I don't own One Piece.
I hope by writing this story people will come to appreciate some of the other characters of the One Piece world not just the strawhats.
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Tashigi's Heart: My thoughts on Romance.
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I have never felt the need for a man, I don't want to get married, and I don't want to have sex for the sake of it, I don't want to be driven by lust into someone's arms. If I am to ever love or marry anyone, I want it to be based on respect. I want him to be able to look at me and smile in pride. I want to be able to trust him in all things.
Unfortunately, there is no such man, well I haven't seen any yet.
My 'loving' Mother is constantly sending me letters and messages. Most of them will have something along these lines written in each one.
'So darling! Have you got your eyes on someone? When are you going to settle down?' 'Sweety! Have you found someone you really like?' 'Where would your dream Wedding Island be, if you were going to get married?' 'How many children would you like? Do you prefer a rich and generous man or the strong and handsome devil?'... She drives me insane! The thought doesn't cross her mind that I might not want to walk into town with the mindset of shopping for men or looking for the perfect man. Don't get me wrong I do love my mother, I never met my father so I can't compare my parents, but is it really necessary to talk about this? It is all very loving and gentle banter, but is it really wrong that I don't want to think about it. I don't want to be in love it's far to much hassle. All I have to do is take a glance at history to find out how stupid those who are in love act. They have torn apart families, communities, and countries for their so called love. They become selfish, their hearts are closed off to everyone else's needs and desires around them. I don't want to be an selfish idiot.
Is a man a woman's treasure, her safety, her protector? No! Nor do I think that all a woman's dreams will be satisfied once he comes into her life. Maybe in a perfect world, but no man lives up to this expectation. Women throughout the ages have all been brought up to believe that they are only worth something if they are with a man, or can be married off to the rich and righteous man, or an intelligent, a noble man, or a handsome, strong man. Many men beat their wives or lovers into submission or have filled their heads with lies, telling them that 'they have no one else to go to' or 'do they really think anyone else would love them like they do'. I hate liars! And that is what those men are. I will not stand for it.
I will not be a shadow that walks behind a man, if I am to love, I wish to walk beside him. I want to be able to turn my head and see him smile and agree with my suggestions, to speak with me and ask for my opinions. I don't want to complicate things with gifts, special days, and romance. I would be happy if he just spoke to me as a trusted friend. And I would repay him back in full. I am loyal and I would never betray him.
Now that I come to think about it; Captain Smoker listens to what I have to say. Ha ha! He says exactly what he's thinking, he never holds back, and even asks me for my opinions. Well who knows, I might fall for him one of these days and he might even... yeah right!... that thought would probably have never even crossed his mind. Ahhhh! And why am I thinking about it! He doesn't see me like that. Come on who would? I'm so short-sighted that I always need my heavy glasses on, and my... my feet are flat... sometimes when I'm not wearing the right shoes I trip over. So stupid, I know. But he does tend to look past that, does... does he like me?
Well, to be absolutely honest with myself, if he ever did, I wouldn't say no. I trust him, I respect him, and I would be honoured, but then again at the same time why bother, I mean it's not like I would even fall in love with him. No, I think it would be best if I just remain single for my lifetime. I'm not romantic so there is no need to pretend to be. Oh well then it's decided! I will never fall in love!
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I don't really know much about Tashigi's real life, but for the sake of this story this is what I'm working with. Tashigi has been raised by her mother, who is extremely talented and enjoys the pleasures of life. Her mother is a bit of a very friendly individual, who delights in meeting new people, preferably rich and fortunate. She has always been kind to Tashigi, and raised her well, but Tashigi's personality is more like her 'Unknown' Father's than her mother, and she finds her mother's drive unrelatible and distrubing.
Tashigi prefers to do things that she sees as useful to others. Whereas her mother is a lot more selfish, and looks for things that will directly benefit her.
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