Mmm, I agree. Sanzo, Hakkai, Gojyo and Goku are all sort of heartbreaking in their own way, and each with a lot of darkness inside them. I think that's what attacts me so much to them. Not because I have any particular similarity to them in my life, but because the things that have happened to them are so extreme and yet they still find time to bicker and to love each other.

Happy new year to you, too. It's always a pleasure to get your comments and thoughts about Saiyuki and my stories! :D