I love this story.... Anyway great chapter! I was most impressed you took the time to research what the people of the time were like and that you went into the geography of the different lands. So many authors don't seem to look into that sort of research as important but little details, for me, can make or break a story.

Have a wonderful week!!

~~Mizuko~~

Kagome is going to have to see Inuyasha again before the mating isn't she.  The heart can not move on until it has final closure.  I guess that she could always do it after the fact, she will have to join back up with them anyways, but it just seems like it would be one more wrench to throw in the grinder...hehe.  I'm terrible looking to cause them more pain, I assure you its only the mood I'm in normally I wouldn't want bad stuff to happen makes me freak out.  Okay TMI sorry the story is evolving gracefully no pun intended, I look forward to the next installment of the story.................Happy writing.....Nyuka 

Ahh! I can't wait to read more! XD Eagerly awaiting your next update!

Wow!! I can't believe your story. It is superub. There are a few things here and there but they are vastly overshadowed by how well you bring ur story together and everyone's emotions see that all can be seen. I quite enjoy your actual storyline and can't wait to see how things turn out. I did not originally think this was the path that you were gonna go but I must say that I am kinda happy that you did. There is so much that is being reveled and you are doing a wonderful job at it. I can't wait for more to the tale :)

OMG! I just started reading your story and I wanted to go ahead and review because that first chapter was very very interesting! It definitely piqued my curiosity, and now I have to see what happens next! Great work!

LOVE THIS STORY! SOOOO LOVE THIS STORY!! Please hurry with the next update. I cannot wait for the next chapter. I find myself falling for Sesshoumaru. Goodness I love this guy. He is soooo PERFECT for Kagome. More, more, more!!

Alright...so basically, this is a very well written fanfiction and I can't wait for you to update. I found very few grammatical errors in the earlier chapters, and I loved your use of japanese. Please update soon.

-Relena

Awww poor Sesshy.  Don't worry, she'll eventually love you back!!  hehe  I have to say, I really like Kimiko.  Sneaky woman, making the traitor have an "accident".  It kind of underminds Kagome, but she did effectively get her point across.  I hope Kagome doesn't lose her spark.  I'm glad she's determined to be a great Lady, but I hope she see that she can do it her own way.  She can succeed and also keep her individuality.  Having good ettiquette and understanding courtly duties doesn't mean she has to become a cookie cutter princess.  Hopefully she can help Sesshoumaru know this as well.  This was a good chapter.  I squealed with happiness when I got the alert email ^_^  Thank you for updating and keep up the good work!

I am loving this fic with every chapter. It's good that the mating ceremony is ever getting closer. I want to see the Inutachi's (except Miroku, for he already knows) reactions when they find out Kagome and Sesshomaru have mated, especially Inuyasha. He is going to be absolutely livid about it. He really can't blame Kagome for this situation. It was all Kimiko's idea If anything, he should be blaming her for this idea. But it is true he really doesn't know what he wants. Maybe Aiko has a spare chain for him. That would be hilarious as to who HIS ideal mate would be and it certainly isn't Kagome. I wonder if the tachi will visit the Castle of the West though when this is all over. Anyway, looking forward to the next chapter.

At least his mother is finally coming around to Kagome's side. I would have gone nuts already. GREAT CHAPTER!

That was a wonderful chapter.  It flowed very well and catered to the action addict inside of me.  I'm glad to see that Kagome's determination is holding and that she is learning, though I was surprised at her lack of self-defense.  I love the political intrigue and how the Lady of the West had the traitor killed, despite Kagome's wish.  That seems to be a believable expectation. 

It appears that Sesshoumaru is falling in love!  Woohoo!  I'm so glad that you give him a softer personality outside of what is expected of him by the court.  The fox is correct, though.  It will take Kagome longer to fall in love with him. 

I can't wait to see if there are veiled attempts on Kagome's life as the mating draws nearer.  ^_^

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omfg i love this fic! I blaim myself for this totally and kinda you a tiny bit but i was listening to a play list i had on youtube here if you want it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAZhZT63bos&p=E8B2B0B8F1310204&index=14&feature=BF

I kid you not, it was there when i started it, and by the time i got to the drowning parts of the chapter, i was on Mad World, and i have tot ell you  i cried. i can completely feel the passion you have when writing this fic, and the details are not so over done that i feel like i'm getting bored with it.

I hafta say sometiems i feel like kagome's never going to get to be herself again, b/c even if/when she lives to get back to her era, she will have matured into a woman that no longer gets to have any of the life she might have had if she had never fallen down the well, and part of me just kinda grieved for kagome because of this. Between the jewel and becoming the intending, the rules and everything, it just kinda feels like slowly Kagome's kinda just vanishing, and i cant help but wondering when its all over how much of the real her will be left.

either way. I loved this so much and i cannot wait for more! its all such a wonder fic, and i had no idea when it started that it would be so amazing! okay I'm gone =x ♥ r0o

While i love this in every way shape fashion and form there is one paragraph that's like SUPERWALLOFTEXT that had me looking at it like @_@

Part of me, the part that hates seeing kagome suffer in a way kinda hopes someone pisses her off to the point that she jsut snaps and everyone's all @_@ at her and scared, and sess hasta be all cudllypuppy with her to get her to calm the EF down... Maybe it'll happen in a few chapters. I sure hope so! other thent hat I really find that i enjoy reading this fiction.

I'm too lazy to log in.  THIS was an EXCELLENT chapter. I love how Kagome is evolving, and I ADORE the interaction between her and Sesshomaru.

Keep up the good work!

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I love this fic and look forward to the next post!  >:3

Yay, I was so happy to see a new chapter ^_^  I have to say I really enjoyed it.  I thought Sesshoumaru acted very gallantly in this chapter.  It was wonderful.  Definitely can see the makings of a good husband in there, hehe.  I was also very proud of Kagome.  Good for her, deciding to buckle down and do the job.  I was happy with how she treated Sesshoumaru too.  She was very tender.  Over all I think this chapter had some very good developments.  I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.  Thank you for the great chapter and keep up the good work! 

I'm really enjoying this story :)  I know some people had commented that there are other stories involving Kagome and Sesshoumaru chained to each other against thier will, but I'd like to say that you've used that device in your own unique way.  Your plot and character interactions are original and the events have been entertaining.  There are some grammatical errors in the last chapter, so you may want to go back and re-read it.  I love your OC Kenichirou, he's fabulous.  You have very good moments throughout the story, my most recent favorite being Kagome's duel with Hirota.  I felt you wrote it realistically and true to Kagome's character.  Sometimes I feel that Sess is a little OC, but it's not too bad, since I think you're purposefully making it that he has another side to him, outside of his lordly upbringing.  I hope the relationship between him and Kagome starts advancing soon.  So far, it seems that Sesshoumaru's emotions have been the ones doing most of the growing.  Kagome's perspective of him hasn't changed that drasitcally.  It's not hard to picture him developing romantic feelings for her, but it's really hard to imagine Kagome having feelings for him anytime soon.  Especially with bringing up her lingering feelings for Inuyasha again in this last chapter.  I'm not sure what you have in store, I just hope her feelings start evolving or else a romantic relationship isn't going to be believable.  However, I'm sure you know what you're doing and have something in mind :)  Thanks for the great story and I look forward to another update.  Please keep up the good work! 

i can't wait to see what happens :D they're so cute ^^ developing their relationship... though i think personally this is quite different from the kind of relationship building with them normally like in other fanfics.. sort of like well arranged marriages lol neither of them feel like they have a choice but they're grudgingly sort of forcing their emotions.. like pretending your happy when your not.. i dano thats just how it seems to me... and its interesting :D