Ships that I Ship: Day 18: Akira/Hikaru

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Canon: Hikaru no Go
Pairing: Shindou Hikaru/Touya Akira
Canon Level: Rivals/Friends

It is really hard to watch Hikaru no Go and not come out shipping these two, I think. They are so incredibly focused on each other, with Hikaru working hard to raise himself up to Akira's level and Akira desperately trying to play another game against Hikaru. By the time the show ends, they're still just as focused on each other but now they can also see the other truly. They each have other friends and run in slightly different circles, but that doesn't stop either of them from wanting to play the other as much as possible. And then you add hormones/puberty to that mix...it could make for a potent combination.

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