Another lovely flashback, I love these!

I like the slight trepidation in Sesshoumaru here as he nervously accompanies Kagome to her home. Your brightly cheerful Kagome that gently holds his hand is such a lovely counterfoil to his mild anxieties. You write contrasts very well in the other chapters and you continue to shine at it here.

I like very much how you describe the entry, "having already conquered the terror that was the shrine steps..." Lol, great description of a staircase.

It made me actually laugh out loud when Grandpa appeared and zapped Sesshoumaru with the sutras. I can just imagine the mild chaos; Kagome concerned, Sesshoumaru surprised but handling it well, Grandpa eager to see if he'd flattened the 'demon' and finally Mrs Higurashi doing what mothers do so well - chiding Grandpa and welcoming the guest all in one breath. Lovely, just lovely. Thanks for a bright little spot on a Sunday morning over tea and toast. I am well satisfied and look forward to more.

A softly sentimental chapter, just overlaid with a shadow of heartache. You do this so well, showing Kagome's perplexities. She is like an island that stands in the middle of a stream as her ordinary daily life flows around her. Ordinary that is except for her. The subtle way you show her frowning as she feels that everyone else in her family knows Sesshoumaru better than she does is really spot on.

I like the gentle strength you have emanating from Mrs Higurashi with that motherly gesture of patting her daughter's shoulder, reassuring her all will be well, a gesture as old as time. Once again, few words send forth many ideas and emotions. I like this story so much, every chapter holds a new little piece to mending the broken jigsaw puzzle of Kagome's life.

HAHAHAHAHA. "Demon Be Gone!"
and then there's sesshoumaru saying not bad. LOL!!!!

Lovely chapter, light hearted with a touch of emotion at the end to tug the heartstrings.

I like the friendly familiarity of Sesshoumaru mock-wrestling with Souta. I particularly smiled at Sesshoumaru's insistence that it was in self preservation, as if he was ever in danger from Souta, no matter how big he's grown. I thought it very poignant and moving when Kagome's mother says that Sesshoumaru is family and always will be.

Lastly, I was very sorry to hear about your dear cat Edward. So sad for you and I wish you all the best as you hopefully begin to heal and remember the happy times soon.

I am very sorry to hear about your cat passing.  They do become like family quickly and their loss can be devastating.

I'm so sorry about your cat. =/

"Sesshoumaru watched the exchange with a heavy heart. He so longed to hold her for himself"

This line nigh on broke my own heart. Oh the pathos of it all, oh my. I love the softness of this little chapter after the gentle humour of the last one. Once again you nail it right on the head; Mrs Higurashi is upset and concerned for  her dear Kagome and lord knows Sesshoumaru's heart is darn near broken over it and yet Kagome doesn't realise it all, what she has lost and perhaps is in danger of not regaining at all.

You moved me with the lovely sentimentaility of this piece without it being mushy or melodramatic at all. Not only are you prolific with your updates, every little offering is a gem. You don't write fillers or dross, every word adds to the atmosphere. When I grow up I wanna be like you, lol !! Well done. Thanks so much.

"Perking up slightly, she asked, "Is there an elevator? Did you help install it and that's why I can't remember it?"..."

Lol, I love this line. Visions of Sesshourmaru in white overalls with greasy red pocket kerchief and "Taisho Elevator Instalation and Repair" embroidered on the back just have me shaking with laughter some what along the lines of Sesshoumaru in the story.

That was a lovely subtle bit of comedy. Just loved it, soooo much. And you had two updates in lickety-split time, yay!!

Thank you very much once again, looking forward to seeing what comes next.

I was going to save these up again until there was a bunch and decided, nahh! can't wait, want to read now.

I think fireworks is a great idea for giving a good impression on a date. I like how you have Sesshoumaru discover it off hand for himself instead of Kagome telling him. He should be smug, sounds like ideal boyfriend material to me.

"Some fizzled, some screeched, others did curly-cues, and they were every color she could imagine."

I like the imagery this sentence brings, full of descriptive action words that bring the scene to life.

Chapter.....small.

Satisfaction level....large.

Happy sighs, thanks so much once again. Looking forward to more.

Oh this sounds so good. The little mystery heightened by the blindfold and then voila! All is revealed and if I had ever been lucky enough for such a wonderful first date, I think I would have fainted with happiness. Champagne even, wow. I agree with Kagome whole heartedly. I so very much look forward to seeing what other lovely things you will unfold. I love when my in box shows you have updated but I do like to save a few chapters up and then indulge in reading them in little bunches. A glass of lemonade at my elbow along with some cheese and crackers and your lovely story. Bliss!

I like that! She certainly is self assured and then some. Made me smile and was obviously the right way to tackle Sesshoumaru as well. Nicely done. I like that approach you have taken of her being a strong minded girl able to stand her own ground. I hasten to the next one, I am intrigued.

Ah, now we venture back into the sunshine for a while. As nice as a touch of melancholy was I look forward to hearing how their romance started too! It will be a good thing to help ease the discomfort of that long journey, a train and two buses, gosh very inconvenient but now Kagome and I will be entertained in your inimitable style. Yay!

Oh that was so poignant, the sheer pathos of it when she realised that Grandpa was gone. Gosh, it was like her having to go through it twice. And more pain for Sesshoumaru because she didn't remember crying for comfort on his sturdy shoulder. I actually felt the prick of tears with this one. Beautifully rendered as always. You never fail to engage the senses all round the spectrum from happy to sad. Happy sigh!

I like the picture you painted here with him looking at his cellphone. I could clearly see that, along with his sigh as he finally gathered himself to do the unenviable task. I like how even though these chapters are so brief, yet you fill them with emotion and imagery. I am enjoying this softly bittersweet journey very much.

Oh this tugged at the heart strings so very much. Poor Kagome remembers her favourite pair of pyjamas but not her dear Sesshoumaru. You conveyed that hurt so well, my heart gave a little twinge for him. Lovely little snippet even though so sad!

I liked the little surprise element here, a Sesshoumaru pillow!! I wish. I do like that Kagome finds Sesshoumaru's scent attractive and that it hasn't been tainted by drinking. That was a good idea you had, it appeals to me quite a lot. Thanks for a  lovely read again.

A birthday party sounds good! I am glad Sesshoumaru wanted to be a part of it, hard to imagine him blowing out a candle but it would be interesting to know what someone like Sesshoumaru would wish for. And three cheers for you for having something other than chocolate cake!! Just about every story ever written has chocolate type cakes and you made it so much nicer having a vanilla one, my favourite, lol. Good for you! Trouble is I wish I was having a slice now. Sigh. Lovely little moment though, thanks.

I like the realistic way you have Kagome remember some things and not others. I am glad she knows her family members even though she doesn't know their names. I like that you have made her curious to know more and regain her memories instead of having her just fretting. It is really good. It is also going to be very interesting as she learns to put names to all her friends.

I am looking forward to more lovely reading. I am glad you have time to post a little something every day. I am saving them up to read in little bunches, it has become a lovely treat that I look forward to every couple of days or so. Thanks again!

That was a good idea adding that little note about the flashbacks being Sesshoumaru's explanations to Kagome, it makes it much clearer. I like how kind he is to her already, taking her on a tour of the campus so she knows where stuff is. Especially vending machines, lol. Yes it is important to know where to get sustenance!

I note you have another reviewer with almost the same name as me. I saw the review and thought, I didn't write that!! and then I realised, lol. Glad to know I still have all my marbles and wasn't hallucinating.

Nice little chapter and I look forward eagerly to the rest. Thanks!

 Jogging the memory with a visual stimulus sounds like it might have some awakening effect. Good idea! I like how things are flowing on nicely with such calmness between them even though Kagome doesn't remember Sesshoumaru. I am happy to keep on reading, thankyou for updating so frequently.