What a beautiful chapter!  It flowed easily and was not fraught with angst.  I enjoyed the amusements and the couple's closeness.  Sesshoumaru's public actions were a bit surprising, especially after his avoidance of Kagome.  I hope the other candidates don't treat Kagome horribly.  I would love to see Kagome have the opportunity to use the new bow in real battle.  That would be so awesome.  Plus, I think Sesshoumaru would become aroused by the sight of Kagome defeating a powerful enemy.  ^_^

I noticed a couple of things and thought I'd help you out.  Several times, the word 'wares' was spelled incorrectly as 'wears'.  And 'taut' was spelled incorrectly as 'taught'.

This is a very nice story and I'm enjoying it very much.

Excellent chapter with the market place as both a backdrop and an allegory to the courtship situation. Somehow I have a feeling that dinner, music, and dancing are next.

Yes, I'm still totally inlove with this story!  I adore the way you've written both Kagome and Sesshoumaru.  The storyline is unique and I'm always left wanting more!  Does Sesshoumaru know that she has an adopted fox kit and when do you think Shippo will make an appearance?  I can't wait to see what you have instore next! Fabulous as always!

OOOOOh criven! Criven! CRIVENS!!! :D!!! I LOVE THIS STORY!! It was a very unexpected but positively pleasant surprise! I honestly kept myself from reading this fanfic for awhile because I was afraid I'd be disappointed. I've spotted stories stories that contain some elements that were similiar but they all left me disappointed and unsatisfied. But yours is WONDERFUL! I LOVE the slow change and introduction of unknown feelings in Sesshoumaru as well as Kagome's developing feelings. There is no rush, you've paid attention to the details of the surroundings, and characters are well-rounded. I only wish that there may be an introduction of a character(s) or fellow bride potential(s) who may not necessarily be like Kagome but who isn't as goose-brained as some of the others. Someone more "normal" (but still possibly amazing and interesting) than the flock of pidgeons that seem to surround Sesshoumaru. Oooh how weird! I just noticed all the bird references I just made :D hehe. Keep up the good work and I will be looking forward to your updates!

Oh, that was so cool!  I love how you manage to keep Sesshoumaru faithful in attending the other potential brides and not completely giving all of the attention to Kagome.  Although, sometimes his actions give away more than I think he realizes, LOL.

I like how Kagome maintains her simplicity - being a Miko, she doesn't need or want much in the way of "things."  Only a life partner who will give her love.  Whether he knows it or not, I think Sesshoumaru is headed that direction.  I don't think he's ever felt that way before, he doesn't know what it is that he's feeling.

I look forward to the next update :)

You put such a big smile on my face every time you update.  Thank  you very much for making a generally crappy Monday significantly better!

Another amazing chapter into how their relationship is growing.

Great work!  Keep it up!

I so looke forward to each new chapter you write on this story!

I am liking this story so far. I was afraid it would be generic, but after reading a few chapters I see that you've put your own touch on an overused plot. Two questions: Will Shippo and Miroku be in this story? Or is "Roku" supposed to be Miroku? ...That'd actually be different... The other question: Is it just me, or does Sesshomaru seem a little conflicted? And not only about his upcoming nuptials. For some time he was quiet, moody and pensive and read more like an animal that was resisting being put down, binding his time. Now he seems very sentimental and passive... Almost okay with the marriage he's supposed to have been forced (for lack of a better word) to take part in. I know he doesn't really have a choice in the matter, but I hope you're still planning on having him test all of these women that will compete to be his bride. Speaking of which, where ARE all the other women?

Oh! I do have a few suggestions in regards to this fic. Well, one really long one. It's actually a bit of a pet peeve of mine: Please fix your incorrect usage of the Japanese and English languages. Japanese uses characters composed of two or three sounds and not letters like English does. There is no pluralization in the Japanese language. A ceremonial priestess is a "miko". Three ceremonial priestesses are still "miko". The same goes with inu (which isn't capitalized since an inu is a type of animal, much like a ningen, ryu or neko. Unless you're using the term as a substitute for a proper name - Kagome could call the soldiers "Inu-san", since she wouldn't really be interested (given the time and her assumed upbringing) in learning their names, and just call Inuyasha and Roku by their given names). If you are going to use Japanese, however sparingly, throughout this fic, I'd ask that you please attach the proper suffixes/titles to the proper names. No one would be so presumptuous to call someone they'd just met by their first name. They'd add a title to the person's name. Inuyasha, being a minor lord, would be Inuyasha-tono, Roku would be Roku-san and the soldiers Inu-san. Kagome would be called Kagome-sama by her the villagers, Kagome-sensei by her assistant/apprentice and Kagome-san by the Inu Clan. Sango would probably call her Kagome-chan or -tan given their closeness and probably playful attitude with one another.

As for the English: an apostrophe 's' attached to a noun signifies possession. You've been writing "Inu's" for the past five chapters. Please stop.

I only ask that you do your research and have someone proof read the fic. I don't mean to sound picky or harsh, if that is how you've read it, but the English-Japanese major in me dies a little every time someone misuses a language, punctuation or has bad grammar. It really does hurt.

In any case~ I do like this story. It has a good framework and is being built up quite nicely. Can't wait to see more about these void youkai and - of course - Sesshomaru and Kagome's meeting. *continues reading*

~Animefreak242
aka
Kawaii Girl

Lovely chapter! Sesshoumaru won't know what hit him! *mwahahahha* Please update soon :)

thx for the update i LOVE this story...plz continue with it :)

Your fan,

Dream

I love this story SO SO SO much! I love it!  It is how it should be - Kagome being herself, because no other can hope to match Sesshomaru! I love it!

I'm almost hoping that they 'do' get attacked, so Kagome can give Rin back to Sesshomaru and charge forward against Sesshomaru's orders and this proving how much power she has.  Or another spin off of that, but I think it would do well to shut up Ryo! Haha.

LOVE IT!  Please hurry and update!

~Sandreline

WOW! I'm Hooked, I just read it from beginning till now. Great story. I REALLY liked this last chapter, and can't wait for the next one. But all good things are worth the wait.

Also I'm curious when she will explain about the jewel. And is she still from the future? Well anyways your story is great. Now to sleep.

Ohhhh, please hurry with the next update. I understand that you had to start all over, but this story is so AMAZING and I HAVE to HAVE more.

So well written. This is such a beautiful, fun story.

Ha ha.  And I totally just embarrassed myself by misspelling "misspelled!"  *laughs*  Guess I need a good spell-check, too.

I am very excited to see a new chapter for this fic.  However, I do believe it could use a good revision, as there are many mispelled/misapplied words and other grammatical errors.  Over-all, this chapter gets a thumbs up!

I do so love this story!!! I love the bond between Kagome and Spirit the stallion! It was beautiful to watvh them ride as swift as the wind.  I wonder what will happen when Kagome is called  upon to resume her duty of protecting the jewel.  Will Sesshoumaru be able to handle that she is not only a beautiful, loving woman but a warrior as well! God I can't wait for more!!

Nooooooooooooo such a great part to stop on. Wow I absolutely love the dialogue between Kagome and Sessy. Its really cute how she basically described him to me. I really liked this chapter. They way Kagome shows up all the other girls without even really trying or even thinking about it is amazing. If Kagome thinks she is gonna lose this competition then she is soooooooo wrong. Cant wait for the next update.

Somehow you keep getting better with each new chapter!  This story is such a treat.  Thanks for sharing it with us all!  You brought much enjoyment and many smiles my way :-)

Another brilliant chapter! The conversation was witty as usual. Very delightful. This remains to be one of my most favorite recent reads and I'm sure it will remain one of my favorites to re-read.