#18.26

it's hard to tell if Akihito is more angry at being used as a substitute or Feilong's idiocy here. he's become so desperate to save Feilong (and himself) that he's willing to argue against Asami on Feilong's behalf (though Akihito is part of the exchange so he might not be the best mediator available)  also of note is that even though they've been growing pretty close all this time and Feilong's been making Akihito sleep with him, not even Feilong considers this a betrayal so any of ya'll still whining that Akihito getting raped and coerced is a violation of Asami's twoo love 5evar can shut your stupid faces

yeah, nice try Feilong, but Akihito's not letting you escape the blame anymore. take responsibility, damn it! and when will people stop underestimating Akihito's intelligence? 

"if" they were friends... because for all that they've become closer and that Akihito cares for Feilong's well-being, he does not consider Feilong a friend--he's never stopped thinking of him as his kidnapper.  this is where Feilong decides to send Akihito back; this kid is straightforward, passionate, and caring to a fault, and the tears get Feilong past his stubbornness. Feilong finally admits fault, basically says that he's really lonely and just wanted a friend, and he and his pretty hair give in.