For the character ask: Neji!
HEHE THANK YOU FOR ENABLING ME
Favorite thing about him:
His character growth. Like he was able to grow as a person and acknowledge that he was in fact a jerk for so long, and he does try to better himself. Like I can’t help but be proud of him for that 🥹 (he’s also strong and very pretty)
Least favorite thing about him:
I mean, other than his death in canon, it really seemed like after his fight with Naruto he basically just… fell into that “I’m a branch member and that’s all I’ll ever be” mindset which is just… so sad to see. He fought against it for so long, and I really feel like he could have continued on without, ya know, being the way he was pre chunin exams.
It really shows when he’s interacting with Hinata. This is not her fault AT ALL, in fact I think she’d rather he not treat her like she’s above him. But she likely doesn’t have the heart to, or he doesn’t listen, or some other third thing.
It just sucks SO MUCH to see him say how he’s “finally free” when it seems like he actually just closed his own cage and called it freedom.
Now this could have been like, an excellent character arc for him. To overcome this new barrier he made for himself of going to the other extreme of his previous philosophy. But I guess that would require Kishi caring about Neji as a character instead of just a disposable plot device.
“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”
Though special shout out to him saying “Get lost.” To Ino in the forest of death during the chunin exams. That line delivery kills me every time.
Honestly love his dynamic with the rest of team Gai. I know I know what an original thought, but I love how well he compliments Lee’s hyperactive personality, and how he has Tenten to turn to when he’s finally at the end of his rope with Lee and Gai LOL!
NEJICHI NEJICHI NEJICHIIIII
I don’t care that it’s ocxcanon it’s my true Neji OTP and I will not deny that.
…Neji///hina… why is that so popular augh… (this goes with all ships that pair him with relatives or teachers and related issues…)
Cats love him. They’re attracted to his calm personality. Sometimes they’ll follow him around the village, sit on his lap while he’s meditating, etc. asking for pets. And yes he will give it to them and might even smile a little hehehehe
Idk I guess the fact that I often pair him with a woman who isn’t Tenten?
Song I associate with him:
Sooo many LMFAO but Wild Horses by Grace Power is a particular favorite.
THIS ONE!! Manga and anime version cuz why not hehe
