Naruto could also express his love in a more playful way. He might tease the reader a lot but in a loving manner. And he'd bring her little gifts, like a special kunai he found on one of his adventures or some flowers from the outskirts of the village. He'd want to make the reader laugh and feel special all the time.
Well, it could start with the reader being a new ninja in the village. Naruto, with his friendly and determined nature, would notice the reader. He might start by helping the reader with training. As time goes on, they share more moments together, like having ramen after a tough day. Their relationship could grow as they face challenges side by side, and Naruto's love for the reader could blossom as he discovers more about her unique qualities.
The 'stranger in a new world' trope is quite common. The reader is often from our world and ends up in the Naruto universe, like in many stories where they have to adapt and Naruto helps them. Another is the 'enemies to lovers' trope. There are fanfics where the reader and Naruto start off on the wrong foot, maybe due to a misunderstanding, but then fall in love. And of course, the 'soulmate' trope where they are fated to be together.
A fanfiction that stands out is 'When Naruto Met the Reader'. It starts with a chance encounter in Konoha. The author does a great job of describing the initial awkwardness between them. Another one is 'Naruto Uzumaki x Reader: Unlikely Allies'. Here, the reader and Naruto are forced to work together even though they come from different backgrounds. It shows how they grow to understand and care for each other. And 'Love in the Leaf Village: Naruto x Reader' is set in the village and shows how their relationship blossoms while dealing with the everyday life and challenges in the village.
Well, it could be Hinata. In the Naruto series, Hinata has had a long - standing crush on Naruto. In a high school AU (alternate universe), their relationship could develop more romantically. She's shy but also very kind and caring, which would make her a great love interest for Naruto.
Sakura could also be a possibility. Although she had feelings for Sasuke for a long time, things could change. Naruto and Sakura have a long history together, and they've been through a lot. Their relationship could shift into a romantic one as they grow older and see each other in a new light.
Well, it could be about Naruto falling in love with a fellow ninja. Maybe it's Hinata. He might start to notice her in a different way during their training together. Their relationship could grow as they face challenges side by side, and Naruto finally realizes his true feelings for her.
In these types of fanfictions, the setting of the Naruto world is really important. The villages, the jutsus, and the other characters all play a role. For instance, Naruto might take the reader - insert character to Ichiraku Ramen, which is a very iconic place in the Naruto series. This not only gives a sense of the Naruto world but also deepens the relationship between Naruto and the reader - insert character in a very natural and non - sexual way.
Ichigo could be a bit shy at first when it comes to expressing his love verbally. So he might show it in small ways like remembering the reader's favorite things. He might bring the reader their favorite snack or take them to a place they've always wanted to go. And when the time is right, he might just blurt out his feelings in a very sincere and heartfelt way.
One challenge could be his own obliviousness. Naruto can be a bit dense when it comes to matters of the heart. He might not realize when someone has feelings for him or might misinterpret signals. For example, if Hinata is dropping hints, he could easily miss them.
Naruto and Hinata is a very popular pairing. In the original series, Hinata has always had feelings for Naruto. In fanfiction, their relationship can be explored more deeply, like how they build their life together after getting married and how they raise their family in the village.