GRAVITATION STORY: SOLITUDE

[moon71]

SOLITUDE by Moon71

SUMMARY: After the public “outing” and Hiro’s decision to quit Bad Luck, Shuichi goes to Eiri for consolation, but Eiri isn’t in a consoling mood. Why? Oh, how Eiri hates to be asked that question…

TIMELINE: The “sequel” to a scene in Track… oh gawd, now I’ve got to look it up… hold on… Track 10, Heads or Tails, where Shuichi

Comments

[andra_sashner]

Sweet, tentative, complex, multi-faceted... very nice.

I love that Eiri thinks a lot; he's so quiet, usually (or he tries to be) but when he speaks he actually has something of substance to say. You gave the same effect and unveiled his lead-ins to each speaking moment of his so very well.

Shuichi, the darling, still reading Eiri so well the clever brat. And his passion shines through so clearly both for his lover and for his band.

Urgh. Okay, shutting up now since this is turning into an epic babble of admiring silliness.

[moon71]

Thank you for such lovely words! Babble all you want!!! This is a story I was very pleased with

I always have Eiri down as a thinker - the type who thinks too much and speaks too little. He does seem to spend a lot of time in the anime especially just... not speaking, if you see what I mean!

Shuichi the darling! I loved that - it's just how I see him! I'm not usually sentimental, but I do think he's a sweetheart. Eiri and his problems fascinate me, but no Shuichi, no Gravitation in my book!!!

[yellow_moth]

I’m very impressed by the depth you put into a scene I considered rather forgettable at the time

[yellow_moth]

*New comment because I didn't see the dedication*

Wow! I'm flattered! Really, I'm just glad someone can listen to my ranting too! It's relieving to know there are Gravitation fans who, while loving the series, are well aware of its major failures.

Thank you!!!

[moon71]

Hi

[yellow_moth]

Being the rabid Eiri/Shu shipper I was, I used to hate any character who got in the way of my OTP. It always seemed to me that Eiri trusted Tohma far more than Shuichi and even his own family. Also, Eiri was always quick to stand up for him, something he rarely did for Shuichi. That closeness always bothered me and confused me. In my eyes, they act more like (ex)lovers than friends more often than not. Whatever was the case, we cannot deny that Eiri appreciates Tohma’s concern and enjoys (and even need) his company.

I tend to see Eiri as being underdeveloped and childish when it comes to non-sexual relationships

True, very true. I think there are more aspects of his personality that need to grow up.

[silverblue_eyes]

Hello :) I've been reading your stories over at http://fiction.gurabiteshiyon.net/ and I just have to say that I love your stories to bits and adorable pieces <3333

Seriously. I love them all so much. :> I hope you write more! XD

[moon71]

Hi!

Sorry to take agggggeeeees to reply! And thank you for your kind words! As long as nice people like you keep reading, I will keep writing - at least for as long as I can keep up the ideas!!!!