Date: February 11, 2013 9:38 PM
Chapter number: 9
Title: Hearts Ignite
interesting how they're looking for a traitor but kikyou just admitted she was recently in germany... attitude like hers and how she dismissed the two ladies makes me quite angry. with the japanese culture of mentioning without really coming out and bluntly saying something is wrong/inappropriate/annoying/unsatisfactory, to have sango be that direct, kikyou must have really gotten her goat. lol
kikyou is like a stalker, inuyasha needs to step on that bug before it tries to dig in under his skin (bluntly and loudly, preferably in a crowded place.
gin
Date: February 11, 2013 8:34 PM
Chapter number: 8
Title: Of Dreams and Wishes
i love the pace you're revealing background and i will patiently wait as the story to unfolds.
i watched the beginning and a couple peeks in the middle and the very end of the movie on youtube, sort of extremely abbreviated cliff notes, i can't watch things that make me cry (although i still cry when ursula and eric are about to be married in disney's 'little mermaid', when obi wan and yoda died in 'star wars' and stuff like that, i couldn't take crying for a whole movie). the film is visually beautiful and appealing.
i like their chemistry together and i believe that a person, because of circumstances can mature quickly and be able to weather what other things life throws at them no matter what others think of their choices. it's how i see inuyasha in this, although in canon he's very much the abused child who acts out to prove that he can't trust anyone although once his trust is earned his maturity does peek through.
i need to find someone who speaks french to pronounce those phrases so i can swoon when i imagine inuyasha speaking them. =p
gin
[Report This]Date: February 11, 2013 7:02 PM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
AHHHHHHHHHH CRRAAZZZYYYYYY!!! That Kikyou is digging her claws into him!!!I knew it was coming!! She was acting all too fishy! And I hope Kagome starts opening up in the relationship more, but all the factors going on in it I can see why she wants to keep it under wraps. Anyway another great chapter and I can't wait to see what happens. Hope you are doing well Kiki!
[Report This]Date: February 11, 2013 4:36 PM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Love it, Goober! ^_^ keep up the fantastical work and as always I can't wait for the next chapter! It aways makes my day seeing an update from you in my inbox. =)
Da Grrrl Says: NUTELLLLLLLLLLLLA! <33333 Thanks bunches, as always! I'm really working hard to get my crap together ad write more. I'm almost finished with my next update -can you believe it?? I'm even working on something for you (Could I have taken any longer?!). I can't promise it will be good, but I'm trying! I'm trying!!!! *glomps*
Date: February 11, 2013 3:56 AM
Chapter number: 7
Title: Establishing the Link
she wants more than his music, i'm assuming. about the doc... why do men act like any woman should just lay down at their feet? gah!
wondering if his french is any indication of where he's from although no one has made mention of an accent. love to hear french spoken, can't understand a word of it but the way it sounds...
gin
Da Grrrl Says: I don't want to say anything since you have a few more chapters to go until you're caught up, but no, there's no real 'accent; in his speech because he's multilingual. I've told more of his story in later chapters, but there is still more to reveal, so it will all come together by the end. :)
And Myouga is such a bum. In the film, there is a doc who does have an interest in Kikyou's character and does try to stir up trouble for the violinist. I've changed/expanded many things, but those parts are true to the film and that man was aggravating!
Thanks for the review!
Date: February 11, 2013 3:18 AM
Chapter number: 6
Title: Souls Unite
oh my... that was really something. the holding and the kissing and the formal request to see her again. wow.
Da Grrrl Says: Awww, this comment made me smile! That scene of the attic where she's showing him her past was very fun to write. This didn't happen in the movie at all, of course (The main character was not a ballerina or anything like that), but it was nice to put my own romantic spin on things. ^^
Date: February 11, 2013 2:44 AM
Chapter number: 5
Title: Yearnings of a Lonely Heart
i didn't watch the original movie when it came out because i didn't find it interesting. i perused it a little on youtube and i'm glad this is nothing like that, i couldn't get into it, the ladies were so old. i keep thinking of sango is my age and seems so old... my sister became a cross country truck driver at 47 and is still crazy independent and 'young' mentally at 74 and she's still driving (pittsburgh tour bus and shuttles). my mum when she was in her seventies stated she mentally felt like an eighteen year old unless she was looking in a mirror. i guess times were different and people age in their minds differently. at least i suspect that at least one of the sisters isn't going to 'age gracefully'.
gin
Da Grrrl Says: Oh, LiL is definitely not a movie for everyone. I'm absolutely wild about Judi Dench, which was why I watched the movie. I cried a lot the first time I saw it (and several times after) and it quickly became one of my favorites of all time.
The sisters are much older in the movie, and that wouldn't have worked for what I want to do, so I changed the ages. Sango doesn't really feel or act "old". She's a lonely widow whose life kind of 'stopped' when she lost the love of her life. She moved back to the family home with her sister to 'retire' and is content to live in her memories. Some women are very strong and can just move on with their lives, but as you know, not everyone is capable of that. Sango is strong-willed, but she's not ready to 'start over'. you know?
In Kagome's case, she's never been with a man. She devoted her entire life to dance and never made time for men or dating. InuYasha is her first ever crush/love and she's very afraid of her feelings as well as the age difference. She's waiting for the bubble to burst and drop her to the merciless earth, lol.
The story takes place in the 1930's Europe (like the film) at a time when the roles of older women were a little more traditional. Hope that helps shape the background. ^^
Date: February 11, 2013 1:33 AM
Chapter number: 4
Title: Disclosing the Gift
seems like another way to captivate the affections of those who have made it their mission to take care of him. poor kagome, i guess she's never been romantically involved and the focused attention is extremely new and disconcerting to her and her responding emotions and realizing the perceived inappropriateness are frightening her. such things can be overwhelming even for someone with experience.
loving this, i have to look back and find out the time period and location.
gin
Da Grrrl Says: Yep, that's exactly how it is. InuYasha has somehow managed to capture the heart of everyone he meets because he's such a genuinely good person. Being a violin prodigy only enthralls them more and draws them in further, Kagome included. She doesn't want to be taken by him, but she is, and despite trying to stop herself, she falls anyway (as it happens with love). She's very conscious of their age difference, even if he isn't. She understands what's at stake, but he's young and idealistic and only knows that he wants what he wants. lol.
Date: February 11, 2013 1:12 AM
Chapter number: 3
Title: Tempestuously Drawn
this reads like poetry... there's a wonderful soothing quality in your descriptions and the scenery is very peaceful. the attraction between kagome and inuyasha seems to be mutual. i admit i was rather unsettled at the age difference as i'm in my mid-fifties and although my husband is younger than me i'm still a bit unsteady about that much of a span. then again she's a dancer who should still be dancing, i imagine her like julie andrews or shirley maclaine... two mature woman who were dancing long into their seventies and i think they're still going strong.
Da Grrrl Says: Thank you so much! This story is a bit of a labor of love because I adored the film so much and really wanted to create my own take on it. Much of what I've written either didn't happen, or was expanded and rewritten to suit my own tastes, so anyone who has seen the movie will notice plenty of similarities, but even more that's different. Like the romance itself -that never happens in the movie.
The age difference between them is large, but it's not unheard of. Heck, Hulk Hogan's ex-wife at 50+ was dating a 19 year old. Now, I think a teenager is too much. But twenty-one makes him a legal adult, capable of deciding those things for himself. Personally, I don't consider younger guys, but everyone has their preferences.
And yeah, Kagome should still be working in dance in some way, but a ballerina does have a shelf life. Unfortunately, I've seen that with my own eyes. Once they start falling into their mid to late 30's, the roles dry up for no other reason than age. That's what happened with Kagome -she still had a lot of passion for her profession, but it was no longer wanted, and she didn't want to become an instructor. She was too bitter over her dismissal. So she decided to move back home with her sister and live a quiet life.
Thanks for all the reviews!
[Report This]Date: February 10, 2013 10:37 AM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Thank you for updating this story! It's been awhile, but I really enjoyed it. I like that InuYasha has been wanting Kagome, despite the age difference, it's so sweet. But erg, Kikyou is >_> bothering me haha. I love how nice Inu is to Kagome, I can't stand Kikyou getting in the way!
I love the French too. I have always wanted to learn French, but I took German in High School, and Japanese in college. Maybe one day I'll learn! It's so beautiful, and really adds to the story.
I can't wait to see what happens with Kikyou and Inu's new job, and Inu/Kag's relationship! I really loved this chapter. As always, take it easy, you deserve it~!
[Report This]Date: February 10, 2013 9:25 AM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Thank you so much for updating this story! This is probably my favorite (well, at the moment, it changes sometimes) of your stories. Kikyo is making me nervous, she doesn't seem like one to give up easily, although I might be wrong and Inuyasha's devotion to Kagome is quite strong so I really shouldn't be nervous. And Inuyasha is so damn sexy when he's speaking French and I love, love, love the way he treats Kagome.
I wonder if this is really the end of Myouga's attempts to get rid of Inuyasha, hopefully Inu will have Naraku on his side, hee. And Myouga chasing after Kikyo, that paints quite an amusing and original picture :D
I loved this chapter and the developments! I eagerly await the next! Thank you for writing.
Date: February 10, 2013 4:28 AM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Aww! This story is so cute. Usually, I'm a little iffy about stories involving cougars and cubs. I don't know. The idea just never appealed to me. Actually, it makes me feel a bit guilty 'cause I've never had much of an issue with larger age gaps involving a much older Inuyasha. I blame society.
ANYWAY. Kikyo is so annoying. I just wanna rip her hair out in this story. >.< I would said she should just stay away from Inuyasha - far, far away - but then she adds the drama & every story needs drama ... so, I guess she's needed. XD Still, she can disappear later after all the drama her character brings.
Inuyasha's adorable in this story!! I wish I would find some attractive, harmless man with an artistic talent to fall in love with. >.< Story characters get all the luck.
Hope your doing well! This update, as usual, was a real treat. I'm a little stressed out, and this was a perfect way to relieve the stress. So thank you so so much!!
Date: February 10, 2013 1:30 AM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Mmmm, Kikyou just don't know! And I'm glad Naraku had that breakthrough! Thanks for the update!!
Date: February 09, 2013 11:10 PM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
Oh no, nothing good can come of Inuyasha working for Kikyou. Terrible! Poor Kagome! I hope the police lay off investigation Inuyasha now. That would be a relief. Thanks for updating! Hugs!
Date: February 09, 2013 9:22 PM
Chapter number: 11
Title: Plans Well Laid
wohoooo great chapter o// Happy to have helped!
[Report This]Date: December 17, 2012 12:49 AM
Chapter number: 10
Title: All Around Us
This has been a great story so far, please continue writing on it!
Da Grrrl Says: Thanks! ^^
Date: August 06, 2012 1:54 AM
Chapter number: 9
Title: Hearts Ignite
i freeking love you!... =D... and i cant wait for the whole thing to be done!
Da Grrrl Says: lol. Thanks! <3
[Report This]Date: April 30, 2012 4:14 PM
Chapter number: 10
Title: All Around Us
interesting...i wonder what Kikyo is up too...well then i have to wait the update!good job grrrl,i love it even if i could not listen the songs,but i'll find them! ^.~
[Report This]Date: April 30, 2012 3:34 PM
Chapter number: 9
Title: Hearts Ignite
oh my god...soo sweet
[Report This]Date: April 30, 2012 12:26 PM
Chapter number: 7
Title: Establishing the Link
seulement toi et moi...oh l'amour est ci jolie!!!je l'ador cherrie!
[Report This]Date: April 30, 2012 11:27 AM
Chapter number: 6
Title: Souls Unite
about time...^^
Date: April 30, 2012 10:20 AM
Chapter number: 4
Title: Disclosing the Gift
i like this Shiori,is soo snapy!and violin is my fav instrument too!I wanted to listen the song but the link you posted here is not working,in my part i think T.T
Da Grrrl Says: To find the song, go the Soundtrax link on the toolbar.
Date: March 08, 2012 6:05 PM
Chapter number: 10
Title: All Around Us
Glad I could help you ^^ great story o/
Da Grrrl Says: Shankies!! I TOTALLY appreciate you letting me bug you! >__<
Date: February 17, 2012 2:39 AM
Chapter number: 10
Title: All Around Us
Oooh, I missed a chapter! Seems like trouble is coming as soon as Kagome and Inuyasha find their happiness. That's so sad. At least Naraku isn't showing an evil side, yet. I hope things don't go south for the couple. :-(
[Report This]Date: September 06, 2011 9:06 PM
Chapter number: 1
Title: Pearls on the Beach
This is such a twist! Whaa...kagome is older than Inuyasha?! After I got over it though, I still love the story! I'm super interested in finding your movie reference, too. Thanks for writing another great one!