Quotes / Affectionate Gesture to the Head

Audio Plays

Ixpellia: Subaru... what are you doing? Why are you touching my head?
Subaru: I'm petting you. Cause you're such a good child...
Ixpellia: It feels nice...

— StrikerS Sound Stage X

Fan Works

She rests her head against Shinji's shoulder, and he gently brushes some hair away from his redheaded goddess' face.

—The Child of Love, chapter 5

Kaji laughed and ruffled her hair.

—Children of an Elder God, chapter 4

Asuka shrugged. "Sort of. But don't worry about it. You're a good kid, so you're worth the trouble." She tugged a lock of Ryuko's hair. "Even if you are a delinquent."

— Ghosts of Evangelion

Surprised at the sudden affection, Glitterette petted Jewel’s hair. “You’re welcome, child.”

— Glitter Force: Into the Glitterverse, "Glitter Force Kira Kira"

Dev crouched beside her and stroked her hair, gently.

— Hellsister Trilogy

"Shuuussh," he said soothingly, smoothly the damn auburn locks on her forehead as he propped her up on the pillows.

—Shinji to Asuka, HERZ, chapter 2

Misato stepped over to her wards, patted Shinji on the head and smiled at Asuka.

— Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genocide

Bruno ruffled Yui’s hair. “Buena suerte, Yui.”

— The Season's My Reason

Nodoka petted Kazuma's hair. “Do you feel better now that you got to talk to Takuma again?”

— Seraphina's Tea Quest

Theatre

"My goddaughter, my favorite Natasha...I will touch you on the cheek!"

— Marya D., ''Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, "Moscow"

Video Games

Once you've cleared your goal I'll give you a pat on the head.

—Nozomi Toujou, Love Live! School idol festival

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