Thanks A LOT for all of your constructive C&C to the village tale.  You
guys have opened my eyes quite a bit, and so, now I'm working on a revised
version of the fic after teh gathered info.  Fear not, Shampoo fans, she's
still the caring and righteous gal that she is in the anime and manga (its
true, read the manga!  Don't just take the anti-Shamp fics as biblical
truths!).  Rejoice, Nabiki fans, this time, she will break up Ranma and
Akane with a more clearly explained reason!  Be disappointed, Happosai
bashers, I have purposely made him OOC to fit into the story!

And again, ALL references to the burakumin situation in Japan was taken
from *Susan Doenime's* (not mine) *Poison*.  Thanks to her for writting
such an eye opening fic. Also, she had mailed me to tell me some more
details about the burakumin situation, which has really helped me a lot.

Once again, thanks to ALL those who had C&C and helped make this fic better!!

Adrian Wong