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"Taidere" is a term for a character who is normally very lazy, but is also affectionate and deredere to their love interest. At first they will constantly complain about not wanting to exert themselves, but once they fall in love they are characters who will make an effort to spend time with their love interest despite their own lazy personality.
First comes snacktime, then comes naptime and sweet freedom. —Gabriel Tenma White, from Gabriel DropOut
If I work more than once a week, I'll die from exhaustion, so no way! —Gabriel Tenma White, from Gabriel DropOut
Walking's a pain in the butt. —Gabriel Tenma White, from Gabriel DropOut
Himouto! Umaru-chan
You never appreciate the irreplaceable things in life until they're gone. Like summer vacation... —Umaru Doma, from Himouto! Umaru-chan
Kirie-chan's so good at taking care of me, I'm becoming a worse person. Heck I'm fine with becoming worse. —Umaru Doma, from Himouto! Umaru-chan
Eating delicious things and watching fun things... I'm so happy. At this moment, I am truly alive! —Umaru Doma, from Himouto! Umaru-chan
I'll get serious next year. —Umaru Doma, from Himouto! Umaru-chan
She's lazy. —Taihei Doma, talking about Umaru Doma, from Himouto! Umaru-chan
Hyouka
I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving energy. —Houtarou Oreki, from Hyouka
I'm not stupid. I'm just too lazy to show how smart I am. —Houtarou Oreki, from Hyouka
I'm not against socializing, so long as it's not tiring. —Houtarou Oreki, from Hyouka
NARUTO
Laziness is the mother of all bad habits, but ultimately she is a mother and we should respect her. —Shikamaru Nara, from NARUTO
Ughh. Great. What's the point in setting the alarm if I'm going to wake up before it goes off? What a total waste. Now I've gotta shut it off but I don't feel like moving. But if I don't shut it off it will just keep ringing and ringing. It makes me tired just thinking about the whole thing. Some mornings are such a drag... —Shikamaru Nara, from NARUTO
Sometimes I wish I was a cloud... Just floating along, going wherever the breeze takes me. —Shikamaru Nara, from NARUTO
I know I usually seem like a pretty lazy guy, but not today. Because now, I'm responsible for your lives too. —Shikamaru Nara, from NARUTO
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
I have so many things to do today! Go home early, eat snacks and finish the rest of my game. —Usagi Tsukino, from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
I don't want to study! —Usagi Tsukino, from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
Oh, I wish I could be a cat. —Usagi Tsukino wishing she didn't have to study, from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
(Sarcastically) As you can tell by the look on my face, I'm anxiously looking forward to it. —Kusuo Saiki, from Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
I hate attracting attention but I hate owing someone even more. —Kusuo Saiki, from Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
This is too much. I really didn't want to use this technique, but this calls for... My annoyed face. —Kusuo Saiki, from Saiki Kusuo No Psi-Nan
Quotes from Cartoons, Comics & Graphic Novels[]
Quotes from Video Games & Visual Novels[]
Genshin Impact
Entering Standby Mode... I hope nobody disturbs me. —Lynette, from Genshin Impact
Honkai Star Rail
There are three basic principles for happiness at work – do not be proactive, do not say no, and do not be responsible. You should give it a try~ —Qingque, from Honkai Star Rail
Told off by my manager? Go play some Celestial Jade. Too much work? Go play some Celestial Jade. Ahhhh, Celestial Jade is my savior! —Qingque, from Honkai Star Rail
Ugh, I worked so hard on getting transferred to the repository — it's the best place to slack off and be invisible. Now I actually have career prospects... this is terrible. If I screw it up, they might fire me... but if I get it done right, they'll send me more work! I'm gonna ask more questions next time... I could be playing celestial jade right now. —Qingque, from Honkai Star Rail
Miitopia
Let's just take it easy... —A Laid-back Mii not wanting to be selected to join the adventure in Miitopia
If I have to... —A Laid-back Mii after being selected to join the adventure in Miitopia
OK then... —A Laid-back Mii after starting the adventure in Miitopia
I like my battles to be easy, thanks. —A Laid-back Mii after receiving a letter from one Stubborn Mii in Miitopia
I was getting bored, so, yeah. —A Laid-back Mii joining another Mii stand guard in Miitopia
Do we have to do this? I think I pulled a muscle. —A Laid-back Mii when exiting the Safe Spot menu in Miitopia
Quotes from Live-Action & Novels[]
Fallen Angels
I'm a lazy person. I like people to arrange things for me. That's why I need a partner. —Wong Chi-Ming, from Fallen Angels
Quotes from Other Sources[]
Sanrio
We've had our ups and downs, but today's a perfect day for a nap. —Gudetama, from Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure
Living life by going with the flow... —Gudetama, from Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure
Songs
♫ Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
Nothing at all! Ooh, hoo, ooh, hoo, ooh, ooh-ooh Nothing at all Ooh, hoo, ooh, hoo, ooh, ooh-ooh"
(...)
"No, I ain't gonna comb my hair 'Cause I ain't going anywhere No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no ♫ —Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song
♫ I do nothing, I rest, I am very happy like this I do nothing, I rest, I have no money but I have no worries ♫ —Daniel Guichard - FR : Je n'fais rien / ENG : I do nothing
