Haruhi/Kasanoda
The Interruption: Part XI
No one expected Kasanoda to gain a crush on Haruhi. In fact, it incensed most of the Host Club. The Twins threatened him, and they didn't threaten just anyone for their friends. That was more of Kyoya's thing.
But even so Kasanoda couldn't help it. Haruhi was so sweet and thoughtful and utterly unafraid of his mean looking face. Maybe he was silly for relying on a flower to tell him if he liked Haruhi, but he believed he loved her well and truly. He'd take care of her.
Unfortunately he didn't know her as well as the Host Club. He didn't know you had to be straight-forward and fast to get her intentions. She was as dense as Tamaki. He was shut down before he could even get it out. But Kasanoda convinced himself it was fine, so long as she was happy he'd be fine.
Haruhi simply thought Kasanoda was a nice guy. She didn't care about appearances. What mattered was personality and action. Of course Kasanoda didn't take action fast enough for her to realize he was in love with her. Despite all her academic knowledge, there were some areas Haruhi still struggled with. Including recognizing the signs.
The Host Club viewed Kasanoda as useful, but still a nuisance. None of them needed another competitor in their fierce battle for Haruhi's heart. Sure they helped him out, but that didn't mean they'd let him have their Princess. Haruhi deserved better than him.
