Anyways, what's your favorite pairing, and why? Please feel free to post your opinions, although try to be tasteful (don't just slander opinions, criticize them tastefully).

My fav alt. pair:

1: Soujiro/Misao

I'm serious, I'm almost obsessed with this couple! I have a yahoo group about them, a deviantart club about them, and now I'm working on a fanlisting and a website, too! This one makes SO much more sense to me than Aoshi/Misao, because.....how? Just..how would Aoshi fall in love with a 16 year old whom he raised as a daughter?? Not only that, the two are complete opposites! "Opposites attract" my wrist, you hear! *mumbles about stupid people and uneducated minds* Soujiro is much closer to her age, and not only that, thier personalities are so very simular! I have an (old) article on www.myotaku.com about it, if any of you would like to see it there ^_^

I love Saito/Kaoru, too. ^-^ Especially when Kaoru brings out her "shinai of doom"...

Enishi/Kaoru is my second favorite, however. Enishi needs a strong woman who he can rely on, and Kaoru needs someone who can have a verbal sparring match with her. Plus, Enishi would kill anyone who dared to hurt her, which is an added plus.

I've just read a fanfic recently with the pairing of Enishi/Megumi, and I must say...it was FANTASTIC. I've never heard of that pairing before, but it's AWESOME! ^-^

I mean, Sano and Megumi aren't getting any younger, and Misao's not getting any older. The age difference between her and Aoshi is just...ur...

Besides, there are a few sparks between these two. So...ya never know.

Kaoru and Soujirou.

1) They look cute together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2) I think their personalities really go along together. People say Misao and Soujirou are most similar, but I think Misao is a little too immature for Soujirou, who has been through so much emotional trauma. I believe that Kaoru can be a better companion for Soujriou being that she's more mature. Also, she seems the type that can go deeper into somebody, bringing soujirou out of his shell.

3) Well, Kaoru helped (and loved) Kenshin the Rurouni, so she can help (and love) Soujirou, who also becomes a rurouni.

4) Soujirou's complex character needs somebody who is equally complex and filled with a lot of compassion. Kaoru has been through a lot herself, and appears more inclined to sympathize and get closer to somebody than, say, Misao.

5) Soujirou has a respect for "Himura-san", so he will take more notice in Kaoru.

6) Kaoru needs somebody closer to her own age (pretend I'm against kk)

ANYWAYS, I just think that SouKao is the greatest alternate pairing EVER!

soujiroukaorufanatic writes WONDERFUL SouKao fics. try them!

Anyway, as for favorites, I like the quickly growing Aoshi/Kaoru pairing. I have liked them for a looong time. I first decided to pair them in my story because I wanted Soujiro/Misao as well. Then I just totally fell in love with Aoshi and Kaoru. I can't get enough!

While I still am enamored of Soujiro/Misao, there's so much of it around that it's hardly an alternate pairing anymore! They are, after all, a very appealing couple.

I also like reading strange stuff like Megumi/Enishi, Misao/Saitou (Lexi Teniro!) Misao/Enishi, Kaoru...heh, well, just Kaoru/Aoshi!

I am also very open to OC pairings, as some of my favorite stories have OCs. Sano/Shino (Khrysalis) Enishi/Mei-mei (kie-san) Sano/Kyouri (kie-san again!) Kaya/Okita (Hiteozakura). Always fun to mix and match and even add new characters.

Also, I feel that Misao and Kaoru both idolize their men too much. (Mostly Misao, but I can see it in Kaoru as well.) This sort of leads to a "I follow, you lead" take on the relationship, which I don't like. Kaoru does not idolize Aoshi at all--she first meets him as an enemy! So after his Kyoto Arc redemption, I could see Kaoru befriending him and whipping him into shape.

Another thing I wanted to add--I am rather attached to my own OC pairing, which is perfectly natural. It'd be rather weird if I was just so-so about it. So another OC pairing I like is, well, Kenshin/Naruku.

heheh, I'm definitely in for Eni/Kao pairing and Aoshi/Kao pairing too...

I feel that Enishi sees a shadow of Tomoe in kaoru when she embraced Kenshin in the OVA, and because his only attachment was towards his sister, so, somehow, seeing her resemblance in Kaoru could lead to something, no? (well, that's my view anyway *grin*)

As for Aoshi, I think he's a great match of Megumi, but I can't seem to write about them, thus, I opt for Ao/Kao...heheh, what kind of reasoning is that?

but as for reading, I dig Aoshi/Meg (for the same reason above), and have found great fics so far..(hail to all the great writers out there!) and Sano/Kao too, although they seem to develop more of a bro/sis or best friend relationship, I gotta agree that the charming Rooster can b a girl's prized guy-friend.

K/K is okay too, but as Hitoezakura says it, AU can be better! and I agree 125% with her.^^

If you have a favorite pairing, send pictures, blurbs and links to me and I will create a mini-shrine on my site, Kenshin, etc. E-mail or PM me and also check out the shrines for Aoshi/Kaoru and Misao/Soujiro.

Also, I'd like to point out, in defense of Misao, that she was mature enough to step up when Okina was dying and take her position as leader of the Oniwabanshuu, knowing she would have to go up against Aoshi. Even if she never fought him (how AWESOME would that be????) and ended up still hoping for his safe return, she was able to take that step and I think that shows great maturity and strength. People often forget that about Misao.

MadiSano: If we're talking individual bishies here, I'd say that Sano's my favorite too. And when I first went for odd couples, I absolutely adore Sano/Kaoru. I still do of course, but it isn't as odd as a Saitou/Kaoru, Aoshi/Kaoru or a Soujiro/Kaoru. Sano has as much chance as any since he's like one of Kaoru's best friends, yes? *winks*

Speaking of which, when Kenshin left, Kaoru sat around and moped until Megumi and Yahiko could get her going. When Aoshi left, Misao took off after him, and I think that's also very mature, in comparison to kaoru. A lot of people treat Misao like a less mature version of Kaoru, but in some ways she's more so.

MadiSano: Don't be so skittish! I'd love to hear what your other favorite alternate pairing is. None of us will bash you, I promise.

MadiSano, Yumi and Sano aren't actually the worst pairing the world! I love how they bicker throughout the whole Shishio ordeal (especially when Sano throws her over his shoulder and she's screaming that the only person allowed to touch her is Shishio-sama! lol!)

You've made me extremely curious now...what is that pairing that you can't tell anyone about? I assure you, you will not get chewed out or bashed for that pairing, because I did say that opinions were welcomed! So please tell us what pairing that is?

Anyways, on that pairing....to give you an idea, as long as the characters are not majory OOC...I don't mind ANY Sano pairing at all. (Sweatdrops.) As long as it's not Sanosuke and Tsubame. I've never read any good fics that contain that pairing....it's just...odd...

A friend suggested Shura/Sano, but I couldn't see that happening and gave her a look that match Kenshin's in Oro-Mode. Can anyone else see Sano and Shura? Uhh...if you can...tell me how...cuz I have trouble. I can see Shura trying to KILL Sano, but...ahaha.

Believe me, I've heard odd pairings before, some of which probably shouldn't be shared...heh.

1. Hiko/Sano (This fic scared me. At first, I was just interested in finding out how the author thought it would work, but...I wouldn't even finish reading it...)

2. Kaoru/Shishio (HUH? was my first thought.)

3. Saitou/Yumi (I can sort of see this happening, since Saitou is a lot like Shishio. But isn't Saitou married? ...ooh.)

4. Sano/Yahiko (Now this simply scared me. What in the heck was in the author's mind, I'll never know...)

5. Soujirou/Okita (WHAT THE HECK IS THAT ALL ABOUT? THEY LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME!! I didn't read this fic, but it freaked me out nonetheless. Mou.)

6. Misao/Battousai (I just did not get the fic. How...?)

There are other pairings that I'm probably not thinking about, but that's about it. Half of this fics I was too scared to read! And that Shura/Sano idea. I still have a hard time seeing that, but...ya know. Any comments?

Yahiko/Kaoru (WTF?!?!?!?!)

Shishio/Soujirou (.....O_O......)

Shougo/Misao (I really just can't see this)

Kamatari/Soujirou (need I say more?)

yeah....freaky. oh, oops, this forum's for FAV pairings. oh well.

Kaoru/Yahiko/Yutaro - The moment I found out exactly what the pairing was, I hightailed out of that site...shudders...never going back there again, not that I remember where there is anymore.

Kaoru/Katsu - Seriously? They don't even speak in the manga, and in all honesty, the one time Katsu starred in an anime arc, Kaoru was bedridden. How could they ever be a pairing?

Yes, and the other ones I have seen have already been mentioned...oh well!

Haha, this forum has drifted a bit off topic, but hey, it's fun!

And then the fics that said KK, people would have to check if it was Kenshin and Kaoru or Katsu and Kaoru! AHHHH!!! It's a nightmare I've had often...(lol, not really ever.)

Hitoezakura: Oh, please don't be sorry. If anything, I'm so pleased to find that you have an interest for that odd couple. I adore it as well; as I remember in my last post, I said that Sano/Kaoru was the first odd pairing I liked after watching the series. Saitou/Kaoru, on the other hand, turned into quite the obssession after I got into that as well. Anyhow, I love Kaoru pairings so it's nothing to be apologizing about. I also find that Sano/Yumi scene amusing by the way. *winks*

MadiSano: Hmm.. a Sano/Shura wouldn't be that bad ne? I mean, if Sano/Kaoru has a chance I think that given the same chance a Sano/Shura in turn could work out. I've seen my share of Kenshin/Shura fanfics that I think the concept could be the same, though in a sense it would be more of a "what if" fic. *nods*

By the way, where'd you read the Shishio/Kaoru? *grins* I'd be curious enough to read that one. LOL.

Sayomi-sama: I see the Yahiko/Kaoru pairing as more of one that shows that he looks up to her. Though, if the fic is that good and the writer portrays them both well enough, I think that I'd like to give that one a shot.

Any pairing should be given the chance, I think. I mean, we all have different views on the anime, the characters, even the subtlest of hints. So if a certain could be written to its fullest extent then I think that we should check it out before the bashing or flaming right?

Oh, and I've read a Katsu/Kaoru- however highly rated- and it wasn't that bad either. *laughs* They don't talk very much in the anime though, do they?

Sayomi-sama: It's piqued my interest now as well. I mean, beyond the point of looking up to her with admiration the way a sibling would, what do you suppose would happen if they had met a little older and in a different setting? Hmm.. ooohh... the possibilities indeed.

So, I could totally see Yahiko and Kaoru together in a different setting, actually. The boy who makes fun of the girl that he secretly as a crush on. Awwwwww...

:flabberghasted:

Well, okay, I can see her not being mature enough for Aoshi, but I see Misao as a very mature young lady. Perhaps even more so than Kaoru in some ways.

First of all, Misao and Kaoru have both been through the same thing--the people they love left them. When Kenshin left, Kaoru could do nothing but mope until someone gave her a good hard kick in the butt (Megumi, Yahiko.)

Misao on the other hand, set out to get Aoshi and the Oniwabanshuu back without anyone to help or guide her. She wanted it that much and was able to suck it up and go for it.

Not to mention, at the critical point when the person she loved (Aoshi) had nearly killed Okina and turned on her adoptive family, Misao stood up and declared that they'd go up against him if it came to that. That, to me, says loads about her maturity. She moved on with grace and was able to be strong for the people that needed her.

Misao may run around and yelp a lot, and she may seem like all smiles, but that doesn't detract from her maturity. She has a lot of people looking out for her, but she also looks out for them.

Misao is strong because of the people who look out for her. She was taken care of ever since Aoshi brought her with him, am I right? So I'd like to distinctly point out that THAT is what makes them different; Kaoru and Misao I mean. After Kaoru lost her parents, she'd been alone until the time Kenshin, Yahiko, Sano and the others came into her life. Misao didn't go through the same scenario- entirely at least- since when she was a child, Aoshi cared for her and brought her to live with Okina. So I see the situation when Kenshin left for Kyoto as this; Kaoru didn't want to go after him at first because she was afraid of getting hurt again. And although by that time, she'd already had people to look out for her, it still seemed like a whole new experience for her- to be pushed into running after someone. So you can't really say which of them is more mature in the sense of when Kenshin and Aoshi left them. Kaoru and Misao come from different backgrounds, though quite similar enviroments.

Lady Chi: My apologies if it seemed to you that you'd be out of place having a liking to the Sano/Misao pairing. Any pair will be welcomed with open arms. I'd love to hear about your quips on this particular one.

Sayomi-sama: *squeels* I know! Isn't it absolutely adorable? *laughs* Though what with all the men I already seem to like being paired with Kaoru, I'd say that Yahiko and Tsubame are equally if not even better off together. Since the anime never went back to Tsubame or any story about her, I think it's quite a treat when writers portray her- y'know- climbing out of her shell and being less the shy type. We can try to write out our perspectives on how she would be like and what she would have done to have finally gotten married to Yahiko. Oh, hehehe. Sorry for the spoiler.

Silk Firefly: In terms of opposites I'd say that that would have to be Saitou and Kaoru or Aoshi and Kaoru. But hmm.. Enishi and Kaoru come of more to me in a healing aspect, almost the same with that of the cannon Kenshin and Kaoru. But the difference is that Enishi's more of a brawler isn't he? I suppose that's what you find so sexy about him. *smiles*

I liked Tsubame in the Jinchuu arc--they showed quite a bit of her there, and she has a lot of interaction with Kenshin and Kaoru. The manga does a much better job than the anime. o

Manga usually is better than the anime; it's longer and is more complete. *nods*

Anyhow, WhiteRabbit5, who in your opinion makes a better pair; Sano/Misao or Saitou/Misao and why?

I've never actually read a Sano/Misao pairing. I think he treats her too much like a kid for them to have a good relationship.

On the other hand, Saitou treats her too much like an annoyance. I think I'll have to say that I like Saitou/Misao better, because we got some interesting interaction between the two of them in the series. I mean, the first time they met, Saitou was saving Misao from getting killed. And people who would say "Saitou doesn't care a whit about Misao...he'd probably not help her if she were getting attacked!"

That is simply not true. Besides saving her before they even met, Saitou made sure she was safe during the Senkaku fight by telling her to "stay by my side."

I think it would be fun to see a Saitou/Misao fic where the relationship was one-sided...on Saitou's side.

I think Soujirou and Misao would be cute. They're both so cheerful, though! Oo

As to Shura/Sano...I don't know. Maybe if someone who knew what they were doing wrote one, it'd sound okay. Maybe. It is, indeed, an "if" fic.

MadiSano: Yay! *huggles* Thanks. Now, I'm really curious about it. If the writer can really pull it off, they can make something out of the brief "meeting" Sano and Shura had on the ship. I don't think they actually spoke to each other though. I can't really remember if they spoke when Kaoru, Yahiko and Sano went to save Kenshin either.

Feh. Thank God the ShuraSano bit will have its future uses in my fic. At least.

I've lost it...I WILL NEVER ATTEMPT TO WRITE ANY SORT SHURASANO AGAIN! GRR!! I've learned my lesson. *nods* Someone more experienced should try writing it, ne? Then it actually might be a really cute pairing!

Hi everyone, by the way! ^_^

You know, this forum should work on naming pairings like they do in Harry Potter. It would be fun!

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