with to try to get Mai to confess what he believes she is up to. And what will become of those schemes...

You keep dropping all these hints about what happened to cause Mai's scars, and what she and Gene are up to (and have been up to for quite a while.) I can't wait to find out! The suspense!

The scene with Mai starting to train with Lin was really well done. I'm a little excited to see Lin gather some clues about Mai's peculiar abilities and knowledge... perhaps the onmyouji will pick up on a little bit. :)

It's pretty humorous to see everyone conspiring, trying to encourage/push Naru and Mai together. Though they were much less blatant in this chapter, I'm sure we'll see more soon. :)

Oh, and by the by, I loved your Obon celebration (and the events leading up to it) in the last chapter(s). It was wonderful.

Thanks for another great chapter, and take care of yourself. We'll be patiently waiting for the next installment. :)

cheers,

a_bbq

Loving this story so far! Especially the interaction between all of the characters. It's very lively and fun, and therefore very enjoyable to read. Nice writing style and descriptions. Everyone seems IC to me. Yasu cracks me up. I get the feeling you enjoy writing him a lot. haha! The ongoing group effort matchmaking is hilarious as well.

There's a nice balance between humor, romance, and suspense. Can't wait to find out what Mai and Gene are really up to and what all they've been keeping secret.

Looking forward to the next! D

YAY! So glad to see the update! I loved this chapter (as usual). I was loving being inside Naru's head, and then Lin's to see how they're thinking about Mai and her changes, and in Naru's case about her relationship with Gene. I absolutely adore how you continue to have the other's surprised at how much Mai has grown and matured. I especially loved the part where you discussed how Lin felt guilty that he wasn't there to help Mai with her powers. I can't wait to read more so PLEASE update again soon!

Jess

i love how you explicitly explain things ! w hope you update soon i really want to know how Mai and Yasu will be once they start school w hope there'll be a rival for Naru.. haha w

Yours is the most well-constructed story I've read on this site. Thank you very much for presenting all the main characters, especially Naru and Mai, with care and tender love. Mai has been 'abused' too many times in other stories!

Starting with Naru, I really liked how you outlined his thought process as he stood in front of the mirror and the window. It makes perfectly logical sense based on his flawed premise that Mai loves Gene. His initial reaction to confront her and the rethinking of the decision was good. I also liked his mini obsession with the kiss. One day he will put the pieces together and I find myself wondering, denial that he missed the obvious clues, or berating himself even if briefly for taking so long to get it?

I love the role Lin took in this chapter. From his obvious understanding of Naru and the problems the conspirators can cause to his thoughts on Mai, the addition to his part in the story worked very well. It is nice to see him brought in with more depth.

It was also nice to see a little more of Luella in this chapter. Her thoughts on already having four "overworked, paranormal-obsessed" SPR employees was a very nice line. I also liked how you added the bit about Naru's clothing colors and how she could get him to rarely wear something other than black. (Mai's envisioning of the garden party was excellent too.)

This chapter's star for me was Martin I think. Barely (and I do mean barely) edging out Lin. I tend to forget that Martin has been a paranormal researcher much longer than his son or even Lin and this chapter really seemed to show that to me. Naru and Lin had noticed that Mai could tell that Bou-san was the one moving in the warehouse with her eyes closed, but didn't make the connection that Martin did with Mai's observation on where Luella and Ayako were. His staring at Mai as if she would disappear was a fun touch, as was the fact that he "knew what was good for him". While we don't get into his head as much as we do Luella's, his personality does come through.

Looks like Lin and Naru are on the hunt, and the clues Mai keeps dropping between them is tantalizing. I find myself wondering which one of them will figure out what is really going on first (I'm betting Lin) and what they will do. I will also admit that a small part of me wants Martin to figure it out. It doesn't really match with the way the story is flowing so far, but I think the conversation between Martin and Mai in that scenario could be very moving. And when Luella finds out, no matter how it happens, has the potential for a lot of excellent characterization and emotion.

I hope the garden center lets you get a little rest now, congratulate you on a hubby that makes sure you are fed and cared for and look forward to the next chapter!

I love the story I cant wait for more story!

An update! I was so happy when I found out that you had updated, and the chapter was really nice too, I really like how you write down Naru's thoughts, it's just so much like him, to think trough everything and to find out the possible answers for his questions. Keep it up! :D

Wonderful chapter! I love reading this story. I has so much packed in it. Humour and wit. And then the little romance between Mai and Naru. It's great and I love how much you've thought out everything concerning this story. It must have been hard with al the PK and the skills and lessons Mai has taken. I appreciate that, I would never have gotten myself completely wrapped around everything!

I can't wait to read more! ]

Naru is a realy BAKA! for still thinking that she's suppose to be on love with Gene.

as for the shopping, that was funning using fake excuses to make her go with them. i hope she found something for Naru's closet. is she going to enter again his room and hide to see her Naru again? that was so funny and kawaii, and hot! what would have happen if he had found her?

Naru, Martin and Madoka are really starting to freaking her out how they react about her powers. Naru...,well it's his nature, but his father i think is worse than him.

Naru really should try to spend more time with his Mai. they are so perfect together.

MAIxNARU forever!

please UPDATE really soon!

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please UPDATE really soon!

;-)

please UPDATE really soon!

;-)

YOU'RE BACK! thank you thank you thank you soooooooo much for updating.. I've been checking at least three times a day in these past weeks for your update .. I'm really happy that you're back ..

By the way, I hope you're okay, I know things could get in the way sometimes and make you over worked yourself ..

oh well, thanks again for the update! it's totally awesome!

take care of yourself and update soon please ..

I hope you have a nice day o

I've really been enjoying this fic. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I look forward to the next chapter!

You can tell that they're middle class because they shop for clothes in M&S. They could have gone to a different shop, M&S isn't known for its cool, pretty clothing.

I only go there for food.

17 chapters late review... You always update when I'm at home D: