Did Mikhail intend to honor the deal in the first place? I would say yes. He's been trying for long time to get closer to Fei, I don't see him jeopardize the trust Fei placed in him for no good reason.
Although I'm not 100% on that, simply because it's Asami Mikhail will be saving, not Fei himself. Mikhail doesn't like him, Asami is his enemy.
Fei being kidnapped changes EVERYTHING. If Mik had any hesitations about keeping his promise, there won't be any now.
The rebels are extremely dangerous yes, but not invincible. The reason Mik said there's no merit in him dealing with them was because they don't have their eyes on him. Despite HIM being the one responsible for their troubles not Asami. If you ask me, sooner or later the rebels will find out it's him, and he'll be forced to deal with them whether he likes it or not.
*nods* If Mik goes after rebels, specially now when Fei had been kidnapped then it would definitely be sensei showing us that his feelings are genuine and serious when it comes to Fei and how far he is willing to go for him :)
Hopefully after that Fei would start to acknowledge Mik more and realise how awesome guy he is and we will finally start to see deeper relationship developing between them and Fei finally moving away from Asami. And if that happens I really wouldn't consider Mik as a consolation relationship because, to be honest, for now I don't see Mik being inferior to Asami in anything...
That's exactly what I want to see. It's painful seeing Fei pining for a scumbag like Asami Ryuichi.
I have never seen Mikhail being a 'consolation relationship'. Mikhail being inferior to Asami is only in Feilong's mind. Because Fei has feelings for Asami, and he can't help it.
The only people who make comments such as Asami being 'the Holy Grail' of men are the bitter AxA/Akihito fans. They are jealous that Mikhail has a lot more substance to him than Asami does. His feelings for Feilong are more genuine the AxA's relationship.
They are jealous that Feilong is a great character, and don't want him to be happy. Instead they want him to be alone and pining after Asami till he dies. While their precious Akihito stole 'the prize' he wanted.
Hmm actually most of the time I see that you are the one who make nasty and bitter comments towards AXA fans first thereby instigating a nasty response back. Case in point, no one was mentioning AXA or even disturbing your conversation, even if its just the same few people discussing the same few things but yet you still manage to lash out on AXA and their fans. I think the one who disturbs the peace here is you actually.
I won't attack AxA fans for no reason. It was relevant to my point so I had to mention it. You're disturbing our conversation.
Did you notice I didn't say all AxA fans? I specifically mentioned the bitter AxA fans. I am well aware that the vast majority of AxA fans are reasonable, and have no problem with Feilong and Mikhail.
I am mostly at peace with AxA relationship. After all they don't interfer with MxF. But I will NEVER tell you it's a good relationship becasue it's a lie. The reasonable AxA fans can continue liking their ravishment relationship or whatever it's called. I have absolutely no problem with them as long as they don't attack me or my ship and characters.
No need for anybody to be miserable. Asami should stay with Akihiko and Fei needs to start taking Mik seriously :)
Don't fight good people :) There are four characters and two pairs, so all is fine. Nobody will be left behind, hopefully :)
If only Fei took Mik seriously, all of these four could be happy. Except Yoh... I don't want Yoh to be alone, but I'd rather Fei commit to Mik. Let's see what happens.
I like Yoh, but I ship Fei with Mik. I can't help it, he just seems so right for him.
I feel exactly the same :)
It wasn't relevant to your point at all noone mentioned AXA or Akihito fans. Bring up facts from the manga to drive your point instead of insulting random fans. Does the mere mention of Asami trigger that sort of thing from you? You want to call out only bitter AXA fans then you can also be called out for being a bitter and ridiculous fei long fan. Not all fei fans, just you.
Sorry to the OP for the interruption. Nothing wrong with your discussion at all. If you want to know why fei despite being a interesting character has so few fans to discuss with, its because people like smoothie actively turn people off from fei and mik by constantly insinuating liking AXA is inferior shallow not genuine etc and instigating dispute between both sides. Its unpleasant. I won't say anything else, I just wanted to point out smoothies hypocrisy. Enjoy your discussion.
Just don't come back feigning to be another person. People were in peace here.
Actually there is an anon, (or anons?) who likes to always disturb any Fei conversations the worst way possible. Especially Mik/Fei conversations. They are the ones who mention all the time that Asami is a prize and Mikhail is just consolation, also that Fei is a prostitute and Mikhail is a pimp. So, there are some fans like that...
To stay on topic, Mikhail will honor his deal with Fei, and he intented to do so right from the beginning.
I think Mik does have feelings for Feilong, but he doesn't want to come off too serious, because of his and Fei's position as leader.
So now that Fei is kidnapped, first he will try to solve it without himself getting into too much danger but I have a feeling he will be forced to admit it was him who stole the goods to save Feilong.
After re-reading the Naked Truth arc I am under impression that Sensei was from the start setting Mik's character to end up with Fei.
And today I realised two more reason's why I prefer Mik/Fei over Yoh/Fei. Though Yoh is great guy, and quite hot if I may add, he is to passive. He watches Fei chase after Asami and sleeping with Aki, and he doesn't do anything at all, just watching and inwardly suffering. I know he is in no position to just *jumps* on Fei, but dammit, if you love him then do something :)
SEcond reason is that Yoh is Asami's guy and Fei needs break from Asami. I may be wrong but I think that Yoh won't be ale to say - No, to Asami's demands and will always be in some way controlled by Asami. And Fei needs his own guy, just his, who will only see him and always treat him as his precious number one.
Mik's feeling for Fei might not be as deep as Yoh's at the moment but they are definitely getting there. And if Mik storms in to save Fei, it will mean he is more than serious.
Wow...I like your theory that Mik might end up having to admit what he did to save Fei. It didn't cross my mind but it would be interesting to see how that scenario would play out. I saw somewhere that someone wrote how sensei said something along the lines that Mik might loose something or get himself in trouble in this arc...I am not sure if that is true though
I agree. Maybe not from the start but when she realized how much people like Mikhail. :) The way he appears in the extras as well.
I have the same thoughts about Yoh/Fei. i have nothing against Yoh personally and it is not because he is not as "beautiful" as Mikhail. Yoh is handsome as well, but just like you say, too passive.
Sensei said that in her message at the end of the volume. She only teased about it, but I think it is possible Mikhail will be in trouble. For the story to have some progression other than the rebels just simply find out Mikhail is behind it, Mik needs to admit it. That have also more dramatic effect, and then you will get even more worried for him than otherwise.
Ah, I see, thank you for the info.
Well, I am all for drama as long as it ends happily :) Throughout the story Mik was always one step ahead, I guess it is time he finds himself in a bit of trouble.
Yoh is a strange character, while Mikhail is consistent.
Yoh is first introduced as a subordinate of Fei, then develops into a traitor who actually works for Asami relaying back information which sabotaged Fei's position. THEN it turns out he loved Fei all along. You'd think the moment he realized he loves Feilong that he would turn his back on Asami, but no, he stays loyal to Feilong's enemy and only when he's found out that he confesses his feelings.
His feelings for Fei are also strange, he's happy to stand on guard while the person he loves is sleeping with another man, Mikhail, his rival for Fei's heart. That's just... Yoh is basically a 'cuck'.
On the other hand Mikhail has been obsessed with Feilong from the beginning. His introductory scene showed him invade Baishe HQ just to see if Fei was hurt.
Mikhail's character has only ever thought Fei was beautiful and liked him, that fact about him is one of the most consistent aspects of VF. Unlike Yoh's love for Fei, which in my opinion was an afterthought.
Your opinions on this please :) At first I was convinced that he will do what he promised. But the more I think about it I am less sure. Mik is a player, and a very smart one, he carefully prepares his playground before he enters the scene. And we saw how much he was against the idea on taking on the rebels. Yet he agrees in exchange to get his hands on Fei. It is clear that he desires Fei but I would expect him to refuse this offer and continue to hit on Fei, trying to seize some other opportunity to take him to bed.
Basically, I can't see his character doing something so risky and even stupid, since he is highly aware just how much problematic rebels are. He said it him self - to go after them would literally mean risking his life and there is no money to pay him to do that. Still, on the other hand it makes me also think that maybe he will not go against them openly but try pulling something from the shadows, he is very good at that. He seems like a very complex character and I find myself more interested to know about him.
Also, If he planned to betray Fei then how he would deal with Fei later? I didn't get the impression that would be satisfied with one night stand.
Or maybe he is just that crazy and will really go against rebels.
Ah yes, and with Fei being kidnapped, how does that change the whole deal? Or it doesn't change anything?