ok, here's my question, it's much harder to put it in English as it was originally in Chinese (and even harder to put it into japanese since i don't speak it), but i'll try...^^
You said you are around 800 yrs old when you died, right? (or something like that)... well, maybe it's different in Japan... and i'm not Japanese (but China's really close right?)... well, there is a widely held (maybe not believed) myth (just like you are... yeah, mythology!!!) that when a youkai lived for somewhere between 600-1000 years (depending on their powerfulness), that their, er, (how can i put it?) rank/power/whatever can get 'upgraded' (what i mean by 'rank' is like spirit, youkai, god, high ranking god (ie. buddha)and maybe somewhere in between) which means that YOU... had YOU been in China, (or Chinese mythology)... you are probably some kind of a GOD now...and immortal, too! (so you don't have to part with ur loved ones, and can have revenge on all your enemies, time travel, live in heaven, travel between the realms, etc ^^)
so anyways, my question is...
Why are, or were, you still a demon?!
could it be different in japan?
and oh, about the mail delivery problem you were talking about(this is another custom thing, dunno if u have it in japan) is that people in China burns stuff, like paper money or paper cars or paper TVs (yes, cars AND TVs) so their deceased loved ones can enjoy it in their afterlives...maybe you can get inuyasha to burn you some nice doggy food (if he doesn't eat it first)
P.S: *evil grin* ever heard of machine guns, nuclear bombs and high-tech cruise missiles? *hint, hint* Gokuryuuha, heh, it's NOTHING compared to that, heh *rubs hands* you can mow down your enemies before they know what hit them... TECHNOLOGY BEATS MYTHOLOGY EVERYTIME!!!... ahem, sorry, got a bit carried away.
Sincerely,
a white snake demon
Dear white snake demon,
... I guess I just never got the memo saying that I could exchange my points for divinity.But, honestly, being a god sounds awfully boring. Have you ever heard of a god minding the house and playing with his kids? Really, that's all I ever wanted to do, but killing the former ruler of Saigoku sort of doomed me to infamy.
Sincerely,
Your Loyal Servant Myoga
Dear Myoga,
Well, my life didn't really "flash" before my eyes, more like... lazily cycle past. After Ryuukossei mortally wounded me, it took me a while to die, and so I was able to take my time reminiscing. I think the "flash" thing happens to people who are ashamed to die, and therefore relive both the things they wish they could have changed and the things they desperately don't want to lose. I admit I've done things I'm not proud of, not to mention I had no desire to leave my family, but... it just seemed like it was my time, and I was okay with that.
Dear wondering,
Of course I'm in it! It's my big debut! ... Granted, all I get to do is die and scream "IZAYOI!" a lot, not to mention I keep haunting my oldest kid until he goes nuts...
Dear Kagura,
But if you're everywhere, it would be kind of hard for me to "come over". I mean, for all I know, I could just be sitting here, minding my own business, and you're swishing around my waist molesting me or something. ... I don't want to think about that. Maybe it's time to start wearing armor again...
Don't you get sick and tired of getting all those e-mails at all? I mean, you must receive a lot of
spam and stuff like that, or do they have a spam blocker in... whatever your ISPs name is?
Well, I didn't want to bother you about all this, but there's something that came to my mind while reading all this:
how could your son Sesshoumaru write to you? Naraku I understand, the guy's so freakin' EVIL that he could do
anything he wishes... Inuyasha I do too: just walk through the well with Kagome and get to her PC. What about
Kouga, Sesshoumaru and Myouga?
By the way, what kind of computer do you have? I'm quite interested because I'm actually studying for being an
Informatic Specialist :p
Thanks for your time, Inu no Taisho-sama
Sincerely,
Chafa
Dear Chafa,
You know when you wish upon a star? That wish gets turned into a bunch of 0's and 1's and is beamed to the heavenly relay center, where wishes and dreams are sent to whomever they concern. Therefore, all Sesshoumaru has to do is stand on the edge of a cliff, look up into the sky, and brood to himself, which you must admit, he does quite often. I'm kind of tired of him griping at me that he got the wimpy sword, though...
Wiffle or tennis?
Which ball is superior?
And what of frisbees?
(little haiku for ya.)
Sincerely,
asiancherries
Dear asiancherries,
Never have I seen
A plaything so glorious
As a wiffle ball
Dear Housenki,
Er... sorry. I know my Milk Bones have a lot of fiber in them and all... ... Wait, since when do I sleep with you?! You're stuck down in the pit of the stomach while my room's up in the nasal cavity! Or are you sneaking in on me at night?
Sincerely yours, Kaede
Dear Kaede,
If so, I don't eat them. Those things must be horrible for your teeth! ... And since when was I cream-filled? Not since I died, I assure you.
Thanks Pa, Inu Yasha
Dear Inuyasha,
I suppose it's... possible for it to only be 30 minutes long, though it's altogether improbable. Nothing I've been informed of so far has mentioned length, but I'm going to guess it'll be about 95 minutes, just like the other movies.
*needs a hug*
Sincerely,
~Punny
Dear Punny,
*hug* I just got lucky to have a medium who's a computer engineer... She does most of this fancy-shmancy HTML webspacey formatting... thing... for me. I just talk.
Two timimg mongrel beast...
Sincerely,
Kagome (extremely hormonal and pissed off)
Dear PMSing Kagome,
... You know, with an attitude like that, it's no wonder he wants to get away from you sometimes. You reap what you sow, girl. And don't think you're the only one who's a victim, since that just lessens your worth in everyone's eyes.
*Crunch* Larry, You moron, what did you do?
Oops, I hope these bones are worth money still...
Jimbone, this Inu something guy won't wake up and kill us for defiling his grave, will he?
Will you be quiet, he can't hear squat!
*Creaking of an opening door*
(Both men) Oh crud...
Jimbone, let's go! That inu person looks really mad!
AHHHHHHH! (they run away with part of Inu=papa's rib).
TBC
Sincerely,
Grave diggers Jimbone and Larry
*groggily blinks* ... Wha...? *looks around* ... Since when did I have a door?
Also I don't want sound like an idot but I can't log on to your webcam it
says "javascript"everytime I click it
what gives?
Sincerely,
Steel Angel
Dear Steel Angel,
Er, I don't know if I'd go to America, since I don't particularly know anyone there, nor do I have any business there. If I could pick one day to be alive, I'd go hang out with my kids, back in Sengoku Japan. And my kids likely don't give me enough credit because they're unaware of what all I did for them. But, that's fine. As long as they're safe, I don't need their recognition.As for Javascript... yes, my webcam is a Javascript popup window, so your browser will need to have Javascript enabled to be able to view it properly.
Dear Haku,
Did I believe he'd try? Possibly. Did I believe he'd succeed? Keh, not a chance in hell.
ch33r10
Sincerely,
1337 God
Dear 1337 God,
... Ow, my head.
Dear Truthfulness,
I dunno, I kinda thought Ryuukossei was a threat to everyone...
Dear Raquel,
Oh, sure! Okay, you know that 2 = 1+1, so let's change that to (1+1) + (1+1). Now, you can also say that 1 = 3/3, so let's make that (3/3+3/3) + (3/3+3/3). However, 3/3 = 1/3 + 2/3, so now we've got (1/3+2/3+1/3+2/3) + (1/3+2/3+1/3+2/3). Let's simplify that to (2/3+2/3+2/3) + (2/3+2/3+2/3), and then even farther down to 3(2/3) + 3(2/3). Now, you know 2/3 = 0.666, so let's substitute. 3(0.666) + 3(0.666). That gives us 1.999 + 1.999 = 3.99.
Dear San,
Ah, don't underestimate the powers of the fire rat cloak. It can resize to fit its owner, provided it is worn correctly (which is why it has never resized when simply draped over Kagome). Its ability to change shape is also how it heals the gashes it receives in battle. The fire rat's power is a force to be reckoned with!
Dear Totosai,
My... shower? You mean that pool of water under the skeleton? Hm, well, if they're posting naked images of me around the internet, at least that'll give Izzy-kins something to look at. Of course, I don't see how that filename could be an accurate description since I usually bathe right before I go to sleep, so while I am wet, I don't see how I could be categorized as "frisky".
Dear American Fangirl,
Naturally, I died first, since Inuyasha grew up with his mother. Ryuukossei killed me when Inuyasha was about a year old, and Izayoi died of sickness when Inuyasha was maybe nine.
1)Are there different breeds of dog youkai? Like a poodle youkai or a pekinese youkai or something? Or a terrier?
2)Are you on kibble or the canned stuff?
3)Have all your ancestors worn fluffies?
Sorry I couldn't think of anything more substantial, but these just came off the top of my head. I might talk to
you later cuz I need a friend. XD
Sincerely,
Pei-Kin
Dear Pei-Kin,
I would assume there are different "breeds" of dog youkai, but all of them would likely have to have descended from wild dogs to be powerful enough to attain youkai status. Unless there's some sort of undead poodle's warped soul that came back for vengeance somewhere.
Kibble or canned? Mmm, definitely kibble, since it's better for my teeth. If I want something soft and juicy, I'll go kill it myself. ... Not that there's anything to kill around here, anyway. I'm talking if I was still alive. I don't technically need to eat anything down here, but I can't stop snacking sometimes.
The only ancestors of mine that I even know about were my parents, and my father wore a fluffy, so... yes, half of my known family wore fluffies, though given my father's attitude, I'd guess one of his parents wore a fluffy, too.
Dear Mizuki Ana,
Really, the only difference between youkai and gods is how we're created. Gods must have divine origin, whether it be birth from another god, created by a god, or otherwise not forming from non-divine material. Youkai, on the other hand, can form when any sort of creature or object achieves enough spiritual energy, usually in the form of negative emotions such as anger or vengeance. This is why youkai can be good or evil, but the majority are evil. Naturally, youkai can be born of other youkai as well, such was my case. But, somewhere back in my ancestory, some dog must've become more than just a dog, and thus was born a youkai.
And, actually, I'm not in hell. I'm in the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead, which I guess you people call "Limbo". It's terribly uneventful here, if I do say so myself.
Dear SnowyKitty,
It's called "suspension of disbelief".
I was rewatching the first few Inuyasha episodes, and a couple of questions came to mind. First off -- where did all those bones and skulls in the pit of your belly come from? And secondly, from whom did Sesshoumaru inherit the poison claws and jaws? Are they common to all dog youkai?
Sincerely,
Kitty
Dear Kitty,
The bones in my stomach? Well, some of them are from enemies that I killed. There was no sense in letting their bodies go to waste, so I'd often eat them. The others, though, collected there after I died. Many youkai whose bones followed me to the afterlife wanted a safe place to store their remains, and so the interior of my own skeleton sort of became a dumping ground. I don't mind, though. Theres plenty of room. As for Sesshoumaru's poison claws... no, that's not really normal for dog youkai. Poison tends to represent bitterness or misfortune, and I'm not really sure where his ability came from. There are theories that he and his mother were cursed to die of poison, and while his mother succumbed, he manipulated the poison in his body to his own devices.
P.S. Something random: Two reasons why I think that there are so many viagra pop-ups. One, I think my
laptop is a boy. Two, "it" probably thinks you either as a role model or a rival for something I really
don't wanna know, so "it" lets these pop-ups through. That and to annoy me. *scolds laptop*
Sincerely,
Ghong Zu Ling
Dear Ghong Zu Ling,
Er... considering this is purchased webspace, there shouldn't be any pop-up ads. Check to see if you have some sort of adware milling about on your computer. I dunno what kinds of websites Housenki looks at, but quite often they install pop-ups on the computer that try to sell me cars or vacations or something. Obviously they do not realize that I am dead and many hundreds of years old...Anyway, Ah-Un is something that Sesshoumaru found himself, actually. I think it tried to eat Jaken at one point, so Sesshoumaru figured it couldn't be all bad. Sesshoumaru does have the ability to fly himself, but... well, sometimes it's easier to have someone do your traveling for you, especially on long trips. Especially if you have to do something physically grueling at your destination.
According to the anime, yes, Sesshoumaru accidentally rescued Jaken from a youkai, and Jaken followed him around ever since. However, in my personal take on things, Jaken was my retainer, much like Myouga, and each son inherited a servant.
Hey.. Do it now.. Yeah, hey
Yeah, once you were a Inutaisho.. swingin' your big ass 'saiga
You always had some problems, yeah.. burnin' down the mean dragons
And everything around you, yeah.. got to start to feelin' so high
So you decided quickly [yes, you did] to settle down and have some babies
Yeah, they were fightin' and whinin' and cruisin' to the bruisin'
And just when it hit you Izayoi turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white dog
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white dog
Lay down that boogie and play that funky music 'till they stop..
(hey,hey) 'till they stop.. yeah, yeah
^_^ Needless to say I'm a, on crack, and b, would pay with lots of milkbones to see you
actually sing this. ::offers a deathtime supply::
Sincerely,
That same crackhead with the Elvis question
Dear crackhead Elvis,
What an interesting song. ... I've never heard of it before, so unfortunately I doubt I could sing it, unless I'm just supposed to make up a melody. I've got such a tenor voice, it would likely come out sounding like something from an opera. *clears throat* ~La la la la... Bravo, bravissimo, fortunatissimo...~ *cough* ... Hm, needs work. ... And since when do I speak Italian?
Dear Housenki,
Well, I suppose it was for a good cause, but... MY FLUFFY!!! ... I'm going to go into a corner and cry now... That was my dad's... All I had left of him after he and Mom died... although I suppose we're all together again now, but... Dammit, why are people getting so insensitive lately? You'd better have kept the scraps at least so I can have some semblance of dignity left. By wearing a large fluff.
Sincerely,
brandy
Dear brandy,
Ah, an instant messenger. Well, I can assure you that whoever is bothering you on that program is most certainly not me, for I have sworn to never use such things. At least with e-mail, I can take my time to formulate my replies and can answer at my leisure, but the thought of "instant" messaging, with multiple people demanding my immediate attention simultaneously... It doesn't sound very appealing. If I need to get in contact with someone, or vice versa, e-mail is sufficient. It may not be quick, but at least I can give everyone equal thought and not favor one conversation over another.
Dear Kouga,
Well, when trying to cram 8 chapters into one episode, the writers had to cut everything that was non-essential. You just happen to fall into the "non-essential" category. ... I'd point and laugh, but that's not very nice. I'll snicker discreetly instead.
How come I dont get any sword upgrades?
Inuyasha gets a red tetsusaiga to rip barriers and then gets kougohsouhha to rip even stronger barriers.
But, look at my sword, its freaking useless.
Is there anyway for my to get some sword upgrades.
Cuz I was kinda...vexed that it could'nt HEAL shouki wounds. I was like wtf. What the heck kinda 'healing' sword is this.
Sincerely,
Your useless son, Sesshoumaru
Dear Sesshoumaru,
Er... generally you have to exercise something in order for it to get stronger. Inuyasha has used Tessaiga umpteen times throughout the series, so naturally it's had many more chances to get stronger. You, on the other hand, have only used Tenseiga maybe a half a dozen times, so of course it's not very strong.
P.S. You and Sesshy both have different ears than Inu. Did he get those from Inu-granma or
Inu-granpa?
Sincerely,
Desperate american fangirl
Dear american fangirl,
I believe the first movie came out on DVD in America on September 7th, so... it's already out. The second is currently slated for a December 28th release.Inuyasha's ears are likely the result of being a hanyou, and therefore trapped in a half-transformed state. My and Sesshoumaru's natural forms are that of dogs, but the human forms are merely for convenience. Although, if you're asking why Inuyasha's ears are pointed while my and Sesshoumaru's ears are larger and floppy... he's just not old enough yet.
Dear Pet Lover,
Well, a flea's gotta eat, so I'm in no position to deny him that. Myouga's blood-sucking habits don't harm me any, not to mention he makes himself useful enough that it's sufficient reward. Heck, a lot of youkai eat humans, and if they're killing humans simply for feeding purposes, I'm not going to stop them. I do try to suggest alternatives, but sometimes there's nothing that can be done, and I can't punish them for that.
Dear Kagome,
... You know... that's not even remotely funny, and I really wish people would stop accusing my son of being some sort of feral rapist. Please don't degrade the other girls in the world who have really been raped by making false accusations like that. And don't play it up like some kind of joke, either. Accusing someone of rape tarnishes his reputation forever, even if it's proven that you're lying. So just... stop it. I don't want to hear anything more about my boys forcing themselves anyone.
Dear Ryuukossei,
... You think I care? Just as long as people don't take your advice if you tell them to go burn down their neighbor's house or something. And maybe the people who are getting a LITTLE too curious about my and other characters' sex lives will come bug you instead. I may be ready and willing to spill my guts, but I'd like to keep some for myself... *cough*
Dear Myouga,
... How will what happens to Inuyasha have any effect on me? If you're referring to the Black Pearl, that is merely a gateway to my grave, not my grave itself. It's used up its usefulness, anyway, so now it no longer matters what happens to it.
WOW! I'm seriously impressed. Somehow you did manage to push Hurricane (err.. "Typhoon") Ivan
further west (and right into New Orleans, but I'll keep mum on that).
How did you do it?
Sincerely,
Impressed
Dear Impressed,
Yes, yes, I know I'm awesome *blows on fingernails* .... Seriously, though, it was just dumb luck, and while it might have missed those poor folks in Florida who haven't been able to catch a break, it made total hash of the rest of the coast. And now it looks like you've got two more coming your way. Maybe I can, like, push those out to sea or something. *blows really hard* ... Gasp... I forgot... being dead means having almost zero lung capacity.... *cough cough*
Don't you get bored being dead? I mean, I know you must spend a good deal of time answering these
emails, but is that all you do? Do you have a job? Like, say as an Underworld Greeter: "Hi, I'm
Inu-papa, will the newly dead please come this way and I'll show you around." Or are you a
telemarketer?
Sincerely,
asiancherries
Dear asiancherries,
Oh, it gets quite boring being dead, which is one of the reasons I decided to try this whole e-mailing thing. No one down here really has a "job", as there's no one in charge an nothing pays anything. So, everything is purely volunteer work, just for the sake of doing something. I umpire some of the wiffle ball games, and I do occasionally greet the newly-departed if they happen to be friendly acquaintences of people I know.
Why is Jaken green?
Sincerely,
Rin
Rin-chan, Rin-chan,Because he's jealous of you.
Dear Tenkuryu,
Well, one nice thing is that, even though you can't kill them, they can't kill you, either. Because fighting is so pointless down here, most youkai have figured out that it's best to leave everyone alone. Granted, there are still some non-life-threatening nuisances such as the woman who keeps trying to cut off my ponytail and steal my fluff, and those types of problems take tact. Cunning. And a really big stick.
Sincerely,
Oshirisu No Tenkuryu
Dear Tenkuryu,
I'm not really sure what could be interpreted as "rude" other than the fact that you sent me half a dozen e-mails, which is perfectly fine. And answering my e-mail takes varying amounts of time, usually depending on how much I get, how busy with other things I am, or if I just feel up to it. I tend to try to get through everything in my inbox before posting them, since I get rather large influxes of new letters as soon as the site is updated. To that end, I often skip some of the letters I get either because I've answered a similar question before or because I simply can't think of a witty reply.
Just wanted to let you know that you are a true asset to my website.
It's an honor to be working with you.
^_^
Sincerely,
Patches
Dear "Patches",
.... You know it's time to go to bed when the voices in your head start e-mailing you.
Dear brandy,
Mood swings? No, not really. It's because time passes differently between the world of the dead and the world of the living, and they don't always synch up. It's so convoluted that I'm certain the webcam just shows random instants in time every time it refreshes, so its not guaranteed to be an accurate representation of what I'm doing at that very moment. But, at least you can get snippits of my daily life and realize... it's not that exciting. And I wear glasses in the morning to distort my vision, actually. I have insanely keen eyesight, and when I first wake up, it's a little overwhelming to be able to see anything and everything within a few dozen miles, so I wear glasses to blur it all while I have the chance to become more coherent. ... And what is this "MSN" you speak of?
I am a young woman (25) I'm not married but I have a sweet daughter of 8 whose father disappeared yhe
day he knew about my pregnancy. I managed quite well to grow up her, finish high school, find a job and
all that kind of stuff, everytime all by my self! A year ago I meet this ice cold man who really reminds
me of your Sesshoumaru, talking about behavioural emotions (or the totally assence of any signal of them),
somehow we fell in love, and today he asked me if I'll marry him...
I'm still a little shocked....how would it be to live with someone who doesn't let you know how he feels?
Someone who didn't show any emotion EVER...
I understand he is a businessman and his family has very high behavioural standard and in deep, I knew he
harboured feelings for me 'till he admitted he loves me...but..how could he mange to live so close to me
and my daughter who is a continous spring of joy and energy?!?!
I think you could give me an advice since Sesshoumaru is somehow cold but allowed Rin to stay next to him.
Thank tou, a big hug a kiss and a stroke between your ears (doggy shape)
Sincerely,
Alina
Dear Alina,
Er... but Sesshoumaru picked up Rin long after I died, and I don't have as much insight into his behavioral patterns as I used to. I may know a lot, but naturally I can't know everything, and people's feelings are the hardest to predict. Now, this guy who left you needs a swift kick in the groin to make sure he can never do such a thing again, since I have real issues with men who feel their own child's life is something they can give up if they don't feel like dealing with their responsibility. As for the new guy... who knows, maybe hanging around with someone more energetic and outgoing will start to rub off on him and he'll open up more. He hasn't been living with you constantly up until now, right? If not, you never know what effect that will have. Maybe you should try it out.
Damn, you look good in the mornings!!
Tell us, what do you do to stay in such great shape?
Sincerely,
A reader and webcam voyeur
Dear voyeur,
Heh heh, I actually cheat. See, when you die, you remain in the same physical condition you died in for all eternity (well, minus all the gaping wounds that killed you). So, I can just sit around all day on the computer while munching Milk Bones and stay in this shape! 'Course, that still means I had to get into this good physical condition in life, and considering all the battles I got into, it was more of an effect than something I was really trying to achieve.
Dear Deamongirl,
.... Sigh. I guess forging swords from my very life essence, bestowing them upon my children, and then dying to protect them isn't good enough for people anymore. ... I'll send them Christmas cards this year, too.
I am in quite a strange situation. Recently, I recieved something called "viagra" from Kagura. Out of curiosity I tried this strange ... thing.
Right now, Kagura is holding my fluff hostage and pulling me toward bed...
WHAT DOES Viagra do?
I have this uncontrollable URGE to use my "sword" on her...
Kagura wants,me , her "Fluffy-kuns" to make puppies with her...
WHAT SHOULD I DO!!! HELP!!!!
Your son, I, Sesshoumaru , is in dire need of guidance.
(Gets pulled away from the computer)
Sincerely,
Sesshoumaru
Dear Sesshoumaru,
"Guidance"? Well, first you get naked, then you get on top of her, and then... Oh, come on, even though you've been a cold fish most of your life, you should know what to do with a girl. Go get 'er, son! Ah, finally I'll have grandchildren.
first off, i offer you a box of milk bones for taking the time to read this
*hands over box of milk bones*
since you were around for a couple centuries, did you ever see midoriko? or at least heard of her when you were alive? cause i remember miroku metioning that midoriko's armor was a couple centuries old, and i just started to think about it until it got to the point were i had to ask you.
thank you for your time
Sincerely,
bah
Dear bah,
Hey, thanks! *munches Milk Bones*
Anyway, Midoriko? Nah, never met her. Or if I did, I didn't know who she was. She was one of those people who wasn't terribly famous in and of herself, it's just what she did that got all the hype, namely create the Shikon no Tama. Most youkai know about the jewel. However, very few actually know where it came from. I had little interest in it, and therefore had little interest in its origins.
first of all im sorry i write so many letters to you...i have no life.
secondly my qestions.
1.) just out of curiosity, are you guilty of looking at some porn on the web like most men out there (believe me some of my best friends do it and they are only 16)
2.) do you drink coffee? if so caff or decaff? if its not coffee in your mug, what is it?
Sincerely,
pitplayer67
Dear pitplayer,
Pornography? No, not really, aside from the stray pop-up ad (good thing I'm not in Hell. That place has pop-up ENHANCERS). There's really no point to it when you have no sex drive. It's like trying to turn on a dead light bulb. No matter how many times you flip that switch, it's not gonna light, so you might as well not bother.And I do drink coffee occasionally, but usually it's just hot water and honey. With all the Saimyoushou that various people have killed, they've come down here and set up their own colony and make some pretty spectacular honey. Unfortunately, eating this honey in the living world kills you, so you can only really enjoy it down here.
Can I have a hug? No one else will hug me and I feel unloved.
Sincerely,
Koshi the poisonous porcupine youkai
Dear Koshi,
Sure! *squeeze* Mmmm, just like hugging Housenki. Good thing I'm already dead. Nothing like a good accupuncture to liven the spirits!
I am compelled to speak with you regarding a few issues which are trying my patience. One of which are fangirls; I do not understand these beings one bit. Any time I am within a village market or the claw stylist. I am confronted, which is to say out right attacked. I cannot have a moments peace alone, when I am at the springs to relax I cannot do so without being watched by countless eyes. Another issue I have is with your "other" son; I know you said I was not supposed to kill him, but please father...I ask of you. Can I at least kill him a few times then bring him back with the Tensaiga after each? I really need to get that out of my system. And finally; why was I only given one fur, and you have two...I think I'd look even more beautiful with two fluf...I mean furs. If it is even possible to have me look better then I all ready do.
P.S.
How do you get pink dye out of your fur? Protesters again...
Sincerely,
Sesshoumaru
Dear Sesshoumaru,
Fangirls, eh? I thought your only fangirl was Kagura, seeing as she was a girl and used a fan... Never mind. I regret to tell you that I'm not very well-versed in dealing with fangirls, considering I died before I ever got any. Most of the people who stalked me were trying to kill me, so I just killed them instead. But, since fangirls aren't really a physical threat (unless they try to sexually assault you or something), killing them doesn't seem to be an option... Hm... Maybe you need to find a way to make yourself less attractive. Though I guess getting your arm amputated didn't help much... Maybe you COULD kill Inuyasha for a totally pointless and petty reason PROVIDED THAT you promptly resurrect him in secret. Perhaps that will scare the fangirls away. And if you had two furs like me, I doubt you'd be able to walk. You'd be, like, a giant tribble.Finally, pink dye only comes out with bleach. Too bad it hasn't been invented yet.
Dear Crazy,
"Half naked"? I thought showing a bit of chest in the morning was still considered tasteful. Not to mention I was still wearing my robe. That Kouga fellow is much more "half naked" than I am. Do you actually WANT his fuzzy kilt to flip up? It's the same thing with Kagome's skirt. The animators were instructed "no matter the angle, never show her underwear", so naturally we're not going to be getting any butt-shots of Kouga, either. Thank god.And Myouga's fangirl isn't Shouga, is it? She's scary. She turned my youngest son into a pedophile.
Sincerely,
Jade Dragon
Dear Jade Dragon,
... .... *scrunches up and cowers under the desk* whimper....You say it so.... ow. Bad... bad mental images. Um... *cough* Thankfully, it's not as drastic as you so... vividly describe. *fidget* Basically, reproduction is something that's only useful to the living, so once you die, they sort of become "functionless organs" like your appendix or tonsils. Not to mention your hormone levels drop down to next to nothing, so you don't even really care that it doesn't do anything. Aside from the fact that it still hurts like hell if it gets hit... *winces*
Dear Song Bird,
Who do you have to what? Kiss? Meet? Kick? Burn?
... Shinohara Toshiya. He has the goods, but he won't share.
you owe me a chair. (broke mine while i got into a fight becasuse i was laughing so hard over your coloms, there just too much.) anyway what the heck is pong?!
also what is it with sesshô maru always sitting against tree's and looking up and for that matter how did he end up being all that icy. (it those make him more atractive do)
well i have to go now, my little brother is making fun at me again. (note to self next time he makes a coment at me being smaller then he procede to chop of legs.)
love and hugs panthera
ps: how do i get hooked up on your webcame???? ^_~
Sincerely,
panthera
Dear panthera,
... Oh my. I know I'm old when someone asks me what Pong is...
Just wondering if you were born with those eyebrows?
Sincerely,
Boo
Dear Boo,
Considering I was born as a dog, I'm going to guess the answer is "no". And even when I learned to take human form as a child, I had eyebrows similar to Inuyasha's. It was only when I became older that I decided to grow them out a little more to give me a more "aged and wisened" look. Don't know how successful that was, though.
Dear Kagome,
... No? I gave that thing all the power I could afford to give. Besides, Inuyasha needs to learn to fight with his own strength now. If he wants to make his sword stronger, I'm not going to do it for him. ... I need that power to play wiffle ball, anyway.
Dear Naraku,
Hey, I wear eyeshadow just like you guys do. It draws more focus to your eyes, which can make you look either more threatening or more appealing, depending on what you're going for.
what's 66 x 76 - 5 + 8999 divid by 7 x 444 = ???
Sincerely,
SesshouYasha
Dear SesshouYasha,
... 4.5?
*blink* ....
*looks around* .... Did he die while I wasn't looking?
*forwards message to Inuyasha*
why are all hanyous treated the same way. i mean they are all treated lik the have to be killed. its not fair.
*gives inuyasha's father a giant box of milk bones*
*rubs inu-papa's tummy*
*hugs inu-papa*
*touches inu-papa's huge fluffly ears*
well bi
P.S say hi to izayoi for me ok.
Sincerely,
half-breed protector and lover
Dear half-breed protector,
Well, naturally, there are certain amounts of prejudice that all races carry. Regardless of how righteous you depict yourself, I'm sure you'd have issues if a family member suddenly decided to shack up with a dog. While humans and youkai are certainly more closeley-related than that, to the point that having children together is actually possible, there's still the general uneasiness of mating outside one's species. Even I initially had issues with it. Sure, Izayoi and I got to be friends easily enough, but the thought of actually taking her as my wife... it took some time to warm up to that idea.And are you molesting me? I didn't know I had fluffy ears... *rubs pointy ears* Maybe when I'm in dog form, but I can't type like that....
you should really leave your hair down more often. you look really cute like that. how i envy your good looks, my hair becomes a dry, frizzy mess when its dry.
ok on to my question.
when your fighting...does your fluffy ever get in the way? and when your just walking,
have you ever tripped on your fluffy?
Sincerely,
pitplayer67
Dear pitplayer,
Eh, I only take my hair down when I bathe or sleep. Long hair + fluffy = bad case of static cling. So, my hair would be a frizzy mess, too, if I kept it down all the time.The fluffy actually acts great as a counterweight, not to mention you can whip it around and smack someone with it. But, it does sometimes get in the way if you're trying to creep through a small space. Therefore, use fluffies with caution, and only if you're a trained professional.
I live in Florida, and recently we've been attacked by two hurricanes (Charley and Frances) and hurricane Ivan is heading my way. ;_;
Can you use your super powerful Inu-Sesshie-Papa powers to defeat this evil foe that threatens
my land? Please?
Sincerely,
Zephyris
Dear Zephyris,
Hurr..i...cane... Oh, you mean a typhoon! ... Hm, let me ask Kagura about this one. I'm sure she'd be a lot more familiar with these sorts of things. Just a sec....Okay, here's Kagura. She says she'll tell you what to do.
Yo. So, you've got this monster of a storm bearing down on ya, huh? Hah, sucks to be you. The wind is free to do as it pleases, so it's up to this "Ivan" fellow whether or not he feels like sparing you. I suggest you surrender now. It is not a favorable wind. See ya.
... I suppose that wasn't very encouraging, was it? I'll see if I can get it pushed farther west for you. Until then, hang in there.
Dear windering,
Oh, heavens no, he's lightened up considerably over the years. Back when I first met him, he'd regularly bash my head in with his hammer and instruct me to go fetch him some fresh air and sunshine. Ah, the good old days...
Sincerely,
Kouga-kun
Dear Kouga,
... Are you at Toutousai's place? I think you've got your bandanna tied a little too tight, my boy, since you've come down with a severe case of Ryouga Syndrome. Maybe if you stuck your Shikon shards a little closer to your head, they'd boost your mental capacity a bit. Or maybe they'll have the opposite effect and destroy what little brain is already there. Either way, you won't be wondering where you're going anymore.
Dear Wind,
Oh dear... I do believe a the wind is trying to give me a bone... I may have to file sexual harrassment charges on that one...
Dear Kanna,
Hm... I'd say it's the lack of desire. Having nothing left to want. I'm not talking about superficial desires, I'm talking about total satisfaction of all your inner, subconscious needs. Once you've done that, then I suppose you're happy. So, in your case... well, I can't tell if there's anything you actually desire, so for all I know, you're happy right now!
Sincerely,
Baby Ryu
Dear Baby Ryu,
Oh, I liked them well enough when I was young, thanks to my mother. She was a domesticated dog who protected a human farm from invaders. When I asked her why she protected humans, she said it was because she owed them her life, considering they raised her from a pup and kept her housed and fed. She said I didn't need to follow her lifestyle if I didn't want to, but I found it rather enjoyable. Therefore, when I took over Saigoku, I had villages present me with small sacrifices of livestock or produce in return for protection, in the same "give and give back" relationship that my mother had with the farmers. I and my companions stayed fed, and the villagers stayed safe. A lot of villagers were generally ungrateful for it, only seeing what I was taking but not what I was providing, but... that's just how it was.
Sincerely,
someone with too much time on there hands
Dear too much time,
Actually, "temee" is a rough form of "temae", which is indeed a way of saying "you", though the kanji literally means "in front of the hand".
And can I have a hug????
Sincerely,
Emma
Dear Emma,
Ah, it is entirely my fault, so forgive me. Since this section is purely for entertainment purposes, if I can't think of a particularly witty or informative reply to a letter, I tend to skip over it rather than try to force something meaningless or bland. So, it's generally a result of my mood or inspiration. I have nothing against you, so don't worry. *hug*
As for the most beautiful girl in the anime, naturally that would be my Izzy-kins. Since my first wife wasn't in the anime, I guess that means that she doesn't get counted in this vote...
Sincerely,
Izzy-kins
Dear Izzy,
*blink blink* .... *mischievous grin**puts up away message*
A buncho us of folks here are planning on jumping my dad. Would you like to join us deal out some pain? O yea don't mention anything about me to my sis, Kagura. I think she wants to smack some sense into my as well.
O by the way, have you seen my horsie?
Sincerely,
Hakudoushi
Dear Hakudoushi,
Jeez, even the Kazaana is wired? Seems that Miroku's hand is even more talented than previously thought. I've gotta start shopping around for a better internet connection...Anyway, I'll pass on the stomping of Naraku. It's not my fight. Now, if he comes and steals my bones and makes, like, a dark clone of me like "Yami-Papa" or something, THEN I would be a bit more personally miffed at him. But at the moment... I don't want to intrude on my sons' territory.
So where does Inuyasha and everyone else get the notion that she died for him, that her death
was some grand act of devotion to him that he needs to repay? I still don't get it. Is it a
Japanese cultural thing?
Sincerely,
Lissa
Dear Lissa,
It wasn't the act of sealing Inuyasha to the tree that seemed heroic, it was the fact that she chose to die rather than use the jewel to save herself. Rather than continue living herself while dooming him to an eternal entrapment, she followed him in death to sort of "even it out". True, she didn't want anything more to do with him, but she also didn't want to live with what she had done. At least... that's my take on it. I have a hard time figuring out women.
Dear Fluff,
... Dear god, if you're writing me e-mails now, I guess it IS about time to get you washed. ... Though, I figured giving you a soak every couple days would do the trick, I guess it's time for a good thorough scrubbing. I don't want you molesting me in the night, given my tendency to sleep with you...
Were you playing strip poker with the gals or something? Cover up, darnit!
Oh BTW, Damn Souunga is back and some guy named "BUSH" is trying to take over the world. Burning
him wont work, so what do you suggest?
Sincerely,
Totosai
Dear dear balding old geezer,
I SAID I take care not to get in front of the camera when not sufficiently dressed. If you saw someone prancing around nude, it wasn't me. Maybe it was Tsukuyomaru. We look pretty similar when unclothed. .... At least, I'd assume we would. ... *cough*And I'll have you know I only play strip poker when I go to visit Dad. He has a thing for that. Once he invited over my first wife to join in the game and... ... you know, I could swear she'd had Pops stack the deck to make sure I kept losing, because she was certainly content to get an eyeful.
As for this "Bush" fellow... I dunno, tell his daddy on him?
Dear Jen,
Sure he did, although "visit" might be too strong a word. More like "pick on". He did protect Inuyasha a little as a baby, at least until Inuyasha was old enough to speak coherently. Sesshoumaru wanted to judge whether or not Inuyasha would be of any use to him. I guess his opinion was "no", and he regarded Inuyasha with a sort of apathetic contempt ever since.
The "Bitches Bare it All" files on your hard drive are mine. I tried to delete them, but... well... I deleted Pong by mistake. I swear, I was just about to reinstall Pong, but then you came home and were all "Wuf woof! "Dear Papa!" Arooo!". I was too ashamed of myself to say anything, so I just logged off and hoped that I could go back and fix my little mistake before you found out.
Also, I have eaten the the plums that were in the icebox and which you were probably saving for breakfast. Forgive me. They were delicious, so sweet and so cold.
Do we need to hold a house meeting,now?
Sincerely,
Your very apologetic friend, Housenki
Dear Housenki,
*nod nod* Well, I'm very glad you decided to tell me the truth. And you said you'd fix your mistake, right? Therefore, what reason should I have to be mad? Just let me know faster next time, 'kay?... Although... why would YOU be watching "Bitches Bare it All"? I'd think you'd get more turned on by, I dunno, geodes. Cracking open that outer layer of rock to see the crystals inside and all.
RAWRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...beat that! ^^
Sincerely,
Etna-chan
Dear Etna-chan,
*deep breath* .... ..... ..... bark.
... Strange how your lung capacity decreases when you don't breathe...
Dear sniff,
Of course you can have a hug! *hug* And as a bonus, I'll even add the information you need!
For one thing BitTorrent is not a filetype. It's a file transfer method. Basically, you download a small .torrent file that contains all the information about the file you're trying to download. When you run the .torrent through a BitTorrent client, it then downloads the real file that you're trying to get. However, because BitTorrent downloads files in small, non-consecutive pieces, the file will not play properly unless the download is completely finished.
Dear who,
Well, I don't know your name and you don't know mine, so I guess that makes us even.
first of all, i really need a hug. i have felt like i have been dead for the last few days. like my soul was ripped from my body. thing is i dont know why either. it cant be school jitters because well cuz i know its not. can something like this happen because you looked forward to something special happening and it never did? normally im really talkative and not quiet. lately ihave tried to be sucluded and left alone. please can you help tell me whats wrong. and if kikyou has my soul, could you please rip her to shreds so i can get it back. i know she died at one point.
may i please call you father....since mine doesnt seem to support me in what i like to do.
:-( i just feel really alone right now. please can i have a hug. and maybe play with
your fluffy a little bit?
Sincerely,
pitplayer67
Dear pitplayer,
Huh. ... Your name doesn't indicate any sort of gender, but if you're a girl, maybe the depression thing is just part of your cyclical... thing. ... Depression doesn't last forever, though, so it'll be okay. *hug* Just please... Don't look to me as a replacement for your own father. It's much better to cling to something solid, real, and alive, none of which describe me. Even though people in real life might not treat you well all the time, they're at least, well, there. I... well... I'm just a phantom. *half-smile* But one who's still here to talk to all the same.
I've become totally obsessed with your elder son. Actually, I've been that way over a couple of years already. For example, I have about 1500 images of him stored on my hard drive. Now that just can't be healthy anymore, can it? @_@
Plus, I'm not even in the "ideal fangirling age" anymore - I'm well over my twenties! So, what I want to know is that can love for fictional characters be real? If so, how can I become a fictional character, but at the same time, avoid an infection called "Mary Sue"?
Or perhaps I should be asking what to do with my obsession with Sesshoumaru-sama? I'm quite positive he doesn't want to have another human being following him, even though I have some "demonic" powers myself - I can read the cards!
Ehh... ^^;
Sincerely,
Sharilynn
Dear Sharilynn,
There's nothing wrong with caring about a fictional character. Sometimes it can be for an expression of feelings you don't find a chance to express in real life. Granted, you shouldn't let your love for a fictional character outweigh your love of reality. You deal with real life on a daily basis, so you might as well learn to cope. And if part of that coping involves fantasizing, then so be it. Unfortunately, I see no way for you to actually become a fictional character, since you are, quite fortunately, real. Perhaps only in your dreams. That's what dreams are for, aren't they?
Dear Inuyasha,
Oooh, can I join him? They're so cute and all. *tug tug*
P.S
Stop carousing with random females! Damn Viagra is getting to your head...
Sincerely,
Housenki
Dear Housenki,
... Why are you e-mailing me? You live on the other side of the room, and the place only has one computer... Besides, what dirty underwear? I only have one set, and I'm wearing it! I know you don't wear clothes, but you can just deal with my need to do laundry regularly. Just because I'm dead doesn't mean I need to smell like I am.
Inuyasha and my reincarnation belong together, since they're both so childish and annoying.
Secchan and I have ery compatible personalities and therefore fit perfectly.
Sincerely,
Kikyo
Dear Kikyo,
Having a body or not doesn't seem to matter when you're going after a guy with the sex drive of a limp noodle.
Dear Totosai,
And why exactly are YOU watching it?
Dear Artemis Sakura,
Hmm hmm... It's never a good idea to get involved in a friendship where the other person is just using you for her own conveniences. They're the types who proclaim friendship to you just so that they can get something out of you, which is not a healthy relationship. Just tell her to leave you alone, if it bothers you that much. Same thing with the new dog. It's amazing what simply informing a nuisance of their behavior can do.
And of course pet dogs go to heaven! It's only the youkai type who don't get that option, since I guess we're bred to be evil. I might be able to get there eventually on the grounds of good behavior, but if one of my kids ends up dying prematurely, I want to make sure I'm here for them.
"Ohayou"? Eh, it's the difference between "Sesshoumaru" and "Sesshomaru". That being there is no difference, aside from romanization preferences. Some people just decide not to represent long vowels when writing it in English, or choose to represent long vowels in different ways.
And it's "Inu no Taishou", not "Inutaisho". Just like it's "Lord of Saigoku" and not "Lord Saigoku". The first is a title. The second sounds sort of like it could be a name, but it's not. It's just some funky abbreviation.
Dear Sheila,
"Sugimi" ... Hmm, that's a new one. Like "Inutaisho" being a misrepresentation of "Inu no Taishou", it's likely something that someone simply mis-heard and assumed was a name. ... But what sounds like "Sugimi"? "Chichi-gimi", perhaps? Myouga does occasionally refer to me as "Chichi-gimi", which is just a way to speak of someone's father. And, until further notice, "Touga-ou" is a nickname.
Who is the most idiotic person you know?
Sincerely,
Yue
Dear Yue,
I'm afraid I don't know any idiots, since everyone knows at least one thing that I don't, and therefore they can't be totally brainless. Therefore... I suppose that means I'm the biggest idiot I know, eh?
PS
Get rid of Housenki for the day, don't want him overhearing anything...
Sincerely,
Izayoi
Dear Izzy-kins,
... Crap, and I just sent the bottle to those guys in Hell! I knew I should have tried harder in figuring out how to get it open. ... Oh well, no matter. I'm sure just being able to see you again will stir something in my blood. If anything, I'm all for an all-night cuddle session. I could really use a nice back massage right about now. Naturally, I'll return the favor.
If fans call you Inu-papa, then why don't they call Izayoi, Inu-mama?
Sincerely,
Sara
Dear Sara,
Eh, because the writers actually gave her a name, and it's generally more appropriate to call someone by name if you know it. But, before the name was given, she WAS called "Inu-mama" in some circles. But, since my name is still a mystery at this point, "Inu-papa" will still do. Same with the mysterious "Sesshou-mama" and "Kago-papa".
I would like to know whats it like living in your bones...like is it cozy or creepy or what
because personaly I would find quite creepy. Would you mind if I dropped in some time to see
you. Have you ever heard of a thing called a "Domo"? and can I have a hug? ^.^
Sincerely,
Lee-chan
Dear Lee-chan,
Actually, the first thing that comes to mind is "drafty". That's why I decided to stick the armor on the skeleton, to keep this place better-insulated. There was still that big hole in the chest where Ryuukossei ran me through, but when Housenki got here, he patched that up rather nicely. But, sure, you can stop by, assuming you don't mind that you'd have to die to get here. And be a youkai. And "Domo"? Well, there's "Doumo", which I would say to anyone who's sent me a letter. ... Doumo. *hug*
It is I who have been sending you those prank emails! But I shall never tell you who I am!
Ku-ku-ku-ku-ku-ku.
Sincerely,
Nar---I mean, NOT TELLING!
Dear Nar-not-telling,
... That "Tiff" person wouldn't have anything to do with this, would she? I told her that hanging out with you was a bad idea. Sigh... I'll have to go find Kagura and tell her to get back at you sometime, since I'm not the type to engage in these childish pranks. ... Though I might send you a letter bomb. Or a video of Onigumo and Kikyou making out.
Dear SesshouYasha,
*spiral eyes* My, that was... hyper. Ahem... let's see. First off, I have no last name. No one in this time period aside from the noble class did. It tends to be a human thing, anyway.
I'm not really sure how a 2/3 demon is even possible, seeing that parents tend to combine in two's, but... Anyway, I'm sorry to hear what happened to you, but I'm afraid I cannot adopt you officially. I like to think of myself as a father-figure for whoever wants one, but as soon as I start picking favorites, that position becomes compromised. I hope you understand this. The only people whom I would ever completely affirm as my children are the two born of my blood.
Inuyasha's mother's name was Izayoi, which is easy enough to tell. I had two wives over my lifetime, but I had short-lived flings with various other women, though none proved to be lastingly romantic or child-bearing. I know nothing of Kouga's family, and no, I don't particularly like him.
And, not to sound cross or anything, but you are, in fact, asking too many questions. I tend to prefer to remain on a single train of thought when formulating replies, so while I enjoy reading all questions sent my way, I like them a little more... coherent.
*pat pat* It's okay, though. I still like you. *hug*
Butbutbut... Naraku does love me! It can't be a dilusion. I've been with him for about a
year and a half, an I really think if he was just tricking me, he would've done something by now. *nods*
Besides, there's a small detail that I... kinda forgot to mention in my last letter. He's
actually under my control. >:D So normally, you'd be right. There's not a chance in hell
that he would have any sort of feelings for me. But he's actually under a sort of spell that
makes him love me and somehow put up with my nonsence and insanity. *cackles* Oh, but don't
tell him that! XD
Hmm, apparently the spell doesn't have complete control of him, however, as he still trys to
kill everything every chance he gets... but oh well. ^^;
*squeaks Nar plushie and giggles* 8D;
Sincerely,
Tiff, aka the thing what stalks Naraku
Dear Tiff,
... And what sort of love is that, where the only reason he loves you is because he's under a spell? Seems a little... empty to me. But, if you go for that sort of thing, far be it from me to criticize you.
p.s.
.......
Sincerely,
Kanna
Dear Kanna,
.....give me yours first.....
p.s.
*waves*
Dear Sesshoumaru,
Oh man, and when your fluff is two-tailed, it gets extra complicated. I never know which one I want to snag!
Dear Kagome,
Not to belittle her, but it's likely because he was raised by his mother. Women weren't highly educated, and while Izayoi was certainly keen on people's feelings, she lived in a castle most of her life and was thus sheltered from the outside world. Therefore, she really had no real-world knowledge to pass on to Inuyasha. After she died and Inuyasha was forcibly made to live on his own, he had no idea what to do, and had no mentor to guide him through it. Because of this, he had to figure out survival for himself and didn't interact with other people very much, which likely explains his simple-mindedness.
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Sincerely,
Underworld Computer Staff
Dear Underworld Computer Staff,
Damn, I knew there'd be a catch. I don't wanna give up my soul, since that's all I've got left, so I wouldn't be able to use the computer, anyway! But there's a hacker, huh? Maybe that's how these "Bitches Bare it All" files got on my hard drive. I certainly didn't put them there. He deleted Pong, too. I miss Pong.
Sorry if this letter has a very rushed and inapropiate heading, but I've never been good at them.
I recently read your response at "Punny", and it made me wonder: If youkai who die and arrive to the afterlife only have the clothes they had on when they died, what happens to those who lost their clothes in the process of their death, for example, Kagura? I believe her clothes were desintegrated along with her body by the shouki that killed her.
She didn't arrive naked, did she?
But come to think about it, it's not like she has minded being seen naked by others before...
Sincerely,
Wrongly Curious
Dear Wrongly,
Nah, since her clothes evaporated with her, she got to keep them. Not to mention she was smart and wore multiple layers, so she actually has some variety when it comes to choosing her wardrobe. Granted, I suppose I do, too, since I have two layers on the top, and then the pants. The armor's holding my house together, though, so I don't wear that anymore. I just live in it. That's not saying that we don't have naked youkai down here, since we certainly do, but considering everyone's... lack of reactivity... it doesn't really matter.
Best regards,
Kirara
Dear Kirara,
You mean you want him hanging you upside-down by your hind legs or pulling your tail? I don't think it's the fact that Buyo's a cat that intrigues him, I think it's the fact that the animal is a walking lump of fur and fat. I mean, look at him, he's like a feline bean bag. Who wouldn't want to poke it? So, I guess if you want him to give you the same kind of attention, you're going to have to put on some weight.
Just wondering, how many type of demons are there? Is there one for every different type of animals, or just certain ones? What about the ones that aren't a kind of animal? Do we just count them simply as youkai/oni? And just what is the plura of youkai anyways?
Sincerely,
Demon Fan
Dear Demon Fan,
Well, demons are demons. There really is no limit to how many "types" there can be, and the vast majority have no "type" at all. They're just spirits, really, manifesting in whatever form they are most able. They're as varied as the clouds. And even clouds sometimes look like other things.
Dear Anka,
Actually, yes, I was at least partially aware of what was going on around him through the black pearl. It was how I indirectly looked after him as a child, though I could do little to intervene. However, once he used the pearl to come to my grave, its connective powers faded, so ever since that time, I've had to watch from a third-person perspective.
You've mentioned before that the more powerful youkai can choose their physical shape and look
however they want. You've also said that most have no real idea about the human concept of beauty.
So why do the majority of youkai seem to be made of nothing but bishies?
Also, I know you get alot of whiffle balls and milkbones and such, but have you ever tried a squeaky
toy? My dogs think they're loads of fun, so I thought you might like one, too. *tosses fuzzy squeaky
toy* Hope you enjoy it! ^.^
Sincerely,
Somewhat Confuzzled
Dear Confuzzled,
*squeeka squeeka squeeka* Man, this is just too amusing...
Oh, anyway. It's the seduction factor. Many youkai take human form in order to confuse or ensnare humans, so it is beneficial for them to take forms that they know humans find appealing. After a while, it just became normal for youkai to take appealing human forms, even though many likely don't even know why they do in the first place. It's become habit and custom.
Sincerely,
Shessomaru
Dear ... Shessomaru?,
Hey, I'll have you know that Myouga saved both your and Izayoi's lives on some occasions. Don't underestimate the little guy. And Jaken... well... he's Jaken! He's been following you around ever since you were little! And did you ever think that they could simply serve the purpose of being friends? There's nothing wrong with that. As for the webcam, well... let's just say a certain someone felt that I should have one.
Dear Ryukossei,
Good, maybe it'll get Jakotsu off my back. Go for it.
Also we would like to inform you that the one called Setsuna no Takemaru delusion about his having your second wife's soul is merely one of our many forms of punishment. (Interestingly enough, he is responding well to our second adminstratior, Baal's, rehabitation efforts with fear and pain. Apparently the Barney effect works well even on those from previous time periods.)
We are curious if you have any input into more of his punishments. We have been experimenting with
rats chewing his eyes off and scarabs (a type of beetle), eating his flesh. If you have other
suggestions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Arbiters of Hell
Dear Arbiters,
... Why do you people keep coming back to me for advice? True, I can be vengeful, but I'm no sadist. *eyes unopened bottle of Viagra* .... Here. I'm sure you guys can think of something mean to do with that. I don't want it.
Dear Punny,
Heh heh... this gets to be a problem down here, since you're basically stuck with the clothes you died in. So, with only one set of clothes, naturally you want it to last as long as possible. There's this nice little pool underneath the skeleton that I use to wash up in every night, and I give my clothes a good soaking while I'm bathing, then leave them to dry overnight while I'm asleep (I didn't sleep nightly when I was alive, but given that there's not much else to do down here...). So, when I get up in the morning, there's a nice, fresh set of clothes waiting. I'd say they've held up pretty well after so long!
Dear real Inutaishou,
... Since when did I ever claim to be this "Inutaishou" guy in the first place? I was the Inu no Taishou. Lord of Saigoku. Toutousai called me "Oyakata-sama". Inuyasha called me "Oyaji". Sesshoumaru called me "Chichi-ue". The scriptwriters called me "Touga-ou". Kappei called me "Inu-papa". The credits called me "Inuyasha's Father". "Inutaishou", however, seems to be something you English-speaking folk fancy calling me, and I'm not particularly sure what it means. So, you're welcome to call yourself that, if you like. It has no bearing on me.
I have a lot of friends at high school, and everyone makes sure that we all know what's going on among ourselves.
Well, the other day I found out that one of my friends lost her virginity...
and she did it with two guys on the same night. The first was her boyfriend, (she had it planned)
and the other time, a guy took advantage of her when she was drunk at a party. Now everyone calls
her a slut, when she's not...
Then there's this other guy that we know, and he's been hooking up with 4 girls at the same time;
and none of them know about it, or refuse to believe the truth cuz they like him.
His nickname is 'The Man'; other guys think he's so cool.
So while that other guy's out there doing it with 4 girls, he gets called 'The man' and my friend gets called a slut, whore, grotsky biatch; when half of it wasn't even her fault.
Sniff...I feel sorry for her, and I hate how people think of girls and guys differently like that. Can you explain that to me?
Oh yeah. Can I have a hug? +_+
Sincerely,
Akai yuki
Dear Akai yuki,
'Course you can have a hug, and I certainly won't think any less of you asking for one. *hug*As for your question about the differing outlooks on male and female sexuality... well, I'll base my opinion on the socialization of animals, since humans can't be that much different. It's all about breeding potential. Every living thing's goal in life is to reproduce. Now, say a guy sleeps with five girls. Well, he's just increased his chances of having offspring by 5 times, and him sleeping around doesn't really hurt the girls' chances of getting pregnant, either. Now, say a girl sleeps with five guys. Since a girl's chance of getting pregnant has nothing to do with the variety of people she sleeps with, this seems like a waste. Not to mention that only ONE of the guys she sleeps with will actually get her pregnant, making her loose ways a threat to the others males who are aiming to reproduce.
To make a long explanation short, instinctively speaking, loose men are seen as a benefit while loose women are seen as a threat. There's probably the added effect of men wanting to be the dominant ones and don't like to see women act on their own, but... And then the whole morality thing comes in to try to suppress those instinctive thoughts. But, in my opinion, it's probably those built-in survival responses talking, and there's not much to be done about that.
Dear Sesshoumaru,
... You think I care? Your little brother is proof enough that I have no problem whatsoever looking for companionship outside one's species. Go get 'er, son!... How do you "do" the wind, anyway?
Dareka suki da ne! Demo, Inuyasha ja nai. SECCHAN GA SUKI DA YO! *chu*
Sincerely,
Kikyou :D
Dear Kikyou,
... This is your revenge for not being in the third movie, isn't it? Leave my Secchan alone! He's more into women who have more... I dunno... vital signs.
What the hell is this!? First of all, I did NOT rape Kagome! So don't worry. Whatever screwed-up rumors these people have been reading about us are OBVIOUSLY not true! I mean, dad, you've been reading about everything I've been going through over here, right? (What do you think of us, anyway? I'm SO ready to tear that bastard Naraku limb from limb!) There's all SORTS of places that are accurate about what all of us do over here!
Bah! We even make it a point to update the diary we keep each and every week!
Do you see any kids with us? Or any indication of that kind of thing? Anyone? Besides, you can bet that the second Kagome ever thought I was thinking... uh, yeah... about her, she'd "SIT" my ass so hard I wouldn't even be ABLE to.... do that to her.
Besides, mother would kick my butt if she ever found out and I had to face her in the Next World. I know she really can't technically DO anything about it, but GEEZ! And I sure as hell ain't gonna make Kagome's mom deal with something that screwed-up.
So don't worry, dad. I sure ain't doing anything THAT stupid.
Sincerely,
The son with the KICKASS sword
Dear son,
Really? You mean it?! ... Oh, man, that just made my day! *wipes tears away* Oh... man... I was about to have a heart attack when I heard that you were... Anyway... Phew... That's good to hear, good to hear. ... But... man... who would play that sort of sick prank on me, anyways? If someone's slandering your name, I implore you to kick their asses post haste. I'm too old to be dealing with these twisted practical jokes...
Okay... I'm sorta kinda maybe a tiny bit obsessively in love with a certain evil murderous hanyou who shall remain nameless *coughcoughNarakucough*, and I was just wondering... do you see any problem with that? Cuz all my friends and family think I must be suicidal to love someone like that and follow him around wherever he goes. But... they just don't understand that he would never hurt me or let anyone else hurt me! Not in a million years! He may despise just about every living thing that gets in his way, but he loves me, really! Plus, I'm sorta on his side and everthing, so I think that helps a bit. Oh, but don't take that the wrong way! It's not that I want him to kill your sons or anything, nonono, just the opposite! But... oh, I really dunno any more, I'm so confused... I just wish he'd stop with all the killing stuff and fighting with Inuyasha all the time. I'm afraid he's gonna get hurt again, or worse... I keep trying to convince him to leave Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru and their friends alone, but I don't think it's working too well. I'm afraid I might lose him eventually...
*cough* Anyway, my point is, do you think it's wrong to love him like I do? Are my squishy
headmeats are defective? Or is this completely normal? Also, can I have a hug?
Sincerely,
Tiff, aka the thing what stalks Naraku
Dear Tiff,
... You're gonna need a lot of hugs, because you're certainly not going to get any from that narcissist. I assure you, it's only a delusion that he actually cares about you. Naraku is utter evil, and I doubt he would randomly develop feelings for someone. Hell, he spent a good chunk of the series trying to get rid of the part of himself that had feelings, it disgusted him so much. And it's not like they were feelings of love, it was like... uber-possessiveness or something. So, unless you're masochistic, I'd say it's an unhealthy relationship. Get out while you still can...
(Kills 1000 innocent Iraqi children)
Sincerely,
Vice Pres. Dick Cheney
Dear Dick,
Who is this shrubbery overlord and why haven't I ever heard of him? He's like "The Bush" or something, because he's apparently better than all those other bushes out there. Is this the same bush as that one in that holy book from the continent that told all its followers to cross the water and wander around in the desert? If not, maybe you should set him on fire.
Dear Inuyasha,
You know, I've never really counted. And with all the wiffle balls people have been sending me, maybe I can actually find out. Let's see... One... Two... Three...... (truncated)
Hie houhand heveh hunnrd hurhy hoo... Hie houhand heveh hunnrd hurhy hee... Hie houhand heveh hunnrd hurhy hor... Hie houhand.... *PTEWIE* ... Bleh... Ahem. Five thousand seven hundred and thirty four, apparently.
... I think I swallowed one... *cough*