I expect the ones involving main characters (so, Nalu, Jerza, Gruvia) to be official. The smaller ships like Gajevy and Elfver could be more implied.
Ordering is so difficult. I definitely think Mashima should spread them out, so as not to take away from the impact of any one becoming canon.
Gruvia might very well have become canon since their big moment last arc, and it’s probable they spent the timeskip year together. But Mashima could keep them in this gray area (my husband pointed out that my wording was unintentionally punny there ;)) where they’re together, with Juvia occasionally fangirling and Gray going back and forth with his tsundere-ness, and no formal declaration of their status until toward the end. I would love it, if, before the final battle, Gray does his “Juvia, I have something important to tell you…” speech again, only this time he comes out and actually says some variation of “I love you, and let’s get married when all this is over.”
It looks like Mashima’s giving Laxus (and perhaps the RS) some focus soon, and Elfman has unfinished business since last arc, so perhaps Elfever is next.
Gajevy, I think, still needs a big moment from Gajeel’s side, so I’ll put them after Elfever.
Jerza depends on when Jellal’s redemption arc is over. Since his goal is to defeat Zeref, that may not happen until the end. :( I really don’t want them to have to wait that long, especially since they were the first couple with mutual romantic feelings. I do want them to have an in-canon wedding, because we’ve had teases for it on Erza’s side.
Nalu will be last. :P
Ordering is so difficult. I definitely think Mashima should spread them out, so as not to take away from the impact of any one becoming canon.
Gruvia might very well have become canon since their big moment last arc, and it’s probable they spent the timeskip year together. But Mashima could keep them in this gray area (my husband pointed out that my wording was unintentionally punny there ;)) where they’re together, with Juvia occasionally fangirling and Gray going back and forth with his tsundere-ness, and no formal declaration of their status until toward the end. I would love it, if, before the final battle, Gray does his “Juvia, I have something important to tell you…” speech again, only this time he comes out and actually says some variation of “I love you, and let’s get married when all this is over.”
It looks like Mashima’s giving Laxus (and perhaps the RS) some focus soon, and Elfman has unfinished business since last arc, so perhaps Elfever is next.
Gajevy, I think, still needs a big moment from Gajeel’s side, so I’ll put them after Elfever.
Jerza depends on when Jellal’s redemption arc is over. Since his goal is to defeat Zeref, that may not happen until the end. :( I really don’t want them to have to wait that long, especially since they were the first couple with mutual romantic feelings. I do want them to have an in-canon wedding, because we’ve had teases for it on Erza’s side.
Nalu will be last. :P