Jin

"earth"

- I've always wanted to learn how to juggle.

Jin was a girl from Ba Sing Se who developed a crush on Zuko, and even asked him out on a date. Not aggressive or assertive, she was nonetheless able to attain her desires in her own kind way. She was understanding, kind, and a true romantic. Like most people in the Lower Ring, Jin's parents were refugees who moved to the city; though they struggled most of their lives, they were strong and able to provide for their family.

Date with Zuko
Jin frequently visited the tea shop, where Iroh and Zuko were employed, and Zuko was convinced that she knew they were from the Fire Nation. Iroh, though, knew that she had a crush on Zuko. Jin eventually built up the courage to ask him out on a date. After going out to an awkward dinner where Zuko claimed he was from a traveling circus, the pair went to the Fire-Light Fountain that was renowned for its beauty (and the place where Jin's parents used to meet as teenagers); however, the lanterns that majestically illuminated the fountain were unfortunately unlit when they arrived. Noticing her disappointment, Zuko asked Jin to close her eyes and he carefully used Firebending to light the lanterns. He then gave her a coupon for a free cup of tea to which she replied how sweet he was. At the end of their date Jin kissed Zuko. Although he began to return it, he then backed away abruptly and excused himself by saying, "It's complicated," and he left her standing alone.

Fall of Ba Sing Se
Jin was once again at Pao's tea shop watching in horror as the Fire Nation took over Ba Sing Se.

Shortly after the Fall of Ba Sing Se, during a walk with Mai, Jin called Zuko by his refugee name, Lee, and asked who Mai was. Zuko said that Mai was a friend from the circus, where she was a knife thrower. Joining the charade, Mai offered to teach Jin to throw knives, and she had Zuko stand in front of a fountain and put a fish from a nearby market onto his head. Mai explained that the trick was in the wrist, and she accurately hit the fish with an icicle. When Jin tossed the icicle, she barely missed Zuko's head, and he subsequently fell into the fountain.

Post-War
Jin was presumed to be living peacefully in Ba Sing Se when the War finally ended. It is unknown if her feelings for Zuko lingered.

Trivia

 * Jin (金) is a Chinese surname that literally means "gold". It is also a Japanese girl's name, meaning "gentleness, tenderness."