That was just a beautiful moment. Watching for the New Year. It will bring changes for them all. Wonderful. Thanks so much.

He can see the changes coming. Very perilous times. Delicate conversations indeed. Wonderful update and continued history lesson. Thanks so much.

I love this story. Thank you for sharing it with us. 

Eureka! Love the historical food lesson. Wonderful! I love this story.

A peek into the kitchen! Lovely! Sweet chapter. Thanks so much.

The business of everyday life goes on. Thanks so much for another update! Can't wait to read the next two! 

As always, you never disappoint. Beautiful chapter and interaction between our couple. Thanks for updating .

You are AWESOME, as always.  I don't know if I've reviewed this excellent story yet, but I'll say it again if I have... EXCELLENT.  Intriguing, mysterious, historical... just a few of the adjectives that come to mind!  I am so enjoying this collection and eagerly look forward to each new update!!  And thank you for the shout-out about donations... YOU ROCK!!!!!

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Thanks for the update.

I can only imagine how strange a rifle would be someone who had never seen one. Thank you so much for these wonderful updates. I always look forward to seeing them on my email. Hope that all is well for you.

Got to llove the political posturing. Nice chapter. 

Very nice. I like how all our familiar characters have been brought into the story.

Nice chapter and a few more to follow.  The history is so rich and interesting. Japan had been closed to all outside contact and everyone wanted to get in. Trade and a military presence in the region were all important to the Westerners . Similar to how the different countries set about getting a presence in India. Love this story .

More, keep it coming.

Brave, smart girl. I love this chapter. I like how they are learning to lean on each other. Thanks for the wonderful updates. Cheers!

Lovely chapter and an hint of changes to come. Thanks for the wonderful update.

Love this story.

Another beautifully written chapter. Thanks for the enlightening notes at the end. I am not up on Japanese history, so these are helpful. Cheers!

Oh yes, I can imagine that killing his brother will continue to haunt him and influence some of his future decisions. Nice family scene. Thanks for updating! Cheers!

Always so happy to see this story updated! I love how careful you are about blending this story with history. It makes it all the more interesting to me. Thanks so much.