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#223813 top 3 naruto couples

Posted by surlymoogle on 16 May 2009 - 03:07 PM in Icha Icha NaruSaku

QUOTE (Dormin @ Apr 2 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Will never understand why it's so damned populer!

It's funny how baffled guys are over how shonen-ai/yaoi is so popular and yet to them it's not only acceptable but totally hot when two chicks make out. It's the same principle, dudes. At least as far as I'm concerned.

#219311 What would you take to Japan?

Posted by surlymoogle on 31 March 2009 - 01:36 PM in Ichiraku Ramen Bar

Bear in mind your average American (that is, GSM) cellphone won't work here. Some do if they have the proper technology but even then it only works if your carrier is a partner with docomo or Softbank.

Also, when you first get to a train station you'll want to buy (depending on what line runs through there) a Pasmo or Suica card. Those are prepaid train passes that you recharge in the station--Pasmo starts with a 500 yen deposit that you can get back if you turn your card in. They're a billion times easier than dealing with train tickets, since fare varies from place to place.

#218991 Chapter 441

Posted by surlymoogle on 28 March 2009 - 08:05 AM in Latest Releases

QUOTE (ciardha @ Mar 27 2009, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Speaking of animals- where's Tonton?

I'm actually more concerned about the fate of Tonton that that of Hinata.

(And I miss you, Shizune!)

#218839 Chapter 441

Posted by surlymoogle on 27 March 2009 - 11:24 AM in Latest Releases

QUOTE (No WhereMan @ Mar 26 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

After this whole Pein situation goes by Naruto and her are going to have a heart to heart. Naruto tries to act like Hinata was joking back then. But Hinata sees through it.

Hinata: "You know I wasn't joking. And I also know that you don't love me like that."

Naruto: "Sorry, Hinata..."

Hinata: "I'm not. It was just important to me that I told you." (smiles)

That's best case scenario at this point. If not. Eh... *shrugs*

This is actually exactly what I want to see. The notion that Naruto would suddenly fall for Hinata just because she confessed and then got her ass handed to her is retarded. It's a complete character 180 for him. The idea that anyone would think this is good storytelling is ludicrous and yet...it happens all the time. (See Final Fantasy VIII for my favorite example...or is that least favorite?)

That's why it would be great for Naruto to awkwardly approach her, feeling flattered/humbled by her confession but at the same time wondering how to kindly let Hinata down, only to have Hinata tell him, "I get it, you don't feel the same, but I NEEDED to say it. Now I'm over it, and it's okay."

~~And then she can go marry Neji and keep the bloodline strong wooooooo Hyuugacest~~

Now, THAT would be some real character development for Hinata.

(I'm still kind of annoyed that Kishi doesn't have the huevos to off one of the Rookie Nine though.)

#217870 Spoiler Question?

Posted by surlymoogle on 18 March 2009 - 05:07 AM in Icha Icha NaruSaku

See, when I look at that scene I ask myself why exactly is it people are spamming TV Tropes and the like insisting that NaruHina is clearly imminent.

Especially going back and reading Chapter 3 and then reading this again.

#217696 I'm Worried! [Chapter 437 Spoilers]

Posted by surlymoogle on 16 March 2009 - 04:33 AM in Icha Icha NaruSaku

QUOTE (Derock @ Mar 3 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

All it takes was a shy and submissive character who is very popular yet hasn't had any type of development since the beginning of the series and announce her love to the main character and now on the verge of being killed off to bring back the old members whom were inactive and dozens and dozens of new members.

That and the fact that I found out Jiraiya was dead (obviously I've been ignoring this series for a LONG time).

But this Hinata business just dredges up all those old "OH GOD NOT DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 AGAIN" fears. Or, yeah, Harry Potter. Basically every time I give a writer too much credit and assume they'll never pull something so trite/hackneyed/vomitous, they go and prove me wrong.

However, I do now live in the same country as Kishimoto so it won't be nearly as difficult to leave the flaming bag of dog poo on his porch if he does.

#217688 top 3 naruto couples

Posted by surlymoogle on 16 March 2009 - 03:57 AM in Icha Icha NaruSaku

QUOTE (Jenskott @ Mar 10 2009, 06:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Tsunade/Jiraiya

I was gonna ask if we were allowed to include the dead. You're still my OTP, TsuJira!

After that, KakaIru and NejiHina.

#217687 If Naruto and Sakura got Married...

Posted by surlymoogle on 16 March 2009 - 03:33 AM in Icha Icha NaruSaku

They'll just be Mr. and Mrs. Hokage to me.