Thread:Koishi-Komeiji/@comment-37720251-20181227193130/@comment-36544918-20181228173439

I did do a really fast research and it seems like you are right, otaoko no ko is also a term used by trans people.

As for respect for the character's wishes, i would perfer the writter's wishes, who himself seem to still believe Astolfo is nothing else other than a male corsdresser, even if he had a hard time remembering the gender "the Servant who stood out and ran around 'through all the volumes under the excuse', “He’s prone to running off like a fool, since he’s a fool!”." (again not pointing to the pronouns) which would seem like they went in thinking of Astolfo as a joke character "It’s because his character has expanded and come this far after starting with the words “flamboyant and androgynous-looking”. He’s become a wonderful character who follows his own path in a refreshing way while ignoring the established framework."

I would still advice looking to the NA server's translation, if they exist for Astolfo, because as i said pronouns aren't usualy used in Japanese and fan translations wouldn't convey DW's intent correctly.