And be forewarned, I feel that Ghost would be attracted to someone with power/that's a good duelist and could protect him. He did die after all! All of these are on the basis that he came back to life/never died. My ratings are based on how much I like them together, not how much I think they'd get along on the show.
If you have couple opinions, please send them in!
If you'd just like to see quickly what I've rated each couple, you can check this spiffy little list!
10- Keith
9- Esper, Mokuba, Otogi
8- Ryuzaki, Jounouchi
7- Bakura, Malik
6- Ryou, Marik, Yuugi, Shizuka
5- Haga, Kajiki, Noa, Yami
4- Seto, Mai, Sid
3- Honda, Isis, Rebecca, Zygor
2- Anzu
1- Pegasus
0- Sugoroku, Arthur
Here are the reasons I've given to each couple!
Idolshipping (Keith/Ghost)- Of all the possible couples involving Ghost, this one makes the most sence. When we first met Ghost, not only was he hanging around with Keith, but he trusts him enough to play the duel against Jounouchi card by card Keith's way. True, Keith ends up using him, but there's always the chance (no matter how tiny and silly) that Keith, being Keith, didn't know how to deal with his feelings for a young teenage boy. And yes, I realize how sappy and fangirlish that sounded. ^.^ Even if Keith didn't like Ghost in that way, or any way, there's a very large chance that Ghost at least had a crush on the American. And even non-yaoi fans must agree that there was at the very least some hero-worshipping going on.
My rating- 10 stars
Occultshipping (Bakura/Ghost)- Well, at least these two have met. However, Bakura was the one to kill Ghost. That would be some tough love, hn? And even if Bakura could/would bring Ghost back, Ghost would probably be scared to death of him. If Bakura changed (fat chance) and Ghost forgave him (even fatter chance) then maybe, just maybe, it could work. Despite everything against this couple, I still think it's quite cute. ^.^
My rating- 7 stars
Creepshipping (Haga/Ghost)- They've never even met... Not that that's stopped me before, but still.. ^^;;; Okay then, Haga could probably relate to Ghost's cheating in Battle City and losing against Jounouchi. Ghost would probably respect that Haga is close to his age and such a good duelist. I can see them as friends more than anything.
My rating- 5 stars
Fossilshipping (Ryuzaki/Ghost)- This is an example of two characters that have never met still making a good couple. As with Haga, Ghost would most likely be drawn to Ryuzaki's dueling ability. Ryuzaki would be much more loving than Haga (or Bakura, or Keith...) though. Ryuzaki doesn't have much of anything to have a crush be sparked, but then again, you don't always need a reason. Besides, they have the "losing against Jounouchi" thing as a common bond.
My rating- 8 stars
Apparishipping (Esper/Ghost)- I still stick to my theory that good dueling skills would get Ghost hook, line and sinker. Esper's no exception. Plus, the Jounouchi thing is yet again there. And to keep going, they also have deception in common. Esper pretended to be psychic and Ghost wore a monster mask in the graveyard so people would drop their decks and their locator cards. But what would draw Esper to Ghost? He'd take one look at little Ghost and want to care for him like his brothers. Of course, he'd fall in love with Ghost, not his brothers. ^.~
My rating- 9 stars
Gothshipping (Ryou/Ghost)- Once Ghost got over the fact that Ryou looked just like his murderer, he'd adore the almost-albino's kind and gentle nature. Ryou would feel guilty for what his yami had done, and the seed would be planted. As long as Ryou could over come the thought that Ghost resembled the skulls he was so scared of... ^^;;;
My rating- 6 stars
Hauntshipping (Marik/Ghost)- Um... Well, they're both currently dead... *sweatdrop* Marik would scare him worse that Bakura if they were alive, if that's possible. But both being dead, the yami and the poor boy could find some comfort in knowing they'd be hard pressed to find anyone else.
My rating- 6 stars
Jounouchi/Ghost- Jounouchi tends to pair well with people he duels against, it's like an unwritten law or something. Ghost got to see just how good Jounouchi's dueling is, and would be drawn to his skill/dumb luck. Plus, they both have to put up being called names, and could comfort eachother. And further more, they both had to deal with Keith and could rag on him together. ^.~
My rating- 8 stars
Kajiki/Ghost- These two have never met, but minor characters pair together easily. Ghost would have his same old reasons that I stand firm with, but Kajiki wouldn't have much to go by. They don't have much in common except dueling Jounouchi. Pretty cute, but doesn't have a strong base.
My rating- 5 stars
Mokuba/Ghost- I can't use my old theories here, since Mokuba isn't a duelist. Guess I'll have to be more creative, huh? Luckily for you, I'm really fond of this couple and I'm ready! ^.~ Appearance-wise, they're the right height for eachother, and Ghost would finally have a shot at being the dominant one. No stepladders would be needed to do kissing. Hehehe... Being serious now, they've both had to deal with being let down and lonely. Mokuba because of being kidnapped (Pegasus, various Rare Hunters, Noa...) and then Seto's "I've-gotta-duel-Yuugi-so-I'm-gonna-ignore-Mokuba-for-the-most-part" phase. Ghost had the whole Keith thing to parallel. You can be sure they'd never ignore eachother. And they'd keep eachother company very nicely. Now if only they'd met... -_-;;;
My rating- 9 stars
Noa/Ghost- Hmm... *thinks* Ha! They're both dead! ^.^ But unlike with Marik, Noa was more "real" at one point. And he had power, even being dead. Ghost'd like that. Oh, my theory returns! They could have fun in the after life together. All that being said, something just seems to be lacking... Or maybe I just prefer Mokuba over Noa with Ghost too much. *shrugs*
My rating- 5 stars
Otogi/Ghost- Let's see... The guy considered to be the best looking on the show (I agree) and the guy considered to be the worst looking (I definitely DON'T agree). Would they make a good couple? You can bet your buttons! Or if you don't have any buttons (of your cheap and just don't want to bet them) then just hear me out. My theories come into play. Not only is Otogi a good duelist, but he's great at/owns DDD/DDM. And where Jounouchi is concerned, Otogi beat him, so that would mean something. But why ever would a pretty boy want Ghost? Jeez, Otogi might be self-absorbed but I'm sure he's heard of inner beauty. It would be nice and humbling for the guy. And if that doesn't convince you, which it probably doesn't... *shrugs* I still think it'd be adorable. So give me your buttons! ^.^
My rating- 9 stars
Malik/Ghost- I do believe that the Egyptian hikari would get along a bit better with Ghost than his yami. Malik is at least more sane, and wouldn't scare Ghost quite as much. ^^;;; And Malik is still an expert duelist. Their evil streaks might match well, and if they didn't, well... They're still cute looking. =P
My rating- 7 stars
Yuugi/Ghost- Yuugi would probably be the first one of any of the characters to forgive Ghost for anything wrong he's done in the past. How could Ghost not be drawn to such sweetness? Or great dueling? Yuugi wouldn't care about Ghost's looks or past, so I'm sure they'd great along just peachy. =)
My rating- 6 stars
Yami/Ghost- Oh my, if ever my "great dueling" theory worked, this would be the couple. Ghost'd be drawn to Yami like the proverbial moth to a light bulb. Yami'd feel an insane urge to protect Ghost like with Yuugi. However, I don't think anything more than a crush would develop on either side.
My rating- 5 stars
Seto/Ghost- Though my theory could work, I really can't see it happening. I don't know, but I don't think they'd get alone too well. Maybe if Seto weren't so obsessive, but Ghost would feel quite worthless if Seto just left him like he does with Mokuba.
My rating- 4 stars
Honda/Ghost- Again, I can't see this happening. Honda'd say something mean to Ghost without realizing it, and besides, Honda isn't all that forgiving. He probably wouldn't forgive Ghost for working with Keith in the first place.
My rating- 3 stars
Anzu/Ghost- If I thought that Anzu could get past Ghost's looks and not be creeped out, I'd give this couple more though. But I don't think that she could, so I won't. I did read a cute fanfic with this once, but I'm still not convinced.
My rating- 2 stars
Mai/Ghost- As usual, the theory might work, but Mai pretty vain. But that doesn't mean that she'd always be that way. I'd be kinda funny to see these two together, don't you think?
My rating- 4 stars
Isis/Ghost- They just have absolutely nothing in common. Not even the theory can save this one. But if they met, something could spark, it's just unlikely.
My rating- 3 stars
Shizuka/Ghost- Of all the girls, I can see Shizuka with Ghost the most. Unfortunately, no theories to help. =( Shizuka is extremely kind, and could get past everything just as quickly as Yuugi. Ghost would feel safe around Shizuka. They could make quite the sweet couple.
My rating- 6 stars
Rebecca/Ghost- Young bratty Rebecca? No. Slightly older Rebecca with cute looking glasses? Maybe. That is, if Rebecca had the time for Ghost. But since she's in college and not even on the same side of the world, I doubt it.
My rating- 3 stars
Pegasus/Ghost- Um, no. Just no. Ghost would be just as scared of Pegasus as I am. (Sorry Pegasus fans!)
My rating- 1 star
Sugoroku/Ghost- No, no, NO!!! On a message board, someone said that this was the creepiest/scariest/most messed up coupling. I agreed 100%. It's just beyond wrong. Yuugi's crazy old grandfather is not allowed to date. Especially not Ghost!
My rating- -1 Bajillion+ stars! >=(
Arthur/Ghost- Didn't we learn already that old grandpas aren't allowed to be within ten feet of Ghost? Same goes for Rebecca's grandpa, even if he is at least sane.
My rating- Same as Sugoroku's. -_-;;;
Sid/Ghost- Well, they are at least friends. But lovers? I can't see it, but it's not impossible.
My rating- 4 stars
Zygor/Ghost- Still friends, but not lovers. I think that Sid and Zygor should be together, and Ghost should stick with someone I rated 6 or up... ^.^
My rating- 3 stars