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// Compiled and mixed from my four previous posts. Anime-related, accompanied by manga spoilers up to chapter 48 //

Image source:  snkcap.

“If you know the reason of why you have to die, there are times when you simply must. Not that I want to.”

“We should know what we’re risking our lives for. Otherwise, we will hesitate when the time comes.”

[Armin Arlert & Jean Kirschtein - Shingeki no Kyojin episode 16]

Now that we’re almost done with Shingeki no Kyojin anime, many ships have grown popular, thus establishing solid fanbases. Tons of fanarts, fanfics, kink meme fills, gif sets, fanvids, cosplays, you name them. Who won’t be elated by the feeling of capably cherishing something important? I bet everyone will. We all have our own standard of what marks a relationship as OTP. While some of us have come to terms that certain kind of relationship appeals to certain groups of people, there are still many who question other’s shipping preferences.Therefore, a clear presentation is needed. To understand, you must be willing to see, to acknowledge that some things—no matter how unusual they initially look—do exist.

So here I am, trying to bring Jean/Armin shipping validity into light. Let’s start the ride chronologically!

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