Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-24.23.3.218-20130811062647/@comment-5785681-20180218114009

HI there. There's no need to apologize for your English and I respect a thoughtful post. There's no doubt that Haruka, Makoto and Rin are all close friends which is why they continue to interact when Rin returns and why Makoto turns to Rin for help when he fights with Haruka at the end of ES. And I like Rin, but I disagree that he's Haru's primary motivator in swimming or even in life. He's definitely a friend who helps along the way, but even the director of the series says, "I think it’s because Makoto was there that Haruka was able to make it this far without stopping." 'That's a powerful and telling statement.

Every fan is free to see/hear/believe what they so choose. It's what makes anime work on a certain level. For me, even if RinHaru was canon, I would opt for MakoHaru because they're better suited to one another in temperament, communication styles, depth of relationship and proof of caring. I hope that all of these boys can remain friends into adulthood but, in truth, the only bonds that I can see enduring and succeeding no matter what happens are the ones deemed canon by KyoAni: Makoto and Haru, Sosuke and Rin, and Rei and Nagisa.

As for romance? RinHaru might be a fling but MakoHaru is forever. Both pairings have enticing qualities so I guess it's a matter of personal preference. But then...isn't it always? Thanks for the discussion. Reply if you'd like to do so.

Angelle aka Luxartisan 11:40, February 18, 2018 (UTC)