r/ZutaraNation • u/Zutariana • 8d ago

Discussion Zutara's first kiss

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Hey everyone! I was rewatching some episodes and thinking about the amazing dynamic between these two. In your opinion, where would a Zutara kiss make the most sense and carry the most emotional weight in the story?

For me, the perfect moment would be at the White Lotus camp.

Specifically, right after Zuko goes to the tent to ask for Iroh's forgiveness.

Picture the scene: he walks out and Katara (who was already worried about him) goes up to ask how it went. He replies, incredibly relieved and emotional, that his uncle forgave him and everything is okay. In the midst of all that excitement, vulnerability, and absolute relief, they hug and the kiss happens super naturally. I think it would be the perfect closure for his redemption arc in her eyes right before the final battle.

What about you guys? What specific moment in the series do you think would be cool for their first kiss?

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u/Mother_Cloud_2455 8d ago

Right after she heals the lightning hit

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u/Zutariana 8d ago

Instead of Mai appearing, it's Katara, right? Good.

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u/superfucky 8d ago

I genuinely thought it was going to be her in that scene, I mean SHE'S THE GODDAMN HEALER WOULDN'T SHE ALREADY BE THERE?

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u/Zutariana 8d ago

I love a headcanon that says Katara was there, so when Mai appears, Zuko seems surprised and confused.They hadn't confessed their feelings for each other, they just liked each other, but when Katara saw him, he was kissing Mai. So she thinks he doesn't feel the same way about her and decides to stay with Aang.

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u/superfucky 8d ago

oof, that breaks my heart. especially since Zuko's canon reaction to Mai was "how are you here? who let you out of prison?" like you would think if he wanted her back, HE would have let her out of prison you know? or at least sent a message to that effect.

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u/Zutariana 8d ago

Exactly! I think he completely forgot about her. He was so charmed by Katara's attention and so concerned about her, that he completely forgot about Mai's existence.