Tips for Dating Otakus

Written by, 

The LostGundam
Adora Rose   

   I know that a ‘non-anime’ isn’t likely to fall across this article, but perhaps an otaku will and can suggest it to help the poor non-anime with their dating problems.  If you are dating an otaku, then you are a lucky lucky person.  Otakus are interesting people, full of fun facts and weird little habits.  But, can you really understand those little habits?  Maybe not, but hopefully this little article will help you accept those habits or at the very least except them.  As I really enjoy Gundam Wing, the anime used will be Gundam Wing.  But, it should apply universally.  And as I am a girl, all the pronouns referring to the otaku will be female.  Sorry guys.  If you think of any tips for dating, send to me.

I’d like to thank Adora Rose for helping me write this.  ^_^  You rock Devil Bunny Girl!!!

1) Never say "here we go again" when she starts talking about Gundam Wing.

2) Don’t be intimidated when she calls herself "Mrs. Maxwell"--deep down, somewhere inside her, she does realize he's just a cartoon.

3) Don’t be disturbed if she says good night to her desktop or posters, it’s just her way to end the day.

4) If she asks you to call her Col. Une, do it!  You don't want to piss off that personality.

5) Don’t worry if she refers to dates as "missions", she knows she mustn't fail.

6) Don’t ever call her models and action figures toys, cause they're not all right.  Their just not.

7) And always remember: it's much more than just a cartoon.

8) Be prepared to celebrate your anniversary with a Gundam Wing marathon.

9) Yes, it is normal to read comic books, listen to music and watch TV shows in a language you don't understand.

10) Don’t bother buying flowers or such, just buy the art book she doesn't have or the model kit she hasn't put together yet.

11) It isn't a complement when she calls you a “Leo.”

12) Get use to her laughing at multiplication tables or the word "lemon" and "lime."

13) Get use to the idea that god’s gift in the form of food is pocky!  And you need to know which is her favorite flavor and where to buy it.  "This girl wants lots of chocolate...pocky, that is."

14) Her dream job? To be the miko of her favorite bishonen.

15) Understand that there will be characters she doesn’t like (hates even), and you won’t understand why.  But, there is logic to it, I swear.

16) Understand that there will be characters she absolutely loves, and you won't understand why. But, again, there is logic behind it.

17) Don’t worry...just because she likes YOAI doesn't necessarily mean she'll ask you to get with another guy for her enjoyment.

18) If she like YURI, don’t get your hopes up that she’ll bring home another girl to play with.  And don’t you bring home a girl thinking she’ll jump right in. 

19) Don’t ever tell her to be “more elegant.”

20) Be prepared--she may ask you to wear violet contacts, or grow your hair out or bleach your hair, grow it out and wear blue contacts.

21) Never, ever, call her "onna."

22) A scythe fetish is not necessarily a bad thing or a heat rob fetish.

23) "Baka" is a term of endearment.

24) Nothing says I love you like a death glare and the words "omae o korosu."

25) Know the characters’ names, or less.

26) If you say anything "wrong", she won't slap you...hit you with a mallet, perhaps, but you'll recover quickly.  Of course, the mallet will appear from hammer space. 

27) Contrary to popular belief, chasing her around the world and begging her to come and kill you is not the preferred method of courting your beloved.

28) If during sex she screams out “Zeches” or some other bishonen’s name, feel very very proud.

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