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Relationship
People + Ships
Nana can be considered having a vast network
of relationships. Many of them interlinked and some are just
there. ^^ I made a mindmap
(updated!) out of it. Apologises for the messy looking thing
^^ Have a look at it if not just scroll down for the details
of each relationship. ^^ But only the more important and relevant
relationships are discussed.
Oosaki Nana + Komatsu Nana
This relationship is purely based
on friendship and sister-ship. No yuri intentions
at all. Both Oosaki Nana and Komatsu Nana met in
a train heading to Tokyo, both with different intentions
of heading there. Oosaki's intention was to make
it big in Tokyo while Komatsu's was to be with her
current boyfriend, Shoji. They clicked and had a
wonderful time on the train. However they split
when Komatsu saw her boyfriend at Tokyo station.
But the separation was shortlived when they met
again while searching for an apartment. They met
up and decided to rent the apartment together to
save some cash. And thus, began the wonderful friendship.
The personalities of Oosaki and
Komatsu can be said as totally opposite. Oosaki
is serious and punkish, very down-to-earth while
Komatsu can be said to be a klutz and very girlie
type, always in dreamland. This because of the different
surrounddings they were brought up in. Like magnets,
where opposite attracts, both of them became dependent
on each other for support and comfort. They became
the best of friends of the weirdest combination.
However in tank 7 we see the possessiveness
of Oosaki. She claims that she treats Komatsu as
her little puppy. But I would prefer to think otherwise.
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Komatsu Nana + Saotome Junko
Nana and Junko have known each
other since high school. They were the best of friends
I must add. Junko is bigger sister in this relationship
while Nana is the dependent younger sibling. Nana
tends to follow Junko and never had a mind of her
own.
However, she realised that their
friendship was threatened when Junko ended up with
Kyosuke, especially when both of them intend to
end to Tokyo to further their studies in the Arts.
Nana didn't want to lose out and went along with
them. But she realised she reached the limit of
"being together with Junko" when she failed
to enter the college of the Arts. She realised she
had to let go of Junko. They might have drfited
a bit, but in each of their hearts, each of them
have a special place as a "sister" for
each other.
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Komatsu Nana + Endo Shoji
They first met in an Art School
in their hometown. Since then Shoji had a thing
for Nana. Nana, being a klutz and a very dense one,
never sense the liking Shoji had for her, especially
at a time where she really wanted to make friends
with the other gender. However, she realised her
love for Shoji in a hotel in Tokyo, after both of
them failed the entrance exam for an Arts Collage.
But this fairytale was shortlived.
Perhaps due to Nana's new life in Tokyo which excited
her a bit, especially with a new roommate like Oosaki
Nana and her work, she neglected Shoji's feelings.
With a new girl at work for Shoji, Shoji began to
stray away from Nana and had an affair with Sachiko.
In the end it was Nana who gave up on them.
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Saotome Junko + Takakura
Kyosuke
This is one of the longest lasting love-relationship.
Both Junko and Kyosuke met at the Art School in
their hometown. It was when they had a gathering
at Junko's place with Shoji and Komatsu Nana that
they realised they had feelings for each other.
It was since then, they stayed together. It was
rather implusive in my opinion, however it is amazing
how long they have lasted. They even have an apartment
together in Tokyo. They never kept secrets with
each other and of course, discuss practically about
everything.
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Endo Shoji + Kawamura Sachiko
Shoji and Sachiko met in the restaurant
where they work part-time. It was later they realised
they went to the same Art College as well. Sachiko
always had feelings for Shoji, but when she found
out he has a girlfriend, she decided to back out.
Shoji, feeling neglected by Komatsu Nana, began
to develop feelings for Sachiko and decided to give
both them a chance. Thus they began to have an affair
behind Komatsu Nana's back. However Nana soon found
out, and decided to back-out of the love triangle.
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Oosaki Nana + Honjo Ren
This is one of the most exciting
love-relationship in Nana. It was known
that Ren and Nana were an item in the past in their
own hometown. However, they decided to break up
when Ren agreed to be Trapnest's Guitar Player.
Nana didn't want to be some simple little wife to
Ren and wait upon her future husband, thus she did
not agree to go with Ren to Tokyo when he asked
her. She wanted to make it big in Tokyo as well,
by herself. Thus the split.
However, going to Tokyo brought
back memories for Nana, especially when Trapnest
was such a big hit in Tokyo. But thanks to Oosaki
Nana who brought her to Trapnest's Trigger Concert,
she had met up with Ren. Okay, not really met, but
see Ren. Ren was estatic of course, but not knowing
what to do. Hence he called Yasu, who told him to
called Nana (Oosaki) after the concert. Meanwhile,
he agitated Oosaki Nana to called Ren up instead
(as he knew Ren will never call her). Thus they
both met up and of course, patched up. They realised
they couldn't live without each other's embrace
and life without each other was torture.
They finally tied the knot!!
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Takagi Yasushi + Honjo
Ren
Best friends since the beginning of the
series. Probably since high school onwards. Ironically,
Yasu is the down-to-earth stable-earning-income
lawyer while Ren is the music-is-my-life guitar/bass
player. They both set up Blast together and have
a very strong relationship. When Yasu came to Tokyo,
he must have told Ren about it, as it was hinted
in the manga, Ren often look for Yasu when he is
depressed, or bothered, or for just plain boredom.
Another time would be when Yasu was the first person
Ren called when he saw Oosaki Nana in the audience
of the Trapnest's Trigger Concert.
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Takigi Yasushi + Oosaki
Nana
The friendship between Yasu and Nana grew
when Ren left Blast. Yasu was like an elder brother
or guardian to Nana and Nobuo, especially in Tokyo.
However, it was hinted that Yasu might have feelings
for Nana (even Komatsu Nana thought they were together!),
though he knows that it is rather impossible for
them, especially when Nana and Ren are so closely
knitted and are his best friends.
However there is a special bonding
between these two. Nana is dependent on Yasu and
Yasu never seem to be able to let go of Nana.
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Terashima Nobuo + Oosaki
Nana
Nobuo and Nana are good friends since high
school. It was Nobuo who took the initiative to
befriend the punkish girl in school. Even when Nana
dropped out of high school halfway after her grandma's
death, he still stood by her and became her loyal
friend. It was him who introduced Nana to Ren and
brought her into Blast as well. When Nana left her
hometown to Tokyo, Nobu came along, without telling
her. Nana scolded him for abandoning his family
business and school life after high school, however
it was HIS music that made her change her mind and
decided, maybe it wasn't so bad afterall.
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Terashima Nobu + Komatsu
Nana
Another hinted relationship by
Ai Yazawa sensei. Nobuo is like your average punk
musician and Nana is your sweet little girl. This
hint was noted when Nana was checking out on Nobuo
and realised he might be a potential boyfriend.
I can forsee more development within the upcoming
tanks.
Nobuo and Komatsu were an item.
XD In fact I believe this was Nana's happiest relationship
ever. Nana finally realised she loved Nobuo, and
never want to hurt Nobuo again. However during this
time she was having a mini sex-only-affair with
Takumi. However Nobuo told her he was willing to
wait for her, after she breaks up with Takumi. She
did it in the end, break up with Takumi (sort of)
and got together with Nobu. However, Takumi didn't
know it was a break up.
However things got complicated
and Nana realised, her fairytale was shortlived.
More under Nobuo + Hachi
+ Takumi
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Okazaki Shinichi + Komatsu
Nana + Oosaki Nana
Shinichi might be young, but he is charming.
This is what attracted Komatsu Nana to him. Oosaki
was more of suspicious of his life and age. However
as time progressed, the two Nanas became elder sisters
to a rebellious kid brother.
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Takagi Yasushi + Serizawa
Reira
This is a past relationship. Yasu and Reira
went to the same high school and fell in love. They
had a relationship of about one and a half years.
However they broke up because they see rather different
piorities in life. Reira wanted music to be her
ricebowl, but Yasu found it unrealistic and chose
law instead. But over the years, I believe that
Yasu still has feelings for Reira.
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Ichinose Takumi + Serizawa
Reira
Takumi and Reira were high school classmates.
During that time, Reira liked Takumi.Takumi, on
the otherhand was a flirt. However he never touched
Reira becaues she was their band's vocalist. Now,
Takumi and Reira are still the very best of friends.
Though the feelings for Takumi in Reira
might still exist. We wouldn't know that now.
Reira still likes Takumi. We can see that in the
way she reacted when she heard about Takumi's marriage.
But Takumi only treats her as a sister.
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Ichinose Takumi + Komatsu
Nana
Takumi, being a flirt, began his attack
on Nana. Nana fell for it and knew the consequences,
but still stayed in the little affair. In the beginning
Takumi was only playing with her. However, after
he realised that Nobuo was attracted to Nana and
knew that his "play toy" might be taken
away, he began to feel possessive over Nana.
However, Nobu won in the end, with
Nana breaking up with Takumi over the phone. The
only flaw is that, Takumi did not know it was a
breakup. He thought she was just angry with him.
More under Nobuo + Hachi
+ Takumi
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Ichinose Takumi + Terashima
Nobuo
No. Not Yaoi. More of enemies. Both men
like the same girl - Komatsu Nana. Nobuo used to
admire and respect Takumi for having such an achievement
and skill in bass at his age. However when he found
out that Takumi was just playing with Nana, he was
disgusted with Takumi's behaviour and that broke
the friendship between them.
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Okazaki Shinichi + Serizawa
Reira
Shinichi made an offer to Reira (¥10
000?!) and surprisingly Reira accepted it and paid
Shin-chan that amount. After that, it was pure business.
However, deep inside, we can see that Shin-chan
was falling in love with Reira, and Reira needed
constant companionship of Shin-chan.
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Oosaki Nana + Trapnest
Oosaki Nana's most "hated" enemy
would be Reira from Trapnest. She doesn't like Trapnest
because she believes that Trapnest is taking everything
she loves away. From music, to Ren and to Hacchi.
She is jealous of Reira's vocal power and aims to
overtake Reira.
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Nobuo
+ Hachi + Takumi
Their relationship is the most complicating
of all. Firstly Hachi was with Takumi and when Hachi
broke off with Takumi, Takumi doesn't know. Hachi
ends up with Nobu and has a lovely relationship.
But things got more complicated.
Hachi was pregnant.
She was certain that the child
was Takumi's for he refused to wear a condom whenever
they are romping under the covers. (That's why always
be protected or better still stay away from pre-marital
sex) And Nobu is very particular about protection
because he can't afford a family now.
Nobuo was depressed. Hachi was
confused and Takumi stopped acting his bastard self
and becoming a much gentler person, moreover he
agreed to father the child, no matter whose kid
it was. Nobuo left Nana. Nana, not knowing what
to do, decided to take Takumi's offer. Takumi not
only willing to look after the child, he was even
willing to marry Nana. But deep inside, we know
she still loves Nobuo. She is willing to marry Takumi,
so that Nobou will give up on her and find a much
better person.
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Nobuo + Miu
Miu lives in the same dorm as Blast
and somehow Nobuo seem to have taken an interest
in Miu. Miu is different from the the usual girls
he knew. She was independent and straight-forward.
She knew she wasn't mentally stable yet she accepted
it. Something about her attracts Nobuo but I believe
till now Nobu doesn't know what is it.
Miu seems to have taken a liking
to Nobu or at least an interest. She seems disappointed
the way Nobu reacts to things.
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Nobuo + Yuri
Yuri is a popular AV actresses
among the many men. In fact, she is so popular that
even Ren and Takumi wanted to get into bed with
her.
However, she has her eyes on Nobu
(and Naoki). She is a ditzy girl who only notices
Nobu when the whole Blast arrives. (Shin-chan seems
to take this an insult *lol*)
Nobu and her had sex in the "castle"
where both Shin-chan and Reira celebrated their
birthdays and was willing to make Yuri his girlfriend.
But after that, he somehow felt it was not right,
leaving her angry and hitting on Naoki.
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Yasu + Miu
Yasu notices that Miu is different
and somehow, treats her a bit like how he treats
Nana. (Except I think Nana is more of a sister.)
Miu was the only one who was able to notice the
hardwork and effort that Yasu had put in to ensure
that Blast would succeed. Yasu seems to be distracted
by her actions as well.
I hope Yazawa-sense would develop
on this two. ^^
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Takumi + Trapnest
Takumi is the father of Trapnest.
Music and Trapnest is the most important thing in
his life now and he would do anything to ensure
that his band would continue to shine, even if it
means breaking up Shinichi and Reira.
He does most of the backstage work
and adminstrative work. I find this particularly
amusing especially when you get to know Takumi's
character in his highschool days.
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Yasu + Blast
He plays the same role as Takumi
in Trapnest, however not because he wants to really
make Blast a success. Well he does, but I believed
he is doing all these because Nana was the one who
wanted Blast to shine. He was willing to so because
Nana wanted it. To him, Nana held a special place,
more of a dependent sister than a lover.
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