The irony of struggling to translate a manga with a translation theme? Lol, but thanks for hard work. I appreciate it a lot! This manga definitely doesn't seem easy to translate (and maybe even judges you for how you do it lol).A little note on translating the latter pages: I was debating whether to leave the original Japanese in - it’s jarring, but there’s a kind of poeticism to the い-adjectives that isn’t there in the English (and Azuma’s “sexy” gag doesn’t make as much sense otherwise).
I’ve not included the Japanese for the adjectives on earlier pages (when Azuma says everything’s in vain/futile - むなしい; when he says it’s lonely and painful - さみしい、つらい) because that would really seem odd, but just saying, there’s a bit of a theme that alas I don’t have the skill to convey 😂
Haha, Kuji Papa's always in the back of my mind, no doubt turning in his grave as I break every one of his principles... 🥲The irony of struggling to translate a manga with a translation theme? Lol, but thanks for hard work. I appreciate it a lot! This manga definitely doesn't seem easy to translate (and maybe even judges you for how you do it lol).
It’s one of my favourite chapters (in my favourite volume!) too 🥰this chapter is definitely one of my favorites regardless of how painful it is. their (loving) banter is always such a delight to read.
Well, I'm trying to learn Japanese and I am interested in the original phrasing so there's at least one reader like that.Haha, Kuji Papa's always in the back of my mind, no doubt turning in his grave as I break every one of his principles... 🥲
My excuse is that I assume there’s a fair few readers with some Japanese knowledge who’d be interested in the original phrasing (well, that and the fact this is a labour of love and I’m nowhere close to a professional translator!)
But it really is a great manga for all the reasons you’ve listed; I’m glad others are enjoying it too ❤️
It shows a lot of non-sexual intimacy, a great balance of seriousness with light-heartedness, and a delicate writing that is both respectful to the characters and their feelings, and just beautiful to read.