I really liked this fic, I thought it was a really interesting take on Hisoka's side of their relationship. Their relationship is one of my favorites because I find it so fascinating and odd. I've a bunch of your Hisoka and Illumi fanfiction and I really like how you explore different perspective and interpretations, rather than stick to one. From romantic or sexual or friendship and from comedy to the dark stuff and all the moods in between your fics are always a really interesting take those two weirdos.

Hisoka points out how out of character he is. He might, in an hour of madness, write this, but it would never be sent.

It has to be sent, though, to set the stage for the next fic.

In Luminescence, you will continue with this characterization in that story, or turn aside from the foundation of your fanons and break the rest of the unspoken rules. Neither of these outcomes is acceptable.

I will not be reading Luminescence.

I like the symbolism of the torn, crumbled letter as an indication of Illumi's feelings. Interesting also in that Hisoka is being so introspective (but I suppose that's the whole point of this, ne?)

I'm not into the HxH fandom for long yet, and these stories are a few of the first ones I'm reading, so I don't have the characters down, but I can't help but think: would Hisoka really worry about this? He strike me as a selfish person who does as he wants to reach his goals, whatever they may be. He seems whimsy as in he does whatever he feels like without too much worrying about it. So that if he feels like having a companion/friend in Illumi or whatever else he gets from him, he just shrugs and takes it.

It's just, I think of Hisoka as a sort of insane person who fits the Claire Stanfield (from Baccano!) quote "So what if I'd spare him? In my mind it's the certainty in myself that I possess which allows me to have that kind of mercy or compassion. There's no wavering on that point. It's fixed like the stars. The fact is I'm never gonna be killed! So remember this: mercy and compassion are virtues that only the strong are privileged to possess. And I am strong." Just with less emphasis on the "never being killed" and "strong" parts. Sure, Hisoka thinks himself strong and continually searches for strong opponents to test and amuse himself, but I don't think he's too worried about being killed. He just strikes me as a "if it happens, it happens" type.

Well, maybe it's just the serious overtone towards the end, and I can't really imagine Hisoka as serious. To a certain degree, maybe. But not this angst-y, you know?

Ok, I've rambled enough methinks. Sorry about that, it just wouldn't leave my mind.
I like it nonetheless
Lolchen

(late review) I FREAKING LOVED IT :D

i LOVE IT!

come on, hisoka is soo ADORABLE..!

ahh... and i am truthfully was satisfied by the outcome of the letter.. it makes me see a part of Hisoka that is completely surprisingly new..

I HAVE NEVER KNOWN VICTIM! HISOKA CAN BE THIS HOT!

you freakin rule!

a few things just didn't sound like Hisoka's wording, not necessarely ooc, but just akwardly stated.

Anyways, I loved it, and hated it. *pout* I loved how the reading was set up, and ... yeah just awesome. but that still doesn't make me happy about was Hisoka said in the letter. ;;

I don't know if I liked this one. I mean...maybe because it was in first person, maybe because Hisoka was so alike himself, I don't know. The only think I'm aware of is that I thought this piece strange. But, no pain no gain. We can't never please everyone, ne?

hahaha. that was funny. I don't know if you meant it to be, but I found it hilarious. Hisoka doens't seem to be happy that he is fond of Illumi. haha

Hehehe, so Hisoka broke up with Illumi? Well, they were never 'together' to begin with, but it's the same thing. Please write more soon! This was great!

~firedraygon97

Make it yaoi...

I don't mind *grin*

More chapter if you pls!

I applaud, even though it doesn't seem like Hisoka to go deep like that...-

another hisokaxillumi! this is just simple and sweet, even if it ended with hisoka saying byebye (aw, but they'll meet again in the oav!). but me-san (do you have a name?) i don't think illumi-kun is as cold as hisoka makes him out to be. the letter IS torn and damaged. *looks at cherrie-san* or is it just me?

hn...i'll never get tired of this pairing

but is illumi really as cold a fish as that? or does he merely posess a very good mask?

the world may never know

honestly... i love ALL of your stories. i do