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I just wanted to say that I have been a faithful fan ever since I first stumbled upon this story years ago. I was so sad to see it left hanging for so long, as this story has been an inspiration for my own writing goals. The way you structure your sentences is flawless, and I've always admired your wide vocabulary. I had been a very, very new novice in the writing world when I first stumbled upon it, and it had blown me away. And still, years later, I still feel that same sense of wonderment.

I love the darkness you've portrayed throughout the story. But you didn't just stop at Kagome's past. You kept it real, showing her struggles even now, with Shiro being gone, moving on to a possible new love in her life, the pain of her family's absence... You bring it all together so wonderfully. And I especially adore the relations you have built between our favorite main characters. And although some parts are OOC, I feel that in this realm, in this reality, this is how our characters would act, so in a way, you've been perfectly in sync.

Anyways, thank you so very, very much for coming back to this story after such a long hiatus. I had to double-check my inbox when I first got notified it had been updated. I was so, so excited! Even though it had been years and I had forgotten what exactly happened in the story so far, I'm thrilled to be able to experience the heart-stopping story weaving all over again from chapter 1. I will continue to be reading and reviewing as this story progresses, and I sincerely hope you're able to stick around and finish it. It's a story near and dear to my heart, and I would be beyond happy to see it reach a completion.

I know it's been weeks since you've updated, but time is not always kind, and it's been a slow process rereading. So I apologize for that, but just know that I'm here, reading chapter by chapter, and relishing in every word on the screen. Thank you again, so, so much. There aren't enough words :)

please write some more. it's good. how will tohma react once he knows that kagome is angel.

please write some more. what happens next. does tohma know that kagome is dark angel. what is their past. will kagome find love in inuyasha.

I hope that you will win the IYFG. This is one of the better stories that I have read that mentions singing. And all of the cast for the show are humans, I think that Kagome and Hells Redemption are going to win.

I love how the mask is described. I may have mentioned it before but I hate Kikyos guts. In fact I call her Kikho or Clay-pot. Because that is what she is to me. I'm not making fun of your story.

I kind of find it funny that Kagome had to step in between both Koga and InuYasha just like in the show. All of them act like they are in the show. Except that all of the demons are human. I am going to guess and say the next time Kikyo is seen she is with Naraku. I don't even know if I am right or wrong.

I love how the music and the lyrics got changed a bit to make a lot more sense in the story.

I was surprised. I didn't know that Kagomes family died in a fire. All I knew was that Shiro was dead. I just started reading this a few hours ago and I love it all the way.

I wonder how Kikyo is going to react to being replaced by Kagome? I loved how the picture will have black angel wings. Kagome will wear a mask... I can't wait until I can read about the mask. I wonder what the other songs will be like.

I love everything about the story. Nothing needs to be changed at least that is what I think. Granted I am not great of a beta. I have read over a thousand books and I can't wait until this one is complete.

I love all of the songs that you wrote. I didn't know that InuYasha could play the piano just as well as Kagome. I especially liked it when Kikyo was found out to sleep around with different men. I have never liked Kikyo as a character. The songs kind of remind me that before there is light there would be darkness or the opposite.

Love it!
Sorry if I disappeared, I got hit by a car. Anyway, I love the recent chapters :) I love the appearance of Kaede and her advice. I love the end of the last chapter.
In fact, I have a request: since you are so good at writing song fics, I have a song that has always reminded me (strangely enough) of Inuyasha/Kikyo/Kagome. It's weird and I don't it, but it reminds me of Inu/Kikyo with Kagome being a replacement (as I said, weird and I don't like it because that is the opposite of everything I believe in lol). Anyway, this has been my favorite song for months! (despite it's implications) If anyone could do it justice, you could and it fits in well with the band's sound. Whether you can make it work in this story or another one, or even change it to fit other characters I would love to see what you think! Heck, flip it around all you want to get that backwards love triangle out of my mind ;)
It's "She Ain't You" by New Hollow. Thanks:):)

Finally! Updates! Great chapters. More depths into Kagome's soul! And some juicy fun in that first update. ;) Kaede is the stud. Always saying the right things. .

Beautiful chapter. Kagome is so devoted to Shiro's memory, even as she realizes the importance of Inuyasha's presence in her life. I look forward to more1