
um like that must hurt to be told "I can't love you because you're a dude and not a girl." He must think he's doing her such a big favor because he's got it stuck in that small Brain of his that he's totally worth it. Even if Hibiki chooses that boss dude its not like they'll actually be happy because hibiki can't be himself and eventually it'll show.

It's not really wrong if you don't want to be with another guy. I get that if he doesn't want to be with another guy because it's gay, that's close minded. But if he's not attracted to guys that puts a real strain on the relationship, of course it affects his feelings. It's understandable that he feels he can't love him(in the romantic sense) it shouldn't make you think less of him.

I wonder if the emperor likes her or not cause I didn't see any inkling of that. More like he wanted to protect her but like...how is she supposed to get promoted(in her career) if she is now a concubine albeit the empress. The train of thought behind making her a concubine has passed me by. Can someone explain this to me.

You are very right on this based on the fact that the setting this manga is in. In fact, it is a realistic portrayal of ancient monarchy setting, which we all know that the emperor wouldn't have just 1 wife. The other shoujo manga whereby the emperor has only 1 wife just wouldn't happen in real history...
<spoiler> Yes, he slept with the other concubines in order to have heirs. He doesn't have feelings for them. He only has feelings for Kan. </spoiler>

Just realise the spoiler tag doesn't work here... will be more careful next time... Sorry!
Sorry no matter what happens or how he explains it. He was still playing our girl and cheating on his girlfriend. Those are facts. He doesn't seem confused about his feelings at all so I really don't think ill ever sympathize with him.