I love the italicized thoughts, how they bring out her emotions *Goes to read 'Poetry'*

Noooooo! D: Shunsui, come back!

What makes this even more tragic for me is knowing that Shunsui gets cut down by Aizen in Karakura. Nanao, why didn't you take that chance?

Bah. This was an incredible, beautifully-written one-shot that addressed the more realistic side of a Nanao x Shunsui. Nanao's just too careful, and this seems like a situation that could actually fit into the manga itself.

Which makes the reader even sadder, of course, knowing that this is practically canon.

Great job.

-Kimsa

I wanna go cry now... Seriously. WHY is Nanao not there? I am so mad she's not fighting with Shunsui right now. I loved it. So sad though :(

Oh that is so sad! I love these two so much! I'm so psyched that we finally get to see what Shunsui can do in the Manga! I kinda hope he gets a bit injured to give Nanao a scare, lol. She needs something to force those emotions out! I hope you write sequel for when he returns or doesn't return ;)

I love this couple so much. Excellent job on this fic, I can't wait to read the companion piece and sequel!

Very, very good. I hope you continue writing for this pairing, I look forward to seeing what else you have to offer.

Well I hope she kidnaps him when he returns. Just so she could tell him what he needs to hear.

poor nanao, i feel bad for her

Oh I love this couple, and very well done! Great job for your first foray into Bleach!