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So for grad panel I had received lots of great suggestions on a few parts of my story. This has led me decide to make some changes to my story which include changes to the time period and major cuts/additions to certain parts.

1. First change- time period- instead of story that takes place in modern times with a traditional Japanese wedding, I've decided to make it so that the whole story is set during a different time period. Some possible choices include the late Muromachi period (1392-1573) during the Sengoku era (1467-1573), mid/late Edo period(1603-1867) or during the early Modern Japan period set in Meiji/Taisho era. So far I haven't decided for sure when it will be set, just that it will definitely be during one of the above mentioned periods.
2. Second change- I finally have a way to explain what a 'sunshower' is without really having to do any animation. My previous problem was that I couldn't get the idea across clearly enough for others to understand. I have decided to add a small and short description/definition towards the beginning after the title is shown.
3. Third change- due to the period/era change, I will have to change the settings/characters etc so that it matches the time period. For example, the vehicles won't be cars but carriages/rickshaws. So the majority of the obstacles Mitsu faces will be adjusted to fit the time change.

Temporary Story Outline:

Working title- "Sunshowers"->small and short description/definition of what a sunshower is

-bride stands at the base of the shrine before wedding, lost in thought, eventually runs away with lover
-mitsu (in fox/animal form) witnesses this event, decides to take the place of the bride and marry the groom who is already at the shrine waiting
-marriage takes place, Mitsu and groom are married
-couple live their lives together, Mitsu is always on guard about her disguise being found out, has many close calls
-one day Mitsu decides the feelings she has developed for her husband is too complicated/confusing and decides to leave
-husband finds out his wife has left him and begins to search for her
-husband eventually finds Mitsu at their first meeting place (shrine), they reveal their true feelings for each other. Husband tells Mitsu that he knew of her true form for awhile, but still loves her. Mitsu reveals that at first it was just a joke/fun for her but she eventually fell in love with the husband.
-after making peace with each other, the two decide to remarry, this time with Mitsu in her true, humanoid form
-story ends with a sunshower taking place during the wedding

Obstacles:

I haven't quite decided where I should include these obstacles but here are ideas for some obstacles that Mitsu faces during her married life. Most of these ideas revolve around the idea of Mitsu's disguise being found out.

-snake (one of the natural enemies of the fox) in the garden-ears & tail pop out in fright
-love for tofu products- swishing tail
-use of foxfire magic
-communication with visiting fox friends or other demons
-mitsu in her animal fox form or her humanoid fox form (ears & tail)