Well, I don't know what is needed to scanlate a manga, but if CT isn't willing to finish off the volume (which I doubt since they are pretty adamant about dropping licensed titles) how hard would it be to start from scratch and do it yourselves. I suppose you'd need a translator, etc... And then there's the issue of distribution, which is troubling because the title is indeed licensed and a scanlation can be used in lieu of purchasing the available title when it is released (which is why scanlation circles dutifully cease projects upon license announcements). I know you and I will buy the English manga when they come out, I just don't trust the teeming masses of selfish, self-centered and cheap fangirls who feel entitled to free yaoi (especially of this calibre).
Anyway, It's clear that Kai's feelings run far deeper than admiration. The question is in whether he is truly aware of that fact. He only ever talks about his relationship with Ratri as one of wanting to "stand beside him." He clearly acts out of a desire to be with Ratri more intimately and is hurt by the fact that Ratri seeks pleasure with anyone else, even as he deprecates himself. It could be interpreted as Kai's way of being possessive. He wants Ratri to lean on him and to want him, and no one else.
Yes, they do have sex with Kai on the bottom in that chapter flashback, but you'll notice that Ratri is still clothed and technically that doesn't count as "missionary." Let me explain. Ratri usually has sex with Kai in the nude, and this one occurance of this position since v1 ch1 is the exception, which is really odd. Being totally nude for a seme during sex is actually pretty rare among yaoi sex scenes, though Tateno seems rather fond of them. Ratri is a pretty insecure/closed off guy, though he has sex with Kai totally nude from their first encounter. Why wouldn't he have removed all of his clothes before penetrating Kai on this particular occasion? It makes it feel less personal, and that's why I argue against considering the position "missionary."
I think Tateno portrays their sex in the lap position as a show that Kai and Ratri are closer to equals than most yaoi couples. It also affords us a fantastic view. ^_^
I'm not sure Tateno thought with that much detail about Kai's choice of passiveness in sex. It's probably more likely that he wants more from Ratri, but he falls into a passive role because of his sense of not being able to live up to Ratri's level (and his general low self-esteem). Whenever Ratri accepts him in any way (professionally or in the bedroom) you can really see Kai light up, which is sort of his way of knowing he is being acknowledged.
Yes, it is clear Ratri struggled greatly with the decision to hand Kai over for the sake of Saruto and Akatsuki. I have to wonder what was really going through his mind when he decided on "one last night" of passion with him, though thinking about it is heartbreaking...
I totally went over the character limit last time. Had to cut a few words out...
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Anyway, It's clear that Kai's feelings run far deeper than admiration. The question is in whether he is truly aware of that fact. He only ever talks about his relationship with Ratri as one of wanting to "stand beside him." He clearly acts out of a desire to be with Ratri more intimately and is hurt by the fact that Ratri seeks pleasure with anyone else, even as he deprecates himself. It could be interpreted as Kai's way of being possessive. He wants Ratri to lean on him and to want him, and no one else.
Yes, they do have sex with Kai on the bottom in that chapter flashback, but you'll notice that Ratri is still clothed and technically that doesn't count as "missionary." Let me explain. Ratri usually has sex with Kai in the nude, and this one occurance of this position since v1 ch1 is the exception, which is really odd. Being totally nude for a seme during sex is actually pretty rare among yaoi sex scenes, though Tateno seems rather fond of them. Ratri is a pretty insecure/closed off guy, though he has sex with Kai totally nude from their first encounter. Why wouldn't he have removed all of his clothes before penetrating Kai on this particular occasion? It makes it feel less personal, and that's why I argue against considering the position "missionary."
I think Tateno portrays their sex in the lap position as a show that Kai and Ratri are closer to equals than most yaoi couples. It also affords us a fantastic view. ^_^
I'm not sure Tateno thought with that much detail about Kai's choice of passiveness in sex. It's probably more likely that he wants more from Ratri, but he falls into a passive role because of his sense of not being able to live up to Ratri's level (and his general low self-esteem). Whenever Ratri accepts him in any way (professionally or in the bedroom) you can really see Kai light up, which is sort of his way of knowing he is being acknowledged.
Yes, it is clear Ratri struggled greatly with the decision to hand Kai over for the sake of Saruto and Akatsuki. I have to wonder what was really going through his mind when he decided on "one last night" of passion with him, though thinking about it is heartbreaking...
I totally went over the character limit last time. Had to cut a few words out...