The relationship between Lloyd and Harumi is significantly the first romance Lloyd experienced
Harumi is first introduced as a potential love interest to Lloyd Garmadon in season 8 of Ninjago. However, in the middle of the season is revealed that Harumi was just faking her romantic advances on Lloyd the entire time in order to manipulate him in furthering her goals to bring his father back to life. However, Lloyd reveals in a later episode that his feelings for her were always real. In spite of everything, Harumi herself did grow fond of Lloyd during their journey or after her resurrection despite blaming him for her parents dying. The Overlord in Season 15 that Harumi meet have feelings for Lloyd despite her claiming to hate him.
History[]
Season 15[]
While Lloyd and his ninja friends are imprisoned at Kryptarium Prison for five years for liberating Aspheera, Harumi, disguised as Kabuki Mask, comes to see him during visiting hours. He had anticipated a visit from his uncle, who was furious with the ninjas. Harumi tells him about the Crystal King, who is gathering a formidable army of villains. Lloyd questions her motives, and she confesses that she wants to witness his suffering before he ultimately fails to protect those he cares about. She was the Crystal King's herald
In 'The Fifth Villain,' Lloyd disguised himself as the Mechanic so he and his team could infiltrate the Council of the Crystal King. For a Time, he successfully attempts to infiltrate the Council of the Crystal King. However, Lloyd is exposed by Kabuki Mask. As Harumi's spider lullaby plays, it serves as a warning to Lloyd about the identity of Kabuki Mask: it is Harumi, whom he last saw when she was trapped under debris during Garmadon's assault on Ninjago City. Lloyd loses consciousness just as Harumi reveals her true identity.
In "A Sinister Shadow," Harumi shared her complete story about her resurrection, detailing her encounter with the Crystal King and her subsequent allegiance to him. She was also in hiding from the Ninja in the Shintarian throne room, where they were demanding the Vengestone mined by the Geckles and Munce during their visit. Additionally, she was present at the farm when the Ninja was unable to defeat Ms. Demeanor due to Nya's uncontrollable powers, revealing herself as the mysterious Vengestone buyer they had been trying to find. Lloyd (now in Gold Vengestone chains) Lloyd realizes that Harumi is the mysterious buyer of Vengestone that the Ninja have been trying to track down. Harumi reminds him that the greatest villain is often the one who escapes. Lloyd observes Harumi using Vengestone to assemble an army and questions her motives. Harumi sarcastically claims she needs enough players for her villainous volleyball team. When Lloyd asks if she's serious, she laughs and confirms she's not. Lloyd admits that Harumi can be hard to read at times.
Harumi expresses her disbelief that Lloyd ended up leading Ninjago's greatest heroes, noting his gullibility. Although Lloyd usually doesn't fall for tricks, he's feeling frustrated and confused. Harumi laughs, stating that this is just the start of Lloyd's frustrations, as her next plan involves breaking into the Monastery of Spinjitzu. Lloyd suspects she's trying to take over the monastery, but Harumi clarifies that she has no interest in it; she wants the Spinjitzu weapons stored inside. Lloyd argues that those weapons would be useless to her, but Harumi counters that true power isn't diminished just because the Ninja have lost their abilities before. She questions what he needs them for now that they lack power. Lloyd tries to stop Harumi from leaving, but she is annoyed that he keeps interrupting her dramatic exit.
Harumi waits anxiously for Lloyd to speak. He acknowledges that she had been manipulating him throughout the 'Season 8: The Sons of Garmadon' arc, but he confesses that his feelings for her were genuine. Harumi demands to know why he didn't come for her. Lloyd explains that after regaining his powers, he searched the ruins where she had been standing as it fell, but she was already gone by the time he arrived. Harumi insists that he didn't look hard enough. Lloyd responds that he understands she hates him, and perhaps he deserves it, but he cannot allow her to obtain the golden weapons. He frees himself from the chains using keys he pickpocketed from her and prepares to leave, apologizing to Harumi. Harumi retorts that she is the one who is sorry, as Mister F approaches. Lloyd tries to use his powers but fails due to the presence of all the Vengestone. Mr. F successfully defeated Lloyd and threatened him at gun point. Harumi addresses him, stating that with so much Vengestone present, Lloyd is powerless. There is nothing Lloyd can do to prevent the arrival of the Crystal King, and Ninjago will ultimately achieve peace — but only under the shadow of his reign.
THE SPIDER'S DESIGN
In the Crystal Temple, Lloyd awakens trapped in a cage above a pool of lava, trying to escape using his powers. Harumi warns him not to waste his efforts, as the cage is made of Vengestone. Lloyd pleads with Harumi, suggesting she can reconsider her plans. Harumi pretends to contemplate his words until she reveals her manipulation. Despite this, Lloyd feels sympathy for her, understanding that she believes he has let her down, particularly for not saving her from a collapsing building. He urges her to channel her anger towards him, knowing she doesn't want to harm innocent people. Harumi's demeanor shifts, briefly showing her underlying morals, but her eyes flash purple, indicating her darker side. Harumi snapped that Lloyd knows nothing about her. However she knows that Lloyd has an Oni side like his father, a nature which he tries to suppress. He insists he is nothing like Garmadon. As the computer signals the approach of his friends, Lloyd warns Harumi that the ninjas will soon discover her hideout. In response, Harumi activates a button, revealing purple dots on the radar that surround the yellow dots representing the ninjas. Lloyd realizes she is arming bombs on her Crystal Spiders. Lloyd begs her not to, promising he'll do acting for her a long as she doesn't hurt them. How've, Harumi ignores Lloyd's pleas and sets off the explosion, seemingly killing Lloyd's brothers in arms.
Analysis[]
Harumi is the first girl outside of Lloyd's circle of friends to be around Lloyd's age and show romantic interest in him, as his relationships with Nya and Pixal are that of siblings. Then, a female Formling Akita followed in Season 11 formed an attachment to Lloyd during his time in the Never-Realm. Akita later gave Lloyd a kiss on the cheek before he departed for Ninjago.
According to Doc Wyatt, the future of Lloyd's relationships with Harumi and Akita is up for debate. It is possible that the details for future seasons of Dragons Rising surrounding the nature of their relationships contains spoilers. However, Harumi's survival from the Merge confirmed and the possibility That Akita and Lloyd uniting in the future because the worlds are merged.
