Tsundere Quotes

“She's not tsundere. She's just an unpleasant woman.”
― Wataru Watari, やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。1

“So I pulled the ridiculously small, unwrapped, box from the sleeve of my yukata (as they don’t have pockets) and rather overly self-consciously handed it to her. She took the pitiful little box, held it up to her ear and gave it a cautious little rattling shake. -You didn’t just put a couple of dried old beans in here, as a joke, did you? She suddenly glared at me suspiciously.
I heard a stifled bark from Yumi at that, and a deep gasp from Uncle Suzuki and Aunt Anda, followed by a moment of silence. -Of course not, you silly old goose, I snapped back, -just open it and you’ll see what’s inside!”
― Andrew James Pritchard, Sukiyaki

“It's a shame your mother didn't opt for something more extravagant," Akiko says, examining her nails.
"When you get married, please make sure there are at least some guests to see our dresses. This is a waste of Oscar de la Renta," Noriko adds, glancing down meaningfully.
"Thank you," I say sincerely. "For all you did for us. For my mom. For me." I regard them intently, liquid gathering in my eyes.
"It's not a big deal," Akiko says with a sniff, clearly uncomfortable.
Human emotions. So messy.
"Um," Noriko says to Akiko. "I think she's going to try to hug us."
Before they can object, I wrap them up in my arms, embracing them both. Akiko pats my back awkwardly, and Noriko is stiff. "I love you," I say, releasing them. "And I know you love me, too.”
― Emiko Jean, Tokyo Dreaming

“I'm not comparing him to Most Wanted sketches anymore, if that's what you're asking."
"The start of every beautiful friendship."
"Shut up," I said. "You know I have a black, mistrustful pit where my heart is supposed to be."
"I know that's what you want people to think," Conner said.”
― Alicia Thompson, Love in the Time of Serial Killers

“Ranta: Let's just pray that she actually is a tsundere... Though, if she were a tsundere, obviously, the one she'd go dere for is me, you know? That's kind of... not so bad, I guess?

Moguzo: O-Obviously, she wouldn't go dere for Ranta, I think...

Ranta: Oh, shut up, Moguzo!”
― Ao Jūmonji, Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 1

“She acts all scary, but she's been unusually nice to us, so... I know! She's the Tsundere-type zombie, amiright?!”
― Sakazaki Freddie, Land of the Rising Dead: A Tokyo School Girl's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

“Gawd, I hope Yukihira is okay. This makes, what, three days in a row he's slept in that kitchen now?
Yo, Yukihira. We're coming in. How about you think about taking a break and-"
Fell asleep face-first in the sink when he tried to wash up.
"Yukihira!"
"Oh my gosh, take him to the infirmary! Call an ambulance!"
"Mmph? Nikumi? Tadokoro?"
"Thank goodness you're awake!"
"Idiot! All of this is meaningless if you push yourself to exhaustion before the match even begins!"
"Nikumi?"
"I'll wash these dishes up for you, so go take a nap or something, got it? Sleep deprivation is the root of a lot of injuries, y'know."
"Let me help too!"
"Sure, thanks."
"Thanks, girls.
I really appreciate it.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 11 [Shokugeki no Souma 11]

“Your security and safety are paramount," he says. "They come first."
"Meaning..."
Now I have all his attention. "Technically, I am the boss of you."
Oh, he is smug.
I purse my lips. I don't care for that at all. "Has anyone ever told you charm isn't your strong suit?"
His patience has run out. "Charm doesn't keep royalty alive."
Touché.”
― Emiko Jean, Tokyo Ever After

“Maybe we're both reading too much into what the other says."
He shrugged. But then he cracked a tiny smile. "Sounds like what you're really saying is that you care about what I say."
"Definitely not," I replied automatically, but...well.
He wasn't wrong.”
― Amanda Elliot, Best Served Hot

“Alexander may or may not have peeked out of the kitchen office to make sure Eden actually ate the rest of her Asian fusion abomination. Her delicious Asian fusion abomination.
As much as it bothers him to admit, Alexander has never tasted anything so amazing before. The sauce was tangy, notes of lime coming to the forefront without being overpowering.
The mini pita shells she'd used had been warmed on the skillet, offering a lovely crunchy texture to offset the softness of the Pad Thai.”
― Katrina Kwan, Knives, Seasoning, & A Dash of Love

“Oh, Daisy!"
The puppy wriggled happily.
Daisy had taken an idiotic liking to Julian--- despite his best effort to dissuade the animal. For a moment he curled his fingers into her velvet-soft fur, wishing...
Then Julian dropped the puppy onto his sister's lap.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, The door into the rose garden

“As Julian approached, a ridiculous Italian greyhound ran at him and attempted to shred his stockings by jumping at his legs.
Julian deftly caught the animal and continued his progress, stopping before his sister Messalina. "Yours, I presume?"
Messalina glanced up, the glass of her ebony hair reflecting the light. "Oh, Daisy!"
The puppy wriggled happily.
Daisy had taken an idiotic liking to Julian--- despite his best effort to dissuade the animal. For a moment he curled his fingers into her velvet-soft fur, wishing...
Then Julian dropped the puppy onto his sister's lap.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, No Ordinary Duchess