hElp mE I'm becoming a harder and harder YukiShi fan. Every day I secretly fall deeper and deeper into this ship. Not even I am aware of the progress. All I know is that one day I was scrolling through the yukishi tag on tumblr and...and I was enjoying it. I don't even remember how I got there. I used to be SO rinshi...what happened?
Hey, I've read your comment and I really appreciate your observations and opinions of that ship in general (I love people who are passionate about the things they loveXD), but what I'm trying to say is that I think YukiShi won't happen even in a milion years.
It is obvious that Yukio's love is one-sided and that Shiemi will never look at him in such a way. On the other hand, we notice that Shiemi builds different feelings towards Rin ("Why do I feel so nervous in Rin's presence?! This has never happened before..." (ch.83)) and she never thought of Yukio in that way.
I admit, that scene in her house when she thought; "OMG we are alone!" (ch.44), when she invited him to dance (ch.46) and that embrace recently (ch.93), woke in me some suspicion that she might have changed her mind, but after ch.73 called "Love Awakens," we can conclude that it is obviously about the love between Rin and Shiemi. This ship is canon seen from a thousand miles away and I can see Yukio as a tragic character (ironicaly, all the girls are literally crazy for him and he can't have that one single girl who doesn't feel anything for him besides friendship).
The best solution for all would be that Yukio finally reconciles with the fact and tries to find another girl, but here's the thing; Yukio did never build any strong relationships with any other girl besides Shiemi .... or ....
What about Shura?
They've known each other for about 10 years and had become really close reacently, Shura no longer teases him that much and Yukio is no longer irritated by her presence. On the contrary, he became tenderer since he learned of her past and tried to cheer her up by complimenting her hair (ch.80) (At that moment he proved that he really cared. It has been cutted for him after all and that's why this haircut will always be so special to him.).
He was inviting her to have fun with Exwires in his stead because he didn't know how to behave in society. When she appeared at the door dressed in a santa suit and everyone greeted her, Yukio wondered how did her marriage-hunting party go (ch. 89)(he was concerned about her activities and before he couldn't care less).
AND WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT; In these last chapters Suguro, Rin and Shiemi were injured by Yukio in a way (he directed a gun on both Suguro (ch.91) and Rin (ch.97) and he pushed Shiemi to the ground (ch.93)) and what did he do to Shura? Nothing! He couldn't look at her eyes because he knew that otherwise he would be an open book to her (she knows him that well).
As for Shura, we have nothing to discuss about, she likes him in her own silly way, that much is sure!XD What I wanted to say is that with Shiemi, he would always try to be stronger, better, more successful, and he would never get rid of that depression that hunts him day after day because he would always want to impress her, surprise her, color her world in pink. But in the end, everything would turn out to be just a simple lie.
Yukio knows that one day he'll grow tired of all this and that this relationship won't make any sense later. That's why he said the things he said to Rin back there at the open bath by some crazy granny (ch.74).
Sure, Shiemi would accept him just the way he is, there is no doubt, but I think she wouldn't mannage to cope with his depression and therefore things would never change. On the other hand, Shura would kick him out of the trance and distract him from all those thoughts (with or without bickeringXD). I even think he would feel much more relaxed with her company until the moment he's allowing her to change him for the best. We all noticed that Yukio has his own naughty and playful side (the beach scene ch.35 and Salaryman Exorcist ch.9), that's actually him and we could only notice it through Shura.
Ch.15 was the chapter in which we could see them in their most sincere edition; Shura caring and worrying about him and Yukio denying it but actually appreciating it very much. She already said (ch.15 & 76) she worries about Yukio the most. Yukio trusts her and can show his flaws and bad personality around her (ch.11, 15, 17, 35, 42, 46, 68 & 69). She was the one that told him to be honest with himself (ch.27) and then he followed her advice (ch.29 & 37). It was the vision of him in danger that made her react and free herself from Hachiro (ch.79). Mephisto probably put the twins up to help her because he knows about their bond (it wouldn't surprise me if he put her in their dorm for some other reason rather than being their protector). And both times Mephisto has treatened Shura, Yukio was around (ch.34 & 47).
The thing is, if Yukio and Shiemi were to end up together, everything would be so forced, as opposed to Shura, where the situation would be much more smoother. Of course, everyone has the right on their own opinion and I respect that, but I think the two of them would be perfect for each other! And what about the age gap? It doesn't matter, love is based on feelings and not numbers!
YukiShu rocks!^^
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