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| - In the movie, one scene may define their feelings for each other. Belldandy expresses that "there's an ugly part inside of me that wants your love for nobody but myself." Keiichi responds by telling her that "it's not despite that, but because of that, that I love you." There are many defining points in the manga continuity where the two have to constantly reassure each other that they love each other. Keiichi wishes for Belldandy to be with him not because of the contract, while Belldandy is always telling Keiichi "as long as you need me, I'll be by your side." One major point of confession is after the Lord of Terror arc, when Belldandy tells Keiichi that she's not going to Heaven. She didn't stay on Earth simply because of the contract (because a contract by itself cannot bind a goddess against her will). This is reaffirmed in Peorth's Fourth Goddess arc, where in the end Belldandy openly states that she's on Earth because of her love for Keiichi. How their relationship works? That again can be defined by the movie. In the movie, the racing bike that they use is an altered motor vehicle with a passenger placement. The driver has to place all of his faith into the passenger and pull the throttle, because the passenger is just as important as the driver; the racing bike can go either faster or slower due to the passenger's actions. It's much like when they passed through the Judgement Gate. Although they have their fears, they aren't afraid to trust in one another. Keiichi loves Belldandy because of her kind and gentle qualities, as well as the fact that Belldandy is rather possessive. Belldandy loves Keiichi because Keiichi has many great qualities that she sees in him, and she helps bring them out in him as the series progresses. Also, Belldandy is under a great deal of pressure to be perfect, as she is a Goddess First Class. Keiichi unconditionally accepts her and whatever faults she may possess, and that is probably another reason why Belldandy is so willing to stay with Keiichi until life ends. She wants that unconditional love and affirmation.
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