Translated by Eve
Edited by Cat, juurensha, serefina Nb2xIF
After the attack on Max and Dima, the struggle between the army and the government became even more intense. They were basically tearing at each other's throats. Of course, the masses were still kept in the dark. On the other hand, despite being mermen who had little to do with such affairs, Sui Yuan and Ya could perceive the approaching conflict.
Ya continued to design his clothing and expand his endeavour. Moreover, under Max's design, he and Dima continued to "devotedly love one another." As for Sui Yuan, in front of others, he acted as if he was nothing but a set piece. Behind people's backs, however, he lived the simple, quiet life of being harrassed by Max.
Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.
This continued on until the next plot point arrived.
Since Ya had came to this world with a golden finger, he very quickly went from an obscure merman to an list fashion designer. Furthermore, it wasn't clear whether it was due to his unique identity as a merman or if it was because he was Max's mate, but in brief, within two years, he was invited to attend the Fashion Design Association's most prestigious award ceremony. Those who won the grand prize would be considered true fashion design masters and not just one praised by empty words. e1W z9
When the judge panel announced that Ya had received a nomination, it naturally piqued the interest of the masses. From the mermen, who were supposedly only useful for "giving birth", came someone as prominent as Ya. Furthermore, his fame was not just a sensational topic brought about by the mermen's extremely sought-after status that could soon be forgotten. On the contrary, he became more and more famous. With regards to Ya's success, many people considered it to be the start of the rise of the mermen. There were many differing opinions, both positive and negative.
Some people encouraged the mermen, who had been domesticated since long ago, to follow Ya's example in contributing to society. At the same time, there were people who were firmly against the mermen becoming independent from their owners. They were worried that after the mermen gained self-awareness, they would become more and more dissatisfied with being treated as birthing machines and eventually revolt.
Regardless of this seemingly incessant debate between other people, Ya himself was just overjoyed to receive this invite. As a protagonist who struggled for the sake of his career, how could he not win an award after his success in his career?
Even though Ya had also thought about guiding the mermen to become independent to a certain degree, correcting the idea that both the mermen and their mates had attached to them and thereby granting them freedom. Until now, it had seemed too distant of a goal. It was only when he had truly gained a foothold in society, and his words had power, would he be able to slowly accomplish his dream. xbLtHP
The invite had only been addressed to Ya and his mate, Max, but, as Ya's exclusive model, Sui Yuan was naturally pestered by Ya until he had no choice but to nod his head and agree to go with him to the award ceremony banquet.
Ya wanted Sui Yuan to attend because the invited designers could show off their most remarkable design during the banquet, and Ya had realized that it was only upon Sui Yuan's body that his designs could truly exhibit their charm.
As Sui Yuan's mate and Max's deputy, as well as Ya's good friend, Dima also could not escape. Of course, Dima himself hadn't wanted to escape anyways. He and Ya had cooperated for so long, helping him transform from a noisy nobody into the current most sought-after fashion designer. Dima was more eager than anyone else to see him dazzlingly stand on the podium and obtain his well-deserved glory.
On the spacecraft, Sui Yuan sat by himself, dozing off, and occasionally glanced nervously at Max, who was engrossed in operating his smart computer. KToFui
He heard Dima explaining to Ya the issues that needed to be paid attention to with regards to interstellar travel. Very quickly, the topic of their conversation moved from the vast universe to that of the award ceremony. Obviously, no matter if it was interstellar travel, or if it was the upcoming banquet, nothing could help Ya calm down. He urgently wanted to find a rational way to vent his feelings, and the gentle and patient Dima naturally was the most ideal target.
Towards this Ya who was brimming with excitement and hope for the future, Sui Yuan especially wanted to burn a stick of incense for him. This was because, very soon, he would not be able to be happy.
This trip was unfortunate, not fortuitous. What was to come next was a hijacking by an extremist anti-merman-independence group who had been incited by Max's political enemy, who wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate Max. The hijackers wanted to prevent Ya from attending the award ceremony banquet and ensure that the merman would not be given any opportunity to shine. Mermen should obediently let themselves be locked up at home and give birth!
In order to ascertain the safety of the other innocent passengers, Max had no choice but to allow himself to be helplessly captured. Then, Ya, who held deep feelings of friendship and a vague feeling of love towards Max, would refuse to let Max be captured on his own.Together, they would righteously allow themselves to be captured, holding no thoughts of backing down. qQBtRz
Fortunately, the mermen were valuable beings to be treasured and pampered. Even if Ya was Max's merman, the kidnappers only had the idea to sell him for a high price or to keep him for their own enjoyment. They didn't plan to make things too difficult for him.
If it was an ordinary merman, then in this sort of circumstance they would be of no use. However, Ya obviously had the courage and wisdom ordinary mermen lacked. Under the kidnappers contemptuous yet lazy watch, Ya and Max would act together to successfully escape, bringing forth the plot's final climax.
Of course, what was most important was that the two people's feelings advanced by leaps and bounds after passing this crisis. Max realized he already held feelings for Ya and Ya also came to understand his own intentions towards Max. He would no longer deny his own feelings.
If……everything were to go according to the plot, then it would end up like this. However, Sui Yuan knew that Max absolutely would not act according to the plot. mRo0ET
Besides, if they were to talk about the plot, he and Dima would not have been able to go with Ya and Max to begin with. He would have just needed to obediently sit at home and wait for the two people to return after having encountered a mishap. It was completely unlike his present situation, in which he found himself in the middle of the situation.
—-How will Max mess things up next? Sui Yuan threw aside the already unredeemable plot, as he was painfully vexed.