#bilevi

• When or if I started shipping it: At first I saw Jeankasa as a shallow sort of ship since their first encounter involves Jean complimenting Mikasa on her beautiful, black hair (looking back though, Jeanboi WAS pretty nervous). Not to mention the ship was pretty one-sided. But after finishing the anime and reading the manga, as well as a meta or two, my view of the ship completely changed. I recall that scene where Jean is swayed by Mikasa’s head-turning beauty very endearingly now. This probably sounds silly, but I officially started shipping them hard around chapter 83 of the manga where Mikasa was shown in a panel treating Jean’s wounds, disproving any claim that she doesn’t give a shit about him. (Actually, there were other significant moments showing that she gave a shit about him before this)

• My thoughts: The thing I like about Jeankasa is that it has so much potential given that Jean is confirmed to be attracted to Mikasa in canon. Normally, I wouldn’t want the main girl to end up with someone deemed as a side character, but Mikasa and Jean are clearly an exception. Jean is also admirable for getting his facts straight no matter who he’s addressing, which means he isn’t blinded by his crush on Mikasa when he confronts her about Eren or her decision-making. For me, this is a good basis for a solid relationship.  

• What makes me happy about them: I’m happy that Jean is just so supportive of Mikasa. It’s clear that he respects her, even when he’s criticizing her, and even when he’s jealous of Eren. I’m also so happy for the little, telltale signs that Mikasa is starting to care for him in a way as well. The art drawn for this ship makes my heart glow (kudos to @shynii for their elegant sketches) and the fics aren’t bad either. I’m at least happy that the fandom is still around.

• What makes me sad about them: I’m sad at how underrated this ship is. It deserves as much love as other more popular Mikasa ships. It also saddens me that their interactions are somewhat lacking, like, I can’t put my finger on it, but I’d really like Isayama to give us a hint of how their relationship went before the timeskip.  

• Things done in art/fic that annoys me: I know this is a bit far-fetched, but can people NOT use Eren as a plot device for once? Also, I hate fics where Mikasa cheats on Eren with Jean, or where Mikasa only seeks Jean’s comfort whenever she feels lonely due to Eren not being around. 

• Things I look for in art/fic: Perhaps something like this. (Yeah, Eren’s absence is in it but its toned down this time) A fic where Jean tries his best to comfort Mikasa not because of his crush, but because he chooses to be kind and to be there for her as a friend. I want a fic with them sparring (I have a fascination for Snk ships sparring together), with Jean trying to understand who Mikasa is behind her cool exterior, and with them communicating with their eyes and are somehow being able to understand one another, even just a little bit. I’d really like that.

• Who I’d be comfortable with them ending up with, if not each other: With Mikasa, it would obviously be with either Eren or Armin. I also like her with Levi (DONT GIVE ME THAT LOOK), Hange (Please don’t kill me), Sasha or Annie (if she ever comes back, lol). With Jean, it’s either Armin, Eren, or Sasha.

• My happily ever after for them: I’d like them to live somewhere far away in a forest, and have their family setup similar to what Mikasa had with her parents. Jean would cook delicious omelettes for their kids, while Mikasa would go out hunting for game and chopping wood. Occasionally, they would get visits from Eren and Armin, and they would smile fondly as they watch their kids play with their uncles. (Omg I’m gonna choke on the fluff) 

• What is their favorite non-sexual activity?: Hmmm…does having a conversation about Eren or Armin count? Because I think Jean and Mikasa would gush over the two of them in whatever way they can. Also, I think they’d be the type to have strength matches with each other (even though Jean knows he’ll definitely lose lol)