Was Geto In Love With Riko

Okay, Jujutsu Kaisen fans, let's dive into a topic that's been debated more intensely than Gojo's fashion choices: Did Suguru Geto have a crush on Riko Amanai? It's a question that tickles our brains and tugs at our heartstrings, right?

The Babysitter Blues (or Blossoms?)

Think back to the Star Plasma Vessel arc. Geto and Gojo are tasked with protecting Riko, a middle schooler with a destiny bigger than her backpack. They become her bodyguards, essentially.

Now, most bodyguard gigs don't involve bonding over ice cream and existential dread. But this wasn’t most bodyguard gigs, was it?

Defense or Devotion?

Geto, ever the responsible one, takes his duty seriously. He's always there, a calming presence amidst the chaos of curses and cults. Was that just professional dedication?

Or could it have been something more? He clearly cared about her well-being beyond just completing the mission. He seemed to really want to make her happy.

Could it be genuine affection blossoming under pressure?

Beyond Duty: Seeing Riko as More

It's easy to write off their interactions as purely professional, Geto doing his job. But there are moments that hint at a deeper connection. Moments when he seems to see Riko not just as a mission objective, but as a person.

Think about when they're just hanging out, trying to give Riko a normal day. He participates in her simple joys. That isn't standard sorcerer protocol.

He actively tries to protect her innocence and allow her to experience joy amidst the horror. Is that love, or something like it?

The Weight of What Could Have Been

Ultimately, Riko's fate is tragic, and it profoundly impacts Geto. The despair and disillusionment he experiences are undeniable.

The question lingers: did he feel a romantic connection to her, or was his devastation caused by the loss of innocence and hope she represented?

Perhaps it was a mix of both, a complex cocktail of duty, affection, and the crushing weight of a broken world.

"The strong protect the weak." - Suguru Geto (Before things went south)

Love or Loss: Does it Matter?

Maybe labeling it as "love" is too simplistic. Maybe it was a deep, protective affection. A connection forged in the fires of a messed-up world.

Whether it was a romantic love story or not, the bond between Geto and Riko was significant. It was powerful. And it was a catalyst for the tragedy that followed.

Regardless of how you interpret it, the story adds another layer of depth and heartache to Geto's fall. And isn't that what makes Jujutsu Kaisen so compelling?

So, was Geto in love with Riko? The answer, like a good curse technique, is delightfully complex and open to interpretation.