Moe Couplet: Difference between revisions

** As for Japan and Greece, while they may not have as obvious an [[Opposites Attract]] dynamic as Japan and America do, their [[Birds of a Feather|similarities]] ''and'' more subtle differences in personality end up enhancing their [[Moe]] points. Not only are they both [[Kindhearted Cat Lover|Kindhearted Cat Lovers]], which has a [[Cute Kitten|built-in cuteness factor]], but Japan can give off the subtle impression that underneath his stoic exterior lies a [[Kuudere|sweet, warm-hearted, and even shy soul]] without it being overwhelmed by louder personalities (and him possibly coming across as a less endearing/moe [[The Stoic|Stoic]] instead) when petting Greece's cats or simply being at ease with him, and Greece's laidback, easygoing nature makes him the ideal partner to patiently deal with Japan's emotional reticence and romantic/sexual awkwardness. Ironically, they're the only pair (mostly) confirmed to have had sex in canon, but the fact that most (and arguably, the best) fanworks for them focus much more on the tranquility and harmony of their dynamic than on sex, and that it's difficult to imagine Greece ever forcing himself on Japan or making him truly uncomfortable in spite of his [[Really Gets Around]] reputation, makes them a true Moe Couplet. (Not to mention that it's quite easy to write them as an [[Happily Married|established romantic couple]] without compromising their natural dynamic.)

** Not to mention [[Official Couple|Italy and Germany]]. [[Drill Sergeant Nasty|Germany]] is rather intimidating, but he'd probably be a lot more so without [[Genki Guy|Italy]] constantly [[Ho Yay|demanding a hug or kiss or... something]].

** Lampshaded when Kasanoda makes it apparent that without Hunny, Mori is just as intimidating as he is.

* Sakaki and Chiyo in ''[[Azumanga Daioh (Manga)|Azumanga Daioh]]'', who often pair off. Sakaki comes off as [[Tall Dark and Bishoujo|intimidating]], but really she's just [[Shrinking Violet|shy]] and in love with [[Cuteness Proximity|all adorable things.]] Chiyo is a [[Cheerful Child]] who really wants to be an adult. When the team up, they cover each other's weaknesses and the [[Moe]] increases exponentially. Add in their pets, [[Big Friendly Dog|Tadakichi-san]] and [[Kindhearted Cat Lover|Maya]], and things get even better.