Hey, thanks a lot, Niabingi. I really appreciate the comments, and more than anything, you taking the time to read my work.
Even before I was into Japanese, manga, or anything like that, when I was just a little kid, I would write little stories. I don't know why, but I really loved to do it. Through school and things I always looked for creative writing assignments too, because it was so fun for me. I was always the kid turning in an assignment 50+ pages over the page limit because I had gotten too into my writing and couldn't stop.
I've written a ton of stories before, but this one I'm working on now I've put more time into than any other. I've constantly gone back over it, shown it to some test readers, really put my all into it...it'd be nice if I could publish it someday, which is another reason why I'm going into the translation field -- at least then I'll be in the literature/publishing sector of the business world. But the real reason I'm writing this is because I love reading, have tons of ideas, and want to write something that lots of people will be able to enjoy -- the kind of book that I would like to read. So please, if you enjoy it, and have any more comments, by all means let me know, and I will keep trying my hardest not to let you down.