Shunsuke <shunsuke@mailcity.com> wrote:

  Of the first three parts, this one reads most like a regular fic, 
  not a flashback/explanation of intervening events.  And similarly, 
  this is the first time that the central character hasn't had a 
  change or revelation in her life, Kodachi still being portrayed as 
  devious (I'd buy that) and deranged (I don't).

How deranged Kodachi actually is (or isn't) has yet to be really
revealed. I'm keeping her quite mysterious for now.

  Given the time difference between the flashback and series times, 
  Akane's improved cooking is plausible, though I have to wonder if
  Kunou Sr. wouldn't help his daughter by revealing the judge to her,

That assumes he really cares who wins, which is iffy at best.

  or that Kodachi couldn't find some way to find out who.  Still, 

She more than likely could have, but it would've taken time. Approaching
the problem from the other end was the quickest thing to do.

  this is good enough to merit waiting for the next part.

Thanks for the reviews, guys. The time and effort you put into this is
much appreciated.


Gary Kleppe
http://www.execpc.com/~kleppe/comics