(Dec. 05, 2020 12:00 AM)Zeutron Wrote: Been thinking about this lately and wanted to see where the opinions were leaning. Who do you guys think was/is the better/closer friend to Valt. Shu or Rantaro? And if so, why? I’m going with Rantaro because he’s been way more supportive and consistent. Shu is more of a childhood and later close friend in my opinion.
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I've gotta say it has to be Rantaro, without a doubt. He's pretty much Valt's partner in crime, always sticking with him to the very end, always had Valt's back and stuck up for him when anyone insults his friend. The fact that Rantaro is incredibly loyal, always helps train him to becoming a stronger blader and always looked out for Valt, whenever he's in danger, are definitely points to his favour.
Whilst he does butt heads with Valt quite a bit in the early seasons, it never gets to any serious levels. The worst the duo have acted towards each other was back in the second episode of the first season, where Valt acted cocky and arrogant towards Rantaro after defeating him, but even back then it wasn't portrayed all that seriously and they end up having a laugh about it at the end.
Make no mistake, I think Shu is a great friend to Valt and has maintained said friendship with Valt since childhood to this very day. Valt and Shu have contrasting personalities that somehow work together as they help each other balance out a bit. Valt's happy-go-lucky and friendly attitude helps Shu become a lot more open, whilst Shu's level-headed personality helps ground Valt a bit more.
Eh, I will think of something to put here...
... later ;)