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Short, average-looking Keiichi Morisato has, at last count, stolen the hearts of four beautiful women. When I first read the manga, I would often wonder what it was Belldandy, Sora, Sayoko, and Peorth all saw in him.

Belldandy, I would say, is pretty obvious. Given her disposition, she is the type of person who would be naturally attracted to shy but well-meaning people like Keiichi (although it should be noted that Bell herself was a bit unimpressed with him when they first met). Sayoko and Peorth are a different matter. Neither of them were terribly impressed when they first met up with Keiichi - in fact, originally, they were both to some extent motivated by jealousy and resentment of Belldandy. Sora's feelings are largely for Aoshima, but it's apparent from her dialogue in The Lunchbox of Love (the final chapter of volume 6) that she has feelings for Keiichi as well.

Peorth is a naturally confident person. She is a bit stuck up, and is at times a bit too concerned with sex. She has also, on several occasions, demonstrated a willingness to use other people to get her own way. Now, while it's easy enough to see someone like this leading Keiichi on in order to accomplish some other end, it's difficult to imagine this type of person actually falling in love with him.

And yet, somehow it happens anyway. Repeatedly. I think what finally does it are his acts of unconditional kindness. I myself often find that I distrust people who are overly nice to me for no apparent reason; most of the time, it means that they want something in return. What separates Keiichi from the crowd is that he's nice to people just because that's the kind of person he is. It was the small, thoughtful act of leaving Peorth a flower and a note that finally won her affection.

The other thing about Keiichi that draws people to him is his determination. Part of his successes are because of natural talent - he is pretty smart, and an excellent race car driver, among other things. More importantly, though, is his drive, and the way he puts his heart into everything he does. Keiichi Morisato is not a man who plays to win; he is a man who plays to do the best that he possibly can. Winning is, for the most part, merely a side-effect. What makes women - Belldandy, especially - want him so much is his tenacity in situations where most people would give up altogether. He may not always win, but in her eyes, what matters is that he always gives things his best shot.

Your opinions?

or keiichi could be brainwashing girls so they like him!!

oh and what about Chihiro...

i think she likes Keiichi more than Sora does...

In my opinion I feel that they see past the humble and lackluster being Keiichi and see further into him. His personality, his dedication and loyalty to friendship and family, and most importantly, His absolute selfless attitude for the good of others.

I am fully aware that the truth can hurt and that reality can sometimes seem cruel as compared to the almost flawless existence lived by many of our most favorite characters of fiction and lore, but i believe without a shadow of a doubt that true love lies within us all. The ability to seek out the inner beauty of others, which has nothing to do with our outer appearances.

In the end, there is someone for everyone out there, but YOU have to make it happen. I think Belldandy, as stated by others before me, saw past Keiichi's appearance, weaknesses, and social status. She saw the luminous spirit he had...whether you believe it to be an ethereal mirror of our beings, an aura, or just who we truly are, she saw a glorious light within him that she fell in love with. We all have that potential...so if you ever lose hope or get depressed....don't look to lame comments from inspiration posters look to the truth...our outer shells mean nothing, it truly IS whats INSIDE that counts! smile


((I truly believe this...sure there are those who are shallow seeking nothing but pleasure and then there are those seeking a partner in this quest we call life...who look past it all. ^_^ ))

In general, Keichi IS a nice guy, so women get SOMEWHAT attracted to him.

Even goddesses get attracted to him.

Keichi is living proof to this saying of mine.

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It is not the outer aspects of the person, but it is the inner aspects that counts most.

Actually, you are right about that.