User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 344: Wizards vs. Hunters, Review and Commentary/@comment-4829046-20130720032130/@comment-5840892-20130720040857

That reminds me something:

If I were to say anything influenced me as a writer, it would be Avatar. Particulary in the comedy and romance department. I knew what I wanted to do, but seeing perfect examples of the situations I would use in Avatar makes it easier to write them.

I was influenced in another manner but we need a private place to discuss it so I can't be ripped off as easily.