Oh how i can see this as canon and now I'm crying!

Yes, Hiroki would panicked and upset but because he was more concerned about Nowaki who still young and yet already have real job and all.

I LOVE IT TOO MUCH it's Hurt!

That was such a nice story! Very moving, with a very good message- I say, let equality rule! Also, really well-written.

I know it's been ages since you've written this story, but I wanted to let you know that I really love it! Since I first read it (not too long ago) I've already re-read it two times. It's beautiful, thank you! :)

You're right about the way you think about hate and I think it's great that you handle it so well :) Go equality! ;D

Oh my god, Chappy, you made me cry! It was so moving, the message so loud and clear. You are truly a gifted writer. Stay loved.

YOU IS AWESOME!

This is really good. It sucks that people are so hateful towards each other.
I love your profile picture by the way, it reminds me of Usagi:)

Words can really hurt. Yet there are so many trying to say that while sticks and stones may break their bones, words will never hurt. That old saying just isn't true. A bone can heal... words sometimes often take a hell of a lot longer to heal.

Its good to be happy with yourself.

And I just loved how well written and emotional this was. It fits in well with the characters themselves and I could actually imagine something like this in the manga or junai novel series.

Sometimes people need to keep their mouths shut. Tolerance and respect... doesn't mean they have to agree with it, but they should let others be. Unfortunately, still in some countries anyone who is LGBT is sentenced to death and that's really horrible.

Ever read the Sacred Band of Thebes?

Anyway once again I enjoyed reading this and not for the first time either.

Pardon m language but what the fuck? Somebody punched u on the day of silence? That's not right! Whoever that person is needs to be whacked. My one friend (who is a lesbian) got like 3/4 of my grade to do the day of silence. Anyways I love this story and it had me in tears. This ff shows a caring hiroki and I just loved it!

Oh my god, that was wonderful. The story was sad, but so happy I'm not even sure how i feel. And the writing was really skilled and wonderful, and your authors note at the end was so lovely.

And now I'm crying. And, I don't know if I'm crying because the story was sad, or because the story was happy, or because the authors note was so awesome or because my iPod took really long to connect to my wifi or because it's two in the morning.

But I do know that this story is pretty fucking wonderful.

And hom

Ooooohmygoodness. xD I wanted to just absolutely love on Hiroki. His insecurities are so cute and sad and Hiroki-like, but they're so real and I can understand them completely. Coming out of the closet (or being forced) can really mess up your career. Especially if you're a male pediatrician. All of the stereotypes about gay men just being child molesters would definitely set parents on edge, as much as it infuriates me.

Granted, yes, this is a fictional story but it's true!

And the gall of people. Mentioning loudly about two guys holding hands near some kids? And being disgusted about it? It kind of amazes me how rude some people can be. It happens, and reading your AN I know you know that. Maybe it's just because I'm hugely passive-aggressive, but it amazes me and ticks me off at the same time, knowing that people are that brash and that opinionated about some things that you'd judge someone for their lifestyle loudly and within earshot of them. Oh, people...

Enough of my ranting. :D

I really did like this story. I think Hiroki's reactions, had he not chosen the alternate path of punching the shit out of whoever had spoken, were well-suited to his character given the way he acts in canon. He'd freak out and start panicking in that Hiroki-like way of his, and Nowaki would console him and tell him it was fine and to ignore those judgmental douches because it didn't matter.

I liked that only Miyagi, who works close enough to Hiroki to actually make an educated guess, deduced that Nowaki and Hiroki were together. They're such a messed up, insane couple. It's hard to guess that they're together unless Hiroki's actually complacent for once. xD

This was lovely! Well, sad, but also sweet.

I was shocked when someone said that within hearing distance of Hiroki and Nowaki! I mean, I guess I shouldn't have been, because it happens, but why would you SAY some shit like that?

I haven't experienced homophobia directed at myself (mostly because I'm a chick and like dudes), but I have seen it, and it's ugly, just like any form of bullying.

Again, just lovely! This is one of my favorite story couples. They're so awesome! Crazy sometimes, but awesome.

this was one of the best stories i have ever read... you are truely an inspirational person... thank you

Flower, overall I really enjoyed your story. You knew going in some places, a lot of emotion in parts of the characters (which are my favorite couple !). But there are some details that was not like them.

1 - Nowaki not exalt with Hiroki about a subject that, because he knows the temper of his love.

2 - Hiroki would not return to normal immediately after Nowaki said his world was just him. And he would not smile at that moment, much as was happy inside. Nowaki that would help him much yet, so it really cheer with dinner.

3 - But now the party's thinking Hiroki think it could ruin the lives and careers of Nowaki was very similar. I liked the placement of such thinking.

I hope that my criticisms have been constructive. My intention was to help. Keep writing flower, and princupalmente: write about selfish! *-*

note: If you do not understand the text right, why is my tongue is not fluent English. I am Brazilian! *-*

I really liked reading this story. It reminded me a bit of my girlfriend and me; we're lesbians in the American south, graduating high school. I went to a very conservative school operating under a DADT-like policy, but my family is very liberal. My girlfriend had the opposite situation, with a liberal school and conservative family.

In fact, just last night, we had a discussion about a conversation she had overheard. Several members of her family were talking about homosexuality and declared it an abomination, not knowing my girlfriend is a lesbian. She's very afraid of how her actions and choices are going to reflect on her family, and I empathized a bit with Hiroki: I love her very much, but if I'm going to bring her nothing but shame, I would rather be out of her life.

Egoist is my favorite couple from JR because they feel the most real. That especially holds true now. You've artfully written this story of Nowaki and Hiroki encountering and dealing with hatred that's all too real. It read just like an actual episode, Hiroki and Nowaki perfectly in character. This is a wonderful fic, and I echo, happy Pride Month. - LostOzian

Er.. I only realized this is you after reading Chappy-the-bunny’s review below. Somehow this feels different. Your story came just when I was recovering from some nasty comments from egoist-haters like how Hiroki is so wrong for Nowaki and Nowaki is too good and too stupid and these two are too perfect they’re boring, etc. I was very upset and imagined how Hiroki would react to those and get depressed, and what Nowaki would do to cheer him up. "Hiro-san, since when has what other people thought of us mattered—" Aww…. you’re right, those are just words. If they can’t see the immensely beautiful love and passion between the egoist couple then that’s their problem and I won’t let them get to me. Thank you!

As for the story itself, needless to say it’s excellent The emotional roller coaster ride from annoyed, happy, disturbed, depressed, thoughtful, worried to ridiculously elated laced with vividly descriptive words is totally incredible! And it shows how Hiroki always thinks about Nowaki first and vice versa. Sigh…how can one not see the love between them.. This is why I love stories where a third person comes along, questions their relationship, spends some time with them and comes out with the revelation.

This really gets me, “"Hiro-san, is the only person in this entire world who really loves me.". He was sure it was followed by some sappy comment like, 'and I wouldn't have it any other way', but there were times that he simply sat and thought about it; about his bubbly, kindhearted lover being liked by so many but beloved by only him…” and “"It's not "nothing", Hiro-san!" He interrupted, knowing his older lover all-too well. "Nothing about you is petty or stupid and if something is bothering you, it's a big deal!" is my breaking point. Aahhh….thank you!

And you must know this already but rest assured, people who survive hard school years always end up being successful in real life. Thank you!