Hey, real talk for a moment though, I know Mukuro is not as bad a character as some Kurama x Hiei shippers make her out to be so no hate on her. Hiei and Mukuro’s relationship may be a bit twisted, but keep in mind that they’re demons. They have a different dynamic and that’s okay. I think Togashi-sensei’s main reason of putting them together is for them to heal together and well that’s valid too.
The difference in how Hiei’s relationship with Mukuro and Kurama developed is what really draws a lot of shippers to the Kurama x Hiei ship I mean…
Who has known Hiei the longest, like really know him, who took the time to KNOW HIM personality and all at their own pace? Kurama.
Who does Hiei trust the most? Kurama.
Who does Hiei have perfect battle synchronization with? Kurama.
Who’s closest enough to Hiei to see through his facade? Kurama.
Who’s always a 100% supportive of Hiei? Kurama.
Who encourages Hiei to take it easy from time to time and go out and make friends? Kurama.
Who keeps the door open for Hiei so he can still have that chance to be with his sister? Kurama.
Who literally keeps his windows at home and AT WORK open just in case a fire demon drops by and needs help with anything? Kurama.
And yeah I know that these things do not have to have romantic implications, that it can be just a friendship. However, that does not change how wholesome it is. How healthy it is.
Kurama and Hiei’s relationship,their friendship, did not happen overnight or by one measly battle with one another (Yes, I don’t believe they were instant friends after the Two Shots ova, but I believe they did gain respect for one another then). And perhaps it was unintended for them to have become as close as they have in the manga/show, but hey the best relationships are those that you do not plan for. It’s those that grew naturally that shows how great two characters can get along.
BUT THE POINT IS IT GREW GRADUALLY LIKE REAL HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OF ANY KIND DO. IT’S REALISTIC IN THE SENSE THAT IT WAS NOT RUSHED INTO A COUPLE OF EPISODES.
And you know what? Hey that’s a great kind of love too.