Interesting chapter.  I hope your hiatus won't last too long.  The frequent posting on this chapter was refreshing.

Hey...don't let ignorant, hatefule people stop you from posting your story. The operative word being "your". That is the whole purpose of creative license. You design the character, and story your way. I hasppen to love your story and do muy best to review often to show my appreciation. Please do not delay the releasing of a chapter due to some misconstrued fool who lacks tact. I find your story refreshing and different and wish to see it continue.

Thank you!

I have two things to say to you. I'll start with the review of your story.

I think your story is different and refreshing. Far from the tired storylines that many authors struggle to give new life to. That being said, I like the way you have portrayed your characters. Kagome is a role model for those who have emerged from dead end realtionships. She picked herself up and moved on, finding a rewarding career and her self esteem along the way. You are in the process of giving her a new and improved relationship.

So she cut her hair. Big deal. Many women cut their hair for convenience. Do you know how many new mothers do the same because their children love to grab it? That hardly makes them lesbians. Who would say something like that anyway? Negative stereotype? Oh yeah.

As for Sango's name, I found it a nice bit of humor in an otherwise serious story. Am I the only one who remembers the ridiculous names from some of the old animes that were dubbed? Such as Speed Racer. The cop named Inspector Detector? Or the villain named Snake Oiler? Can we say comic relief without getting insulting?

The second thing I have to say to you is that you should just blow this 'reviewer' off. Before leaving a review, they should learn how to do so properly. A review is meant to be helpful. To politely and insightfully point out areas that can be improved and offer suggestions to do so. To encourage an author to grow and continue to write. Not tear them down and encourage them to hang up their pen. 

So you had some typos or grammatical mistakes. Anyone who can truthfully claim to have never released something with a few of those is way too perfect for this mortal realm. It was hardly anything that would render it unreadable. The point of a story is to entertain, not be held up as a shining example for English Grammar 101. I have read published works that got by professional editors with mistakes. You entertain quite well, by the way.

An author's story is his/her baby. You get to decide how to raise it. No one has the right to tell you how to do so. If they don't like it, there are a million other stories they might find more to their liking. By all means, move on. No need to exhibit any bad manners on the way to another story. My mother always told me that if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all. I raised my sons the same way. Unfortunately the world is full of people who don't embrace this concept. 

I sincerely hope that after you have some time to calm down and get over your initial reaction you will see the 'review' for what it is really worth and continue on with the story. Taking that kind of time away from your story for other than a creative purpose will only disrupt your flow of thought and strangle your muse. One you have done this, it is sometimes hard to get it back. I am looking forward to your next chapter and hope it will be soon.

I am sorry to hear that such a wonderful story is going on haitus due to a disgruntled reader. I hope you can look past the negatives and focus on the positive comments concerning your writing.

As far as I am concerned, this GiGi person can go blow a goat.   i mean.. talking about the creativity of Sango's last name when her name is taken from a movie?  PUHLEASE. And the fact she is saying mean things about women who shave their heads... well.. then she is obviously naive, ignorant, and a moron...  I shaved my head once.. it was empowering... and not in the lesbian way...  i like my men thanks so much.  In addition to all the other reasons women are bald without being lesbians..   Seriously...   If you don't like it.. don't read it.   Homophobe.  

Anyways.. moving on.  I love this story, and i think you should continue writing it..   who cares if one dumb person is rude..  the rest of us love you and this story.  Keep up the great work :D

awesome >:3 i bet it is kikyo who hired someone because she's jealous >:3

Whoever is after kags is a dumbdumb, and IF Sesshy does find him first, well, sucks to be him.

I am sorry to hear that an immature reviewer doesn't like women being bald. Sheesh. The point of fanfiction is for an author to use the characters of another to write a story of their own. For crap sakes, Inuyasha is not a story about REAL people...It is a cartoon! I don't understand why people are so protective of the canon of the anime, and why they feel the need to attack anyone who has an imagination.

Haha, anyways, I love your story, and while I know that review was probably hurtful, just remember that the rest of us find nothing wrong with your story. In fact, it is very refreshing to read a story with a real plot line, something that COULD happen in real life. I cannot wait for the next installment!

I think you are doing a terrific job. You shouldnt let ignorant people stop you from doing something you enjoy. It's often jealously and pettiness that drive people to say things that are entirely out of context. I think Kagome is beautiful, strong, and enduring. Sango's last name has so little significance to the overall storyline that it's not even relevant. Typos happen. We're human and not perfect. I, personally, blame evil Typo Moogles and move on with my life. I think your story is unique and powerful tells the story of woman who overcomes heartache by finding something and someone to love to help her through the hard times. Please continue writing. It would be horrible lost if you stopped because of someone's ignorance about true self-beauty.

P.S. I'm personally offended by GiGi's lesbian comment. I have several friends who happen to lesbians and they have beautiful hair. I also know straight girls who wear a buzz cut and look beautiful. I'm also African American and several women in my culture shave their hair in honor of our rich heritage and to connect with our ancestrial roots by wearing traditional headdress as well. I'd like you to call Erykah Badu a lesbian because she is also bald. Be careful how you use words because you don't know who may offend.

Hello,

I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you're doing on this fic. I'm sorry someone's rude comments have thrown off your writing muse :hug: I wanted to encourage you to keep up the awesome work.

Kagome's character in this is so refreshing.  She ia strong and self assured, and her appearance reflects that.  Sesshoumaru clearly is falling in love with the mature and well grounded person she's become.  It's wonderful to see a fic with a female protagonist who is written so well.

Keep writing the story your way and stay true to your muse.  I will continue to enjoy the fanfiction. You're a terrific writer.

:3  Cute, awesome, unexpected, crazy update~!

btw you bought up a package in this chapter and kagome didnt tell anyone about it, why is that?

i bet its someone that kikyo hired b/c she's jealous of Kagome

Oh Ho! It's gettign quite interesting. Can't wait to see what is going to happen.

Ooo!!! Please update soon!!!

I had been debating on whether or not I should read this story and now that I'm all caught up I must say..I'm glad that I decided to read it. Even though this is AU, I like how you have kept the characters with their key personality points and keeping them as they are. Instead of just attatching a familiar name to an OC. That I thank you for. The plot you have is really interesting and each chapter flows together nicely. I'm really anxious to see what will happen and where to story goes to next. For some reason I have a feeling the guy who is harrassing Kagome is either: the man she told off when she went to first visit Sesshoumaru(the man, seems like the type that would do something so cowardly.) The other one is Juri(I think that's his name) something about him seems suspisious. Hm.

Well anyways, I really adore this story. Please update when you get the chance keep up the good work!!

Ooo!!! Who's mystery man??? Poor Shin, hope he doesn't get into too much trouble. Please update soon!!!

Oooh, is the bad man Naraku?  I can't wait to find out.  With how wonderfully fast you are updating this story, I probably won't have to wait tooo long...

Wow, that was an awesome chapter....  Too bad Kagome and Sesshoumaru didn't get to have fun....  But hey that leaves sexual tension and wanting more.....  Now the unknown male attacker?  Hummm I can only think of two that come to mind and we all know whom the two are.  Even though Inuyasha is with Kikyou, I feel that his darker half is the one to worry about and my other guess would be Koga?  I know I very well I maybe wrong and I hope I am.  I would love to have another evil male besides the ones known in most stories.  Keep up the good work and thanks for updating quickly.... Love the story....

and the plot thickens.... ooo... cant wait for the next chapter!