Yes, it's time for the Owl to show his romantic side! In Gatch I, Ryu was making progress talking to this girl under a tree in the park before he was summoned to duty. Thanks Springie for the screencap! In Gatch II, Ryu had a crush on Yuka. Too bad she was more interested in Ken. But when Ryu dove into the ocean at her request and came back with a giant pearl, she warmed to him. And of course, like all other male members of the Science Ninja Team, he was quite taken by Dr. Pandora. Mary Sue, thy name is Sylvie... Anyone else want to add something?

The Owl really shows his emotions when he's attracted to a girl.

Well theere is always the Owls "love" of food. And of course his concern for animals as well..... Here is my favourite memory of food and animals, where the Owl and Condor are teamed up. I feel like perhaps the Condor starts to understand, and maybe even appreciates, the Owl a little better in this eps.

The Owl found his soft spot thats for sure! When the Condor couldn't fire a bird missile because of the deer...

I can't recall any other girls, unless there are some in Gatch II or Gatch F episodes that I don't know about or have forgotten. It seems he just isn't appreciated as much as he ought to be!

Originally posted by lborgia88 I can't recall any other girls, unless there are some in Gatch II or Gatch F episodes that I don't know about or have forgotten. It seems he just isn't appreciated as much as he ought to be!

That is how I feel. He is greatly unappreciated ... (pretty much how I feel at work most of the time) but then maybe everyone feels that and I just don't know it.

What about his little girlfriend in the comic book? And don't forget the Phoenix .... That girl is his one and only!! SJ

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by lborgia88 I can't recall any other girls, unless there are some in Gatch II or Gatch F episodes that I don't know about or have forgotten. It seems he just isn't appreciated as much as he ought to be!

That is how I feel. He is greatly unappreciated ... (pretty much how I feel at work most of the time) but then maybe everyone feels that and I just don't know it.

I agree, the Owl does deserve more attention.

Originally posted by shamrokchick

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by lborgia88 I can't recall any other girls, unless there are some in Gatch II or Gatch F episodes that I don't know about or have forgotten. It seems he just isn't appreciated as much as he ought to be!

That is how I feel. He is greatly unappreciated ... (pretty much how I feel at work most of the time) but then maybe everyone feels that and I just don't know it.

I agree, the Owl does deserve more attention.

Me too. I really like the Owl!

I am sure the Owl will love to know he does have admirers.

I have grown to appreciate the Gatch Owl more then I did when I first met him in BotP. I think the space burgers fixation was a turn off. But I guess it's hard to get a girl if everyone who dates your friend ends up dead - none of her sisters or friends to double date with. I also think it would be tough to be Joe's "wing man" in that sense.

Originally posted by gogirl212 I have grown to appreciate the Gatch Owl more then I did when I first met him in BotP. I think the space burgers fixation was a turn off. But I guess it's hard to get a girl if everyone who dates your friend ends up dead - none of her sisters or friends to double date with. I also think it would be tough to be Joe's "wing man" in that sense.

I have to agree about not being turned on by the BOTP Owl's Burger fixation. Probably why I do not have that as a focal point in my AU, yes he does enjoy his food, but not to the extent where that is all he is fixated on.

To me the Owl is like a big brother. He's cuddly and sweet natured. AND he's never hit Jun!!! So he's more of a gentleman than Joe and Ken.

I remember in one ep Ryu was teasing Jun about how much she likes Ken and she elbowed him in the stomach for it!

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne To me the Owl is like a big brother. He's cuddly and sweet natured. AND he's never hit Jun!!! So he's more of a gentleman than Joe and Ken.

Well you have a point there Ebony. I wonder why Jun never saw anything in the Owl? I guess she is looking for the "bad boy" type. Another way to look at why the Owl never slapped the Swan ... he is her subordinate, and knows it. It is improper for a subordinate to hit a superiour officer. The Owl is the lowest man on the totem pole. I really do know why Jun never looked at the Owl romantically ... he is TOO much like a brother.

I like to think he has that kinda relationship with her. He looks out for the team in his own way. Its like he's the quiet observer, knows whats going on around him but its not obvious to everyone else because outwardly he appears awekward at times. I've seen him with more potential love interests than Ken in Gatch 1. He likes blonds mainly from the girls he's been seen with!

Honestly, if we look seriously at canon, Ryu seems to have far more interest in girls than Ken! He's practically on line with Joe for at least *being* interested.

Well, to be honest, all the males seem to have more interest in girls than Ken does! Except for Nambu... Like (foster) father, like son!