oh my god i bet he choked lol  that crazy old man is halarious!! 

I sure didn't see THAT coming! You go, Grandpa! LOL.

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see an update for this story. It makes me chortle and dance every time, regardless of the length.

The ultimatum of a lifetime!!!!!  If Sesshomaru knows what's good for him, where Kagome and Kagome's family is concerned, he will agree to marry her...!  If he can put aside his pride and even ASK to marry her, she might forgive him for everything else... maybe after milking it out a little...  Aww...!  I always love your writing.  Great work and I can't wait for the next chapter!!!!!!!

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Oh, Hojo's so sweet and selfless!  Maybe he'll find someone for himself when he opens up the inn...?  I hope Kagome and Sesshomaru are able to work out something so that the vicious circle of love, tolerance and contempt doesn't have to repeat too many times... if that makes any sense at all.  Anyway, I can't wait to read what happens next!  This chapter was soooooooooooooo cute (even though it was a rejection scene...)!!!  Update soon! XD

awww poor hojo :( so sad she has to break his heart in order to find her own happiness

I feel bad. I have been reading this story and waiting for updates but I don't think I've reviewed!  I like the way you captured Hojo in this chapter, and I will continue to follow this great story until the vary end. It is thoroughly enjoyable :]. Please update sooooon!

~Obi

I think the chapter title was very appropriate for what took place. I can't wait to see how everything changes with the entrance of Kagome back in Sesshoumaru's life but in a different capacity this time. Can't wait til next time :)

aww that was sweet

awww.poor hojo...many people say that he's kinda simple in the manga too, just because he's so nice and does not understand that kagome is not interested in him...but he's really just a very nice boy that likes kagome pretty much:)

Aww...!  The walls of Jericho are coming down, blow the trumpets! (movie reference came to mind, sorry!)  Yaaaaay!  They're finally on the same page and happy and... Kagome doesn't have to marry Hojo!  Poor guy, I always feel bad that he gets slumped in every fic I've ever encountered, but that's what minor characters are for, right?  I have a feeling this fic is swiftly and steadily coming to a close... unless there will be more chapters with *gasp* babies and such.  Kidding, lol.  I always love reading your stories.  I look forward to another great chapter soon, I hope!  

Any chance you're going to continue BYIT soon?  Love 'em both! (^_-)/

good plot, well-written.

bravo !

I think that you have written a perfect chapter and, perhaps, a perfect story! I hope you are going to take us to where she is settled in at court and let us see that she is treated respectfully and kindly by all, or almost all, because of her own self.

ooo great chapter, glad you chose to make Kagome reluctant to his offer at first. Now things will get very interesting!

Yaaay!  The truth is about to be let loose!  Can't wait to read the actual conversation in the next chapter!!!  Oh, and congratulations on the award!  You deserve it for your awesome writing talent.  Update soon!

Nice Chapter... Hope you update soon!

Soooooo good!  I love reading your stuff because it's always so descriptive and full of life and energy... if that makes any sense.  Anyway, awesome chapter and I can't wait to read the next one!!!  Update soon, please!

OoOoOo...its still gettin good. I can't wait to see what becomes of the whole situation. happily awaiting til next time :)

awww this story is just adorable! i love thats sess is going back to her and will fight for her no matter what! cant wait to see whats next.

And a well-deserved first it was! Bravo, for such a wonderful redo of Anderson's tale of the emperor and Death.

I LOVE this chapter.  It is a little trippy, but very meaningful for Sesshomaru.  I can't wait to read what happens when he wakes up!  I have a feeling I'm going to like it even more than this one. ^_^  You're an awesome writer with lots of talent- keep it up and update soon, pleaseeeeeee!