#I don't know if I'm annoyed by him because Kyo is my favorite but he really almost ruined the show for me

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Finally finished Fruits Basket and I while I may still think that the very beginning and the very end of the story were a tad underwhelming, I absolutely loved the entire show and its definitely one of my favorite anime.

I came in thinking its going to be a cliche/cheesy romance anime, so I was very surprised with how much depth and personality all the characters, even the small side characters, had and it wasn’t really a case of “they will get one episode about them then we will completely forget about them” but instead it was something that was continuously built on over the course of the show in a slow burn and I really appreciate that.

My favorite characters are Tohru, who I was very quick to label as “the boring bland protagonist whose only job is to be the audience’s self-insert” but slowly she really became interesting and I found my self really loving her character and rooting for her and Kyo, who is the best boy ever that deserves all the happiness in the world and also everyone else really need to be a little nicer to him tbh and both of their parents (Kyoko and Kazuma) were such great loving parents and I loved their relationship with their own kid and also each other kid, its such a shame that Kyoko is dead, because I just know that she would have been the best mother-in-law ever with the most entertaining dynamic with Kyo.

Uotani, Manabe and Hiro are also some of my favorite, but honestly I either like or am neutral toward the rest of the cast, the only characters that I’m kinda annoyed with were Akito and Yuki (explained more in the tags), but if the last season had more episodes focused on developing Akito’s character and gave us a more dramatic way for the curse to be broken as well as leave out or fix some of the questionable romances (ShigureXAkito + KurenoXUotani) then it might have been a 10/10 show for me.

I did hear they have a prelude movie and two spin-off manga, so I will definitely be checking those out. 

#prepare for an influx of Fruba fanart #Akito is just a horrible person that should be locked up in jail and I don't understand why the show let her get away with so much #and Yuki is just annoying lol #the only time I enjoyed his character is when he's interacting with the Student Council or his brother #aside from that he's just the sad uwu boy who's also smart handsome and powerful #which I could ignore.....if the show didn't continue giving him and Tohru intimate moments every two epiosdes #even though both of them are already dating other people #I'm still annoyed the show ended with a scene between her and him (excluding the epilogue) #and not to invalidate platonic love or anything but was that REALLY necessary? #I don't know if I'm annoyed by him because Kyo is my favorite but he really almost ruined the show for me #Fruits Basket

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Mini Fanfic #897: Black Friday Shopping (King of Fighters)

6:34 p.m. at Southtown's Local Mall......

Shingo: (Looking Over his Notepad While Carrying a few Shopping Bags in his Arms and Walking Alongside With K') Okay.....I managed to get the Hello Kitty Phone Case and Premium Headphones for Naomi, Air Pods and a few work ties for Tsubaki, and a brand new pair of motorcycle gloves for Chizuru-Senpai. (Smiles Brightly) All I need to do is find a gift for my mom and I'll be golden. (Turns to K') What do you got on your end, K'?

K': A large Hawaiian shirt for Maxima, a whip and shoes polish for Seirah, a new cap for Clark, some guide book on how to be more expressive for Leona, and a gift card to Pao Pao Cafe for Ralf.

Shingo: Wait. You actually got gifts for the Ikari Warriors this year?

K': ('Sigh') Yep. Ever since we started working together, Seirah and Kula insisted that we try and get each other something for the holidays. (Starts Rolling His Eyes) I forgot to give The Loudmouth a gift last year, so I have to make it up to him.....

Shingo: Cool. So who's next on your list?

K': Kula. The only thing I need to get for her is a plushie of some blue penguin name Pablo.

Shingo: Wait....Pablo? (Stops Walking For a Second Before Gasping And Widening his Eyes at the Sudden Realization) You mean Pablo from the Backyardigans!?

K': (Stops Walking While Turning to Shingo with a Bit of a Confused Look on his Face) Uhh...Yeah. That's him. You watched the show or something?

Shingo: When me and Naomi were kids! It was so fun to watch. Naomi's favorites were Uniqua and Austin, but I was more of a Tyrone fan myself. I didn't know you guys watch it too.

K': ('Tch') (Rolls his Eyes Once More as He and Shingo Continues Walking) Not by choice.....Kula always made me watch it with free on my free time. It's annoying....

Shingo: (Smiles a Bit Sheepishly While Shrugging) Maybe it's just her way of wanting to spend more time with you.

K': Kid, we live in the same apartment together. We spent enough time together as it is.

Shingo: Yeah. But....at least you enjoy her company from time-to time, right?

K': ('Sighs a Bit in Defeat') Yeah.....She's can be a real pain in the neck half the time, but.....(Shrugs) I still love her.

Shingo: Awwwwwwwww!~ You DO have a soft side!~

K': (Starts Blushing for a Brief Second Before Quickly Turning Away) ('Tch') In your dreams.....I was only speaking from my perspective. And besides, I'd rather be in the same room with her than that Kusanagi asshole any day of the year.

Shingo: Yeeesh.....First Kula and now you? He really irritated you guys that badly, huh?

K': Constantly. And I don't know if it's because of his flames or how much of a punchable face he has. But considering how much of an annoying pest he is, I'm seconds away from choosing the latter.

Shingo: (Starts Snickering a Little) Yeah. I...kinda don't blame for it either. He can be a real jerk sometimes.

K': (Stops Walking Yet Again to Stare at Shingo) Huh.

Shingo: (Stops Walking as Well Giving K a Confused Look on His Face) Hm? Why did you stop walking all of a sudden?

K': I've been thinking....

Shingo: About?

K': How you acted whenever we shit talk about Kyo. You don't usually defend him as much as you used to in the past. What gives?

Shingo: Oh. Well, uhh.....(Smiles Sheepishly While Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth) Y-You see, it's not that much of a big deal or anything, but....for a while now, I.....stopped idolzing him for a while now.

K' : (Eyes Widened a Bit in Genuine Surprise) Seriously?

Shingo: Yeah....B-But don't get me wrong! I still think he's amazing fighter and I will never forget the fact that he was the first person that ever got me into the King the Fighters tournament to begin with. I just......well, after everything I've been through to try to impressive him or....even giving him any attention, I.... started not to look up to him as much as I used to, you know? (Chuckles Lightly) If anything, I started to admire Saisyu Sensei and Chizuru Senpai a lot more nowadays in comparison. But....yeah. That's kind of the jiz of it. You.... understand where I'm coming from in all of this, right?

K': (Stares at Shingo For a Brief Second Before Shrugging Again) I get it. (Turns Around and Starts Walking) You look up to whoever you wanna look to. It's no big deal.

Shingo: Y-Yeah. (Follows K') You're right.

The duo starts walking together again before K' suddenly stops doing so one last time.

K': Hey, kid.

Shingo: (Stops Walking Once Again as Well Before Turning Back to K') Hm?

K': Even if you won't be able to create fire anytime soon.....(Looks up to Shingo With A Simple Nodded) I still think you have what it takes to be a good enough fighter one of theses days, maybe even the best around. It just takes time, ya know?

Shingo: (Stares at K For a Few Seconds Before Smiling Brightly) Right. Thanks, K'.

K': Whatever. (Continues Walking)

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