Both stood strong and did what they had to do according to their beliefs and values - Mikasa killing Eren to end the war, Katara not killing Yon Rha for closure (just chose this Mikasa pic for pose similarity purposes lol)

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Both lost their fathers - though technically Katara's father is still alive, but they both had to continue growing up without their fathers

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Mikasa and Katara both witnessed their mother's struggles and deaths

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MC gets their ultimate form - Founding Titan and Avatar State

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Meanwhile MC and female lead interactions are getting sour - having disagreements especially towards series finale

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Brooding guy and female lead join forces and fight alongside each other - especially at times when MC is away or not around, or when they're saving/helping MC

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Brooding guy and female lead have intimate and personal convos Pt 1 - in the most romantic possible settings (crystal catacombs like the cave of two lovers, under the moonlight)

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Female lead confronts brooding guy - and can we just appreciate the fact that the guy just lets her be mad at him?

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