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Old 4th March 2011, 05:14 AM
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Hmm. Well. I guess I have this to say.

You're a wonderful translator, and your hard work never goes unnoticed here. Everyone relies on you to translate and post Ayu's thoughts here so they can feel connected with her. You truly have been a go-between for us English speakers and Ayu, when otherwise we'd have to be outsiders. I realize that you're not the only translator in the world, and it's not squarely on your shoulders, but you're the best we have really. It'd be a shame to see you go, not just because you're a loyal member, but because it's also a significant 'unplugging' of our world from Ayu's.

I myself would take up the job if only I could read kanji. It's such an overbearing part of the language and I always hesitate to truly learn it. I wish I knew your secret to being able to so fluently go from one language to the next when it seems so tough to me... but it's most likely sheer talent and something that I'd probably never be able to do anyway. If only Japanese was kana-only, I would gladly translate but alas...

Also, you're one of few TA members here on AHS. It's very uncommon to manage that, and most of us can't do it because of money and well, not living in Japan nor being able to read Japanese. Even if I did translate, I'm not a TA member and therefore would be of little help in the area where AHS members are the most interested.

I'm not trying to pressure you into staying, really. I'm just very disappointed that the negative actions of a few overruled the positive actions of many, and as a result we lost a vital link to Ayu's fanbase.

Because as you know, Google translate just sucks.

So yeah.
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