Considering I don't even like westerns and country music makes me want to shove Q-Tips into my brain through my ears, I'm surprised how much I enjoy this fic.  ^_~  You've done an excellent job explaining why the characters are where they are and have successfully given them a back-story that's believable.  Most authors just plunk down Japanese names into whatever country or time period they want to write about.  You didn't; you went out of your way to give them a credible background.  The characters themselves are not OOC to the point that they're unrecognizable.  This is a major fault in most AUs and you've avoided it.  You’ve managed to work in the lore of the series (youkai, miko, and the like) into your AU and that’s an achievement.  It’s obvious that you’ve researched history and the area that you’re writing about which is another huge plus.  You’re not so in love with your OC’s that you’re scared off of causing them strife.  Furthermore, you’re handling the issue of religion with grace and that’s not easy to do when you have characters that believe in their Faiths so passionately.  Often fics come off as ‘preachy’ or as condemning a religion and the people that practice it.  You’re rounding these dangerous curves expertly, though.  So many authors would have gone the route of Shinto being the “One True Religion” when Kagome managed to use her miko abilities, but you had the Christian characters view it as an answer to prayer.  It’s very realistic in keeping with the times. If I had one criticism it would be that I feel as though you wasted your ample opportunity to build the passions between Sango/Miroku and Kagome/Inuyasha.  Sure, they all had their little scenes, but you readers are pretty much starved for those moments.  Considering that your main plot revolves around these men taking wives, it’s surprisingly sparse of romance (either angst therein or tender bonding moments).  Even when you’ve had the chance to expound on a character’s feelings for their intended, you’ve skirted the issue.  They had all that time to grow together and apart again and yet such instances are few and far between.  If you ever do a revision, that would be what I would personally add. Please keep up the excellent work!  I look forward to your next installment. 

WOW!! Ya long time no see sorry about your monitor but SOOOOO glad to see you back in business!!!  I saw that you were nominated in feudal association I'll be voting for ya!!  good luck!  Can't wait to see what kegs has planned for the house and how does Inu plan on getting his way?!!  can't wait to read more of this and your other stories!!!

different from most stories

Author's Response: Thank you!-Namiyo

 great new chapter.  Glad to see you updating again!!!  Totally LOVED it. can't wait to read more!!

Author's Response: Thank you! Yep-and a another new one is also up. : )

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Sorry it's taken me this long to read this.  Real life caught up with me for the last week and a half.  My I'd been in and out of the vets office with a VERY sick minpin.  Emotional rollercoaster.  She's finally recovered and I am able to get back to "normal" life.  Thank you for the chapter.  I even had a few chuckles about this one.  Good job at the flashback I have to admit that I wasn't to eager to read it flashbacks can be rather teadous to read but it was good and i apreacated the slight humor in it. Can't wait for a new update.

Author's Response: Don't be silly! There's no rush, and I really appreciate that you take the time to leave so many reviews! Ohhh, I'm sorry to hear about your dog, and I'm glad she's getting better. Heh, I've been dreading posting this flashback for that very reason, I really didn't want it to drag. Thank you for the positive feedback on it, and I hope your pet stays well!-Namiyo

Great last chapter loved kegs shocking him like that!!  mir. came through in the end!  yep everything is looking up but like all good stories it simply can't end there!  there's got to be a lot ore drama!!!  keep up the good work!

Author's Response: Oh, we aren't quite done, promise! I'll try, and thanks again for the reviews!-Namiyo

I loved that song back in the day.  Now that almost dates me!!!  I knew the song just by the title!!lol  Any who good chapter.  keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Nah. You can always say you enjoy the classics. They never go out of style. ; ) lol Thanks, I'll try.-Namiyo

thank you for another chapter.  I've been watching for it!!  I was so excided to see another!! I truly can't wait for more!! 

Author's Response: Have you really? Aw. That's great to hear. Well, it won't be too long, the next few chapters are in the editing phase, so it'll be up soon, and I hope you'll enjoy them as much. Thanks for reading and reviewing!-Namiyo

i love it

Author's Response: Thank you! -Namiyo

This is a great fic! I'm enjoying it very much. I wasn't sure how the AU would work, but wow. You've really pulled it off well. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm delighted to hear that. I hope you'll enjoy the rest, and I will be updating this soon. -Namiyo