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Why IchiHime was obvious as hell for endgame (regardless of the fandom’s denial about it)

–IH has been obvious since the pilot chapter. Ichigo and Orihime had mutual romantic feelings for each other in the bleach prototype, Kubo’s original plan for bleach. Here’s a post on it. –If you really, truly want to argue that Ichigo and Orihime “barely had any moments!” luckily, I was insane enough to create a masterpost with links to every single IH moment in the manga (which had to be split in half because it literally broke due to having too many links on it). Part One is here, Part Two is here. It has over 377 links. Say what you will, but IchiHime has the most moments and screentime of any other pairing by a landslide.

–The amount of focus that was put on Ichigo’s desire to protect Orihime specifically is MASSIVE. It was made more than apparent how much Ichigo cared about Orihime and how important she was to him, by the level of focus that was put on Ichigo’s protectiveness over her, specifically. It’s something that singled her out as special and set her apart from the others, time and time again. It was consistently emphasized in the manga, and, conversely, so too was Orihime’s desire to protect Ichigo specifically. Their mutual desires to protect each other was a recurring theme. I’ve made a masterpost on this too, which you can find here. Warning, it’s long. –Ichigo is open and receptive to Orihime’s displays of her feelings for him in positive ways. The fact that she cares about him so much doesn’t bother him in the slightest. In fact, he likes it. Here’s another link.

With that out of the way, let’s get to it

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One thing I love is that, although I think Ichigo is still oblivious to the fact that Orihime is in love with him, he has realized how much she cares about him and his well-being and he is not bothered by it. In fact, he seems to like it, and reacts positively to how much she cares.

I mean, here we have my entire point in print: Ichigo himself telling Orihime that her worrying and caring about him is part of who she is, and it is not a bad thing.

His eyes immediately soften when he sees her crying for him, and he thanks her (on the next page) for caring about him so much.

She called out to him in tears while he was on the battlefield, begging him not to get hurt anymore. And it was that–seeing just how much she cares for him–that moved and affected him, that made him smile when he turned back to Grimmjow, that gave him “the attack of resolve.” And when it was all over:

He looked at her like this. Soft and fond, and just…thankful. Thankful that she’s okay, and also thankful that she called out to him like she did.

And here, Ichigo is not bothered or annoyed in the slightest when Orihime is the only one getting emotional and shedding tears for him, fussing over his appearance and crying because she’s so incredibly happy that he’s okay. He likes it! Her love for him makes him happy. It makes him smile and go all gooey and soft with the puppy-dog eyes, because he likes the fact that Orihime cares about him that much. He genuinely appreciates it, and you can see it in the way it brings out his tender, heartfelt side. (This is also one of the moments that ‘gave him pride,’ as a shinigami, seeing how much Orihime cares. i’m crying). He may not have realized just yet that what she feels for him is true, romantic love, but this IS her love for him, on display. And he likes it.

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A masterpost of moments where Ichigo & Orihime protect each other, and where their desires to protect each other specifically are emphasized (i.e. A LOT):

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A Masterpost with links to EVERY IchiHime moment in the Bleach Manga: Part Two!

Part One can be found here: (x) Chapter 425-427 -Orihime waves to Ichigo from the school window (x) -Tatsuki scolds Orihime, Ichigo defends her (x) - “How are you doing that? Your eyes look like 3′s!!” (x) - “Inoue where are you going?” “To save Kurosaki-kun!!” (x) Chapter 429-431 -The bread date (x) -Ichigo invites Orihime up to his room, gives her a cushion to sit on, shuts the door for privacy, and teases her about her bread (x) -The same day as boys were whispering about Orihime in the hallway (x), Ichigo comments that she is followed a lot (x) (x) - “That’s part of who you are, and it’s not a bad thing” (x) -Sharing manga (x) -Orihime is still blushing later when she gets home from Ichigo’s house (x) - She imagines him in a suit, gushes about how sweet he is to her (x) -Ichigo meets Orihime at the hospital (x) -Ichigo offers to walk Orihime home, again (x) -Talking at school (x) -Orihime asks if Ichigo wants to come with her to see Chad, but Ichigo already has plans to meet Ginjou (x) -Orihime recognizes Ichigo’s smile is fake again (x) Chapter 436-440 -Ichigo remembers times he felt pride as a shinigami and Orihime is shown twice (x) -Ichigo tells Chad to call Orihime because she’s worried about him (x) - “If she’s this way…then she’s at her apartment!” (x) -Ichigo knows which apartment number is Orihime’s (x) - “Inoue..?!” (x) (x) -Orihime doesn’t want Ichigo to worry or get involved with danger (x) (x) Chapter 445-448 - “Telling Ichigo Tsukishima attacked Inoue will only hurt his performance!” “I see…so he’s the one” (x) (x) - “For the next stage of Ichigo’s training, he’ll need your powers” (x) -Riruka tries to size Orihime up, figure out how close she is to Ichigo (x) (x) -Riruka taunts Orihime for healing Ichigo, but Orihime isn’t affected (x) - “I’ll never allow him to be irreparably hurt…No matter how hopelessly broken he is, I’ll heal it all!” (x) Chapter 449-453 -Orihime is brought to the game space to heal Ichigo (x) - “I know you didn’t want Inoue to get involved in this” (x) -Orihime shields Ichigo and sasses Ginjou (x) (x) (x) -Ichigo watches in awe, “Inoue…when did you…?!” (x) - “We swore to ourselves that we’d be right beside you…You don’t have to worry about me, just focus on regaining your strength” (x) (x) -Ichigo has newfound resolve after talking to Orihime and thanks her (x) -Ginjou states that he arranged for Orihime to be there, because Ichigo shows his true strength when he has someone to protect close by (x) (x) -Riruka questions how Orihime can talk about her tragic past without getting upset; Orihime says it’s because she’s already been saved. “It’s because of Kurosaki-kun…” (x) -Orihime tries to protect Ichigo (x) (x) - Ichigo panics, “What’s wrong, Inoue?!” (x) -Ichigo and Orihime in the game space (x) (x) -Tsukishima taunts Ichigo, threatens to call Chad and Orihime. Ichigo doesn’t snap until he realizes it’s Orihime on the line (x) -Enraged, Ichigo throws Tsukishima against the wall (x) Chapter 456-462 - “Stop, Inoue. Don’t heal his arm. He is…” Painful eye-contact (x) -Orihime is one of the last things Ichigo thinks of, before breaking down (x) - “Why do I feel so much pain when Kurosaki-kun cries?” (x) - Orihime relieved to see Ichigo isn’t crying (x) Chapter 481-490 -Fighting together (x) (x) -Ichigo teases Orihime about her bread again, Orihime teases him back (x) -Ichigo admits that the bread really is good lol (x) -IchiHime tagteam, kicking Ivan out the window (x) -“Welcome back Kurosaki-kun” (x) -Ichigo doesn’t mind when Orihime sits on his precious bed (x) -Being silly with Nel (x) -Ichigo asks Orihime to take care of Nel (x) Chapter 518 -Smiling like happy dorks when they see each other again (x) (x) Chapter 586-589 -Orihime shields Ichigo from Ishida’s attack (x) (x) -Orihime reaches out for Ichigo (x) -Orihime holding Ichigo back with her body, pressed against his chest (x) -Orihime sad to see Ichigo is upset (x) - “I’ll smack him upside his head and drag him back here!!” “Yay!” (x) -Tiny cuties sitting in the cannon (x) -Chad waiting for the right moment to ask Ichigo about Orihime (x) -Ichigo flustered, sweating, and blushing when asked about Orihime’s clothes (x) -Still blushing about each other like smitten kittens (x) -Yoruichi calls Ichigo a coward for not being forthright with how he really feels (x) -Mentors playing matchmaker; Yoruichi encourages Ichigo to pursue Orihime romantically while Urahara confirms that he made the outfit to tease Ichigo about Orihime (x) -Dork faces (x) Chapter 597-598 -Still being cute in the cannon (x) (x) (x) -Ichigo reassures Orihime (x) -Ichigo is embarrassed after comforting Orihime and looks away, Orihime gives him heart-eyes (x) Chapter 624-629 -More dorks being dorks (x) (x) -Orihime catching Ichigo with her shield (x) (x) -IchiHime headbump, part 2! (x) -More dorkiness (x) -Ready for battle (x) -Dorks touching their chins while in deep thought (x) -Side-by-side on the way to Yhwach (x) Chapter 635 -Side-by-side again (x) Chapter 661 - Checking on Orihime when she cries, “Are you okay, Inoue?” (x) -Ichigo runs back and pulls Orihime out of harm’s way (x) -Cradling her lil head until the danger passes, Orihime blushes (x) Chapter 672-673 -Climbing the steps to Yhwach together (x) -Ichigo asks Orihime to tag-team Yhwach with him (x) - “At long last…” (x) - “Finally…I’m able to fight alongside and protect Kurosaki-kun” (x) -Facing Yhwach together (x) -Orihime shielding Ichigo (x) -Orihime maneuvering her shield while Ichigo fights (x) -Crying out when Ichigo gets knocked into a wall (x) Chapter 675-686 -Orihime reaching out, grabbing Ichigo’s sleeve (x) -Ichigo communicating his plan to Orihime with just one look (x) -Orihime understands (x) -Healing Ichigo in the middle of battle (x) - “As she’s healing you, she’s telling you to fight” (x) -Ichigo calls out to Orihime for help, Orihime shields him (x) - “Even though I could only grab onto a bit of your clothing, you still stopped for me” (x) -Orihime watches Ichigo transform (x) -Orihime has flashbacks to the lust arc (x) -Ichigo gives Orihime a big smile (x) - “Relax, Inoue…this time, I’m still me” (x) - “Let’s spread out a bit” (x) -Orihime looking back at Ichigo (x) -Orihime shields Ichigo (x) - “Please forgive me…” (x) -Orihime repairs Ichigo’s sword (x) -Ichigo and Orihime talk about their son, Kazui. An IchiHime marriage confirmed :) (x)

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A Masterpost with links to EVERY IchiHime moment in the Bleach Manga: Part One!

Chapter 2 -“What do you like about Ichigo?” (x) -“You look happy as always, Inoue” (x) Chapter 3 -Kubo’s cute drawing, “Kurosaki-kun’s not back” (x) -“Telling her I’m training would be embarrassing” (x) -Ichigo notices that Orihime is hurt (x) -Admits he pays attention to Orihime getting hurt, every day (x) -Still fussing over Orihime’s injuries, insists that she see a doctor. “Why does that make you blush?” (x) -Ichigo offers to walk Orihime home (x) -“Looking at her wears me out because you start worrying…is she really alright?” (x) -Ichigo and Orihime’s past, “I was the one who opened the door” (x) Chapter 4-6 -Tatsuki encourages Orihime’s feelings for Ichigo (x) -Orihime daydreams about being at the park with Ichigo (x) -Ichigo shields Orihime from H!Sora (x) - “If you want to kill Inoue, you better kill me first” (x) - “Inoue?!” (x) - “Why can you see me?” (x) -Orihime tries to fight off H!Sora to get to Ichigo (x) - “This is different from before…It affected me” (x) -H!Sora’s jealousy of Ichigo, “I won’t give her to you” (x) (x) (x) -“Inoue is Inoue, she doesn’t belong to anyone” (x) -Ichigo remembers what Orihime told him about her hairpins (x) Chapter 14-17 -Orihime recognizes the smell of Ichigo’s reiatsu (x) -Orihime is the only one who realizes Kon was impersonating Ichigo (x) -Orihime knows Ichigo’s smile is fake (x) -Tatsuki says it’s “amazing” that Orihime is able to recognize Ichigo’s fake smiles so easily (x) Chapter 24-27 - “I feel that I can understand that reason just a little, Kurosaki-kun” (x) (x) - “Bo-hahahahahah” (x) - Orihime and Ichigo at the Ghost Bust festival (x) - “You’re so kind” (x) Chapter 35 -Ichigo can’t remember Ishida’s name, Orihime helps (x) (x) -Spying on Ishida together, “Sew..??” “-ing!!” (x) Chapter 43-44 - “We were born to protect you…we were born thanks to Ichigo” (x) (x) -Orihime dreams about Ichigo (x) Chapter 58 -Ichigo questions whether he should go to SS, Orihime gives him encouragement (x) (x) (x) - “The Ichigo I know would answer like this” (x) -Orihime lifts Ichigo’s spirits, gets him out of his funk (x) - “Thank you…Inoue” (x) - “I’ll make sure you don’t get hurt” (x) Chapter 62 - “The heart and soul is connected, what’s important is where the heart is…Why do you want to go to Soul Society?” “Because I want to protect Kurosaki-kun” (x) Chapter 69-71 -Ichigo and Orihime meet up on the way to Urahara’s (x) -Ichigo asks if Orihime is sure she wants to go to SS. He smiles at her reply (x) - “It’s easy for Inoue to get along with new people” (x) -Ichigo’s a dork, Orihime watches (x) -Orihime comments on Ichigo’s ‘landing pose’ (x) -Yoruichi scolds Orihime, Ichigo is the one who jumps to her defense (x) Chapter 76 -Orihime daydreams about Ichigo (x) -While Orihime heals Jidanbo, Ichigo is the one who checks on her and brings her something to drink (x) - “I wonder if she’s single…” *immediately cuts to panel of Orihime and Ichigo* “Doubt that” (x) Chapter 81-82 - “Inoue…Please” (x) (x) -Orihime saves the rest of her food for Ichigo (x) -Orihime knows the reiatsu belongs to Ichigo (x) -Ichigo loses his concentration because he’s distracted by Orihime (x) Chapter 85-86 -The hand-reach (x) -Orihime dreams about Ichigo (x) Chapter 102 -Ichigo reacts to Ganju calling Orihime a “cutie” (x) Chapter 119 -Orihime wondering about Ichigo’s safety (x) Chapter 149 -Orihime thanks Yachiru for helping Ichigo (x) Chapter 164-167 -Orihime is the one who recognizes Ichigo’s reiatsu (x) -Orihime watches Ichigo fight (x) - “Inoue waits, praying for your safety, believing in your victory. Don’t lose, Kurosaki” (x) -Orihime catches Ichigo’s fall, cute headbump (x) - “Inoue, are you hurt?” (x) - “I was always worried about you, Kurosaki-kun. I’m so thankful that you’re safe.” Ichigo gives Orihime the puppy-dog eyes (x) - “Thanks…Inoue” (x) Chapter 179-181 -Orihime healing Ichigo (x) -Ichigo notices Orihime’s new shirt (x) -Climbing up to a window together (x) -Running around the seireitei together (x) Chapter 183-184 -Skipping class to find hollows (x) (x) -Ichigo smiles at Orihime while Shinji watches from above (x) -Orihime shows concern for Ichigo during class (x) Chapter 189 -Shinji purposely flirts with Orihime in front of Ichigo to get his attention (x) -Ichigo angrily drags Shinji out of the classroom after coming onto Orihime (x) (x) -Shinji points out that Ichigo reacted as if Orihime is his girlfriend. Ichigo demands that he apologize to her (x) -Orihime confronts Shinji and Hiyori to ask what they want with Ichigo (x) Chapter 191-194 -Yammi asks if it’s okay to kill Orihime, Ichigo is shown rushing to the scene (x) - “If I fend off these two on my own, maybe Kurosaki-kun will have a little peace of mind” (x) -Ichigo protects Orihime from Yammi (x) - “Sorry I’m late, Inoue” (x) -Ichigo gets hurt, Orihime tries to help (x) -Yammi attacks Orihime, Ichigo panics (x) -Orihime is horribly injured, still asks if Ichigo is okay (x) Chapter 195-199 -Ichigo kneels at Orihime’s bedside, apologizes for failing to protect her (x) -Ichigo approaches Orihime AGAIN at school the next day, still beating himself up for not protecting her (x) -Ichigo’s still kicking himself for failing, Orihime is upset because Ichigo is upset. Angst, angst, and more angst (x) (x) -Rukia excitedly brings Ichigo to Orihime’s side (x) -Ichigo bows respectfully before Orihime, promises to get stronger (x) -He makes eye contact with Orihime, and a singular, exclusive vow to protect her, “I will protect you, without fail” (x) -Rukia leaves the scene to give Ichigo and Orihime privacy (x) -Yuzu and Isshin are spying outside Ichigo’s door. They mention two other girls first, but Ichigo isn’t shown sweating until Karin mentions Orihime (x) -Immediately after Orihime’s name is brought up, Ichigo is shown to be exasperated and embarrassed, and finally throws open the door and tells his family to go away (x) - “Without that bond he has with you, there’s no way he can remain as he is” (x) Chapter 225 -Orihime visits Ichigo at the Visoreds hideout (x) -Ichigo notices Orihime’s worried look and reassures her (x) (x) -Orihime understands Ichigo (x) Chapter 237-238 -Goodbye, Halcyon Days (x) (x) -Orihime holds Ichigo’s hand, stops herself from kissing him goodbye (x) (x) (x) -Five lifetimes, one love (x) (x) - “Thank you, Kurosaki-kun…Goodbye” (x) -Ichigo has a nightmare the same night Orihime is abducted (x) -Ichigo is shocked and devastated by the news of Orihime’s disappearance (x) (x) -Ichigo is panicked and enraged, insists that Orihime can’t be dead (x) -Captain Yamamoto calls Orihime a traitor, Ichigo angrily jumps to her defense and has to be held back (x) -Renji volunteers to go to HM, gives Ichigo a knowing smile (x) -“Inoue is a part of us, I’ll go and save her by myself” (x) -More angst (x) Chapter 239 -After Orihime is abducted, Ichigo is visibly listless and upset, walks around all day like a zombie with dark circles under his eyes. The surrounding characters know something is wrong (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) -Giving his famous fake smile (x) Chapter 260.5 Special - Bleach on the Beach!! -Ichigo is distracted and flustered when Rangiku teaches Orihime how to carry water using her chest, “Don’t divert your attention at other teams, Ichigo!” (x) Chapter 270-272 -Ichigo refuses to fight Ulquiorra until he mentions Orihime (x) -Enraged, Ichigo attacks him (x) - “Because of you, Inoue was marked as a traitor!” “Now do you have a reason to fight me?” (x) -Orihime senses Ichigo’s reiatsu fading (x) Chapter 277-279 -Grimmjow brings Orihime to Ichigo (x) (x) -Orihime heals Ichigo (x) - “Inoue…” (x) - “Grimmjow…why are you with Inoue?” (x) -Orihime refuses to heal Ichigo, fearing Grimmjow will only hurt him even more (x) (x) - “Let go of her” (x) - “Inoue…Please heal me.” (x) - “Don’t worry, I’ll win this for sure” (x) (x) -Orihime watching Ichigo’s back (x) - “It’s okay…Kurosaki-kun is going to win” (x) - “Whenever he uses strong words, it’s like he’s making a promise…I believe that he makes a promise to himself” (x) (x) (x) Chapter 280-286 -Grimmjow tries to bring out Ichigo’s killing intent by taunting him “I sliced up your friend!” (x) But it doesn’t work: “What’s that look for? You really have no intent to kill me at all, huh?” (x) -Grimmjow’s taunting doesn’t work until he mentions Orihime (x) Only then is he satisfied with the result: “Now that’s a good face, Kurosaki” (x) -Grimmjow tries to bring out Ichigo’s mask, by aiming his strongest cero at Orihime (x) -Ichigo finally brings out his mask, shields Orihime (x) (x) - “Sorry…are you scared? Telling you to be at ease would be difficult, but please allow me to say it” (x) -Ichigo tells Orihime to keep her shield up (x) -Orihime fears for Ichigo (x) (x) -Ichigo throws himself in front of Orihime, shielding her with his body (x) - ‘Their eyes meet’ Ichigo is visibly distraught when he realizes that Orihime is afraid (x) - “So, you came to save her?” (x) -Orihime fears that Ichigo’s soul has been consumed, like what happened to Sora (x) - “That kind Ichigo dove towards Ulquiorra after hearing him say your name” (x) - “There’s no way he isn’t suffering. But Ichigo is using that power for you. He’s fighting in his blood-splattered body, all for you” (x) -Ichigo is badly beaten, nearing defeat (x) It isn’t until Orihime calls out to him that he gets the will to fight back (x) - “You don’t have to win, and you don’t have to fight for me. Just please don’t get hurt anymore” (x) -Ichigo smiles, “Sorry, Grimmjow. Looks like I’m not allowed to take any more damage than this” (x) -Ichigo vows to save all of his nakama, the most focus is put on Orihime (x) -Ichigo rises up to the pillar to see Orihime (x) - “You hurt at all, Inoue?” MAJOR heart-eyes, twice on one page (x) - “I’m happy that Inoue isn’t hurt.” Ichigo puts his hands around Orihime’s waist and picks her up, Orihime gets flustered and blushes. Cute cute cute (x) -Ichigo is dense as hell, Nel gives him a lesson on how to talk to girls (x) -Carrying Orihime down from the pillar (x) -Shielding Orihime again after Grimmjow gets back up (x) Chapter 287-310 -Orihime tries to get to Ichigo, Tesla restrains her (x) Nnnoitra scolds Ichigo for being distracted by Orihime (x) - “Let Inoue go!” and Nnoitra taunts Ichigo about Orihime, just like Grimmjow did. “Hilarious! That’s the line of someone thinking, as long as the woman is unharmed..” (x) -Orihime yells at Nnoitra for fighting Ichigo while he’s injured (x) -Orihime tries to save Ichigo from being suffocated by Nel lol (x) -More Nnoitra battle moments: (x) (x) (x) -Orihime runs to Ichigo’s side to heal him (x) (x) -Orihime healing Ichigo (x) -Ichigo is surprised by Orihime’s powers (x) Chapter 318 -Ichigo arrives to protect Orihime from Ulquiorra, “Get away from her” (x) (x) Chapter 340-345 -Ulquiorra questions if Ichigo has gotten stronger because of Orihime (x) (x) -Ichigo remembers what Grimmjow said about Orihime being damaged on the inside. “There’s no point in saving her” “That’s not something you get to decide” (x) -Orihime shields Ichigo from Ulquiorra’s attack (x) - ‘Ichigo’s will is to fight, and Orihime’s is to protect’ (x) -Ulquiorra tries to reprimand and manipulate Orihime, Ichigo tells him to shut the hell up (x) (x) (x) - “Thanks for protecting me, Inoue” (x) -Loly and Menoly attack Orihime, Ichigo panics (x) (x) -Ulquiorra blocks Ichigo’s path to Orihime, enraging Ichigo (x) -Ichigo tries to get to Orihime (x) -Yammi asks if it’s okay to kill Orihime, Ichigo panics again (x) - “I’m entrusting Inoue to you…protect her with your own body if you have to” (x) -Orihime watching Ichigo on his way to the dome (x) Chapter 348-353 -The lust arc, Ulquiorra kills Ichigo in front of Orihime (x) (x) (x) (x) -Orihime tries to revive Ichigo (x) (x) (x) -Ichigo is dead on the ground, can still hear Orihime’s voice. “She’s calling me…” (x) - “Get up…I have to get up…I will protect her” (x) -Ichigo hollowfies, rises up to protect Orihime (x) (x) -Ichigo attacks Ishida, then immediately turns to Orihime chanting “Save you…I will save you” (x) - “I called out for him and, just to save me he…” (x) -Ichigo falls after his mask breaks, Orihime runs to his side (x) (x) (x) - “Inoue…are you okay?” (x) Chapter 379 -Ichigo remembers Orihime’s compassion (x) Chapter 422-423 -Orihime cries when she sees Ichigo is okay. Ichigo melts into a puddle of puppy dog-eyed goo. So soft. So fond. (x) -Orihime gets nervous and blushes when Ichigo wakes up (x) Continue to Part Two: (x)