I envy the people who can read Japanese, yes. As it is I live vicariously through the chinese releases of the novels. Am currently irritated with my brother for not coming home on-time to bring me translated vol.7....

There are various translations on the comm, and the manga is sticking rather faithfully to the novels. The disadvantage of the first is that it's not complete, and the second is that it's release is slower than a snail. *much woe* Therefore, the need for fic.

Much love for lazulisong as well. Ah, it's been a good Saiunkoku day...

Majo