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Honestly, my man Sai deserved better than Team 7. That team was dysfunctional right from the start.

I’m so sick of seeing posts like: “Ino had to settle for a Sasuke clone”, “Ino loves Sai only because he looks like Sasuke!”

There are so many things wrong with these statements, first of all, Sai has only the same hair and eye color as Sasuke, that’s it. Lee also has dark hair and eyes but can you see Ino wanting to be more than friends? No. Only another thing these three have in common is that they’re great ninjas with exceptional abilities, just like about half of the characters on the show.

If you want to understand SaiIno, you need to understand SasuIno first. Just because the main heroine likes him because of his looks doesn’t mean that her rival does the same.

This is one of the earliest encounters between Sasuke and Ino that happened soon after his family’s massacre:

The Sunflower represents FRIENDSHIP! Friendship, positivity and long life, completely unlike Sakura’s confession that was completely based on HERSELF and HER feelings towards him. Tell me is THIS love because of the looks? Don’t think so. She just wanted to be friends at first.

Also, when they were younger:

This hints that Sasuke at least thought about being friends with Ino.

Are THESE signs of look-based love: Crying solely because Sasuke is proclaimed a criminal and will probably die not because doesn’t love her? Again, unlike Sakura.  

Seriously, how can ANYONE claim that Ino loves Sasuke only because he’s handsome? 

She JUST remarked that Sai looks kind like Sasuke, that’s it, she, AGAIN, just wanted to be friends with Sai, she wasn’t even flirty like she usually is.

Also are somebodys that you ‘love only because they’re handsome’ in your biggest wish? Along with your father being alive? 

INO CAN’T LOVE SAI BECAUSE HE LOOKS LIKE SASUKE IF SHE DIDN’T LIKE SASUKE BECAUSE OF HIS LOOKS!

So seriously please stop saying otherwise because it’s crap

SHE FOUGHT FOR HIM

AND SHE SAVED HIM

She basically made a robot feel emotions, that’s love folks.

Of course! I hope there’s enough implied drama, but I think these two wouldn’t make TOO much of a scene in fake Karakura town tbh.

Shinji Hirako

He would be extremely curious to check for his s/o’s reiatsu signature before the battle, but wouldn’t try to confront them until after (he checks for the signature whenever new shinigami are assigned to Karakura town but tries to act like he isn’t hopeful about his s/o for the full 100 years).

He’ll track his s/o down, but act like he just so happened to be walking by them. Conveniently but with a weird, nervous spring in his step. His s/o will notice him and call out absolutely SHOCKED. (If they don’t notice the first time, he’ll walk by multiple times).

They’ll share a look and gravitate toward one another. Just when things start to look dramatic and romantic, he’ll pull an ugly face, especially if his s/o started crying. (”Oi, I’m not that ugly nowadays, s/o.”)

He’ll keep with the lighthearted jabs and aloof attitude until he hears the information he wants: His s/o missed him so much, can’t believe he’s alive, isn’t in a relationship, ect. (“What’cha gonna tell your new squeeze when they see ya crying over me, s/o?”) He keeps the tone of the reunion frustratingly light at first, for his own sake. (If his s/o has moved on, he doesn’t want to be vulnerable about it. He wants to be able to move on with a couple mean spirited pot shots and be sulky without giving his past s/o the knowledge of just how much it hurt. I just can’t see this gremlin allowing himself to be too dramatic about it; he’s gotta save face.)

He’ll get a bit somber with his s/o and say “I missed you, y’know, s/o?” in a serious tone and pull on their shihakusho sleeve like he used to until they were hugging him and he feels genuinely comforted in a way he really needed after the battle, especially with Hiyori being unconscious. And maybe he’ll let himself get a bit fierce in his hold of them and be a bit tearful too, because it’s been 100 years and his cynical ass assumed the worst.

Rose Otoribashi

As a romantic idealist, he would absolutely keep his s/o close to his heart and dream about the day he can see them again. (Not quite to the level of putting up a garish poster of them like Isshin but, had it been another 100 years, maybe).

He would definitely want to run off to his s/o before the battle started, but would be held back by his fellow vizards.

When the battle is over, he’d go straight to his s/o and dramatically announce that he was alive with probably a kiss on the hand and a caress of the cheek.

He’ll go to his s/o and be straightforward about asking if they’re still devoted to him, because he can’t bear to think that they aren’t. (If his s/o has “forsaken” him, he would probably start a bit of a tiff about it, because he’s been pining after his s/o for 100 years and he wouldn’t be able to withhold his disappointment. I don’t know if he’d start a dramatic shouting match in the middle of an army of soul reapers, but it’d be a near thing. A champagne glass would be thrown against the ground and someone would get slapped before hiding their face behind a fan in SPIRIT.)

His usual grandiose charm is deflated. He’s a little less “my dear” and a little more “my s/o, my absolute love, my burning light”. He’d seem really desperate and needy (think how Shunsui Kyoraku jokingly pines after the women in his life but NOT lighthearted or joking at all).

He’d fly from subject from subject, rapid fire, in an attempt to catch up with his s/o. He would absolutely need a sound kiss and a reminder that they have forever to catch up. (No, he wouldn’t fight in public that much, but would he gather his s/o in his arms and ravish them and worship them with words, not caring that people look scandalized? Yes, this is Rose and he’s hear to live out his novel worthy romance).

[Ahhh, shyness. The bane of my existence. I swear so many people think I'm rude and arrogant, while in reality, I'm just...shy :(]

Dazai

To Dazai, your shyness is rather endearing.

Seeing you blush with downcast eyes is hands down the cutest thing he's ever seen in his life.

Loves to fluster you with seemingly 'innocent' gestures like leaning in a little too close, putting his arm on the wall behind you, or wiping off something from your lip.

Your shyness has never once struck him as rude or arrogant. He understands where you're coming from.

While meeting new people, he holds your hand reassuringly. If you feel uncomfortable, he would even do all the talking himself because he understands you don't always want to initiate conversation or other gestures.

The guy is a flirt to his very bones, and making you blush with his sappy or risque words is his absolute favourite.

Dazai can get a little...hands-y at times. His hands would come rest on your waist, before slowly sliding down your thighs while backing you into a wall.

"What's wrong, (y/n)?" He'd whisper casually into your ear.

He would tilt your chin up with his hand and make you look at him, before smirking and leaving you there, dazed, confused, and flustered.

He knows what this does to you, and seeing your face turn beet red because of him fills him with pride and amusement.

God help whoever tries to take advantage of your meek nature. Dazai would never resort to physically harming them, he doesn't need to. He's got other, much scarier methods of making people back off.

Your shyness was part of the reason he was attracted to you in the first place, and he would never want to force you to change that aspect of yourself.

"You compliment me so well, my belladonna. The yin to my yang."

Chuuya

The fact that you're shy has never bothered Chuuya.

He loves how he can make you blush so easily, brushing your cheek with his hand or even just tucking your hair behind your ear.

Loves making innuendos just to see your flustered face.

Holding your hand in public serves the double purpose of putting you at ease as well as making unwanted people back off.

You're quiet by nature, and he understands that. You never have to justify your shyness to him.

Calls you all sort of pet names just to see which one embarrasses you the most.

Your nature is filled with kindness and docility, which sometimes leads people to take undue advantage of you. If Chuuya finds out (which he usually does), he forces the person to make it right, no matter how extreme the means he uses have to be.

You might come off as rude or stuck up to other people because of your shyness, but Chuuya knows that isn't the case. He understands that you're just that. Shy.

He's not the best at expressing feelings, and neither are you. So sometimes, that makes for the silliest of arguments.

not a soul:

me thinking about my emotional support anime boys:

Over a hundred episodes in and I still see people call Shikadai a Shikamaru clone, even though he’s shown otherwise. I know I’ve talked about this topic dozens of times before, but I decided to just compile the list of reasons into this text post. Since Shikadai is only a Genin now, I will be comparing him to Genin Shikamaru.

1) His Eyes

Let’s start with the obvious. “You look just like your father. Except your eyes, you have your mother’s eyes.” Sounds familiar? Just like Harry Potter, Shikadai inherited Temari’s beautiful teal eyes. This alone sets him apart from the rest of the Naras, who all have dark brown eyes. I would argue and say his facial structure is more like Temari’s but I’ll focus on the more obvious feature. His green eyes enhance his already pretty face so it may be one of the reasons why he is popular with the girls (though this was stated only in Steam Ninja Scrolls), which Shikamaru never got to be at his age😂

2) He is NOT a Genius

The gif isnt connected to the topic, but have fun looking at Nara “I beg for your forgiveness” Shikadai😂 Let’s continue on with the obvious.

While Shikadai may be smarter than most of his peers, he is no genius. He still spends a lot of time trying to master shogi, which Shikamaru got the hang of just by reading the rule book. And while he is a good strategist, he cannot think 200 steps ahead unless he knows his opponent really well. For example, he could beat Boruto time and time again because he is aware of the other’s fighting strategy, skills, and usual attacks.

3) He’s No Cloud-Watcher

Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but Shikadai was never once shown to watch the clouds. Instead, he is an avid gamer who would escape Temari’s watchful eyes in order to play with his friends. In Shikamaru Shinden, he seemed rather passionate about gaming, even going out of his way to teach Shikamaru about it.

4) He Has More Motivation

I’m telling y’all now, the pics you see above is not the only examples of Shikadai having more motivation than Genin Shikamaru ever did. I’ve mentioned these more times than I can count, but:

1) The fact that he trained like crazy in order to create a new jutsu which could defeat Boruto in the Chunin Exams

2) He’s aware of his weaknesses and always trying to find ways to improve himself

3) He asked Temari to teach him Wind Style, so that he can add more “pawns” which will benefit the Nara Clan.

4) Generally, he always wants to do better than he already can.

When you compare him to Genin Shikamaru, who was always moaning about how everything is so troublesome, you’ll really appreciate Shikadai’s efforts and hard work. Plus, Shikadai actually wanted to participate in the Chunin Exam, which is more than what I can say about lazy and unmotivated Shikamaru😂

5) He’s Competitive

I started by saying he’s more competitive but realized that wasn’t right—because Shikamaru was NEVER competitive. Observe these two pictures: