In time-travel narratives exploring his early childhood, young Nobita embodies emotional fragility and reliance on family. At three, his impulsivity erupts in tantrums when denied desires, like his outburst over his grandmother’s inability to replace his teddy bear’s missing eye. These reactions underscore his naive grasp of reality and dependence on adult comfort. His grandmother’s patience and affection anchor their bond, evident when she mends the damaged toy and soothes his distress, reinforcing her role as his emotional stabilizer. Witnessed later by his older self during a time-travel encounter, the boy’s lingering guilt over these outbursts hints at a fledgling awareness of his actions’ consequences—a understanding still clouded by his youth. The story contrasts his childhood naivety with his older self’s reflective hindsight. During their temporal meeting, the younger Nobita initially fails to recognize his future counterpart but connects through shared moments, like presenting his grandmother with a schoolbag. This act reveals an emerging empathy, filtered through the simplistic lens of early childhood cognition. Interactions with peers Gian and Suneo involve petty clashes, such as their habit of snatching his belongings. These skirmishes foreshadow later rivalries but lack their complexity, highlighting his defenselessness and the sheltering influence of family. Adaptations consistently depict his early years through caregiver dependence, emotional volatility, and formative experiences shaping his future. His grandmother’s nurturing legacy proves pivotal, her gestures leaving imprints he revisits across time, cementing her impact on his emotional development.