Editing Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume9 Prologue (section)

== Backing? ==

 Why do you keep looking at me? Unfortunately, even if I have backing similar to those of Asahina and Nagato, it would still not be as advanced as understanding what one is trying to convey with just a look from a guy, would it?

This sentence could use retranslation.  It seems to me like its talking about the ability Kyon has to accurately read Yuki and Mikuru's expressions, and how this naturally wouldn't work on Itsuki due to him being male.  Would that be accurate?

--[[User:Shadowfall|Shadowfall]] 13:11, 22 April 2007 (PDT)

What does "backing" mean? a support or help? If so, "backing" means the orgnization in the future in case of Asahina, besides it means the awesome presence in the universe in case of Nagato. But the meaing doesn't match to the original part in meaning. Anyway, I can't understand the meaning of the quoted text well.

This is the gist of the part from original.
:Stop looking at me. I'm willingly looked at by Asahina and Nagato, but I'm not willingly looked at by male such as you.

If a man aren't gay, is it by far more exciting that cute girls are looking at him siginificantly than men does?
Yes, it is for me, especially when Haruhi does. :)

Here is my tranlation. Notice that it is very faithful to the original, hereby, roundabout. Edit this as you think proper in terms of English and consistency with other parts.

:Why do you cast me a subtle glance? I can accept a eye contact from Asahina and Nagato, being aware of its implication, but unfortunately, the ability isn't effective to one from males like you.

--[[User:Akiha|Akiha]] 11:13, 23 April 2007 (PDT)

How about:

:Why do you cast me such a subtle glance?  Eye contact from Asahina or Nagato is perfectly acceptable due to the implications behind such actions, but unfortunately the feeling is lost when the stare originates from a guy like you.

That's my suggestion.

--[[User:Haruhi's loyal subordinate|Haruhi&#39;s loyal subordinate]] 18:45, 23 April 2007 (PDT)

That makes a lot more sense than the original.  Thanks, I made the change.

--[[User:Shadowfall|Shadowfall]] 11:38, 24 April 2007 (PDT)