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- I'm not exactly a fan of scary stories, but I'll tell you as many as you want, Nene-chan, if it will make you feel better!
- —Aoi to Nene
Aoinene is the femslash ship between Akane Aoi and Yashiro Nene from the Toilet-bound Hanako-kun fandom.
Canon[]
Aoi always tells Nene about the school's rumors about the supernaturals, and Nene believes her since most of the rumors came true. Nene actually doesn’t mind Aoi’s scary stories and actually enjoys them. Aoi also holds Nene's hands in one of the early chapters and tells her "I'm not exactly a fan of scary stories... But I'll tell you as many as you want, Nene-Chan, if it will help you feel better."
Nene refers to Aoi as the “Queen of Popularity”, since she has better luck with men than Nene. Usually when Nene is busy, Aoi fears that she is just avoiding her and just doesn’t love her anymore. However, Nene assures her she still loves Aoi.
When interviewed about what she likes and dislikes about Aoi, Nene answered that she likes how Aoi opens her heart to Nene. Nene sometimes feels like Aoi is only fond to her which makes her happy. However, Nene dislikes how Aoi is always on guard. Nene notices that Aoi doesn't really say what she's really thinking and Nene feels that it's not fair that she feels like she's the only one talking.
In the Misaki Stairs Arc, Nene was the only one who remembered Aoi due to her ties with the supernatural. She was very upset about Aoi’s disappearance, as no one, not even Akane remembered her. So, Nene gathered the courage to take on the Misaki Stairs rumor. There, Nene met the doll version of Aoi, and was horrified that Aoi had become a doll. When she had the real Aoi back, she was overjoyed.
When the rumor of the “Love Confession Tree” tree was going on, Aoi listened to Nene talk about this a 'boy' (Hanako) who might like her. Aoi was very interested in who Nene was talking about, willing to listen to her go on. Nene is also well-aware of Akane’s crush toward Aoi. The next day, when Nene is about to tell her about Hanako's request, she is instead greeted by a crying Aoi, and Nene immediately asks her what's wrong.
In the Clock Keeper Arc, Aoi looks for Nene and Hanako possesses Nene so he can get some information from Aoi. He does that by "seducing" Aoi after possessing Nene’s body, and Aoi gives off an uncomfortable expression. Nene worries over the fact that Aoi will think she’s weird and she begs Minamoto Kou to exorcise Hanako. He asks her if she's keeping anything from him with suggestive poses, that even flustered Kou to the point where he couldn't exorcise Hanako. The possessed body lifts Aoi's face and sweetly threatens her to talk before he's about to kiss her. They are only stopped by a loud shout from Akane, who is apparently furious at 'Nene's' actions. Everyone follows Akane, and Aoi is left sitting against the wall with a confused and forlorn air. Notably, Aoi sighs that she "missed her chance to tell [Nene] again."
Aoi trapping Nene in a kabedon
Nene encounters Aoi once more in the practice garden, to which Aoi says "I caught you!♥" while trapping her in a kabedon. She tells Nene that she has something to tell her, but was worried that Nene might have started hating her. Nene quickly denies this worriedly, to which Aoi replies that she is relieved— although acting very pushy. Aoi 'threateningly-flirtatiously' asks if they can talk the next day, and then cheerily runs off, saying "it's a date!♥" Nene internally frets that Aoi can make people's heart race, attributing it to her popular girl skills. To make up for the incident, Nene takes her on a picnic date afterwards.
In the Hell of Mirrors Arc, Aoi is the one who brought up the 'hands' that followed Nene everywhere. Later, Nene sees the mirror version of Aoi calling Nene’s ankles fat and ugly. When Nene asks if Aoi thinks she's an ugly horse radish, Aoi denies it and says she doesn’t think that at all while intertwining their fingers together. She became slightly aggressive and asked Nene who would say such a thing to her.
Entering the Picture Perfect Arc, Aoi and Akane are the first two characters to be 'crossed out' by Shijima, and Nene shows alarm when the two crumble. When Aoi calls out to Nene later, she shows intense relief that Aoi is alive and well; clinging to the purple-haired girl as she is slightly surprised by Nene's actions and says "I'm as fine as ever. You're so silly, Nene-chan.♡Have a cookie♡" Aoi hands Nene a cookie in her mouth and invites her down for tea while they stargaze.
Aoi was taken away by school mystery No. 6 in the Sacrifice of the Grim Reaper Arc. She volunteered to be the first to greet the 'visitors' in Shinigami's boundary (Nene, Akane, and Hanako). Nene notices that the basket Aoi had woven was lighting up, being worried at first. Aoi appears behind her, surprising the girl with a "Guess who?♥" Nene tearfully greets her best friend, worrying about what No. 6 did to her; Aoi lies and says that she escaped when she saw the three coming. Later, Aoi slyly suggests that the two take some time together to talk about the boy Nene likes.
Upon learning of her death, Nene was visibly devastated.
During chapter 96, when everything went back to normal and after Kou defeated No.6, Aoi went up to Nene nervously as she tried to utter up an apology. Luckily for her, before she managed to say sorry, Nene already gave her an embrace and said "Oh thank god, that's the Aoi I know!" and made up with her best friend. Aoi blushed and got emotional with her eyes lighting up and hugged her back. "I'm sorry. And thank you."
After that, Aoi and Nene sat together and both chatted happily. Aoi told Nene that she looks forward to another semester with her and both girls smile at each other. Later, Akane goes to Aoi and talks to her. He asks her if she won't tell Nene about her right hand having no feelings, and Aoi refuses,saying that she wants Nene to focus on her own problems as she's already going through enough herself. Overall, they enjoyed the rest of the fireworks party together and had a lot of fun.
In the festival arc, Aoi introduced Nene to the basics of the festival and they enjoyed the festival together. Aoi during this has her hair down since she couldn't feel her hand anymore.
In the new timeline, Aoi clung to Nene's arm as Nene was dozing off and not focusing on her and pouted saying "You have me here.. yet your head is stuck in the clouds..and to think I was looking forward to having you all to myself for the school festival."
Nene gets shocked and agrees to go wherever she wants and Aoi cheers up. They later go around the school, enjoying the festival, holding hands and Aoi teasing her in the haunted house, by poking her and scaring her, giggling as Nene sighs.
When Akane, Nene and Teru meet up in the Denny's Restaurant to discuss what to do about the new timeline, Aoi goes there as Teru told her the location. Upon knowing that Nene likes someone, she clasps her own hands together and looks at Nene with puppy eyes and asking her who is it while Nene awkwardly looks away while blushing.
When Teru, Akane, Nene and Aoi arrives at the Red House, Teru tells Aoi she can wait outside if she's scared. Aoi refuses, saying that if Nene is going, then she'll go too while looking at Nene and smiling.
(BIG SPOILER FOR CHAPTER 126)
In one of the time loops, Nene gets possessed by Tsukasa and kills everyone with a knife. The last one to die was Aoi who was clinging to Nene and telling her to snap out of it. Nene snaps out of the possession and Aoi collapses and dies from her injuries. Nene then screams out of horror.
In Hanako of the Opera, an event hosted by AidaIro on their Twitter, Nene interviews Aoi as a suspect in the mystery. In the setting, Aoi is a Ballerina and Nene is the Novice Songstress. She describes Aoi as "cute, good at ballet, and so popular". The ballerina compliments her on her singing, and relays a rumor that the Popular Singer (Mitsuba Sousuke) and Nene might be getting singing lessons from someone at night. Nene later reflects on the discussion, first thinking that Aoi would have no motive because she had been so supportive, but suddenly wonders if she poisoned Mitsuba in order to make Nene the star.
In Aoi's card, it is written that she is a close friend of the novice songstress and loves her voice.
"Hey, when did you get so good at singing?"
In Hanako-kun of Magic, Aoi and Nene are both Apprentice Witches who accidentally turned their classmates into candy. Distraught, they ask Sakura for help in reverting everyone back to their original selves.
Their fingernail colors also match each other's color palettes. They also work together as witches.
Fanon[]
Aoinene has a good amount of followers, as fans love their dynamic and relationship with each other. Aoi and Nene are extremely close friends that would do anything for the other, even going great lengths to make sure the other is okay. Aoi is notably Nene's supplier of school rumors, and Nene has clearly shown her affection towards Aoi many times throughout the series. Aoi also is affectionate verbally and physically, acting sweetly and holding each others hands and intertwining their fingers.
The ship is typically more popular with manga fans than anime fans, because of the scene where Hanako takes control of Nene's body to get information out of Aoi by being seductive. The subject matter that Aoi didn't tell Nene was debatable, as it was never fully revealed, but fans of this ship like to think that Aoi was about to confess to her before Akane interfered. This draws a parallel to a previous chapter, when Aoi is about to tell Nene something with a flustered expression. She never does, as she is interrupted by a shout from some classmates.
Like other Nene ships like Kounene and Sakunene, Aoinene is a more underrated ship. Despite that, it is also the most popular femslash pairing in its fandom since Nene mentions Aoi often and the latter is a relatively popular side character. Hananene and Aoikane are the higher-ranking rival ships for the two, owing to the fact that both of them are the main canon pairings in the fandom.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Aoi/Nene tag on AO3
- N. Yashiro/Akane A. tag on FanFiction.Net
- WIKIS
- Aoi's relationship with Nene on Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Wiki
- Nene's relationship with Aoi on Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Wiki
Trivia[]
- The first friend Nene made in Kamome Gakuen was Aoi.
- Aoi is the one of the few people that don't make fun of Nene's 'fat ankles'— except for the mirror version of Aoi.
- Aoi's biggest concern lately is "Nene-chan is so busy".
- Both Aoi and Nene have a love for rumors and supernatural stories.
- In the manga, Aoi tends to speak with hearts (♥), especially with Nene and they hold hands.
- They are both on the cover of Volume 13, wearing matching kimonos and holding hands.
- There is an official art of them both smiling at each other at a sleepover.
- In one manga extra, Aoi mimics Akane and tells Nene "let's get married."
- They are canon in Hanako Kun of Magic AU where Aoi and Nene intertwine their fingers and Aoi says "I see. Thank you, Nene-Chan, =I love you."
Gallery[]
- Main article: Aoinene/Gallery
Variations[]
- Aoikanene refers to the ship between Aoi Akane, Aoi and Nene
- AoiMeiNene refers to the ship between Shijima Mei, Aoi and Nene
- HanaAoiNene refers to the ship between Hanako, Aoi and Nene
- SakuAoiMeiNene refers to the ship between Nanamine Sakura, Shijima Mei, Aoi and Nene
- TeruAoiNene refers to the ship between Minamoto Teru, Aoi and Nene
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| SHIPS | het | Akanene • Aoikane • HanaAoi • Hananene • Kounene • MitsuSaku • NatsuSaku • Terunene • TsuchiYako • TsukaNene • TsukaSaku • YakoSaki |
| slash | HanaKane • Hanakou • HanaTeru • Lemonkane • Mitsukou • NatsuMitsu • Sakoo • Terukane • TsuKou • TsuMitsu | |
| femslash | Aoimei • Aoinene • Sakunene | |
| poly | HanaAoiNene • HanaKouNene • HanaTeruNene • MitsuHanaKouNene • MitsuKouKasa | |
| friend | Hanako Tao • Mitsunene • YakoNene | |
| family | Minamoto Brothers • Mitsumom • Yugi Twins | |
| cargo | MitsuCamera | |
| CHARACTERS | female | Akane Aoi • Yashiro Nene |
| male | Aoi Akane • Hanako • Minamoto Kou • Minamoto Teru • Mitsuba Sousuke • Yugi Tsukasa | |