This is a page for Scott Pilgrim's relationships with the other notable characters in the series.
Romantic relationships[]
Ramona Flowers[]
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Scott and Ramona having fun on their first date. "You went on one date. How good could it have been?" "Honestly? Great." - Ramona discusses her first date with Scott Pilgrim.
As seen right from the beginning, Scott and Ramona's relationship was something special. Ramona was definitely reluctant to start another relationship, considering how her others had ended. Nevertheless, it was Scott's smarts that convinced her to go out with him. As she soon found out, Scott was much nicer compared to some of her previous Exes. Scott and Ramona are two different people: Ramona is more reclusive, and Scott is less aware. But as their relationship progressed, Ramona opened her heart out to Scott more and Scott becomes more aware on how close he could really get to having another failed relationship.
Scott and Ramona are shown to enjoy spending time together. Although she was reluctant to go on a date, Ramona nonetheless enjoyed their first date and agreed to see Sex Bob-omb play at the Rockit. Ramona was quick to be attracted to Scott's more pleasant and simple-minded side, whilst Scott tries learning as much as he can about who she is, best demonstrated in Volume 4 when they had lunch together and she got upset that they had been dating for four months and he still knew little about her.
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Scott and Ramona share an intimate moment together.
Scott and Ramona are good to each other. Despite their own history with their Exes, they treat each other right and are determined to make their relationship work, despite their unresolved pasts that threaten to push it apart. They support each other's choices, such as when Scott supported Ramona's decision to see Roxie's art gallery despite their bad blood and Ramona attending Sex Bob-omb's gigs to support Scott, despite not liking them much. They really care for one another: When Ramona was injured by Gideon, Scott helped her put pressure on her wound and when Scott was seemingly defeated by Matthew Patel, Ramona was the only who was actually sad and tried to find him when she heard his voice in Subspace.
Scott tells Ramona that, although their relationship won't be perfect, it's still worth a shot.
Despite this, they're not the nice people they make themselves out to be. When it comes to how they treated their past relationships, Scott and Ramona are two sides of the same coin. Ramona yelled at Scott for cheating on Knives Chau, but this statement later becomes hypocritical when Kyle and Ken revealed that she did the same thing for them, and it's also worth mentioning that she did the same to Lucas with Todd; thus, whereas Scott only cheated once, Ramona did it twice.
They're also the same when it comes to dealing with the fallout of their relationships: Ramona chooses to run, whilst Scott suppresses it. This how Nega Scott exists and, as Kim put it best in Volume 6, "Everything you've done wrong is gonna keep following you around, Scott!". When Wallace says in Volume 2 how they are a match made in heaven, it hits harder in the later volumes, as Scott matures more and grows as a person. The series isn't just about Scott winning Ramona's heart: Scott and Ramona must confront their past and accept it if they want their relationship to last. Scott, with Kim's help accepted his mistakes. As Nega Scott beats down on him, he realized that through his depression, he has repressed his love for Ramona. As Nega Scott continues attacking, Scott's memories of Ramona flood him: he remembers her, all the things that they went through as a couple, the good times, from their first date to the bad times to their near breakup.
Scott and Ramona prepare to face the future as they head into Subspace together.
In the end, Scott and Ramona both admitted that they were bad partners, not just towards their previous romances, but towards each other. When Ramona made this realization, she broke down and disappeared, sending Scott into a depression. When she returned, Ramona made her confession, telling him how she always runs, but now that she has him, she wants to try not to. Scott was quick to forgive her and help her with her problems so that they can have a healthy relationship together.
One of the factors that plays into their relationship is the future. Despite being an adult. Scott is scared of growing as it would mean facing the future and be prepared, while Ramona fears for the worst as she feels stuck when it comes to commitment. Despite this, and the fact that neither one is a perfect person, they're still eager to try their relationship, help each other out in bad situations and face whatever the uncertain future will bring.
Knives Chau[]
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Knives kisses Scott for the first time.
Knives Chau was Scott's third ex-girlfriend and the last girl he dated before he met Ramona Flowers.
About a year or so after the disastrous fallout between Scott and Envy, Scott would get together with Knives. While he met her on the bus (picking up her schoolbooks after she dropped them while she was with her mom), the actual information of how they got together remains unknown. Scott and Knives' hangouts didn't consist of much, save for Knives telling him about her day at high-school, mainly yearbook club, and Scott listening in. Knives was seventeen years, whilst Scott was 23, thus creating a six-year age gap. One of the running gags from the first book was everyone making fun of Scott for dating someone so young and naive. Wallace even goes so far as to tell her that she is too good for Scott, something Scott later realizes is true.
Scott and Knives have a heart-to-heart.
Despite the age gap, Scott and Knives didn't mind and as they enjoyed spending time together. Knives justifies their age gap by telling how her dad is nine years older than her mom, a far more questionable age gap. Knives is shown to be a caring partner, as she shows support for Sex Bob-omb by making sure to see them whether or not it's a gig or just band practice. Scott cares for Knives too, owing to his shocked expression after Lynette Guycott punches the highlights out of her hair. Knives' care for Scott somewhat extended to his loved ones, too; when Ramona was about to get killed by Envy Adams, Knives was the one who risked her life and saved Ramona, despite her grudge. It's also worth stating that Knives appeared to be more shocked when Gideon stabbed Ramona compared to when he actually killed Scott.
When Stacey asked why Scott was dating her, he told her that it was a good break from his toxic relationship with Envy, in that it was a nice and simple one, one that didn't require much to maintain. In fact, Scott very much considers her tto be just as much a real girlfriend to him as Kim and Envy were. Best seen in his second dream over in Vol 1. He is playing in a band, in front of a cheering crowd, with Stephen on guitar, Envy on keyboards, himself on bass, possibly Kim on drums and Knives on the saxophone. In fact, the panel that shows Knives playing also has Scott giving her a look of affection. Knives' love for Scott was part of the reason he didn't want to break up with her; aside from hurting himself even more, he was scared of hurting Knives, as she, just like Kim, was an innocent person who hadn't treated him wrong, compared to how Envy treated him as their relationship progressed.
Scott and Knives part ways as Knives goes to college.
However, everything changes when Ramona invades Scott's dreams, leading him to become unnerved, especially with the implications that she may have provoked a subconscious revelation. Additionally, when Knives withnesses a raw performance of Sex Bob-omb, it awakens something in her, causing her feelings for him to blossom into intense infatuation. However, the combination of her blossoming emotions along with Scott's rattled state signals the beginning of the end for them as a couple. Scott is unable to handle her much greater emotions and his first meeting with Ramona has begun a shift in emotions, ultimately leading to him breaking up with her at Wallace's insistence.
Scott still cares for her, best shown in Volume 3. He has a heartfelt conversation with her outside Lee's Palace, where he finally admits how Wallace was right about their relationship. Knives tells him that Wallace was wrong, but he tells her he was not. Knives still enjoys hanging out with Scott, noted by their numerous hangouts with their friends at Sneaky Dee's in Volume 4, to the point of him catching her stalking him.
During Scott's depression across Volumes 5 and 6, Knives learns to grow more, realizing there is more to life than just Scott. She manages to get over her heartbreak, and after realizing she has spent a year on him, she decides to try something new and have a big change in life. Knives admits this to Scott, telling him that she still wants him to be her friend and she won't stop loving him. Knives has started a new path for herself, having applied to different colleges and that she is graduating in three months. Knives admits that, in retrospect, Scott was a crummy boyfriend. Knives still accepts Scott's offer to make out, but the end result is a horrible feeling shared between the two and the readers.
In the end, Knives accepts that her relationship with Scott is over. After attending band practice for the final time, Scott watches Knives go off for her first day at college before going off to find Ramona.
Kim Pine[]
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"But one thing lead to another and, to my continued embarrassment, Scott Pilgrim became my first boyfriend."
Kim was Scott's very first girlfriend. They were partnered up for a geography project. Kim shallowly admitted that Scott would slack off and she would do everything. When Scott politely greets her, her concerns dissipate, and they work on it together. Over the course of high school, Scott and Kim fell in love. After rescuing Kim from Simon Lee, they shared their first kiss in the rain, although this memory was actually implanted by Gideon Graves. Scott and Kim started dating, but their relationship ended when he moved to Toronto with his family.
Scott and Kim kissing in the rain.
In reality, Scott instead told Lisa that he was moving away. Lisa told Kim, who was heartbroken. Kim got angry at Lisa, and they didn't speak for a month. Kim became more pessimistic than she already was, best displayed in Volumes 1 and 2. Because of this, Kim rarely opens up about her relationship with Scott, only opening up to Ramona. Kim admitted that Scott was, in retrospect, a dick.
After reuniting with Scott, Kim noticed that he was a little different, which she chalked up to assuming he was still heartbroken from his breakup with Envy Adams. In one way, like Scott, Kim prefers to forget that she dated him. As with many other characters, Kim is annoyed with Scott, frequently pointing out his idiocy and lack of maturity, criticizing him for dating Knives Chau and pointing out that their band sucks. However, it becomes increasingly clear that she still harbors a romantic longing for him, especially because of a lack of proper closure to their relationship. However, her insecurities along with their past means she never acts on these feelings. There's also the implications Scott himself held a similar torch for her.
Outside of their past romantic relationship, Kim is a major player in Scott's life. It was with her help that he gained courage and successfully landed a job at the Happy Avocado. In fact, Kim and Scott are so important to one another that the Twins recognize this and kidnap her to bait Scott into fighting against them. When Scott begins losing (mainly because of their psychological warfare regarding Ramona), she ends up using a fake message to inspire him. Afterwards, Scott remembers he had to apologize to Ramona (for cheating on Knives with her), which Kim encourages him to do. Later, Scott apologized to Kim for everything that happened as she departs back to her parents' place. There's a subtle implication that Kim left partially out of a belief that she had no real chance of getting back together with Scott; after all, Scott didn't beat the twins until she faked a message from Ramona (as such, he fought for her, rather than just for Kim.)
Kim tells Scott off after kissing her.
After Ramona disappeared, Scott went through another period of depression, thinking that they had broken up. He and Kim take a wilderness sabbatical together. While there, Scott, without warning suddenly kissed her. He confides in her that she is the one big constant in his life. Notably, Kim accepts the kiss, showing a great temptation to indulge in the leftover feelings with him. However, she ends up seperating, believing it is Ramona he is destined to be with.
Kim reminds him of when he beat up Simon Lee in high school just because he hugged her. Realizing how he had hurt Kim; Scott is forced to confront Nega Scott. As they fight, Kim realizes what Nega Scott represents: upon this realization, Kim tells him that his relationship with Ramona will fail like all of his others unless he stops repressing his past and accepts it, to ensure that he won't repeat his mistakes the fourth time around.
On Kim's advice, Scott and Nega Scott fuse. Scott remembers everything and tells Kim that, with all the bad things that he has done, he is better off without Ramona and that doesn't deserve her love. Once again, Kim motivates him, commenting that even if he doesn't deserve it, he should be the hero and prove his worth by fighting for it and earning it back. She kisses him on his lips for good luck, before telling him that their romantic relationship is over. By the end of the final book, most of the tension seems to have been gone and they remain close friends.
Envy Adams[]
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Scott having a stroll with Envy.
Envy Adams was Scott's second ex-girlfriend and, until Ramona's arrival, his most stressful relationship.
Scott and Envy met at the start of university. Julie kept warning Envy not to date Scott, telling her about two separate incidents he had involving Sandra and Monique. Despite this, Scott was irresistible, and he and Nat started dating. Their relationship started out fine. Envy told him that Julie was wrong about him. Signs of how good their relationship was do exist: Envy asked Scott to give her a call every night, Scott inviting her over to his parent's place where she would meet Wallace, and Envy getting happy over their upcoming 8-month anniversary.
"Natalie? No one calls me that anymore."
Unfortunately, everything begins to change after the formation of Kid Chameleon. Upon discovering her singing talent, Scott and Stephen invited her to join the band. And the taste of fame began changing Envy over for the worst. One of the first changes in Envy's behavior was getting rid of all her possessions to afford cool boots and CDs in order to pare down. One night whilst making out, she told him to start using her nickname. Soon after, he told her he loved her, but she didn't respond. Whilst making out another time, he heard a voice on the phone from a guy named Jason, which caused Scott to suspect that she was cheating on him.
Envy brutally dumps Scott on New Year's Eve.
One key factor to their deteriorating relationship was Envy's will to prioritize their band's success over their relationship. For starters, Envy brings in new band members like Cole, expanding membership to six. Around this time, Envy started acting more aggressive: when someone called the band, Scott forgot to tell her, and she yelled at him. Around this time, she also started smoking.
The band held a vote on who would make the major decisions. Scott decided to run for band secretary instead of band president, a decision he later regretted. When Envy told him they were signing something with a guy, Scott refused to sign and attempted to veto the contract they were going to sign as he was the one who had founded the band, telling her he did so to meet chicks and have fun. By the time that Wallace befriended Scott, Envy changed considerably and in fact, within a few minutes of her, demanded Scott to break up with her.
Scott and Envy reconcile.
On New Year’s, a drunken Scott, likely fueled by everthing that transpired between them, instigated a nuclear argument with Envy, resulting in a violent, emotionally devastating breakup. Scott fell into an immense depression, with just a mere phone call from Envy being enough to send him into a catatonic trance-like state. Even a year later, by the time the story starts, Scott remains in emotional tatters from it. We find out much later that Envy would end up going through similar pains, despite virtually the whole mess being her fault.
When Envy reared her head again in Volumes 2 and 3, Scott became stressed as not only did his band have a show to prepare for, but he also had to deal with Envy. Wallace gave him advice, telling that Envy may be back, but that didn't mean that she and Scott weren't not over. During the contentious reunion between them, Envy quickly earned the ire of the rest of Scott's friends and no one moreso than Wallace and Ramona, to the point where, in the movie, Wallace forbids Envy's name from being mentioned in the apartment. In fact, Ramona and Wallace would bond over their shared enmity with Envy. Despite what happened, Scott still holds some care for her as when Todd smacked her with his psychic powers, he responded by smacking him with his bass. The two parted on awkward terms in Volume 3.
In Volume 6, Envy is noticeably more nicer. She takes Scott out for coffee and asks if he is doing good in life and with Ramona. At the Chaos Theatre, Envy warns Scott about Gideon's arrival. At the end of the fight, Envy hugs Scott, giving to their relationship whilst Ramona awkwardly watches.
Friendships[]
Wallace Wells[]
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Scott meets Wallace for the first time at the University of Toronto.
Scott and Wallace are best friends and roommates, they both met at the University of Toronto when Wallace asked Scott what he thought of the class. After both started to get to know each other better, they became fast friends, to a point where Wallace was invited to Scott’s house for dinner with his family and to when Scott started living with Wallace in his apartment after letting him stay at his place for one night – and never left.
Wallace acts as Scott’s voice of reason in situations relating to his life, be it in situations around his relationships with Knives and Ramona, or when he is facing fights with Ramona’s evil exes. Scott acts immature in comparison to Wallace and the latter often tries to get him to be serious at times.
Wallace encourages Scott and tells him that the world loves him.
Although Wallace comes across snarky towards Scott, he genuinely shows care for him, as evidenced when Envy Adams returned to Toronto and oversaw him take part in a skirmish with her new boyfriend, Todd Ingram.
Wallace continues to look out for Scott after they both move out of their apartment as he lets Scott stay with him after being kicked out by Ramona after she finds out about him cheating on her and Knives, and when Scott was locked out of Ramona’s apartment after her disappearance. By the end of the series, Wallace gives his blessings to Scott and Ramona as they try again.
Stephen Stills[]
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Stephen tries to motivate Scott as he seeks for a job.
Scott and Stephen are bandmates, and both perform as part of Sex Bob-omb. Like Wallace, Scott met Stephen at the University of Toronto and originally performed in a band, as well performing with Envy Adams.
Scott possesses the odd habit of always referring to Stephen (and nobody else but Stephen) by his full name. Why Scott does this is unknown, but it is likely meant to be either a show of respect to Stephen, or just another one of Scott's many quirks.
As part of Sex Bob-omb, Scott tries to calm Stephen down as he gets anxious before gigs or when practicing in front of others, but at times can get exasperated as he can slap Stephen to get him to listen.
Stephen acts serious towards Scott when it comes to performing and always wants him to do his best. He can also at times display disappointment to Scott, one such example being when Scott brutally dumped Knives in favor of Ramona. Overall, Scott and Stephen’s friendship is a healthy one and Stephen looks out for Scott in situations when needs be.
Neil Nordegraf[]
Scott calls "Young Neil", "Neil" for the first time.
Scott and Young Neil are good friends and are close within the context of the band and is involved in their social circle, albeit Young Neil being quiet than the rest. Scott can, at times, act as a mentor of sorts to Young Neil, guiding him through the intricacies of the music scene and relationships. While their relationship is not the central focus of the series, Young Neil's presence adds a layer of camaraderie and growth among the characters.
Young Neil's character undergoes development as he finds his place within the group and gains more confidence, to a point when Scott calls Young Neil, just Neil, in Volume 6, which becomes the greatest day of his life.
League of Evil Exes[]
Matthew Patel[]
Scott punches Matthew.
Scott first encounters Matthew Patel when he breaks in mid-performance of Sex Bob-omb’s set at Club Rockit. Scott is initially confused at why Matthew is targeting him, and Matthew tells him about his past relationship with Ramona. Scott is curious to know about his appearance and asks if he is a pirate
After defeating Matthew, Scott appears to forget about him and continues his relationship with Ramona thereafter.
Lucas Lee[]
Scott asks Lucas if he has any embarrassing stories about Ramona.
Compared to the other Evil Exes, Lucas is more civil towards Scott, helping him up and sitting with him despite Lucas throwing him in the air.
When Scott faces Lucas, the confrontation takes place on the set of one of Lucas's movies. The encounter with Lucas involves a series of physical challenges and stunts, reflecting Lucas's background as an action star.
The relationship between Scott and Lucas is primarily adversarial, as Lucas sees Scott as an obstacle in the way of his past relationship with Ramona. The battle against Lucas is one of the action-packed sequences in the series, with Scott having to navigate and overcome the challenges posed by Lucas's Hollywood-style antics.
Todd Ingram[]
Scott and Todd prepare to take part in skirmish at Honest Ed's.
Scott and Todd both confront each other backstage following The Clash at Demonhead’s performance at Lee’s Palace. The relationship between Scott and Todd becomes particularly intense when Scott discovers that Todd is currently dating his ex-girlfriend, Envy Adams.
This revelation adds a layer of personal rivalry to their conflict. Scott faces Todd in a Bass Battle which results in the Vegan Police showing up, revealing Todd's violations to the Vegan Code.
They zap Todd with a Deveganizing Ray, causing him to lose his powers and allowing Scott to defeat him.
Roxie Richter[]
Scott punches Roxie in the boob.
Roxie Richter's introduction adds a layer of complexity to Scott's journey, as she challenges him in both physical and emotional ways. In the series, it is revealed that Scott and Ramona had a brief fling during a period when Ramona and Roxie were having relationship troubles. This revelation adds tension to Scott's encounter with Roxie, as it highlights the consequences of his past actions.
The battle between Scott and Roxie is unique in that it takes place in subspace, a surreal and dreamlike dimension. Throughout the fight, there are moments of introspection and self-discovery for both characters. The resolution of Scott's conflict with Roxie contributes to his growth as a character and his understanding of the impact his actions can have on others.
Overall, the relationship between Scott Pilgrim and Roxie Richter is one of conflict, self-discovery, and consequence. It adds depth to the narrative and explores themes of accountability and the repercussions of past relationships.
The Katayanagi Twins[]
Scott knees the Twins the face after they kidnap Kim.
The relationship between Scott and the Katayanagi Twins is antagonistic, much like Scott's relationships with the other Evil Exes. The twins possess technological and musical abilities that they use during the battle, creating a unique and challenging confrontation for Scott. The interaction between Scott and the Katayanagi Twins primarily revolves around the clash mandated by the League of Evil Exes rules.
In the battle, the Katayanagi Twins merge together to form a massive, powerful robot. They attack Scott with various energy blasts and other formidable moves. Scott initially struggles against the overwhelming power of the Katayanagi Twins' combined form.
However, Scott is eventually able to gain the upper hand by using his own unique abilities and adapting to the situation. He discovers that the Katayanagi Twins' attacks are synced with the music they are playing. By manipulating the sound equipment in the club, Scott disrupts the rhythm and throws off the Twins' coordination.
As a result, the Katayanagi Twins' robot form becomes unstable, and Scott takes advantage of the situation to defeat them.
Gideon Graves[]
Scott charges towards Gideon after the former enters Ramona's Subspace Suitcase.
Scott's relationship with Gideon Graves is adversarial. Gideon becomes a major obstacle in Scott's quest to win Ramona's heart. Gideon is portrayed as manipulative, controlling, and power-hungry. He uses his influence and resources to control Ramona and attempts to manipulate Scott as well. Throughout the series, Scott faces various challenges and battles against Gideon and his League of Evil Exes, each of whom Scott must defeat in order to continue dating Ramona. The relationship between Scott and Gideon is characterized by conflict, with Scott trying to overcome the obstacles that Gideon puts in his way to ultimately be with Ramona. Gideon's actions and the resolution of their conflict contribute to the development of the story's plot and themes.
Family[]
Stacey Pilgrim[]
Stacey is Scott's younger sister, and they share a close bond throughout the series. Stacey cares about her brother and often provides him with advice and support but can call him out on his actions.
She is aware of Scott's relationships and personal struggles, and she serves as a source of wisdom and guidance for him. Stacey plays a supportive role in Scott's life, and their interactions contribute to the overall dynamic of the Pilgrim family in the series.
Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim[]
Despite there being not so much shown of Scott's relationship with his parents due to them travelling to Europe, Scott's parents appear to care deeply for him, even to an extent where they buy him a new apartment after Scott is locked out of Ramona's Apartment.
Lawrence West Pilgrim[]
Lawrence is Scott's younger brother. Although he only briefly appears in the series, Lawrence gets agitated when Scott accidentally attacks after confusing him for Gideon Graves. Scott also appears to forget Lawrence at times, to a point where Scott questions Lawrence on how long he has had glasses. Lawrence does care for Scott though, as he loans Scott his bass guitar and is also devastated at his brother's funeral.
