History Main / SelfProclaimedLoveInterest

* ''Manga/SoulHunter'':
** Tou Sengyoku decides on her own that she and Dokuson are engaged after falling in LoveAtFirstSight with him. He doesn't particularly seem to dislike her but doesn't like her [[NoGuyWantsToBeChased very strong pursuit of him]] and mild {{Yandere}} tendencies.
** Venus is certain that she is Taikoubou's love interest. She is, at best, an AbhorrentAdmirer.

* ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters'': In some continuities, Kensou refers to himself as Athena's boyfriend. Athena doesn't agree.

* ''LightNovel/InfiniteStratos'': After weeks of hating Ichika and even attacking him with deadly force on several occasions, [[DefrostingIceQueen Laura does a complete 180 in personality]] when she rescues Ichika from a ClingyJealousGirl, [[ForcefulKiss kisses him]], and [[WackyMarriageProposal declares him to be her wife]]. The next morning he wakes up to find her naked in his bed. However, after he gets used to the idea of Laura not wanting to murder him, he treats her much the same as his other love interests.
* [[{{Yandere}} Played dead serious]] with [[spoiler:[[BigBad The White Queen]]]] in ''LightNovel/TheUnexploredSummonBloodSign'', who sees herself as already being married to Kyousuke, despite the latter hating her to the point of devoting his life to killing her. [[spoiler:The Queen]] refers to their past together as their "honeymoon" and [[spoiler:calls Kyousuke's father "Father"]].

* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'': [[{{Tsundere}} Amy Rose]] is this to Sonic. She constantly tries to marry him, flirts with him, and is presented as a StalkerWithACrush in many early 3D ''Sonic'' titles. Sonic himself [[ChasteHero isn't interested]] in romance, but likes her as a friend.

* ''ComicBook/{{The Legend of Wonder Woman|2016}}'': Etta claims the attractive AcePilot Lawrence Stone has a crush on her after she flirts with him. At first, it seems to just be more of her loud cheerful proclamations that are unfounded in reality later it is revealed that he does actually reciprocate her feelings, though no relationship is started between them before the book's cancellation. Probably because of the reactions and prejudice they would face as a white Texan woman and an African American man trying to date in the 1940s.

* Much like in canon, [[AlphaBitch Chloé]] in ''Webcomic/ScarletLady'' sees herself as Adrien's girlfriend and goes to...[[MurderTheHypotenuse extreme]] measures if she sees anyone else with him. For his part, Adrien thinks of her as a very clingy annoyance.

* ''LightNovel/{{Campione}}'': After she falls in love with Godou, Erica Blandelli is quick to state (in front of his whole classroom, no less) that they are destined to be together, much to his shock. He eventually does reciprocate, though.
* Kouko was this to Mitsuo at the beginning of ''LightNovel/GoldenTime'' because they were childhood friends and used to live near each other, she decided on her own that they were [[ChildhoodFriendRomance in love]], and [[FateDrivesUsTogether destined to be]] with each other. Because of this, she had been [[StalkerWithACrush following him for years]] to make sure their lives would go perfectly according to the little scenario she had formulated in her mind. He gets her to stop this after a serious talk in episode 4.

** ''VideoGame/Disgaea5AllianceOfVengeance'': After she sees him dispatch a horde of Lost mooks in the beginning, Seraphina instantly attaches herself to Killia and falls deeper in love with him for the rest of the game. Killia himself is uninterested because he's hung up on [[LostLenore Lienze]]. [[spoiler: When Lienze is revived at the end of the game, Killia resumes living with her, leaving Seraphina to continue pining for him.]]

* In the ''Webcomic/{{xkcd}}'' strip "[[https://xkcd.com/513/ Friends]]," the main man goes into a very long speech about [[SmallNameBigEgo why he thinks he would be the most ideal boyfriend]] for the lady he's talking to (although not to the point where he's actually going to ask her out, because she might say no). [[DidNotGetTheGirl It ends with the lady saying]] "[[AllGirlsWantBadBoys I'm going to date this jerk.]]"

* In the ''Webcomic/{{xkcd}}'' strip "[[https://xkcd.com/513/ Friends]]," the main man goes into a very long speech about [[SmallNameBigEgo why he thinks he would be the most ideal boyfriend]] for the lady he's talking to. [[DidNotGetTheGirl It ends with the lady saying]] "[[AllGirlsWantBadBoys I'm going to date this jerk.]]"

* ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'': Sally is like this towards Linus. "I am NOT your sweet Babboo!"

* ''LightNovel/BakaAndTestSummonTheBeasts'': Shouko claims Yuuji is her husband and not even Yuuji is allowed to say anything to deny it. Considering [[LonelyRichKid their]] [[OnlyFriend shared]] [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe past]], however, things aren't as easy as they seem.

* ''LightNovel/{{Campione}}'': After she falls in love with Godou, Erica Blandelli is quick to state (in front of his whole classroom, no less) that they are destined to be together, much to his shock. He eventually does reciprocate, though.

* Kouko was this to Mitsuo at the beginning of ''LightNovel/GoldenTime'' because they were childhood friends and used to live near each other, she decided on her own that they were [[ChildhoodFriendRomance in love]], and [[FateDrivesUsTogether destined to be]] with each other. Because of this, she had been [[StalkerWithACrush following him for years]] to make sure their lives would go perfectly according to the little scenario she had formulated in her mind. He gets her to stop this after a serious talk in episode 4.
* ''Literature/TheHeroicLegendOfArslan'' has Alfarid, who declares herself to be in love with Narsus shortly after he rescues her from bandits. He's ten years older than her and not interested in the least, but unfortunately for him, Alfarid doesn't really care, and regularly introduces herself as his wife anyway. His efforts to clear up the misunderstandings that ensue are not always successful.

* ''LightNovel/InfiniteStratos'': After weeks of hating Ichika and even attacking him with deadly force on several occasions, [[DefrostingIceQueen Laura does a complete 180 in personality]] when she rescues Ichika from a ClingyJealousGirl, [[ForcefulKiss kisses him]], and [[WackyMarriageProposal declares him to be her wife]]. The next morning he wakes up to find her naked in his bed. However, after he gets used to the idea of Laura not wanting to murder him, he treats her much the same as his other love interests.

* Momiji Oouka from ''Manga/CaseClosed'' was introduced telling herself that she ''will'' marry Heiji Hattori. The 21st movie is supposed to focus on her, Heiji, and Kazuha's potential LoveTriangle, [[spoiler: and she claims he made a ChildhoodMarriagePromise with her years ago (but turns out it is a misunderstanding)]]

* ''ComicStrip/{{Big Nate}}'': It's a running gag that Nate, a self-proclaimed KidAnova, believes that casual acquaintance Jenny has a massive crush on him that she's simply repressing, and he's determined to draw it out. He's been trying to make her his girlfriend since kindergarten. But since Jenny wants nothing to do with him and Nate's romantic schemes tend to backfire horribly, he hasn't yet succeeded.

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* From time to time in ''Fanfic/TheVinylAndOctaviaSeries,'' Vinyl will claim that Octavia is secretly hot for her or something similar.
-->"Can you believe this mare, Octavia?" Vinyl laughed. "Just because you'd totally do me, she thinks that we're in a relationship!"

* [[{{Yandere}} Played dead serious]] with [[spoiler:[[BigBad The White Queen]]]] in ''LightNovel/TheUnexploredSummonBloodSign'', who sees herself as already being married to Kyousuke, despite the latter hating her to the point of devoting his life to killing her. [[spoiler:The Queen]] refers to their past together as their "honeymoon" and [[spoiler: calls Kyousuke's father "Father"]].

* He only lasted one ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}'' episode, but a fellow half-whitelighter once came to claim Paige as his wife. He'd gotten advice from several fortune tellers that the two belonged together and wouldn't take no for an answer [[spoiler: until Paige gets engaged to her actual love interest, Henry]], though he doesn't do anything to force her into love or marriage. He seems content with trying to convince her, proving himself, and challenging Henry for her hand.

* In ''Series/LostGirl'''s fifth and final season, Tamsin enters into a FriendsWithBenefits relationship with [[TheHero Bo]] that eventually leads her to believe that she, not Lauren or Dyson, is the love of Bo's life. Bo tries her best to break it to her gently, but the truth still crushes Tamsin and leads to a severe slump in their friendship, at least for a while.
* Erotomania comes up from time to time in ''Series/CriminalMinds.'' It's identified by name in "Broken Mirror" in season one. Season three's "The Crossing" also features an erotomanic stalker. Season seven's "Proof" and season eleven's "'Til Death Do Us Part" both feature characters who believe themselves to be in a relationship with their sibling's partner (brothers and a wife in the former, sisters and a boyfriend in the latter), though the unsub in "Proof" at least seems to be aware that it's wishful thinking on his part.
* [[InsufferableGenius Zelda Gilroy]] is this to [[UnluckyEverydude Dobie Gillis]] in ''Series/TheManyLovesOfDobieGillis''. She mostly proclaims this status to him due to proximity. Dobie usually finds her annoying and doesn't consider her his type, though they do become closer when she learns to be a bit less pushy and he comes to appreciate the ways she helps him out.
* One arc on ''Series/{{Bones}}'' features Angela hunting down her forgotten husband so that she and Hodges can get married. Angela barely remembered the guy, didn't think the ceremony was binding, and wants to close that chapter of her life. When they do manage to get in touch, he comes to D.C. to claim her as his wife. He's spent their time apart building a dream home for her on a tropical island, and he professes to be her soulmate. Angela does kiss him when they reunite and doesn't seem to bear him any sort of animosity, but [[spoiler: even after her relationship with Hodges falls apart due in part to his jealousy]], she makes it clear that their relationship is over and never ranked as particularly serious to her.
* ''Series/TheMuppetShow:'' Ms. Piggy insists Kermit is the love of her life. Kermit's reaction is anywhere between frustration, indifference, refusal, or outright fear. Possibly because Piggy responds to Kermit not reciprocating by beating the crap out of him.

** ''VideoGame/Disgaea6DefianceOfDestiny'': When she meets Zed, Melodia is very quick to proclaim him her PrinceCharming who will live HappilyEverAfter with her, much to Zed's very vocal protests. Initially, Melodia is disgusted at the idea of having a zombie for a prince but pursues him because her pride won't accept being rejected by a zombie. As the game goes on, she begins to genuinely fall in love with him, and it's subtly hinted that Zed might like her back, but is A) still hurt by past rejections from other girls, and B) just put off by Melodia's [[ItsAllAboutMe clingy and presumptuous personality.]]

* ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyTrialsAndTribulations'': Larry Butz is one for Iris, declaring that they're in love and that they're going to get married. Iris [[ObliviousToLove doesn't even notice]] that he has a crush on her, until [[spoiler: Edgeworth]] spells it out for her, Iris is interested in him but she does love someone else. Larry does it again in ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneySpiritOfJustice'' with Ellen, declaring that he'll marry her even though she was about to marry someone else.

* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'': The Lostbelt version of Morgan Le Fay is one to the protagonist. Immediately upon her summoning, Morgan proclaims that the master will have to work hard as her retainer or serve her as a spouse (denoting the master's gender in the process). However, it gets subverted during bond levels 4 and 5 and during her Valentine scene. She states that she said it sarcastically towards human magi [[spoiler:(she said the same of Beryl too)]], but eventually [[DidntSeeThatComing she notes]] how ironic it is that her statement turned into truth as she genuinely cares for the protagonist.

--> "[[ObliviousToTheirOwnDescription But he doesn't respect you!]]"

* A running gag on ''Manga/BlackJack'' has Pinako proudly claim the titular doctor is her husband and she his wife. Depending on the adaptation, he himself sees Pinako as either a daughter or just an assistant. This isn't helped by the fact that she's mentally 18, but her body is that of a little girl's because the mass she had left could only afford her that kind of body in an operation.

* Momiji Oouka from ''Manga/CaseClosed'' was introduced telling herself that she ''will'' marry Heiji Hattori. The 21st movie is supposed to focus on her, Heiji and Kazuha's potential LoveTriangle, [[spoiler: and she claims he made a ChildhoodMarriagePromise with her years ago (but turns out it is a misunderstanding)]]

* Haru from ''Manga/Reborn2004'' fell in love with Tsuna after [[RescueRomance he saves her from drowning in a river]]. Ever since then, she always proclaims that she wants to marry Tsuna. And she likes to proclaim that she wants to be a mafia boss' wife, not really knowing its implications and that Tsuna ''is really going to be a mafia boss''. Tsuna [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend always shots her down]] and Gokudera [[CrazyJealousGuy is really against it]], but not because he likes her, [[HoYay mind you]].

** Venus is certain that she is Taikoubou love interest. She is, at best, an AbhorrentAdmirer.

* Mizore Yukihiro from ''Manga/UQHolder'' declared Touta to be her husband when they first met. Unfortunately for her, she's the only one in his harem that he doesn't have any feelings for (as revealed when he accidentally took a truth potion).

* ''Series/{{Cheers}}:'' During a brief period in season 5, Diane insists Sam is her fiancé and is waiting for him to propose to her, after he dumped her ([[TheMasochismTango again]]) for rejecting his proposal. At the season's halfway point, Sam reaches breaking point. Complications and Sam nearly getting sent to jail ensue.

* One arc on ''Series/{{Bones}}'' features Angela hunting down her forgotten husband so that she and Hodges can get married. Angela barely remembered the guy, didn't think the ceremony was binding, and wants to close that chapter of her life. When they do manage to get in touch, he comes to D.C. to claim her as his wife. He's spent their time apart building a dream home for her on a tropical island, and he professes to be her soulmate. Angela does kiss him when they reunite and doesn't seem to bear him any sort of animosity, but [[spoiler: even after her relationship with Hodges falls apart due in part to his jealousy,]] she makes it clear that their relationship is over and never ranked as particularly serious to her.
* ''Series/TheMuppetShow:'' Ms. Piggy insists Kermit is the love of her love. Kermit's reaction is anywhere between frustration, indifference, refusal or outright fear. Possibly because Piggy responds to Kermit not reciprocating by beating the crap out of him.

** ''VideoGame/Disgaea6DefianceOfDestiny'': When she meets Zed, Melodia is very quick to proclaim him her PrinceCharming who will live HappilyEverAfter with her, much to Zed's very vocal protests. Initially, Melodia is disgusted at the idea of having a zombie for a prince, but pursues him because her pride won't accept being rejected by a zombie. As the game goes on, she begins to genuinely fall in love with him, and it's subtly hinted that Zed might like her back, but is A) still hurt by past rejections from other girls, and B) just put off by Melodia's [[ItsAllAboutMe clingy and presumptuous personality.]]

* ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyTrialsAndTribulations'': Larry Butz is one for Iris, declaring that they're in love and that they're going to get married. Iris [[ObliviousToLove doesn't even notice]] that he has a crush on her, until [[spoiler: Edgeworth]] spells it out for her, Iris is interested in him but she does loves someone else. Larry does it again in ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneySpiritOfJustice'' with Ellen, declaring that he'll marry her even though she was about to marry someone else.

* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'': The Lostbelt version of Morgan Le Fay is one to the protagonist. Immediately upon her summoning, Morgan proclaims that the master will have to work hard as her retainer, or serve her as a spouse (denoting the master's gender in the process). However, it gets subverted during bond levels 4 and 5 and during her Valentine scene. She states that she said it sarcastically towards human magi [[spoiler:(she said the same of Beryl too)]], but eventually [[DidntSeeThatComing she notes]] how ironic it is that her statement turned into truth as she genuinely cares for the protagonist.

** [[AlphaBitch Chloé]] considers herself to be Adrien's girlfriend and takes every opportunity to display her affection towards him. Adrien himself regards her as a friend at best--and at worst, a way too [[NoSenseOfPersonalSpace clingy]] annoyance. She pretty much drops this after [[spoiler:"Queen Banana"]] though.
** Cat Noir is madly in love with Ladybug, and makes his feelings ''very'' clear. ''All the time.'' He's sincere, but Ladybug rebuffs him because he comes across as too playful, and because she's committed to another boy - ironically, Cat Noir's civilian identity, Adrien.
** Marinette is madly in love with Adrien, and considers him "her future boyfriend". She keeps coming up with overcomplicated plans to win him over, has a stash of presents for him for future birthdays years ahead as well as special situations, and tracks their relationship progress with a complex chart of post-its. Fortunately or unfortunately, her inability to just talk to him directly without blabbering incoherently keeps him from finding out.

One character claims that they are someone else's love interest, even though the two are not actually in love, dating, or (in extreme cases) even anything more than casual acquaintances. This character may exhibit traits of StalkerWithACrush, although they will deny that they are any such thing. They will also become a GreenEyedMonster if they see their "boyfriend/girlfriend" anywhere near another boy/girl, even though they have no legitimate claim to the person. The object of their "love" may find themselves dragged out on a date against their will.

Can be TruthInTelevision. The psychological disorder called Erotomania causes an extreme manifestation of this trope wherein the afflicted individual comes to believe that a specific person is in love with him/her and acts based on that belief. The fixation can be triggered by something as innocent as a smile from the person as they pass the afflicted individual on the street.

* ''ComicStrip/{{Big Nate}}'': It's a running gag that Nate, a self-proclaimed {{KidAnova}}, believes that casual acquaintance Jenny has a massive crush on him that she's simply repressing, and he's determined to draw it out. He's been trying to make her his girlfriend since kindergarten. But since Jenny wants nothing to do with him and Nate's romantic schemes tend to backfire horribly, he hasn't yet succeeded.

** [[AlphaBitch Chloé]] considers herself to be Adrien's girlfriend and takes every opportunity to display her affection towards him. Adrien himself regards her as a friend at best--and at worst, a way too [[NoSenseOfPersonalSpace clingy]] annoyance. She pretty much drops this after [[spoiler:"Queen Bannana"]] though.

** [[AlphaBitch Chloe]] considers herself to be Adrien's girlfriend and takes every opportunity to display her affection towards him. Adrien himself regards her as a friend at best--and at worst, a way too [[NoSenseOfPersonalSpace clingy]] annoyance.

* ''ComicStrip/{{Big Nate}}'': It's a running gag that Nate, a self-proclaimed {{KidAnova}}, believes that casual acquaintance Jenny has a massive crush on him that she's simply repressing, and he's determined to draw it out. He's been trying to make her his girlfriend since kindergarten. But since (1) Jenny wants nothing to do with him and (2) Nate's romantic schemes tend to backfire horribly, he hasn't yet succeeded.

-->-- ''Anime/InazumaEleven''

* Urabe Rika from ''Anime/InazumaEleven'' claims she is in a romantic relationship with Ichinose Kazuya, whom she always calls "Darling" but doesn't realize he's not interested in her. She also doesn't believe Kogure when he tells her in [[JerkAss his usual rude way]] that this kind of relationship doesn't exist between them.

** Feli believes she is destined to be with Lemres and also becomes less than happy if anything comes between them, despite Lemres not seeing her in a romantic light.