Who Does Kazuma End Up with in Konosuba?

While the light novel started with Kazuma and Aqua, a literal goddess,  it was only appropriate to end the volume with them, but Kazuma actually ends up with Megumin, the Crazy Explosion girl. You didn’t see that coming, did you?

Since Konosuba, or “God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!” spanned 17 light novels, with every page, fans had become more and more invested in the characters’ lives and got quite attached.

This is the main reason why they are bittersweet about the open manner in which the series concluded.

Kazuma Satou is such a relatable character for most of us, a socially awkward and introverted guy who died embarrassingly and is living our dream of being in a fantasy universe, I would love to be in his shoes!

Fans of the series are disappointed with the lack of closure regarding Kazuma’s relationships with other characters.

However, the author did provide a short story spin-off about Kazuma and Megumin.

Let’s take a peek at his relationship with others before seeing how he ends up with Megumin.

Does Kazuma Love Anyone in Konosuba?

Throughout the series, Kazuma has expressed his desire to build a harem multiple times. However, it was only fantasized humorously to add comedy.

He was surrounded by many women who had shown an interest in him and vice versa.

Let’s discuss his relationship with some of them.

I. Aqua

Kazuma and Aqua – this was the pair that started it all. The bond between these two is inseparable despite finding each other pathetic and useless at times.

Who knew that a shut-in Neet and a useless goddess could provide us with so much entertainment, such oddballs.

However, despite these two being the main focus, fans never dare to ship them together, and with good reason.

 The relationship between Aqua and Kazuma is akin to one between siblings.

The best incident to highlight this would be Kazuma getting upset at others for making fun of Aqua. Despite him doing the same, it sounds like something a big brother would do.

They often banter, argue, fight, and tease each other and, most importantly, rely on and care for each other more than anyone else, just like siblings.

If even Kazuma acknowledges their platonic love (Aqua is the only girl he had no perverse thoughts towards), who are we to question it?

Aqua and Kazuma is the best platonic ship, and no, you can’t change my mind.

II. Darkness

Ah yes, Darkness, our masochistic noble. Such a contrast to our pragmatic Kazuma.

Despite her rocky start, she was eventually accepted into Kazuma’s party and became a treasured member.

In the beginning, Kazuma was annoyed and even despaired at her enjoyment of his verbal abuse, but he soon got used to it.

Furthermore, as the series progressed, Vanir teased them by stating that Darkness and Kazuma liked each other. While he attempted to embarrass them, there may be some truth to it.

She had often expressed her desire for Kazuma to dominate her, which baffled Kazuma as he found it absurd.

However, his reactions to her masochistic advances were met with comedic and awkward responses rather than something romantic. Her Personality was just a major turn-off for him.

As seen later in the series, after Kazuma saved Darkness from her arranged marriage, she started developing feelings towards him in volume 12.

She finally acted upon them and confessed her love to Kazuma. However, he rejected her, and with a final kiss, their relationship was cut off at its roots.

III. Megumin

From the very beginning, Megumin and Kazuma have shared a strong bond, from working together to deep conversations hitting something romantic.

Despite Kazuma’s perverse behaviors at times, she found him reliable and developed a sense of safety when around Kazuma. The two had shared personal conversations while alone and vulnerable.

During battles, Megumi’s exceptional talent for explosion magic and her powerful spells complimented Kazuma’s astute plans and cunning nature, making them a good team.

There was evident romantic tension hinted between the two as Megumin would be flustered around Kazuma.

 Kazuma was seen being genuinely caring towards her, especially during battles or dangerous situations, protecting her like a hero, further budding their feelings for each other. After all, girls love a protective man.

This bond further blossomed into a romantic relationship, as Megumin finally confessed her feelings to Kazuma, who reciprocated the same In volume 9.

In volume 13, they entered a secret relationship, thus making them “more than friends but less than lovers.”

In volume 14, they were shown to be overly affectionate towards each other and made love a couple of times.

In the short story, after volume 17, it was revealed that Megumin and Kazuma ended up together and went public with their relationship.

Their relationship has progressed to the point where Kazuma gave up his dream of building a harem.

When Darkness confessed her feelings for him, he admitted that he wouldn’t cheat on Megumi and couldn’t handle two girls at once. It took him 17 volumes to realize that.

Who Does Kazuma End Up With?

While Kazuma does not date anyone, as the author ends the story openly, the short story succeeding it finally gave the fans a concrete answer.

As promised, the author published a spin-off about Kazuma and Megumin after the end of volume 17, where they entered into a relationship.

The reason why the Konosuba novel ended in such a manner is because the author was trying to save the romance aspect for that short story rather than having it as a central aspect in the main storyline.

Kazuma also matured and slowly learned the real meaning behind love and became a strong-willed and dedicated person. After all, Megumin deserves the very best.

Anyways, It’s official, guys, Kazumin is the endgame!

It was worth following the series for years with such a satisfying end. All that’s left now is the anime.

About Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!

Konosuba is a light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima. There are a total of 17 volumes of the main light novel series, 5 of which have been adapted in the form of anime.

After dying a laughable and pathetic death on his way back from buying a game, a high school student and recluse Kazuma Satou finds himself sitting before a beautiful but obnoxious goddess named Aqua.

She provides the NEET with two options: continue to heaven or reincarnate in every gamer’s dream—a real fantasy world!

Choosing to start a new life, Kazuma is quickly tasked with defeating a Demon King who is terrorizing villages. But before he goes, he can choose one item of any kind to aid him in his quest, and the future hero selects Aqua. But Kazuma has made a grave mistake—Aqua is completely useless!

Unfortunately, their troubles don’t end here; it turns out that living in such a world is far different from how it plays out in a game. Instead of going on a thrilling adventure, the duo must first work to pay for their living expenses. Indeed, their misfortunes have only just begun!