Subject: [C&C] Re: [FFML] A Lesson In Love Part 6B (Draft)
From: "Mike W. Loader" <mloader@scs.unr.edu>
Date: 5/15/1996, 11:49 PM
To: fanfic@fanfic.com
CC: fanfic@tendo-dojo.ranma.net

Okay. So I'm a bit late. 
   Anyway, this is intended as a mass C&C for the entire series, so please
don't stone me if I refer to things that didn't happen it 6b.
   Overall...interesting. The vast majority of 'fics are either
traditional Ranma fuzzball comedy pieces, or sadfics. This is neither;
while it certainly has humorous moments it seems more concered with
exploring the relationships between the characters. It does, however,
appear to fit squarely into the catagory of "Let's pair 'em up and end the
series" fics.
   We can already see the groundwork for several of the relationships.
Shampoo and Mousse have actually gotten through to each other (previously
they've been inhabiting different universes from an emotional standpoint,
and the author appears to be setting the stage for an Ukyo/Ryoga pairing.
Ranma and Akane, of course, are what the entire fic is revolving around. I
enjoyed the fact that the author has refrained from using love potions,
passion spice, etc. in order to accomplish this. The characters are moving
together in a gradual manner - doubtless, they won't even be aware of it
for a while.
   Which brings us to what is in my opinion the strong point of the series
- excellent portrayal of the characters thoughts, emotions, and actions. I
found myself nodding and chuckling a few times, thinking "That's so right;
that's exactly what he/she would have done/said". The detail is crisp, and
the language is quality.
   The fic lacks a bit in action - which is to be expected, considering
it's nature. I found the character interaction to be more than enough to
hold my attention.
   Only one thing leaped out as a bit weird or strained: the
you-have-Okonomiyaki-on-your-tongue-die-Ranma-die scene. Why is Akane
making such a big deal out of it? (Yes, even for her) Ranma and Co.
freeload at Ucchan's all the time! Akane's done it herself several times!
She KNOWS he eats there, and she normally doesn't mind too much. There
isn't really a reason for her to get upset, even keeping in mind Akane's
hair-trigger temper. Especially when you consider the situation...
   Overall, an excellent, memorable series. Hope to see more of it. :)

- Mike of No Particular Title or Handle
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