high_time wrote...
i think my main problem lies in my mindset of reading, that when I read, I'm actually reading something alien, something outside my own experience that I am unable to relate to. that's why I mostly skipped them because I thought of them as some story about a complete stranger that I do not know in the slightest.
i may get that from the bitter experiences I had in the past, that has to do with reading and writing. it's not something i find all that comfortable to discuss in detail though.
I realized I can just imagine the story as I want to be, that the characters and the universe was something i am familiar with. that way, I can just ignore the introduction thing about the universes and continue reading.
I can understand this, which is why I left all the background out, asides from the fact that I had none at the moments of writing. If it's something alien to you, then that might be good because these two and the world they live in is certainly alien. Haha, no worries though. There's no explanation from you needed about your experiences. These two are in fact complete strangers that we don't know at all beyond this one scene and situation described from her perspective. They are strangers, but at least there's much less to focus on and think about in that regard. I think the beauty in creative fiction is the discovery of worlds and characters who we don't know, but get to meet along the way and grow close to.
high_time wrote...
reading it once again, I take this as a melancholy of a certain character who awaits for long for someone who was her everything. the scenes were passionate, though the depths of her sadness portrayed may suggest some way that she thought her lover was already dead and won't come back again.
I can't help but think that the dude was somehow a douche though. why did he left for months (somehow without proper explanation) and left the girl crying in sadness? I couldn't really get the way the guy just disappeared after sex without saying anything. it seems awfully suspicious that he might up to no good in the midway. maybe even doing an affair that would hurt the heroine to bits if it were found out.
yet, written by the point of view of the heroine's innocence and naivety, the readers will know that everything is alright. everything is beautiful like written straight from a fairy tale. to let your prejudices aside and just appreciate the beauty as it is.
I think those sorts of feelings and suspicions are and should be valid. I've given no reason in the text and she doesn't wonder either, because she knows and has made peace with the reasons why he leaves, but doesn't know where he is, how to reach him, or if, as you said, he even is alive. This makes her that more cognizant of the time when he is with her and appreciate it exponentially more.
Thank you for speaking for mind about your perspective on the situation, though. It's good to hear to help me gain understanding of the thoughts I am leaving with my writing.
high_time wrote...
I guess that what's make it well done, able to give some hints of bitter reality while mostly focusing on the passionate details. the scenes kinda reminisce me of some kind of eroge I played way back, it has the thing of love making that's more of pure love thingy through sex rather than something lewd. in the end, I can honestly say that this is well done, from the efforts and such.
For me, that was Katawa Shoujo.
high_time wrote...
i guess it's been a while since I've written a review this long, eh?
I don't mind at all. I appreciate every sentence. Thank you.
high_time wrote...
well I'm somehow flattered by your opinion of The Scenery of Tranquil places, though the most of joy I had comes when you said it had helped you with your writing and such. I guess I am happy when the things I put on my efforts could help people, much more than if it gets a lot of appreciation and praise.
I think that's the greatest benefit as a writer is aiding and inspiring others with our products. Most assuringly, that was the case and why I speak so highly of it.
Thank you for taking the time to read it more thoroughly. Your time and words are appreciated.