What a nice aber sweet piece of work. Keep writing. Cheers.

This was an amazing rollercoaster of emotions. And you handled it so well with Usagi breaking down each thing he was ashamed of thinking about, of feeling, and making it one hundred times better. I cried over the picture of his parents and how she helped him see it in a new light. And the bit toward the end with their hot and heavy make out session was, well, super hot! And those last lines were gooooooold!

Your writing here is so evocative. I feel like I’m really in Mamoru’s head as he’s sorting through his feelings—or trying not to. Very in-character! And then Usagi comes sweeping in and is just there for him and trying to help him, and it’s so sweet!

I love how that ended. The perfect ending to that... She didn't know that before I did... Oh My god.

Well. Wow. I’m speechless and the emotions in that conclusion lingers.
So, first and foremost, Mamoru. Man, you write him so damn well?! When he told her about the med school thing, and how people Would see right through him, I was like omg. Because. It makes so much sense that Mamoru would suffer from imposter syndrome. Seriously. Never mind that this is something that so many of us go through. The feelings of insecurity of feeling inadequate. Of not being GOOD ENOUGH. It’s a horrible feeling. Like crippling. And this was really conveyed so perfectly in this. It made my heart ache for Mamoru. And then omg. His family picture and then his guilt and shame for wanting Usagi. Like come one. Stop with the amazingly accurate and beautifully described perfection that you have here.
Then, man. Usagi. Damn. She was so Usagi in this. The bright supportive beacon of support. Fixing all the broken pieces just like she always does...! And the tone was so intimate, so riddled with this feeling I am not well spoken enough to figure out in words but that just lingers.
The sil mil flashback was beautiful as well, and I am just so impressed with the flow of your writing. Seriously. It’s so pretty and makes me excited to read?
Thank you for this. I did cry, btw, to Which my husband says I’m crazy but i guess not everyone can appreciate the beautifulness of well written SM fanfiction

STOP RIGHT NOW YOU FUCKING KILLED ME WITH EMOTION. Sorry. I swear when My heart had been pulled out of my chest and wrenched in the best possible way and this is WHAT YOU HAVE DONE?! First of all. Holy shit girl, you can write! The flow of your sentences is almost poetic. Descriptive, but just enough as you concentrate on conveying ALL THE FEELS. Because fucking broken Mamoru that cries and is vulnerable is WHAT I AM HERE FOR?! Holy flipping fuck. Your Mamoru is on point. And the part about the orphanage, the counsel of that inadvertently crushed him, the way he envies the bright, open parts of Usagi right down to his indignant response when she apologizes. THIS IS GOLD. I am here for this. And NOWUsagi is going to get him to open up with cake?! I’m going to cry in the next chapter. I know I am. I have even forewarned my husband who is looking at me like I’m nuts that I’m going to cry over SM fanfiction.
I LOVE THIS!

Hahahhaha... that's so cute and truly intimate.
Luv the ending. Usagi being naughty and Mamoru all flustered.

I love this fic! Really enjoyed reading it.

Super cute. I can't believe it took me so long to get to chapter 2 of this story. So sweet and I think you captured Mamo's insecurities so well.

I really enjoyed these 2 chapters! It's been awhile since I've re-watched the anime so I've forgotten a lot of the events in this season, but I do remember most the the episode where Mamoru's dream mirror is pulled out. This fic has a good message about sharing your inner most worries and secrets with someone close to you. Not only is it healthy psychologically, it can also strengthen your bond. Great fic!

Oh my gawsh. This was such a beautiful read. You have such an eloquent way with words and this is exactly how I imagine Usagi and Mamorus characters. I just love what you did here, with the intimacy, Usagi being so very... USAGI. Why is this the first time I’m reading this ? How did I miss this ? Thought I read all the best fics from the best authors. Clearly I missed one ? Well done! That was lovely.

I loved this! So sweet and well done!

Hi, this is one of the most beautiful rendering of their connection to each other. How Mamoru is baring his soul, his insecurities to Usa, stripping himself naked, and how Usagi enveloped him with all her love and light. It broke my heart to when you came to his dreams of his parents. I think it’s one of the aspect that was never addressed in the anime and manga, poor Mamoru is not given enough credit given what he’s gone through all his life, I’m so glad you explored that here.
My most favourite part is of course how Usa confidently straddled him and reassured him that there is no shame in desiring each other, how she easily demonstrated that it’s part of love and the journey of loving each other.
I’m so grateful for you to share such a beautiful piece of work with us. I love it to bits!

Really enjoyed this. She is quite the little healer. If she wasn't destined to be a queen she should have become a counselor.

I have to admit, I've been avoiding this story for a while. It just seemed too intimate for me, and I hesitated. But then, something about it drew me in this morning, and I am so glad I opened it and read. About to read the second chapter, but I just wanted to encourage you, because you caught the spirit of both Mamoru and Usagi so very well.