So much to do and worry about and so little time. I wonder how Kagome will keep it all together. It seems that Kagome and Sesshoumaru were using each other but now with Kotono back, they are focusing on her. Inuyasha is being a good friend. I eagerly await her awakening as well. I can't wait to see what happens next :)

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Aww poor Kagome =(

So happy you updated. Love inuyasha and how well you portray  his adorable, loyal gruff personality. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Thanks for the update.  This chapter was bittersweet with Inuyasha being his adorable, loyal gruff self. I like how he comforts Kagome in his own way.

Looking forward to more.

I really love this piece of work and love what you've done with it. I think this chapter was unique and I liked the style of it. I look forward to future chapters. Great writing. 

This is my favorite chapter to I love how you set it up! You've out done yourself :D

That was quite a chapter. I think one of the reasons it works so well is because we clearly already know a great deal about the characters. I think once they have been given detail and their own "story" it will work splendidly. Props to Kotono though for waiting til it was the right time. You have made quite astrong character. Now the heir is on the way and everyone is back together. I can't wait to see what happens next :)

I absolutally loved this chapter! The set up was great and it moved so well. The days being in there also gave a great idicator of the passing time, good choice! I can't wait to read more!

Great chapter - I like the format, but I do wish there was more detail about some of the days! Artistically though it works very well, and the flow was overall good, if fast paced. Can't wait for the next chapter!

I think this is your best chapter yet. I was weeping with frustration and then joy. Your description of everyones feelings and the short "chapters" as things progressed. Simply wonderful writing. I was following you on FF but after reading your AN I'll be following you here. Thank you for the update. I'm so relieved to have Kotono home.

It was a great chapter, and I liked the introduction of Isamu. I'm also glad that Kotono's absense served as a way to make Kagome and Sess (and Chiyoko) a bit closer. :)

I'm not sure how this kind of a format would suit an entire story, especially a longer one. I think it fits either when, like in this chapter, a large plot development is spread on the course of a longer period in the story, or when the story is very fast-paced and has many important events happening close to each other on the timeline. It could well work, but I think it depends also on the plot and the setting of the story.

I must agree with you I believe this is my most favorite chapter so now it is your duty to update soon!!! You have to I have thread about sesshomaru beating ryuus ass

This chapter is one of the most powerful installments in the entire story. It brought tears to my eyes. The almost diary-like set-up

works really well as each day is recounted.  I appreciate how Kagome and Sesshoumaru's relationship has evolved in their hardship and grief.  I'm glad for the triumphant return of Kotono. Let the demolishment of Ryuu commence.

I like this new character, Kotono's nephew.  He will bring something fresh and interesting to the story.

Now it's time for everyone to heal. 

Thank you for writing this wonderful update. It was more than worth the wait.  :-)

Oh, my...wow.

It's just...wow.

I love this story.

Awesome, awesome chapter!!

Awww! Yes! I'm so happy!

Fantastic as always! I actually really enjoyed the layout of this chapter and thought it did an excellent job of showing the feelings in a descriptive way. Showing the dates made it feel like you (the reader) were also waiting all those days. You are quite talented my dear. You never fail to impress!

~Caleesci

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is all there is to say. I love love love love this chapter. It made me cry and smlie all in one page. Amazing. I can't wait for the next chapter. Hurry!! :D

I wanted to tell you even though the chapter was well written and you were right I didn't like the content of the rape part but I must applaud you for the restrant you showed in writting it and the fact that you did kinda warn us about it in the begining. There are some out there that do not warn you and go into all the details of a rape it is rude and some of us don't enjoy that and I'm very glad you are not one of them. Keep up the good work I love this story and the others you have written.