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QUOTE (Paptala @ Aug 26 2012, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree that its completely ridiculous to think that Naruto is the one who is going to give up on his feelings. The utter disregard and dismissal of Naruto's feelings for Sakura are one of the things that make me the most frustrated with some NH/SS shippers.
Naruto is the main character, his feelings have been portrayed just as seriously as the girls' feelings, and he's had those feelings just as long as the girls.
Plus, Naruto is the person who canonically has the power to change people's hearts - so why do people think its more likely that Hinata is going to change his heart and that Sakura is going to change Sasuke's heart? They have no basis to think this, especially given the fact that Naruto and Sasuke have never shown anything beyond friendship for the girls ever.
Or if you prefer Bruce Lee:
Honest, true love can only be realized when it is mutual and given without reservation. Naruto and Sakura already love each other. Romance will be the icing on the cake.
These quotes are so unbelievably apt - they just outline so much about what I love about Naruto and Sakura's relationship, especially the first one. It's based off strong friendship. There is understanding between them, even if its not always explicit.
There is forgiveness from both sides for mistakes and arguments - like Sakura never blaming Naruto for hurting her in KN4 mode, or them getting past their argument at the summit, for example.
And this ties in to the fact that neither character is perfect, and their relationship isn't either. They accept each other, flaws and weaknesses and imperfections and all. Because they've been through so much together, and known each other for so long, that they do know these less than admirable qualities about one another. They've seen each other at low moments. But none of that has changed how much they care abut the other, and how the other's happiness and safety is a priority.
Interesting observation. This reminds me of the arguments that NH's last interaction means Naruto's feelings are changing because there was more focus on the NH save than the NS save
Naruto didn't show anything romantic there for Hinata at all - the thank you was the long-awaited response to Hinata's actions during the Pein fight, closing up that part of Hinata's character development. Because ultimately, that's all I think Hinata's feelings for Naruto are really about - her own character development.
Naruto's complete lack of non-platonic/romantic interest in Hinata, her lack of involvement in his life and in the story overall, and her focus on her own feelings rather than Naruto's, all seem to point to the fact that this is about Hinata, not NH. Given this is the arc where so many character's are getting loose threads tied up, I really do think this arc is where her feelings are going to be completely resolved.
Naruto is the main character, his feelings have been portrayed just as seriously as the girls' feelings, and he's had those feelings just as long as the girls.
Plus, Naruto is the person who canonically has the power to change people's hearts - so why do people think its more likely that Hinata is going to change his heart and that Sakura is going to change Sasuke's heart? They have no basis to think this, especially given the fact that Naruto and Sasuke have never shown anything beyond friendship for the girls ever.
Or if you prefer Bruce Lee:
Honest, true love can only be realized when it is mutual and given without reservation. Naruto and Sakura already love each other. Romance will be the icing on the cake.
These quotes are so unbelievably apt - they just outline so much about what I love about Naruto and Sakura's relationship, especially the first one. It's based off strong friendship. There is understanding between them, even if its not always explicit.
There is forgiveness from both sides for mistakes and arguments - like Sakura never blaming Naruto for hurting her in KN4 mode, or them getting past their argument at the summit, for example.
And this ties in to the fact that neither character is perfect, and their relationship isn't either. They accept each other, flaws and weaknesses and imperfections and all. Because they've been through so much together, and known each other for so long, that they do know these less than admirable qualities about one another. They've seen each other at low moments. But none of that has changed how much they care abut the other, and how the other's happiness and safety is a priority.
Interesting observation. This reminds me of the arguments that NH's last interaction means Naruto's feelings are changing because there was more focus on the NH save than the NS save
Naruto didn't show anything romantic there for Hinata at all - the thank you was the long-awaited response to Hinata's actions during the Pein fight, closing up that part of Hinata's character development. Because ultimately, that's all I think Hinata's feelings for Naruto are really about - her own character development.
Naruto's complete lack of non-platonic/romantic interest in Hinata, her lack of involvement in his life and in the story overall, and her focus on her own feelings rather than Naruto's, all seem to point to the fact that this is about Hinata, not NH. Given this is the arc where so many character's are getting loose threads tied up, I really do think this arc is where her feelings are going to be completely resolved.
I agree with everything you said, especially the highlighted part.
