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So whazza difference between this and all the other pages that discuss Fuuko's battles and the series and everything else? My original plan was to make a sort of "LOVE OF MY LIFE" page for Fuuko, just like the one I did for Hino Rei. But then I thought, uhm, but what about those guys she didn't like? So what I came up with was this page where I'll deal with her relationships with some of the cast members of Flame of Recca. Not everybody, ofcourse ^^;; (that would've taken 400 years to make. Just the more prominent ones. This is based merely on my observation in the anime and what I've read about in the net. If you agree or disagree on some points, then go ahead and tell me what you think! Okay? Let's begin with... HANABISHI RECCA What's the real score between these two childhood friends? Well, the usual thing with childhood friends is that they often end up together (e.g. Yusuke & Keiko of YYH, Kamui & Kotori). Such is not the case here *_*. These two have been at it since they were in diapers <_>;;! Fuuko in particular, who has been dying to put Recca's ego several notches lower. He's the only guy she could not beat. She almost did it with the fuujin, though. But it was a battle not meant to be won. Otherwise they'd already be a funeral service on episode 3 @_@! If it was me and I have seen the first few episodes of FOR, I might've thought Fuuko had the hots for Recca and was jealous of Yanagi for getting to him first in a short amount of time (while she had known Recca for years!). There's a big possibility there! It's not uncommon for females to fall for their childhood friends, even if they say "Oh no, he's ugly. I hate him!" They usually feel the opposite and use anger and denial as defense mechanisms. Do you think she was secretly in love with him? Though that isn't the case now is it? Fuuko had learned to overcome her resentment with Yanagi (as early as episode 4) and they're pretty good buddies now. So even if she was indeed in love with Recca, she was over it rather soon. Apparently, she also got over her all-consuming desire to make Recca kiss her feet. Call it a streak of maturity. She's become his close friend rather than his sworn enemy ^^. There are a few advocates of a Recca-Fuuko pairing out there. Though seriously I doubt it would materialize. Recca seems to prefer more uhrrm, passive female types. And you and I know Fuuko-sama is anything but that. ISHIJIMA DOMON No question about this one. Domon is obviously smitten over Fuuko. And why shouldn't he? She is after all, a very attractive girl. He makes no secret of this, asking her out on a date every chance he gets to, and makes a pass every now and then. Unfortunately for him, Fuuko brushes him off like a fly. While she cares for him as a friend, it appears she couldn't think of him as a *gulp* lover. Sorry Domon *_*. This is the opposite of Domon, as he cares for Fuuko very much. Too much in fact. He's willing to risk life and limb for her. He gets emotional when she gets hurt and tries to rescue her whenever she gets into trouble (though he isn't always successful). He even cried when she was under Kage Houshi's spell, and he made numerous attempts to break through her tornado to save her (aaaww....) Domon is actually Recca's best friend/worst enemy (both, if you ask me), but when Yanagi came into the picture, he became closer to Fuuko. They even trained together for a whole month in the mountains, using their newly acquired weapon. Really now, Domon, why didn't you take advantage of that time alone together? Geez! Fuuko is very supportive of Domon, though. Just as Tokiya is dismissing Domon's achievements (rather, the lack of it) in the Urabutosatsoujin, it is Fuuko who comes to his rescue. She also encourages him and is oncerned for his welfare. To what extent is Fuuko's feelings for Domon? I wouldn't want to sound biased/judgmental (but I'm definitely going to, so what the heck?) but I believe she only feels for him as a good friend. I mean, for all that time they spent with each other, shouldn't she have fallen for him by now? Of course, there was this time that she cried when she thought he got killed by Noroi, and there was this time prior to the Urabutousatsoujin finals where she was observed by Kokuu, who said, "Poor Fuuko. She doesn't know if she's going to fall in love with Domon or get mad at him." There was also this time when she tried to help him battle Magensha by attempting to weaken the opposition prior to his match with Domon. Fuuko's reactions could very well be that for a very close or friend...or perhaps she HAS fallen for Domon and is just vehemently denying it? It's possible. In the anime, it seems they're really pushing for this pair, as they keep emphasizing Domon's unconditonal affection and those *moments* together (like when he catches her as she fell from Magensha's space port). Okay, does all this rambling mean I have been converted to a Fuuko-Domon supporter? NO. My apologies to those who are rooting for this love pair. But I'm cheering for someone else ^_~. Okay? Maybe Domon can find another girl (not that there's anyone out there who could really take Fuuko's place) who'd be more compatible with him. MIKAGAMI TOKIYA And what about this fine specimen of mankind? Isn't he the most gorgeous thing (drool, drool, drool...)? I have come across fans who wanted Tokiya to pair up with Fuuko. I'm not one of them (So you see it's NOT Tokiya I'm cheering for). Tokiya is rather, uhm, self-sabsorbed. He wouldn't be at peace until he gets to his sister's murderer. So I don't think there's any room for a little romance in his life. Not now anyway. He doesn't even seem to feign interest in any female other than Yanagi...and that's because she's a near carbon of his deceased sibling. Though I've got this suspicion that he does care for Yanagi not in the "sisterly way." He could be rivaling Recca for her affection. What does he feel for Fuuko? Errr...nothing *_*, nothing that could lead to a trip to the altar, that is. Well, respect maybe. He just doesn't say much or doesn't speak often, but you can tell he respects his fellow Hokage ninja. He knows she's good at what she does, and I don't hear him criticizing Fuuko as he would Recca and Domon. Tokiya knows how to treat a lady, ne ^_^? On the other side, Fuuko doesn't like Tokiya very much. She thinks he's a bit arrogant. Though she does respect his abilities and intelligence as well. Any chance for romance? Hmm...hardly likely...unless they both soften up. Maybe you could put them in a room together for a month. Maybe. If they don't kill each other first. ^^;;; (now if I were Fuuko, how can I possibly fall for Domon when there's someone as handsome, intelligent, skilled, sexy and available as Tokiya around ^_~)? Of course I aint no Fuuko... SAICHO (KUU TEAM) Friend, period. A team-up of these two is very unlikely. Saicho, for one, is younger than Fuuko (I can't imagine her being the cradle-snatching type ^_^). I put him here because he was really nice to her. Saicho's got a girlfriend, Kukkai's daughter Mezura, who has an amazing resemblance to Fuuko (down to the headband!). Immediately after Fuuko's match, he comes up to her, apologizing for his teammate Fujimaru's behavior (what a *sick* a$$h@le!). He asks her not to judge their team because of one rotten member. Saicho had taken off his cloak to conceal Fuuko's near-naked body and he even wrapped her wounds with the paper bandage from his hands (isn't he such a sweetie ^^?). Saicho also had a run-in with Fuuko on the registration day of the tournament, and he immediately apologized and helped her up. Isn't he a sweet kid? Now if only Fuuko was a little younger....or Saicho a little older...hmmmm. No, it's NOT Saicho I'm cheering for either. FUJIMARU (KUU TEAM) At
this point I'm taking in a few tablets of Metoclopromide to prevent myself
from vomiting. He has got to be one of the most despicable characters in
this series. He ranks no. 3 in my list (with the first one being Mori Kouran
and Mokouren falling behind a close second). Even the annoying Genjuroh
is more likable. This guy faced Fuuko in the opening round of the Urabutosatsojin.
He was eventually defeated but not before he nearly stripped Fuuko of every
piece of clothing. He stayed behind to watch the tournament among his fellow
Kuu in the audience. During the quarterfinals, he waves a flag declaring
"Fuuko Fan Club." He even screamed, " If you beat Gashakura,
I'm your slave forever." (*_* Gosh Fujimaru, what a *tempting* offer).
He also promised to take care of her in the hospital, just in case Gashakura
beats her (no wonder Fuuko won, what a motivation!) Apparently he begins
to look at Fuuko from another angle. Like...he's probably developed a crush
(*gross*) on her. Yeeeew! But then he got pissed when Fuuko
said he was lame opponent ^_^. Either way, I think Fuuko would die first
before she could ever think of this guy as a potential partner (*goosebumps*).
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