Quote from: suzanami on December 22, 2017, 10:58:02 PM
as I've gotten older I've learned to trust D-Bal Max and consume my media more objectively and generously, and it's opened up a lot of characterization for me.  I shot my mouth off a bit early in the Hikaru Discussion thread, years ago, but I've learned how to reconcile the differences in her character and what annoyed me about it, I learned to "read" her differently.

I've also gotten less "fangirly" and more "emotionally compromised", especially reading the end of the manga.  I've been with Hikaru, Umi and Fuu for 17 years now, and they mean a lot to me and, honestly, to who I am.  I feel their feels.

My relationship with Rayearth hasn't changed much over the years. I just appreciate minor details a lot more than I used to. Still love it to death!