for Help Elsewhere8/14/2010 c11 Speechless though not really
The pain and the angst were delicious and greatly put forward. I suppose your experience enhanced it due to you knowing how it feels to be so frustrated all the time. The way you wrote Tohma showed me a side of him I have never seen nor ever thought to believe he had. This human side truly made it seem as if he had this iron-clad, steel core, cement coated walls built up and it was remarkable to watch them be stripped down with a devastating accuracy. It was eye opening and I'm glad that I was curious enough to check out this masterpiece.
K was adorable and so patient, his being upset at the other characters for not having more feeling toward Tohma is understandable and I felt myself getting a little angry at the fact that they really didn't seem to care. This is especially wondrous for me since I didn't particularly like Tohma in the canon version of Gravitation and, if I'm not being too bold, I still think they're operating from the canon viewpoint and I almost find myself wanting to shove this fic in their faces just to get them to SEE. It just goes to show how great a writer you truly are.
Clearly this statement: "I have no opinion but I, Reader, have read your story." Bares no relevance to me. So there.
Long story short, I believe this fic of yours to be true work of art and I cannot believe that a fic of the callibre has so little reviews. You are wonderful and I hope this standard continues.
olimakiella.
The pain and the angst were delicious and greatly put forward. I suppose your experience enhanced it due to you knowing how it feels to be so frustrated all the time. The way you wrote Tohma showed me a side of him I have never seen nor ever thought to believe he had. This human side truly made it seem as if he had this iron-clad, steel core, cement coated walls built up and it was remarkable to watch them be stripped down with a devastating accuracy. It was eye opening and I'm glad that I was curious enough to check out this masterpiece.
K was adorable and so patient, his being upset at the other characters for not having more feeling toward Tohma is understandable and I felt myself getting a little angry at the fact that they really didn't seem to care. This is especially wondrous for me since I didn't particularly like Tohma in the canon version of Gravitation and, if I'm not being too bold, I still think they're operating from the canon viewpoint and I almost find myself wanting to shove this fic in their faces just to get them to SEE. It just goes to show how great a writer you truly are.
Clearly this statement: "I have no opinion but I, Reader, have read your story." Bares no relevance to me. So there.
Long story short, I believe this fic of yours to be true work of art and I cannot believe that a fic of the callibre has so little reviews. You are wonderful and I hope this standard continues.
olimakiella.
3/22/2010 c11 Claire
This story captivated me- I'm not much of a Touma/K shipper, but you wrote this beautifully! I'm just starting to appreciate Touma as a character, and this was amazingly well done. I'm finding myself having to go back and re-read.
I'm more of a singer than an instrument player, and am trying to imagine having to learn to live without my dominant right hand...
If you ever feel inclined, I would love to see a sequel, where Touma comes to grips with how this situation will affect his music= will he be able to continue Nittle Grasper in an altered capacity? (he writes new pieces for the left hand, or breaks down & lets Noriko play the right hand parts)? Will he find a replacement? How will his relationship with K progress?
This story captivated me- I'm not much of a Touma/K shipper, but you wrote this beautifully! I'm just starting to appreciate Touma as a character, and this was amazingly well done. I'm finding myself having to go back and re-read.
I'm more of a singer than an instrument player, and am trying to imagine having to learn to live without my dominant right hand...
If you ever feel inclined, I would love to see a sequel, where Touma comes to grips with how this situation will affect his music= will he be able to continue Nittle Grasper in an altered capacity? (he writes new pieces for the left hand, or breaks down & lets Noriko play the right hand parts)? Will he find a replacement? How will his relationship with K progress?
12/28/2009 c11 
10can't.save.this.sinking.ship
Wonderfully paced and well-written. All of the characters were in character and stayed that way. Overall a very impressive story. I'm sad it's over.
Great job.
CSTSS
10can't.save.this.sinking.shipWonderfully paced and well-written. All of the characters were in character and stayed that way. Overall a very impressive story. I'm sad it's over.
Great job.
CSTSS
11/16/2009 c11 6kasumixkira
Wow... I really like the concept of this story. It was a peach to read, too.
6kasumixkiraWow... I really like the concept of this story. It was a peach to read, too.
5/16/2009 c11 NickyAveri
thank you very much for this fanfic! the last scene is amazing, i would be dissapointed if it all ended in bed. and i also loved the second chapter.
thank you very much for this fanfic! the last scene is amazing, i would be dissapointed if it all ended in bed. and i also loved the second chapter.
1/14/2009 c11 1mmm.waffles
it was really good and i liked the ending! In general-I really enjoyed it! You deserve a cookie...
1mmm.wafflesit was really good and i liked the ending! In general-I really enjoyed it! You deserve a cookie...
7/8/2008 c11 7xSoliloquy
That was really great. I love Touma and he hardly ever gets any recognition, plus it's hard as hell to find a decent story about him on this site. Major thanks for putting one out there. I enjoyed the plot and the slowness in which you brought the two together. I also agree with you on the ending, it's perfect the way you wrote it. Kudos.
7xSoliloquyThat was really great. I love Touma and he hardly ever gets any recognition, plus it's hard as hell to find a decent story about him on this site. Major thanks for putting one out there. I enjoyed the plot and the slowness in which you brought the two together. I also agree with you on the ending, it's perfect the way you wrote it. Kudos.
3/15/2008 c11 kokoneko
Great finish to a great story. Nice!
Yeah, I'v nothing more to say. Sorry for the short review. Itz more like a comment, yknow...;_;
Great finish to a great story. Nice!
Yeah, I'v nothing more to say. Sorry for the short review. Itz more like a comment, yknow...;_;
3/12/2008 c11 6Sarahfreak
Wow, it's done and what a ride it's been. This fic is/has been absolutely awesome to read and I really do appreciate the depth of thought and effort you've put into it. I myself play the violin (no where near as well as Tohma would with the piano though *grin*) and I think if anything ever happened to one of/both of my hands...I would hate not being able to play. At the same time I think it's great that you turned your own experience into such a well written fic, it especially adds depth when you use all the terms and composers...it made it that much more real.
Well now that I've finished rambling...I am looking forward to another one of your Tohma fics in the future (don't make us wait too long!), as it is rare to find good fics that don't utilise Tohma as a bad guy or an obstacle to Yuki Eiri. Loved it!
6SarahfreakWow, it's done and what a ride it's been. This fic is/has been absolutely awesome to read and I really do appreciate the depth of thought and effort you've put into it. I myself play the violin (no where near as well as Tohma would with the piano though *grin*) and I think if anything ever happened to one of/both of my hands...I would hate not being able to play. At the same time I think it's great that you turned your own experience into such a well written fic, it especially adds depth when you use all the terms and composers...it made it that much more real.
Well now that I've finished rambling...I am looking forward to another one of your Tohma fics in the future (don't make us wait too long!), as it is rare to find good fics that don't utilise Tohma as a bad guy or an obstacle to Yuki Eiri. Loved it!
3/12/2008 c11 37AlexJanna
I loved your story. Normally I don't like random, not cannon pairings, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I absolutely loved this! It was completely awsome. I, myself, like Tohma and I feel he is underrated. He is a very dynamic character and I love how you portrayed him. I hope you do more stories with such impressive caliber of interesting/entertaining attributes.
p.s. I added it to my favorite story list! Loved it!
37AlexJannaI loved your story. Normally I don't like random, not cannon pairings, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I absolutely loved this! It was completely awsome. I, myself, like Tohma and I feel he is underrated. He is a very dynamic character and I love how you portrayed him. I hope you do more stories with such impressive caliber of interesting/entertaining attributes.
p.s. I added it to my favorite story list! Loved it!
3/11/2008 c11 5l.h.o.o.q
I just always enjoyed reading.
The piano descriptions made me lust for Tohma's. Loving the piano and not being that hm, skilled in it to the point of having the merit/privelege to own anything other than a box, wow, just loved the descriptions of the instruments and instruments.
And of course, Tohma. Thought it was funny how easily K had forgotten that Tohma could disperse his own justice. Hell, -I- forgot.
And what a tricky couple! I think you handled it very well. Geez, the fandom is hard. Or some aspects of it.
Thanks so much for sharing again. I'll be watching out for you. ;)
5l.h.o.o.qI just always enjoyed reading.
The piano descriptions made me lust for Tohma's. Loving the piano and not being that hm, skilled in it to the point of having the merit/privelege to own anything other than a box, wow, just loved the descriptions of the instruments and instruments.
And of course, Tohma. Thought it was funny how easily K had forgotten that Tohma could disperse his own justice. Hell, -I- forgot.
And what a tricky couple! I think you handled it very well. Geez, the fandom is hard. Or some aspects of it.
Thanks so much for sharing again. I'll be watching out for you. ;)
2/24/2008 c10 6Sarahfreak
And proud you should be, I think it's good that you decided to bring the other people Tohma has affection/love for back into the picture [though I must admit K and Tohma's bubble was also good], especially with Ryuichi’s oblivious/serious character, it was nice to see K’s protective side rear its head. I'm happy that it didn't finish in the ten chapters promised [but maybe that's because I didn't want to see it end]. Can't wait for the next chapter. Loved it!
6SarahfreakAnd proud you should be, I think it's good that you decided to bring the other people Tohma has affection/love for back into the picture [though I must admit K and Tohma's bubble was also good], especially with Ryuichi’s oblivious/serious character, it was nice to see K’s protective side rear its head. I'm happy that it didn't finish in the ten chapters promised [but maybe that's because I didn't want to see it end]. Can't wait for the next chapter. Loved it!
2/23/2008 c10 5l.h.o.o.q
I think one of my favorite parts was Ryuichi just simply asking, "Why won't you play for me anymore?" So simple and still more behind that. That and the comparison between brown and pink hair. ;)
Oh, and the very simple answer of, "No." **, **, **, sheesh. Yuki's certainly not perfect; I don't see why Tohma has to be.
Loved the chapter and you taking your time. :) Thanks.
5l.h.o.o.qI think one of my favorite parts was Ryuichi just simply asking, "Why won't you play for me anymore?" So simple and still more behind that. That and the comparison between brown and pink hair. ;)
Oh, and the very simple answer of, "No." **, **, **, sheesh. Yuki's certainly not perfect; I don't see why Tohma has to be.
Loved the chapter and you taking your time. :) Thanks.